Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Andrew Gray. Andrew is the Tuition Coordinator and Student Center Director at St. Anthony’s High School, a Catholic high school in South Huntington, Long Island in New York. Andrew has worked at St. Anthony’s High School since 2012 and also teaches Psychology. He talks about Catholic education, what it’s meant for him as both a...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Joe Falgiano. Joe was a parishioner at his church, Our Lady of Lourdes in Massapequa Park, NY. Two and a half years ago Joe, an NYPD Detective Lieutenant, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While he was in hospice we visited with him at his home to talk about his life, his family, his Catholic faith that sustained him, and h...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Tim Matheson. Tim has been in the television and film industry for more than six decades, from early roles in “Leave it to Beaver” and “Bonanza” to his memorable comedic role as “Otter” in “Animal House” and he’s currently filming the sixth season of the Netflix series “Virgin River”. Tim talks about his life, his career,...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actress Patricia Heaton. Patricia is best known for her role on the hit television series “Everybody Loves Raymond” for 9 seasons. She talks about her life, her career, her family and the Catholic faith and values that matter most to her. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by singer, pianist, and actor, Harry Connick, Jr. whose latest album is called, “Alone with my Faith”. Harry talks about writing his latest album during lockdown as a way of expressing his own faith. Support the show

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 joined is joined by actor and singer Dez Duron.  Dez made it to the Top 8 on the NBC hit series "The Voice" and he's now making his Broadway debut in the new hit musical, "Maybe Happy Ending". Dez talks about his life, his career, his family, growing up singing in his parent's church, and the faith and value...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Chris Conroy, who starred in a Super Bowl commercial just three months after having brain surgery. Chris talks about his life, family, career, and the Catholic faith and values that continue to sustain him. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor and host Mario Lopez. Mario produced and stars in the new Christmas film, “Once Upon a Christmas Wish” alongside his wife Courtney and his son Dominic which airs on The Great American Family channel. He talks about his life, his career, including his new movie, his family and the Catholic faith that matters most to him. S...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by former Navy SEAL and #1 NY Times Bestselling author Jack Carr. Jack’s latest book is called, “Targeted: Beirut” which delves into the tragic events of October 23, 1983, when terrorists struck the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Lebanon, resulting in the deadliest single day loss of life since World War II.  Jack  talks about his...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Father Tom Gibbons. Father Tom is the executive producer of “Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey”, a powerful new documentary film that shares the stories of multiple U.S. military chaplains who died while serving. He talks about his life, his vocation and why he wanted to tell the story of combat chaplains who are an...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by and historian and best-selling author Max Boot. Max Boot’s new biography of Ronald Reagan, “Reagan: His Life and Legend”, is a New York Times bestseller and a New York Times Editor’s Pick. He talks about the life, values and legacy of President Ronald Reagan. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Senator Mike Rounds. Senator Rounds is a Republican Senator from South Dakota who was sworn into the United States Senate on January 6, 2015 and previously served as governor of South Dakota. He talks about the issues that matter to him and the Catholic faith and values that sustain him. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by Catholic television journalist and best-selling author Bill O’Reilly. Bill’s latest book is called, “Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden”, which examines each of the 45 presidents and their impacts on our country. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Argentinian actor and singer Juan Pablo Di Pace. Juan Pablo appeared on screen in the movie “Mamma Mia!” and on the Netflix series “Fuller House”. He also played the iconic role of Jesus Christ on NBC’s “A.D. The Bible Continues” and he makes his directorial debut with the new film, “Duino” which he also stars in. Juan Pablo ta...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Tony Award winning actress and singer Debbie Gravitte. Debbie talks about her life, her career, her marriage, her family and the values that sustain her. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fr. Steve Jakubowski. Holy Cross Father Steven Jakubowski is a parochial vicar at St. Ignatius Martyr in Austin, Texas and was a recent contestant on “Jeopardy!”, the long running quiz show, in an episode that aired September 19th. Fr. Steve talks about his vocation to the priesthood, his experience on “Jeopardy!” and how he ho...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Senator Josh Hawley who represents Missouri in the U.S. Senate. Before his election to the Senate in 2018, Senator Hawley worked as a First Amendment lawyer and law professor and served as the attorney general of Missouri. Senator Hawley has written a new book called “Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs” which addresse...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by FOX News contributor and author Joe Concha. Joe appears on programs across FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network to provide commentary and insight on current events. He has written the best-selling book, “Progressively Worse” where  he discusses how the Democratic party has moved away from moderate politics in favor of left...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winner, actress, singer, television host and author Kathie Lee Gifford. She has written a new book called “Herod & Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King and the Mother of the Risen Savior”. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Governor Mike Huckabee. Governor Huckabee served as the 44th governor of Arkansas from 1996 – 2007, and in 2008 and 2016 he ran for president. He guest stars in the new film, “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust”, a movie that explores the relationship between faith, politics and our civic responsibilities. Governor Huckabee talks...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actor Dennis Quaid. Dennis is known for his roles in hit films including, “The Rookie”, “The Parent Trap”, “Soul Surfer”, “The Right Stuff” and many others. He recently completed production portraying the 40th president of the United States in the new film “Reagan” which will be released in theaters natio...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Rob Schmitt. Rob currently hosts the nightly program “Rob Schmitt Tonight ” on Newsmax. He worked his way up from local news to network positions at ABC, CBS, NBC and the Fox News Channel, and joined Newsmax before the 2020 presidential election. Rob talks about the media today, his life, his family and the values that matter mo...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by author Patti Davis. Patti is the daughter of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Her latest book is called, “Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory and the America We Once Knew”. Patti talks about her life, her family, her faith, her latest book and how she came to better understand her parents. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton. Scott is the most recognized male figure skating star in the world and is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his 1984 Olympic gold medal win. He’s turned his podium into 40 years of making a difference. Scott talks about his life, his family, his cancer foundation and the importance of his...