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Living Real Radio
Hosted by St. Philip Catholic Church · EN
Living Real Radio, a ministry from St. Philip Catholic Church, Franklin, TN, broadcasted weekly on Nashville's Hippie Radio 94.5 FM from 2018 to March 1, 2026 with hosts John Angotti, Greg Walton, Julianne Staley & Robert Feduccia. Focusing on faith, real life and real issues, episodes feature thought provoking topics, inspiring music and special guests. Living Real was sponsored by Closets by Design, Nashville. Due to intellectual property rights, not all songs from the radio broadcast are featured on the podcast. Links to those songs are posted in our episode notes.
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Shenita Bolton on Overcoming Trauma
Mar 2, 202500:41:12Tap to summarizeSend us a textShenita “Nita” Bolton talks to Living Real about her first book, “Unveiled: Overcoming Trauma to Walk in Your Divine Purpose” about the transformative power of faith, resilience, and self-reflection. Shenita’s desire is to uplift and empower individuals to overcome adversity, embrace their inner strength, and pursue their dreams with unwavering belief. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Break Every Chain - Tasha Cobbs | Way Maker - Leeland | I Trust in God - Elevation | Goodness of God - CeCe Winans.
Transcribe →Lindy Wynne and Mamas in Spirit
Feb 16, 202500:53:45Tap to summarizeSend us a textWe interview Lindy Wynn, podcaster and founder of Mamas in Spirit Catholic Ministry for Women. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: All Who Are Thirsty - Sarah Kroger | The Kingdom is Yours - Common Hymnal.
Transcribe →"Here I am... send me!"
Feb 9, 202500:59:57Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn the Sunday Readings for February 9, 2025, we have Isaiah, Paul and the disciples all responding to God's call. Isaiah replies, "Here I am," I said; "send me!" John and Greg reflect on all this featuring a relevant playlist of Catholic music.
Transcribe →Forward to the Cross with Composer Aaron Thompson
Feb 2, 202500:59:32Tap to summarizeSend us a textLiving Real welcomes Sacramento based Catholic musician Aaron Thompson, a composer with World Library Publications, a division of GIA. An accomplished vocalist proficient on guitar, piano and trumpet, Thompson draws from his childhood soundtrack of soul, classical, R & B, calypso, Broadway, rock and Jazz. We discuss the latest projects born from his passion for music, mission, faith and life.
Transcribe →Jesus reads from the scroll
Jan 26, 202500:59:37Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn our readings from the third Sunday in Ordinary Time, we have both Ezra and Jesus reading the word of God to the people. Ezra reaffirms the law of Moses. Jesus proclaims that he fulfills the words he reads from the prophet Isaiah. Paul reminds that we are many and one. We ponder all this while playing relevant music.
Transcribe →Claudia Margarita Schmitt - The Montessori Method in Religious Education
Jan 19, 202500:56:28Tap to summarizeSend us a textClaudia Margarita Schmitt shares her extensive background in education, particularly focusing on the Montessori method and its application in religious education through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Teach Your Children Well - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Transcribe →Yaphett Powell & Found Boys: Empowering Boys with Absent Fathers
Jan 12, 202500:43:49Tap to summarizeSend us a textAttorney, executive, speaker, podcaster, professor, athlete, and now author, Yaffett Powell shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity and discusses his mission to empower young boys, especially those with absent fathers, to recognize their worth and potential through his book, "Founded by Faith." Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: 10K (KB) | Praise the Lord (Micah Tyler) | God is Good (Forrest Frank + Caleb Gordon) | Who I Am (Ben Fuller).
Transcribe →Christmas with Catholic Composers
Dec 29, 202401:00:02Tap to summarizeSend us a textWe reflect on Christmas with music by various Catholic composers.
Transcribe →Rachel Hester - Room In The Inn and Father Charles Strobel
Dec 22, 202400:44:20Tap to summarizeSend us a textWe talk to Rachel Hester, Executive Director of Nashville's Room In The Inn, about serving the unhoused, the legacy of Father Charles Strobel, and his book, The Kingdom of the Poor. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Shower the People - James Taylor | Home Sweet Home - Emmylou Harris | Godspeed – Dave Pomeroy.
Transcribe →The Artist Shen - From Graffiti to Gallery to God
Dec 15, 202400:45:09Tap to summarizeSend us a textThe artist Shen creates bold, vibrant art that blends faith with urban expression. As the OG West Coast graffiti female of the '80s, she broke barriers, turning streets into realms of wonder. Now bringing that edge to gallery art, Shen's work celebrates icons and spiritual themes, weaving God's love, hope, and transformation into every piece. Only featured on our Nasvhille Hippie 94.5 broadcast: Miracle of Love - Chris Tomlin | How Sweet it Is - James Taylor | The Goodness - Toby Mac.
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