Podcast appearances and mentions of john angotti

Former Living Real co-host, Robert Feduccia, talks to us about the significance of the Eucharistic Revival in the US as its Pilgrimage comes through Nashville, TN June 25 to 30. With a Masters in Theology, Robert  is recognized as an expert in the New Evangelization having written the evangelization document for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.

Brian Connelly is a worship leader, singer, songwriter, and touring guitarist with Francesca Battistelli and Matthew West. He also leads the music ministry for the 5pm Mass at St. Philip. In anticipation of his concert at St. Philip, we follow up with Brian about his upcoming album release, June 28.

We interview Nashville married couple and music duo, Analisa & John, about how performing the music which most closely resembles them is the music that tied them together in the first place: the Italian classics.

Summer is the time for outdoor concerts, not just at St. Philip, but around the community. We talk to singer, songwriter, actress, Lisa Stewart, and producer, singer, songwriter, Joe Hand about their music and upcoming events.

St. Philip is gearing up for another Concerts in the Courtyard season with some new artists in the mix. One of them, Hometowne Music Group, is kicking off the concert series on May 31. Kyle, Izze, John, Brett, Merrick and Carole tell us how they're not just united by the same hometown, but their desire to reintroduce wholesome, tasteful messages and sounds to the landscape of contemporary music. 

Catholic Composer and Music Director, Craig Colson, lost his son Matthew to Fentanyl poisoning in the Fall of 2021. The US Office of Public Affairs named Fentanyl "the deadliest drug threat the United States has ever faced, killing 38,000 Americans in the first six months of 2023 alone." Just one pill can kill. Craig talks to us about what he's learned from Fentanyl's impact on his family and what the public needs to know.

It's a Back to Back Sunday for the 6th Sunday of Easter. John share's a short reflection related to the readings in the Catholic Lectionary followed by two songs back to back. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Hold Us Together - Matt Maher.

We convene the Fellowship of the Misfit Disciples catching up with speaker, musician, author, professor, and comedian, Chris Padgett, about his mission to laugh, share the unstoppable love of Christ, and celebrate our common humanity.

Anne Kertz Kernion, author of Spiritual Practices for the Brain published by Loyola Press, discusses the insights we've gained about spirituality through neuroscience. Anne is an international lecturer and retreat leader and holds an MA in Theology from Duquesne University. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Have a Talk With God - Stevie Wonder.

We interview Robert Feduccia, Tony Meléndez, his brother, Jose, and Rich Donovan on location at the 2024 Continuing the Journey Youth Ministry Conference in Kearny New Jersey. All about youth ministry and what Gen Z and Gen Alpha bring to Liturgy and the Church. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: All Consuming Fire - Danny Chambers.

We talk to John Flaherty about pastoral music, ministry, Divine Mercy and more. John Flaherty works at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, serving as director of liturgy and music, teaching in the Center for Religion and Spirituality, and participating on the campus ministry team. He has been involved in music and educational ministry for 25 years as an educator, elementary school principal, music director, liturgy director, and composer, and has served as music director and chairman of the liturgy committee for the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress since 1991.

Jesus is Risen! We reflect on Easter with Living Real/St. Philip pastor, Father Ed Steiner. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Jesus Christ is Risen Today - Kings College Choir.

We talk to Catholic artist, composer, mission leader and all around great guy, Tom Booth, on Palm Sunday about having a meaningful Holy Week. Tom is a Dove Award nominated songwriter and part of the initial team that kicked off Life Teen in 1985 when it was just a single parish ministry in Mesa, Arizona. It has since grown into an international Catholic youth ministry program. Tom currently works for Oregon Catholic Press as an associate director on the Music Development team.

St. Philip is gearing up for a production of the Broadway musical, Godspell. Director, Pat Evans and cast members Chris Raleigh and Tania Davila discuss the musical's origin and significance. Godspell grew out of the Jesus People movement of the late 60's. The show, composed by Stephen Schwartz with book by John-Michael Tebelak, is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, interspersed with music mostly set to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end. It debuted off-Broadway in 1971. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Day by Day | All Good Gifts | Turn Back, O Man | Light of the World.

We interview St. Philip Director of Adult Faith Formation, Susan Skinner, and parishioner, Paul Chen, about the relic (remains) of St. Jude the Apostle being on display at St. Philip, March 7. Known as the Apostle of the Impossible, Saint Jude is revered for his unwavering dedication and steadfast faith. Millions have experienced his intercession in times of adversity and need. Visit StPhilipFranklin.com for complete details. Song featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Come Alive (Dry Bones) - Lauren Daigle.

World renowned, Grammy Award winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum is our guest on Living Real Radio. Forged from his Memphis, (TN) gospel roots, he became an in demand session player for Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston. It's his sax heard on the mega-hit, “I Will Always Love You.” Tune in to our discussion with Kirk his journey to Catholicism as we wrap up Black History Month. Tunes featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Falling in Love with Jesus | I Will Always Love You | It's What I Do.

On this episode of Living Real we experience the wisdom of priest/preacher, Monsignor Ray East. Msgr is the son of the late Thomas and Gwendolyn East. The grandson of Baptist missionaries to South Africa, he was born in Newark, New Jersey. Raised in San Diego, he graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Business Administration. His position with the National Association of Minority Contractors brought him to Washington, DC where he later experienced a call to the priesthood and was ordained in 1981 by Cardinal Hickey. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Teresa of Avila Parish in the District of Columbia, Archdiocese of Washington. He is blessed to have Cardinal Wilton Gregory as his mentor and pastor.  Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: I Can Only Imagine - John Angotti | Every Time I Feel the Spirit - Nat King Cole.

We interview talented storytellers, musicians and stewards of the Catholic faith, Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson, who joined forces in 2018 to create “The Doug and Dave Show,” an endeavor that brings together fun, entertainment and faith. We discuss their signature presentation, “Mass Confusion,” and original music.

In honor of Black History Month, we talk to ValLimar Jansen, highly regarded singer, composer and recording artist, about her latest work, "I Will Live Until I Die," where she performs as the late Sister Thea Bowman in a musical telling the story of her life. Sister Bowman, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and noted educator and evangelist, was a prophetic witness to the Black American Catholic experience and worked to break down racial and cultural barriers. Sister Thea is one of six Black American Catholics on the journey to Sainthood.

This week we break open the Lectionary readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel reading notes that Jesus spoke as one with authority that was different from the scribes. We reflect on this along adding songs that we find relevant to the Lectionary's themes. Songs only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: God Who Listens - Chris Tomlin feat. Thomas Rhett | Worship - Jon Batiste | Brave - Sara Bareilles.

Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and touring musician, Brian Connelly, discusses the inspirations that led him into Christian Music, touring as Francesca Battistelli's guitarist, parenthood, and his latest singles as he ventures to release one a month.

Father Dexter Noblefranca is pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church in the heart of Downtown Memphis, a parish with a diverse congregation that includes the unhoused. Fr. Dexter shares his own experience with poverty in the Philippines and his call to the priesthood which brought him to the US and the St. Patrick community. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Teach Your Children Well - Crosby, Stills & Nash| Screen Door - Rich Mullins.

We interview Lindy Wynne, host of the podcast Mamas in Spirit, a mini-retreat in a podcast. Each week Lindy interviews guests about how God has converted their hearts and transformed their lives. The stories shared are much like witness talks heard on retreats. Lindy tells us how God led her from Catholic youth ministry to her unique mission.

Merry Christmas friends! We discuss the reasons for the season with Father Ed Steiner, pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church which is the mother ship of Living Real Radio. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: The Holly and the Ivy - Kings College | The Twelve Days of Christmas - Jimmy Buffet | O Little Town of Bethlehem - Nat King Cole |

Living Real co-host, John Angotti, checks in with us from New Orleans while on his Christmas tour with his band/artists in their own right: Lorraine Hess, Kelly Jones, JT Brown and Dion Clay.

We interview Nashville Gerontologist, Katlyn Green, to gain practical advice on how to navigate and plan for the late in life phase. Katlyn is currently an Elder Care Coordinator with Takacs McGinnis Eldercare Law where she guides clients through a Life Care Plan. This episode also features a special co-host, Susan Skinner, Director of Adult Faith Formation and RCIA at St. Philip. Both Greg and Susan have mothers they care for, his at a facility near him and Susan's in her home. Songs featured only on our Nashville's Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Come Close Now - Christa Wells | Be Still - The Fray.

Commemorating November as Black Catholic History Month, we interview M. Roger Holland II, Catholic composer, performer, liturgist and author about his latest book, the Fire This Time. Co-edited by Kim R. Harris and Kate Williams, the book is for liturgists, musicians, parish committees, students, scholars, interested family and friends, as well as fellow travelers of different faith communities, and allies who continue to journey and struggle alongside members of the Black Catholic community.

Singer/songwriter and drummer, Ryan Tremblay, talks to us about his recent move from Rhode Island to Music City and processing the passing of his sister after her courageous battle with cancer.

No guest this week, just us, John Angotti & Greg Walton, discussing the theme of holding on through difficulties and the experiences God has used to form each of us on the path of ministry. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Hold Us Together - Matt Maher.

October 13, 1917 is reported to be the last of the Virgin Mary's 6 appearances to three shepherd children, Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto  in Fatima, Portugal. The event was punctuated by what is known as the Fatima Miracle or Miracle of the Sun witnessed by 30,000 to possibly as many as 100,000 people, including quite a few skeptics. Angie Gillette, Dianne Estopinal and Edme Mendez, organizers of a public square Rosary commemorating the miracle, share the history of the event and what it means to them.

October is the month of the Rosary. As a follow up to our episode with Kevin Matthews and his original Broken Mary devotion, Father Ed Steiner unveils the origin and the appeal of the Rosary not only to Catholics but other Christian traditions while we feature songs written directly and indirectly about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Let it Be - The Beatles.

Living Real kicks off October, the month of the Rosary, with legendary Chicago radio personality, Kevin Matthews to discuss his deepening spirituality through an encounter with a busted statue of the Virgin Mary, which has led to a unique mission, devotion, book and documentary all titled "Broken Mary."

20 year old Henry Cruz, front man and lead guitarist of The Henry Cruz Band, plays some of his original tunes live (solo acoustic) and talks about his musical influences as well as his formation as a guitarist from jazz to rock.

Singer/Songwriter, Glenn Thomas, talks about songs from his debut LP, Reassure Me There's a Window, released in 2020 via Palace Flophouse Records to praise from Billboard, Bluegrass Situation, PopMatters, and more. Hear some of his subsequent singles that have landed on several Spotify editorial playlists and SiriusXM. 

Performing live in Living Real Radio's studio, Americana - Latin artist Hobo Cane (Javier Mendoza) talks to us about his latest album, Who Do You Love, with songs revolving around the theme of love in all different ways. In addition to his live performance, we feature some tracks from the upcoming October 21st release. Thanks to producer Andres Silva Gomez's guidance and connections, Javier was able to secure a one time "Nashville Style" recording session with Nashville's top A-List players including Sam Hunter, Mike Rojas, Scotty Sanders, Mike Brignardello, Nathan Keeterle, Jon Conely, Tony Lucido, Jacob Lowery and Andres Silva.

We interview violinist, composer, arranger, and teacher, Melanie Joy Alvey, as we continue to feature the artists performing for the St. Philip Concert in the Courtyard series.  Melanie expands her classical training into various American styles. Her approach to performance and composition was formed during her studies at Belmont University with classical violinist Elisabeth Small, electric violinist Tracy Silverman, country/western swing icon Buddy Spicher, and jazz violinist Billy Contreras. There, she completed both her Undergraduate Degree and Masters Degree in Commercial Performance. Alvey shares her approach to fostering music in her children and the compositions inspired by them.

John Angotti interviews Michael Alvey as Living Real Radio highlights the upcoming artists for the Concerts in the Courtyard summer series at St. Philip Catholic Church, Franklin, TN. Michael is an eclectic piano player ranging from classical to jazz to country to pop rock. Since retiring from a 30 year career as a music educator in the Franklin Special School District, Michael has focused on composing and arranging for his jazz piano trio, the Michael Alvey Trio.

On this episode of Living Real we talk with Bryan and Olivia Joy who are part of Common Hymnal, a virtual library to help Christ followers navigate these uncertain times and find a safe passage into the future by loading them up with forward-facing content from the spiritual underground, a movement that integrates praise & worship, art and social justice. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: You're Not Wrong (Church Hurt) | Stars & Stripes | Breaking Me Down.

Tatiana Cameron, aka Tajči, is a singer/songwriter, inspirational speaker, author and life coach. She is also known as Tajči, the teen pop icon discovered on Euro Vision in former Yugoslavia (now Croatia) in the early 90's. She even had a Barbie doll named after her. Tatiana shares all the remarkable transitions in her life up to today along with her latest ventures including co-writing "Window in the Wall" sung by Olivia Newton-John and featured on Olivia's posthumous "The Duets Collection Vol 1: just released this year. We can't include the song on our podcast so here it is... Window in the Wall - Olivia Newton John.

We dive into a discussion about Broadway and opera with our guest, Mae Rogers, vocal major at Oklahoma City University and the featured artist at our August 4, Concert in the Courtyard series. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Astonishing - Little Women | Bring Him Home - Les Misérables |  Getting to Know You - The King and I.

We interview musical duo Analisa and John Gallo about their trip to Italy, pizza and their latest live recordings of Italian classics at Music Row's Ocean Way Nashville. Old souls with an affection for their culture and a love for rich, passion filled music — Analisa and John have a diverse musical background, ranging from playing in late night jazz clubs to massive country festivals. But they have found that the music which most closely resembles them is the music that tied them together in the first place: the Italian classics.  Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Buona Sera - Analisa and John | On an Evening in Roma - Analisa and John | Volare - Analisa and John |

Jansen Bagwell, a former protestant pastor and convert to the Catholic faith, is the founder of Whole Catholic and the creator of Discipleship Deliverance™.  When when he was young, he had a very powerful, supernatural encounter with Jesus that changed the direction of my life. Jansen shares what he has learned through this personal experience with deliverance and his conversion to the Catholic Faith. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: How Great is Our God - Chris Tomlin | Lord I Need You - Matt Maher.

Contemporary Christian artist, Dana Catherine, discusses how God sustains her through changes and personal challenges along with being a vocalist on the theme song for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Brian Connelly, guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, discusses his new single, "The Best is Yet to Come," the role modern praise and worship plays in the Mass and playing guitar on tour with CCM artist Francesca Battistelli.

We interview some of St. Philip's Play it Forward Music Campers. Play it Forward Music Camp is a week-long mentorship program encouraging the next generation of musicians toward a vocation of music ministry and worship within the Church. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Desperado - The Eagles | Lord I Need You - Matt Maher.

Happy Pentecost, friends! On this episode we celebrate the birthday of the Church by catching up on the ministry of a very Spirit filled  man, Father Bala Showraiah, who is celebrating 33 years in the priesthood. Father Bala was pastor of St. Philip until 2020 when he was transferred to St. Catherine in McMinnville, TN. As he did for St. Philip, he has ushered in a renewal of faith through the Franciscan way of recognizing the dignity of all.

Today, as we come to the table to celebrate and hold onto love, we do so, so that we can be the messengers to others; so that we can give that love to others. So that the message, the feast, no, the spirituality of the Ascension lives on in you and me. That is why we hold onto love. (Read more…)This pas weekend, St. Simon Parish was host to the powerful musical called Job: The Now Testament by John Angotti. It was very well attended and we so enjoyed having the cast and crew from all across the country. Many thanks to all who helped and attended.

John Angotti interviews the cast from the latest production of his musical, Jōb in Los Altos, California, May 19-20. Together they discuss the the lessons gained from their  roles and the consistent relevance of this iconic Old Testament story that makes it a Now Testament.

Happy Mother's Day! On this episode, we talk to one of our favorite moms, Catholic speaker, singer/songwriter, Noelle Garcia. Noelle and her husband, David, have 6 children. Noelle shares her experience with motherhood and full-time ministry.

Ainish Philip is an international lay evangelist the Charismatic ministry, Anointing Fire, stemming from from the Syro-Malabar Rite in India. She and her son, Adi Paul, immerse us in the history of this Eastern Right that is in full communion with the Pope and world wide Catholic Church. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Way Maker - Leeland | Awesome God - Michael W. Smith.