Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by former NFL quarterback Steve Beuerlein. Steve played for the University of Notre Dame and went on to enjoy a 17 year season in the NFL. Steve is a committed husband, father of four children, and a man of deep faith. He talks about his life, his career, family and the Catholic faith that matters most to him. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Dr. Marc Siegel, Senior Medical Analyst for Fox News. Dr. Siegel has written a new book called, “The Miracles Among Us: How God’s Grace Plays a Role in Healing”. In his book, he shares stories of patients who have made remarkable recoveries, challenging the boundaries of medical science. Dr. Siegel share some of those stories, w...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Green Beret combat veteran, social media host, and politician Nick Freitas. Nick is a member of the Virginia General Assembly serving in the House of Delegates and he talks about the faith and values that matter the most to him. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by veteran journalist Leland Vittert. Leland is the host of “On Balance with Leland Vittert” on NewsNation. He’s written a new book called “Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism”. Leland talks about how his father not only helped him overcome dealing with his autism, but helped him thrive, with...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Monsignor Jim Lisante replays an interview he conducted with the great film director Frank Capra. Using the transcript from that interview from many years ago, actor Bob Kaliban plays the role of the Academy Award winning director, Mr. Capra, a practicing Catholic, as he speaks about his lifelong journey of faith. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is re-airing one of his favorite shows from the past. Msgr. Lisante interviewed actor Carroll O’ Connor, who many of us know as Archie Bunker from the popular television series “All in the Family”. Carroll speaks about his deep Catholic faith, his marriage, and about the loss of his son Hugh due to drug addiction. Carroll openly and honestly...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by filmmaker and novelist Alex DeMille. Alex is the son and co-author of the late legendary Nelson DeMille. After the passing of Nelson in 2024, Alex is carrying on his father’s legacy by completing his final novel, “The Tin Men”.  Alex talks about what it meant to complete his father’s final work and the lessons and inspiration he...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Dr. Marc Siegel, Senior Medical Analyst for Fox News. Dr. Siegel has written a new book called, “The Miracles Among Us: How God’s Grace Plays a Role in Healing” (a FOX News Books title). In his book, he shares stories of patients who have made remarkable recoveries, challenging the boundaries of medical science. Dr. Siegel share...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by veteran journalist Leland Vittert. Leland is the host of “On Balance with Leland Vittert” on NewsNation. He’s written a new book called “Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism”. Leland talks about how his father not only helped him overcome dealing with his autism, but helped him thrive, with...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined joined by Fox News Channel host and NY Times best-selling author Trey Gowdy. Trey served as United States Congressman from South Carolina. He draws heavily from his two decades as a prosecutor in his new thrilling fiction book, “The Color of Death” and talks about the faith and values that matter most to him. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by television journalist and best-selling author Bill O’Reilly. Bill’s latest book with author Josh Hammer is called, “Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst” which shows the concept of evil is universal, ancient, and ever present in today’s world. “Confronting Evil” explains the endless struggle between good and...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fox News Channel’s Dana Perino. Dana currently co-anchors “America’s Newsroom with Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino” and she serves as co-host of “The Five”, one of the most popular shows on cable television. Prior to joining Fox News Channel, Dana served as the White House press secretary for President George W. Bush. Dana is a New...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Green Beret combat veteran, social media host, and politician Nick Freitas. Nick is a member of the Virginia General Assembly serving in the House of Delegates and he talks about the faith and values that matter the most to him. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt. She’s known to millions as simply ”Sister Jean”, the Loyola College matriarch and college basketball icon who celebrated her 103rd birthday this past August. Sister Jean’s new  memoir is titled, “Wake Up With Purpose!: What I Learned in my First Hundred Years”. She speaks with us about her life, her...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by Reverend Russell Levenson. Reverend Levenson has been an ordained Episcopal priest for over thirty years. He officiated and preached at the state funeral for President George H.W. Bush and he also officiated and preached at the funeral for First Lady Barbara Bush. His latest book is titled, “Witness to Belief: Conversation...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by television journalist and best-selling author Bill O’Reilly. Bill’s latest book with author Josh Hammer is called, “Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst” which shows the concept of evil is universal, ancient, and ever present in today’s world. “Confronting Evil” explains the endless struggle between good and...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined joined by Fox News Channel host and NY Times best-selling author Trey Gowdy. Trey served as United States Congressman from South Carolina. He draws heavily from his two decades as a prosecutor in his new thrilling fiction book, “The Color of Death” and talks about the faith and values that matter most to him. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Tony nominated actor Michael Hayden. Michael made his Broadway debut in the role of “Billy” in the 1994 Broadway revival of “Carousel”. He’s currently starring in Irish Repertory Theatre’s New York premiere of “The Honey Trap”. Michael talks about his life, his career, and the Catholic faith and values that matter most to him....

In this special episode of Personally Speaking, Monsignor Jim Lisante speaks about mercy, forgiveness, and sin. He talks about Divine Mercy and the importance of reconciliation. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer Jared Allen. Jared is a former NFL defensive end who played for 12 years in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers. He talks about his life, and the faith and values that matter most to him. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante re-airs one of his favorite interviews, with actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. This interview aired on Christopher Closeup when Msgr. Lisante was Director of The Christophers. Efrem Zimbalist Jr., who starred in the TV series “The F.B.I.” and “77 Sunset Strip”, talks about his faith and the values that mattered most to him. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by former professional basketball player Gordon Hayward. Gordon played for the NBA for 14 years, earning All-Star selection along the way before retiring in 2024. After a successful career with the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder, Gordon decided to enter into full communion with the Catholic...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Christopher White. Until recently, Chris was the Vatican correspondent for the“National Catholic Reporter” and his award winning coverage took him to more than two dozen countries with Pope Francis. Just six weeks after the election of the new pope, NBC Vatican correspondent Christopher White has written a book about the pontif...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Notre Dame University student Ryan Carmody. Ryan is a parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Massapequa Park, NY and attended Regis High School, a Jesuit high school in New York City. Ryan talks about his life, his family and the importance of his Catholic faith. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actor Jonathan Jackson. Many of us know Jonathan for his role as Lucky Spencer, the son of Luke and Laura on the ABC Daytime Drama “General Hospital”. That role won him five Emmy Awards and he’s recently been nominated for another Emmy this year for the same role. Jonathan also starred in the television s...