In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor and singer Bobby Conte. Bobby is currently playing the role of P.J. in the Broadway revival of “Company” and he made his Broadway debut originating the role of Calogero in “A Bronx Tale”, directed by Robert De Niro and Jerry Zaks. Bobby talks about being back on Broadway in his Stephen Sondheim dream role, family, and the values that sustain him. Support the show...
Dec 23, 2021•28 min•Ep. 84
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Cardinal George Pell from Australia. Cardinal Pell is the former Secretary of the Economy at the Vatican and he also served on Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals. On March 13, 2019, Cardinal Pell began what was meant to be six years in jail for “historical sexual assault offenses”. He endured more than thirteen months in solitary confinement before the Australian High Court voted 7-0 to overturn his original convictions. Card...
Dec 16, 2021•28 min•Ep. 83
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by professional golfer Bubba Watson. Bubba plays on the PGA tour and he’s one of the few left-handed golfers on the tour. He’s a multiple major champion with victories at the Masters Tournament in 2012 and 2014. In February, 2015, Bubba reached a career high 2nd place, in the “Official World Golf Ranking”. Bubba has written a book called, “Up and Down: Victories and Struggles in the Course of Life”, in which he talks about the t...
Dec 11, 2021•28 min•Ep. 82
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy. Rachel is co-host for “Fox & Friends Weekend” Sean is a former Congressman from Wisconsin and is currently a Fox News Contributor. Rachel and Sean have written a new book called, “All American Christmas”, which is a collection of personal stories, family photographs, and Christmas recipes, from some of Fox News’ most beloved personalities. They speak about the importance of their Cathol...
Dec 02, 2021•28 min•Ep. 81
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by former White House Director of Speechwriting, William McGurn. Bill is a member of The Wall Street Journal editorial board and writes the weekly “Main Street” column for the Journal each Tuesday. He speaks about his faith and values, adopting his three daughters from China, and about his Godson Jimmy Lai, a media entrepreneur who’s in prison in Hong Kong for supporting the pro-democracy movement there. Support the show...
Nov 26, 2021•28 min•Ep. 80
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante shares an interview he had with writer, actor, comedian, and political commentator Ben Stein. Msgr. Lisante was director of “The Christophers” and host of the television show “Christopher Closeup” when he interviewed Ben Stein. This interview is a particular favorite of Msgr. Lisante’s. Ben Stein talks about adoption, fatherhood, why he unapologetically speaks openly about his pro-life views and what he wants his legacy to be. Support the...
Nov 18, 2021•28 min•Ep. 79
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by former News12 Long Island anchor Carol Silva. Carol was the morning anchor for News12 for over 30 years, and announced her retirement in December, 2019. She’s won numerous awards including three Emmys and more than thirty “New York State Associated Press Awards” during her career. In 2019 Carol was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Carol credits her healing with her Catholic faith, family, friends, the medical treatment she...
Nov 11, 2021•28 min•Ep. 78
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by tenor Victor Starsky. Victor was a participant of the 2019 Merola Opera Program and a 2020 San Francisco Opera Adler Fellow. He performed the role of Don Jose in his company debut with Opera Tampa. “Opera Today” wrote: “Victor Starsky’s Don Jose is terrifying and compelling, with a voice that performs vocal acrobatics with strength and beauty that remains undiminished through his final line”. Victor made his Carnegie Hall deb...
Nov 06, 2021•28 min•Ep. 77
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by one of the best loved chefs, Lidia Bastianich. Lidia is an Emmy Award winning public television host, best-selling author, successful restaurateur, and the owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. In 2008 Pope Benedict XVI chose Lidia to cook for him during his visit to New York City, and in 2015 Pope Francis also chose Lidia to cook for him during his much lauded visit to New York City. Lidia’s latest book is ...
Oct 28, 2021•28 min•Ep. 76
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Max McLean. Max is the founder and artistic director of the “Fellowship for Performing Arts” which produces theatre and film from a Christian worldview, and he portrays C.S. Lewis in the upcoming film “The Most Reluctant Convert”. Support the show
Oct 14, 2021•28 min•Ep. 75
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Archbishop Christopher Cardone, Archbishop of Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. Archbishop Cardone is from Long Island, NY, and speaks about the Church in the Solomon Islands and what it’s been like living there for over thirty years. Support the show
Oct 08, 2021•28 min•Ep. 74
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fr. Michael Masteller from the Diocese of Los Angeles. Fr. Michael was ordained a priest in June, 2021 and speaks about his faith formation, his spiritual discernment, and what it’s like to be a newly ordained priest today. Support the show
Sep 30, 2021•28 min•Ep. 73
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Lincoln Snyder. Lincoln is the new president and CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association, also known as the NCEA. He talks about the importance of and the future of Catholic education. Support the show
Sep 23, 2021•28 min•Ep. 72
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by U.S. Olympic Gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock. Tamyra won Gold in the women’s freestyle wrestling event at the Tokyo Olympics. Tamyra talks about her faith, family, wrestling, and the loss of her father. Support the show
Sep 16, 2021•28 min•Ep. 71
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Major League Baseball player Steven Matz, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, who talks about the importance of his faith. Support the show
Sep 09, 2021•28 min•Ep. 70
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fr. Sean Magaldi, the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, on Long Island. Support the show
Sep 02, 2021•28 min•Ep. 69
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor, singer, dancer, and Academy Award winner George Chakiris who has written a new memoir titled, “My West Side Story.” George talks about his life, his career, family, and the faith and values that matter to him. Support the show
Aug 26, 2021•28 min•Ep. 68
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by television personality and celebrity fitness trainer, Amanda Kloots. Amanda is co-host on the CBS show “The Talk”, She’s shared her story on social media, of her husband Tony Award nominated actor Nick Cordero as he battled Covid-19, ultimately succumbing to the disease. Amanda has written a book called, “Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero” which details her life with Nick, losing him, and her faith wh...
Aug 19, 2021•28 min•Ep. 67
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined bysinger, actress and television personality Marie Osmond. Marie talks about her career, her family, the loss of her child, depression, and her faith in God that she has always relied on. Support the show
Aug 12, 2021•28 min•Ep. 66
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Monsignor Hilary Franco. Msgr. Franco recently celebrated the 66th anniversary of his Priestly Ordination and his latest book is titled, “Six Popes: A Son of the Church Remembers”, which reflects on his personal accounts of historical moments and figures in the Catholic Church. Msgr. Franco talks about his experiences from his time serving under Pope John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul I, Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict...
Aug 06, 2021•28 min•Ep. 65
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Steve Guttenberg. Steve is best known for his lead roles in hit films including, “Cocoon”, “Police Academy” and “Three Men and a Baby”. He talks about his family and the values and faith that sustain him. Support the show
Jul 29, 2021•28 min•Ep. 64
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Rabbi Jason Sobel. Rabbi Sobel is a Jewish follower of Jesus. He’s the spiritual advisor for “The Chosen” and wrote the New York Times best-seller, “The Rock, The Road, and The Rabbi” with Kathie Lee Gifford. His latest book is called, “Mysteries of the Messiah”. Support the show
Jul 23, 2021•28 min•Ep. 63
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Dallas Jenkins. Dallas is the creator, producer, director, and co-writer of the groundbreaking popular television series, “The Chosen”, the first multi-season series about the life of Christ. Support the show
Jul 16, 2021•28 min•Ep. 62
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum. Martha talks about her family, losing a loved one, and the importance of faith in her life. Support the show
Jul 08, 2021•28 min•Ep. 61
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Congressman Andrew Garbarino, the representative for New York’s 2nd congressional districts. Andrew was elected to Congress in November, 2020 succeeding longtime Congressman Peter King who retired. He served in the NY Assembly for four terms, and fought to increase state funding for Long Island enforcement. Andrew talks about why he decided to run for Congress, what he’s fighting for, and the faith and values that are such an...
Jul 01, 2021•28 min•Ep. 60
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Michael Wood. Michael is a Marine Corps combat veteran and is a Republican who recently ran for Congress in Texas, differentiating himself from the other 11 Republicans in the race. Support the show
Jun 24, 2021•28 min•Ep. 59
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fox News Channel’s senior meteorologist Janice Dean. Janice’s latest book is called, “Make Your Own Sunshine.” Janice speaks about being diagnosed and living with Multiple Sclerosis, her marriage, her children, losing her in-laws to Covid, and the faith that sustains her. Support the show
Jun 17, 2021•28 min•Ep. 58
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by David Bonagura. David teaches at Regis High School, a Jesuit high school in New York City, and is an Adjunct Professor at both St. Joseph’s Seminary in New York, and at Catholic Distance University. His latest book is called, “Staying with the Catholic Church: Trusting God’s Plan of Salvation”. Support the show
Jun 10, 2021•28 min•Ep. 57
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Jonathan Roumie. Jonathan plays the role of Jesus in the popular multi-season television series “The Chosen” with over 100 million views. Support the show
Jun 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 56
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fox News Channel anchor Shannon Bream, whose latest book is called, “The Women of the Bible Speak”. Shannon introduces us to sixteen women in the Bible, reflecting not only on the meaning of each individual’s life and how central they were to God’s story in the Bible, but also how they relate to each other and to us. Support the show
May 28, 2021•28 min•Ep. 55
