Best John Angotti Podcasts (2025)

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Have love for one another 44:04

6d ago44:04

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Send us a text 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 13:35). Music only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: What the World Needs …

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On Pope Leo XIV 59:26

13d ago59:26

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Send us a text 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.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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The Conclave with Fr. Ed Steiner 55:02

20d ago55:02

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Send us a text 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 Pope Francis and the future direction of the Catholic Church. Featured only on our Nashville …

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Remembering Pope Francis 54:04

27d ago54:04

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Send us a text 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 A God - Lee Ann Womack.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Easter Sunday 2025 with John and Greg 59:59

1M ago59:59

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Send us a text We discuss the significance of Easter and Holy Week with inspiring music by Catholic musicians.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Reflections for Holy Week 2025 59:07

1M ago59:07

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Send us a text John and Greg discuss Palm Sunday, Holy Week and play some tunes.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Victoria Reed & Rae Radick, Women in the Arts 51:25

2M ago51:25

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Send us a text Having just wrapped up Women's History Month, we interview two women with interests in both music and history: Victoria Reed, Director of the Williamson County Performing Arts Center in Franklin, TN and Nashville-based Singer Songwriter Rae Radick. Music featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: I Can't Stop Loving …

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Carry Your Cross with Tony and Jose Melendez 51:19

2M ago51:19

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Send us a text Christian musician, Tony Melendez, and his brother, Jose, share their story and talk about their latest Parish Mission titled Carry Your Cross. Tony is an accomplished guitar player, composer, singer, and songwriter born without arms whose mission began through an encounter playing for Pope Saint John Paul II who told him, "My wish t…

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John Angotti reflects on the Third Sunday of Lent 44:43

2M ago44:43

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Send us a text John Angotti reflects on the Third Sunday of Lent in word and with songs. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Hold Us Together - Matt Maher | Falling in Love With Jesus - Kirk Whalum & Jonathan Butler | Screen Door - Rich Mullins | I Turn to You - Richie McDonald.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Tim Forbes on the Judge Dinkins Educational Center 43:28

2M ago43:28

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Send us a text Tim Forbes, Executive Director of the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, talks to us about the center's mission to provide vocational training for adolescents who might be at risk or engaged with the juvenile or criminal justice system. Only featured on Nashville's Hippie Radio 94.5: Fire and Flood - Vance Joy | I’m Not Okay - Jelly R…

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Shenita Bolton on Overcoming Trauma 41:12

3M ago41:12

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Send us a text Shenita “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…

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Lindy Wynne and Mamas in Spirit 53:45

3M ago53:45

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Send us a text We 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.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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"Here I am... send me!" 59:57

3M ago59:57

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Send us a text In 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.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Forward to the Cross with Composer Aaron Thompson 59:32

4M ago59:32

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Send us a text Living 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 projec…

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Jesus reads from the scroll 59:37

4M ago59:37

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Send us a text In 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.…

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Claudia Margarita Schmitt - The Montessori Method in Religious Education 56:28

4M ago56:28

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Send us a text Claudia 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.…

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Yaphett Powell & Found Boys: Empowering Boys with Absent Fathers 43:49

4M ago43:49

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Send us a text Attorney, 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 Nashvi…

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Christmas with Catholic Composers 1:00:02

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Send us a text We reflect on Christmas with music by various Catholic composers.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Rachel Hester - Room In The Inn and Father Charles Strobel 44:20

5M ago44:20

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Send us a text We 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…

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The Artist Shen - From Graffiti to Gallery to God 45:09

5M ago45:09

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Send us a text The 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 eve…

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Christ, King of the Universe 50:54

6M ago50:54

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Send us a text With John Angotti on the road, Living Real cohost, Greg Walton, reflects on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, the last Sunday in Ordinary Time, with some tunes and the Sunday Readings. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: The Kingdom is Yours - Common Hymnal | Jubilee - Common Hymnal…

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Sarah Hart - All the Earth Alive Rejoicing 59:35

6M ago59:35

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Send us a text We catch up with composer, singer, songwriter, Sarah Hart, about life and her latest release, "All the Earth Alive Rejoicing," celebrating the Advent and Christmas seasons.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Project Zero with Christie Erwin and Jennifer Hastings 54:52

7M ago54:52

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Send us a text November is National Adoption Month. Christie Erwin, Executive Director of Project Zero, and singer/songwriter, Jennifer Hastings, talk about the Arkansas program's goal to deliberately and purposefully pursue out-of-the-box ways to find forever families for kids in foster care who are waiting. You Will Be Found - Serenity Erwin coul…

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All Saints, Souls and the 31st Sunday 59:29

7M ago59:29

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Send us a text Greg Walton shares songs and reflections around All Saints, All Souls and the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Steve Wyer - The Commercialization of Faith 45:03

7M ago45:03

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Send us a text We talk to Steve Wyer, early Contemporary Christian Music entrepreneur, about how the commercialization of faith has altered the landscape of Christian community and worship. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Two Hands - Love Song | Home Where I Belong - B.J. Thomas | Gotta Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan |…

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John Angotti - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1:00:03

7M ago1:00:03

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Send us a text A solo episode with Living Real host, John Angotti with songs and reflections on the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Kevin Keith - Mainstream and Catholic 58:22

7M ago58:22

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Send us a text Kevin Keith is a musician living in Nashville, TN. He is the drummer/vocalist for Too Hot For Leather, a modern rock outfit inspired by bands such as Guns ’n Roses, Muse and Green Day. Kevin is also Catholic and serves as a piano accompanist at parishes in the Nashville Diocese.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Dr. Amy-Jill Levine on Jesus and Judaism 53:54

8M ago53:54

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Send us a text Renowned scripture scholar, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, professor of New Testament and Jewish studies, delves into Jesus and Judaism. Songs only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Outlaw - Larry Norman | I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Mike Schikora and Linda Boles 59:57

8M ago59:57

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Send us a text We talk to Mike Schikora and Linda Boles. Schikora shares his journey as a solo country artist, his colaboration with Kathy and Mike Bonagura (Bailey and the Boys) and their daughter, Alyssa, while reflecting on his life changes, love for horses, moving to Texas and his passion for music. Linda Boles has an inspiring story of becomin…

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ValLimar Jansen on Faith, Hope and Love 59:17

8M ago59:17

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Send us a text International Speaker, Composer and Recording Artist, Dr. ValLimar Jansen, is coming to Nashville to do a Parish Mission at St. Philip on Sept 30 and Oct 1. She converses with us about the interconnectedness of faith, hope, and love, emphasizing their roles in personal and communal growth. Our dialogue also touches on the significanc…

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Labor Day with John and Greg 54:57

9M ago54:57

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Send us a text John and Greg reflect on Labor Day, the Sunday Gospel and their team up for the final Concert in the Courtyard at St. Philip. Songs featured on on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton | Do You Love Me - The Contours.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Jazz Pianist Michael Alvey 59:20

9M ago59:20

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Send us a text We catch up with jazz pianist, composer and music educator, Michael Alvey, about his upcoming Concert in the Courtyard in Franklin, TN, and the Sunday Gospel.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Tatiana 'Tajči' Cameron and her son, Blais 55:23

9M ago55:23

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Send us a text We catch up with the next St. Philip Concert in the Courtyard artist, Tatiana 'Tajči' Camron, and her son Blais. Tatiana is a life coach, sing songwriter and, in her home country of Croatia, a pop music legend. Her son, Blais, is a freelance filmmaker, director & cinematographer who grew up on mom's tour van with his producer dad. Bl…

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Ginna Claire Mason (Wicked), Beth Lothers and Antonio Salazar 55:54

10M ago55:54

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Send us a text Meet Ginna Claire Mason and Beth Lothers. Ginna Claire, born and raised in Franklin Tennessee, is known for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. She and Beth Lothers, Nolensville Historical Society, are behind a the star studded production at The Franklin Theatre, “There’s No Place Like Home,” Monday, August 12 at 7pm to be…

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Meet Father Augustine Mang 52:12

10M ago52:12

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Send us a text Father Augustine Mang is experiencing his first parish assignment as a priest at St. Philip where he's the new Associate Pastor. Father Mang, who grew up in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), Southeast Asia, shares his experience with faith, coming to the U.S. and discerning a life in the priesthood. Songs featured only on our Nashvi…

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Poet Cleo Childs - "Moving With" 59:38

10M ago59:38

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Send us a text Living Real Radio interviews poet, Cleo Child's. Childs was 28 when she lost her mother to early onset Alzheimer's disease, a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Childs processed her journey and her grief through poetry which developed into a spoken word tribute album to her mother titled "M…

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Composer / Producer Jeff Steinberg and Birdie Nichols 48:25

10M ago48:25

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Send us a text We talk to young singer/songwriter, Birdie Nichols and composer/producer, Jeff Steinberg, about their upcoming performances. Birdie is a young songwriter playing at Concerts in the Courtyard, St. Philip, Friday, July 26. Jeff is part of the Great American Songbook Series at the Franklin Theatre, July 31, where his ensemble will celeb…

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Singers Mae Rogers, Monica Barnett & Mandy Ramey 47:30

10M ago47:30

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Send us a text Living Real interview's more musical artists, Mae Rogers, Monica Ramey and Mandy Barnett, all performing locally in Franklin, TN. Mae Rogers just graduated with her BA in vocal performance from Oklahoma University. Mae is part of St. Philip's Concerts in the Courtyard, Friday, July 19, 7pm. Monica and Mandy are hosts of Variety on Ma…

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Robert Feduccia - The Eucharistic Revival 59:34

11M ago59:34

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Send us a text 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 Federatio…

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Next gen recording artist / producer Brian Connelly 58:22

11M ago58:22

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Send us a text 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.…

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Music duo Analisa & John 59:11

12M ago59:11

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Send us a text 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.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Musical Artists Lisa Stewart and Joe Hand 56:59

12M ago56:59

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Send us a text Summer is the time for outdoor concerts, not just at St. Philip, but around the community. We talk to country and jazz artist, actress and television host, Lisa Stewart, and producer, singer, songwriter, Joe Hand, about their music and upcoming events. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: My Baby Just Cares for Me - Lisa Ste…

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Meet Hometowne Music Group 58:09

12M ago58:09

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Send us a text 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, taste…

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Craig Colson on Fentanyl, the Deadliest Drug Threat 59:59

1y ago59:59

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Send us a text 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 abou…

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6th Sunday of Easter with John Angotti 56:42

1y ago56:42

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Send us a text 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.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Chris Padgett - Fellowship of the Misfit Disciples 50:42

1y ago50:42

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Send us a text 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.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Anne Kertz Kernion on Neuroscience and Spirituality 56:01

1y ago56:01

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Send us a text 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: …

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On Youth Ministry with Robert Feduccia, Tony & Jose Meléndez, Rich Donovan 57:34

1y ago57:34

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Send us a text 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 - …

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John Flaherty on Pastoral Music, Ministry and Divine Mercy 59:26

1y ago59:26

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Send us a text 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…

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Easter Sunday 2024 with Father Ed Steiner 57:42

1y ago57:42

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Send us a text 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.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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