Living Real Radio

Flying solo on this episode while Greg is caring for a loved one, John, on the road in Anaheim, California, reflects on Advent and the advent of our lives.

John Angotti, on tour in Crowley Louisiana, reports in with his band and special guests, Larry, Penny & Kenny Habits. Together they discuss passing down traditions.

We talk to Jesse Manibusan about his weekly livestream, Owl's Tree, the new West Coast National Catholic Youth Conference, and what is behind the the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

We talk with Dottie Bullard, Chief Advancement Officer for Mercy Community Healthcare, about Mercy's mission to provide quality, integrated healthcare for all ages with a focus on the underserved. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Chris McClarney - Speak To The Mountains | CeCe Winans - Goodness Of God | Matthew West - Mercy Is A Song.

St. Philip is wraps up its 150th Year on the day of this episode, November 6, 2022 (St. Philip was dedicated on November 6, 1871). We reflect on 150 years of ministry with Fr. Edward Steiner, Pastor, and Carole Guthrie, Committee Chair for the parish's 150th festivities. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: The Church's One Foundation - Norton Hall Band | A Place at Your Table - Ben Walther.

John Angotti & Susan Skinner interview Fr. Roch Mary Greiner, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and one of the priests leading St. Philip's Fall Parish Mission. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: How He Loves - David Crowder Band |  Too Good To Not Believe (Radio Version) - Brandon Lake Jenn Johnson.

We interview Dr. Ming Wang not only about his journey from China to the US, but his journey to a deep Christian faith that challenges us to find common ground. Dr. Wang is a Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude), PhD (laser physics), world-class cataract and LASIK eye surgeon, philanthropist, and community activist. Songs featured only on our Nashville's Hippie Radio Broadcast: God's Not Dead - Newsboys ft. Kirk Franklin | Common Ground - Matt Maher ft. Dee Wilson.

We get to know Alondra Bañales, St. Philip's new Assistant Director of Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adult. Alondra shares her experience growing up in the parish, working a year post college as an engineer and then discerning her switch into youth ministry. Songs featured only on our Nasvhille Hippie Radio broadcast: Sufficient For Today (feat. Maryanne J. George) - Maverick City | The Story I'll Tell (feat. Naomi Raine) - Maverick City | Aquí Estoy - Celines & D'fe.

John Angotti, our host, together with Steve Petranak, former President of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and ValLimar Jansen, a highly regarded inspirational/catechetical speaker, singer, composer and recording artist, discuss their 2023 ecumenical musical missionary program at Carnegie Hall, "The Story of God: A Journey of Faith Hope and Unity."

Author and speaker, Jim Ryan, discusses his book, Simple Happiness: 52 Ways to Lighten Up, written to remove some of the mystery and confusion from everyday life and offer straightforward solutions for readers to relax and be in the moment. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles | You Are Near - Kitty Cleveland | I Can Only Imagine - John Angotti.

Cross over vocal artist, Krista Adams Santilli, has journeyed from Alabama to Italy to Germany to the Northeast US and now to Nashville, TN.  Her musical suitcase has been filled with souvenirs of each and every place she's been, and it is her great joy to share them with others. Features only on our Nasvhille Hippie Radio Broadcast: Blessings.

Violinist, composer, arranger, and teacher, Melanie Joy Alvey, expands her classical training into various American styles, especially through compositions for and directing the Avila Soul String Quintet, a new-music collective based in Nashville. Alvey shares how her experiences with faith, family and community inspires her work.

Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann, producer for Salt + Light Media, the only Catholic broadcast network in Canada, joins us on Living Real while in Nashville covering the 140th Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention. Deacon Pedro was also part of the team that coordinated Pope Francis' penitential pilgrimage in Canada as part of a commitment to healing and reconciliation with the country's Indigenous people for the policies of cultural assimilation that, in the past, have severely harmed native communities. We recommend watching Walking Together, a Salt + Light Media original documentary about Canada’s residential schools, the ongoing process of reconciliation which led to Pope Francis’ apology in 2022, and the long road ahead for healing and reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Songs features on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Robbie Roberson and the Red Road Ensemble - Ghost Dance | Alex Kusturok - Red River Jig | Kashtin - Tshinanu.

Tatiana 'Tajči' Cameron has been a music artist since she was 4 years old. From a very early age, she saw (and experienced) music as a transformational tool, and one that has the power to connect people, heal and bring joy and peace. Tatiana talks to us about her own transformation from a Croatian Eurovision pop star to a life long musician, total well-being coach, author, speaker and activist.

Greg Walton gets flipped around from co-host to guest. Greg, an educator, singer songwriter, composer for Oregon Catholic Press, liturgist and digital communicator, talks about the next frontier in his ministry/vocation through the gifts of his family.

Michael Alvey, jazz composer/pianist, music educator and liturgist, talks to us about the inspirations behind his latest project, “A Mind of Mercy.”

Nashville married couple Analisa and John Gallo perform as a music duo, combining many of their musical influences and covering a wide variety of styles. Whether they are playing a modern or a classic hit, John’s world music background and Analisa’s rich vocal tone create a truly unique sound. Their original music comes from a place of authenticity, with both a lyrical and soulful depth. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Lean on Me |  Angel from Montgomery.

Songwriters Brian and Cammi Connelly share their music making journey to marriage, family and balancing two Christian faith traditions.

Drummer and Band leader, Joe LoCasto, shares his love for Jazz and it's role, along with God, sustaining him through a difficult fight with Covid-19. LoCasto is from Brooklyn, New York. He started playing drums in 1962. He played in the Queens College Band where he received his master’s degree in drum performance. LoCasto toured with The Guess Who and later moved to Nashville where he is playing in a couple different jazz bands along with his Cream tribute band, Strange Brew. Songs on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Cantaloupe Island | Song for My Father | Badge.

Cassie Trabucco is a Nashville based singer. Born in New York and raised in Tennessee, her parents instilled in her an appreciation for every type of music, but especially Rock N Roll, Broadway and Contemporary Christian. A recent graduate from Middle Tennessee State University, Trabucco is living her dream leading worship, recording demos, music directing at CYT Nashville and working with students who remind her of herself a few short years ago.