Living Real Radio
Living Real Radio, a ministry from St. Philip Catholic Church, Franklin, TN, broadcasts weekly on Nashville's Hippie Radio 94.5 FM, WHPY with hosts John Angotti & Greg Walton. Focusing on faith, real life and real issues, episodes feature thought provoking topics, inspiring music and special guests. Living Real is brought to you 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.
Episodes
323 episodes
Awake Oh Sleeper
We break open the readings for the First Sunday of Advent and discuss the relevance of the season while playing some complementary tunes.
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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56:48
Black Catholic History Month with Dr. Ansel Augustine
Dr. Ansel Augustine discusses the significance of Black Catholic History Month, his personal journey within the church, and the challenges faced by Black Catholics in America. Dr. Augustine is the Assistant Director of the Secretariat of Cultur...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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42:28
All Conversions Are Possible With God with Caleb Templeton
We chat about the Sunday Gospel with Lindy Wynne before featuring her Mama's in Spirit episode with Caleb Templeton, All Conversions Are Possible With God. Caleb was not walking the stra...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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53:28
About Servant of God, Sister Thea Bowman with ValLimar Jansen and Kirk Whalum
We celebrate Black Catholic History Month with acclaimed singer, songwriter and story teller, Dr. ValLimar Jansen, and legendary saxophonist, Kirk Whalum. Our conversation centers around Sister Thea Bowman, a pioneering figure in the African Am...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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55:05
Whoever Exalts Himself Will be Humbled
We reflect on Jesus's words, "whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted," Luke 18:14, words from the Gospel for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary time. Only Featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcas...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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54:51
"Increase Our Faith" and Lindy Wynne's Mamas in Spirit feat. Melissa Vincent
This week's Living Real reflects on Jesus's answer to the Apostles plea, "Increase our Faith," and feature's Lindy Wynne's Mamas in Spirit episode "You are Beloved" with Melissa Vincent of Behold Catholic Ministries, Inc.
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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59:45
Money Can't Buy Us Love
In this episode of Living Real Radio we discuss pets, prayer, authority, compassion, wealth, and community. Jesus tells us in the Sunday, Sept 21 Gospel, "You cannot serve both God and mammon [money]. How can we serve God as bearers of hope in ...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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52:45
John and Dion Live on I-24
John Angotti and Dion Clay report in from the road, live on I-24.
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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59:56
Josh Lackey / Lindy Wynne's Mamas in Spirit feat. Sr. John Dominic
John interviews Josh Lackey from the Nashville Fire Department about some upcoming initiatives followed by a taste of Lindy Wynne''s Mamas in Spirit podcast episode, "The Virtuous Life with Sr. John D...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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1:00:01
Go Out and Share the Good News
Inspired Psalm 117, the Psalm for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, John Angotti reflects on celebrating the Good News along with good tunes. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: I C...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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52:11
Tony Boquet on "The Bloodline of Wisdom"
Living Real welcomes Anthony Bouquet, a full-time author and community leader. We discuss his journey to becoming an author, his insights on King Solomon's wisdom in his book, "The Bloodline of Wisdom," and the concept of being a 'solutionary.'...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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56:35
Hobo Cane "Step Into My Beautiful Place"
We "step into the beautiful place" of Javier Mendoza (a.k.a. Hobo Kane) for an engaging discussion about his 25 year journey as an independent artist, the changing landscape of the music industry and the country.
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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58:28
The Music of Brian Connelly
We check in the Brian Connelly, the latest Concerts in the Courtyard artist for St. Philip's 2025 summer series. Connelly shares his latest endeavors between stints touring as guitarist for Matthew West and Francesca Battistelli.
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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58:25
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Concert in the Courtyard with Greg Walton
We turned Greg Walton's Concert in the Courtyard into the week's episode of Living Real Radio. Co-host John Angotti is on keys along with Melany Joy Alvey on Fiddle, Tracey Ramsay on vocals, Brett Frey on Bass and Tony Morra on drums. Enjoy!
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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44:59
Chris Estes & the next wave in contemporary Catholic music
We talk to Chris Estes about OCP Music's newest endeavor, Echo Harbor Worship, the next wave in contemporary Catholic music. Echo Harbor a faith-based, worship-centered bridge, fostering unity for all people through the love of God. Its label t...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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58:29
"Behold I Am Sending You"
We reflect on Independence Day and the readings for the 14th Sunday in ordinary time while playing some tunes.
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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59:57
Father Ed Steiner's Retirement Episode
This episode airs on Father Ed Steiner's last day as pastor of St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin, Tennessee of which Living Real Radio is a production. We talk to Father Ed about his 43 years as a priest while featuring some special moment...
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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59:39
Mark Haas, The Catechism of "The Lord of the Rings"
Catholic composer and speaker, Mark Haas, shares some of his compositions and insights on how JRR Tolkien's Catholic faith informed his epic high fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings.
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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59:20
GIA's Summer Music Institute
Guests Peter Kolar and Sarah Wolf from GIA Publications discuss the purpose of the Summer Music Institute, July 9-11 in Naperville, IL, a diverse program for both sacred and secular choral music makers in English and Spanish. More info and regi...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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1:00:00
Have love for one another
In this episode of Living Real Radio, John and Greg explore the themes of love and community in the context of Jesus's words in the Sunday Gospel, "This is how all will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another” (John 13:3...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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44:04
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On Pope Leo XIV
We explore the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, delving into his background, the Order of Augustinians and the historical context of his name to the Catholic Church.
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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59:26
The Conclave with Fr. Ed Steiner
We delve into the intricate process of the papal conclave with Fr. Ed Steiner, exploring its historical roots, the role of cardinals, the voting procedure, and the significance of secrecy during the election. We also reflect on the impact of Po...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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55:02
Remembering Pope Francis
After his passing on Easter Monday, April 21, we reflect on the life and papacy of Pope Francis with music and some of his memorable quotes. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: There Is ...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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54:04