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"You are the light of the world." It’s a bold claim from Jesus, but how do we actually keep that light from flickering out?

In this episode, we explore the "blueprints" for a radiant life found in this week's readings with reflections and songs. From the prophetic challenge of Isaiah, who reminds us that our light breaks forth only when we share our bread with the hungry, to St. Paul’s raw admission that true power comes through weakness rather than eloquence, we find a common thread: Faith is a verb. We dive into the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus calls us to be the world’s "salt" and "city on a hill." We discuss what it means to live in a way that directs the spotlight away from ourselves and toward the "Glory of the Father." If you’ve been feeling like a lamp under a bushel basket, this episode is your invitation to step back onto the lampstand.

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We contemplate Jesus's words to Peter and Andrew in the readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Matthew 4:19, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: "I Will Choose Christ" Kathy Triccoli.

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Anne Goetzy shares her journey as a mixed-media artist and her project 'Pray to Love,' which ties into her personal connection to the Visitation Order, particularly through her aunt, a nun who lived a contemplative life in France. Anne's art project has developed a documentary about the lives of these nuns, blending photography, painting, and storytelling to capture their spirituality and the beauty of their way of life.

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A reflection on the personal and metaphorical significance of the Epiphany story in the Gospel of Matthew.

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The Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent is from Matthew's Gospel where Joseph grapples with Mary's pregnancy. We discuss the Gospel in light of the difficulties we are grappling with in the World as we prepare our hearts for Emmanuel, God with is us. Songs only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Joseph’s Lullaby - Mercy Me | Joseph's Song - Michael Card | Joy To the World - Massimo DiStefano (arr. B. E. Taylor) | White Christmas - The Drifters.

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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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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 Cultural Diversity in the Church at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In this capacity, he staffs the Bishops’ Subcommitee on African American Affairs and assists the Secretariat’s efforts to promote intercultural competence in ministry
and the pastoral care of many diverse Catholic communities. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Trust in God - Elevation Worship | Line Em Up - Trombone Shorty and New Breed Brass Band | Soon and Very Soon - Andraé Crouch.

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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 straight and narrow. As an adolescent, he was drinking and using drugs. While he had a job mowing lawns, Caleb realized he could make a lot more money dealing drugs. So he did. Until “his boy” set him up to be jumped. The attack could have ended Caleb’s life. This Mama's in Spirit “mini retreat in a podcast” explores how God showed up for Caleb through a truck driver, a friend, and his future mother-in-law. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: New Wine - Hillsong Worship.