Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

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”. Jonathan can currently be seen in the new Christian film “Unsung Hero”, a true story about the importance of family. He talks about his life, his family and...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Charles Spencer. Charles is the 9th Earl Spencer, the youngest brother of Diana, Princess of Wales and uncle to Prince William and Prince Harry. Charles is an author of a number of bestselling historical non-fiction titles and has recently written a book about his experience as a young boy at one of England’s most exclusive boar...

In this “Best of Personally Speaking” episode of Personally Speaking, Monsignor Jim Lisante is joined by the late actor Darryl Hickman. Darryl has appeared in classic films including “The Grapes of Wrath”, “The Human Comedy” and “Leave Her to Heaven”. Darryl talks about his life and career, his marriage, his Catholic faith, and the impact his close friend, Servant of God Cora Evans has had on his...

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 actor Gregory Jbara. Gregory is best known as DCPI Garrett Moore on the hit CBS police drama “Blue Bloods”. He talks about his life, his career, his family and the Catholic faith and values that sustain him, as well as the family values depicted in “Blue Bloods”. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Robert Keeler. Bob began covering the religion beat for Newsday on Long Island in 1993. Among the stories that he covered were papal visits to Denver in 1993 and to New York in 1995. Bob also served on a Newsday team covering the pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II to the Holy Land. Bob lates...

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 mos...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Academy Award nominated actress Patty McCormack. Audiences will recognize Patty from her more than seven decades of stage, screen and television appearances which includes her Oscar nominated performance in “The Bad Seed”.  She is currently starring in New York City with actor Dan Lauria, in a play he has written called “Just An...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Dan Lauria. Dan is best known as the Dad on the Emmy winning ABC television show, “The Wonder Years”. He is currently starring with actress Patty McCormack, in a play he has written called “Just Another Day” in New York City. It’s a play that deals with the complexity of aging, memory loss and connection. Dan talks about “...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Jay Doherty and Patrick Cullinan. Jay and Patrick are “2023-2024 Duffy Fellows” at Fordham University. They examine the cultural changes that have affected the American Catholic priesthood in the past 75 years in their new documentary, “Discerning the Call: Change in the American Priesthood”. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by professional golfer Kevin Streelman. Kevin plays on the PGA Tour and is not only a decorated and highly skilled professional golfer, he’s a strong man of faith. Kevin talks about his life, his family and the faith that matters so much to him. 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”. Jonathan can currently be seen in the new Christian film “Unsung Hero”, a true story about the importance of family. He talks about his life, his family, an...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Siobhan Fallon Hogan. Siobhan is a longtime comedian, actor and writer for film and stage. Her 35 year career has included iconic roles in “Saturday Night Live”, “Men in Black”, “Seinfeld” and “Forest Gump”. Siobhan is also a devout Catholic mom. She talks about her career, including her latest film, “Shelter in Solitude”, her f...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Joe Salamone. Joe is the founder and Executive Director of “The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying”, an organization dedicated to combatting the harmful impacts of bullying through advocacy, education, and research. Joe Salamone himself a victim of bullying, was determined to create an environment that underscores the import...

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 actor and singer Adam Jacobs. Adam originated the role of Aladdin” on Broadway and he’s currently starring  in “The Who’s Tommy” Broadway revival. He talks about his life, his family, his career, and the values that sustain him. 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...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Catholic journalist Rick Hinshaw. Rick has spent more than 30 years in Catholic communications work as a reporter, news editor, columnist, and for eight years editor of “The Long Island Catholic”. Rick was also Director of Communications for “The Catholic League” and Associate Director of Communications at the “New York Catholic...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Charles Spencer. Charles is the 9th Earl Spencer, the youngest brother of Diana, Princess of Wales and uncle to Prince William and Prince Harry. Charles is an author of a number of bestselling historical non-fiction titles and has recently written a book about his experience as a young boy at one of England’s most exclusive boar...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by stage and screen actress Kelli O’ Hara.  Kelli is currently starring on Broadway in the musical, “Days of Wine and Roses’ and she marks her 12th Broadway show with this production. Kelli has been nominated for 7 Tony Awards, winning the 2015 Tony Award for  “Best Actress in a Musical” for “The King and I”. Kelli talks about her...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Mike Sapraicone. Mike is a retired New York City Police Department Detective who is the Republican Party’s nominee for the United States Senate in New York. Mike speaks about his life, his career, his family, the Catholic faith and values that sustain him and why he’s running for the United States Senate. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Ted McGinley. Ted can currently be seen alongside Harrison Ford and Jason Segal in the Apple TV series “Shrinking”. This spring he’ll be starring in the faith based family drama “The Baxters” opposite Roma Downey on Amazon Prime. Ted talks about his life, his career, his family, and why making faith-based films is so impor...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Tom Kiley. Tom graduated from Chaminade High School on Long Island in 1962. He has co-written a book about his experience there called, “The Perfect Season: The Untold Story of Chaminade High School’s First Undefeated and Untied Varsity Football Team”. Tom talks about his life, his family, his Catholic faith and his experience a...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde. Alejandro is best known for his work as a director, writer and producer on the 2023 film, “The Sound of Freedom”. Alejandro and Angel Studios re-teamed for the new movie, “Cabrini” which will launch in theaters nationwide on March 8th. The movie tells the story of Francesca Cabrini, later to be Mo...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Matthew Brown. Matt is the director and co-writer of Sony Picture Classics “Freud’s Last Session”, which opened in theaters December, 2023 and stars actors Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Goode. The film imagines a meeting between avowed atheist Sigmund Freud, who invented psychoanalysis, and the Christian apologist writer C.S. Lewi...