In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus. Coach Eberflus is in his second year with the Chicago Bears and has been coaching in the NFL since 2009. He speaks about how studying the life of Jesus has brought him closer to God. Support the show
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by country music singer Martina McBride. Martina has sold over 23 million albums which includes twenty top ten singles and six # 1 hits. She has earned more than 15 major music awards including four wins for “Female Vocalist of the Year” from the “Country Music Association.” Martina is currently on tour around the country and while on the road she talks about her life, her music, family, and the values that matter most to her. S...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Billy Keenan. Billy Keenan was a successful teacher, a veteran, triathlete, Irish band leader, husband and father. A tragic surfing accident changed all of that and left him paralyzed. In his new book, “The Road to Resilience: The Billy Keenan Story”, Billy speaks not only about facing the realization of being paralyzed, but how he found a way forward, a purpose in his life, despite tremendous adversity and the Catholic faith...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor and singer Andrew Keenan-Bolger. Andrew starred on Broadway as “Jesse Tuck” in “Tuck Everlasting” and he created the role of “Crutchie” in the original Broadway Cast of “Newsies”. Andrew is currently starring in a new Off-Broadway production called, “Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors”, a comedic reimagining of Bram Stoker’s horror classic. He speaks about his life, his career, family, and the values that matter most to him. ...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Jim Towey. Jim Towey was a trusted advisor and personal friend of Mother Teresa of Calcutta for twelve years. He authored the book, “To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa” and he and his wife are donating all royalties from the book to charities associated with the saint. Jim gives us a firsthand account of Mother Teresa’s last years, her devotion to God and the very poorest of His children, and what less...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Colin Donnell. Colin is known for his work as Connor Rhodes in the NBC drama “Chicago Hope”. He’s currently starring in a new Broadway show called, “The Shark is Broken” which is a behind the scenes comedy about the making of the iconic blockbuster “Jaws”. The show imagines what happened between the three stars of “Jaws”, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider, when filming was delayed. Colin talks about his lif...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor and singer Paolo Montalban. Paolo is best known for his turn as Prince Charming opposite Brandy in the 1997 TV version of Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” and he’s currently on Broadway in the musical “Funny Girl”. Paolo, a native of the Philippines, talks about the importance of his Catholic faith and values. Support the show
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Tony Award winning actor John Rubenstein. John originated the title role in the Broadway musical “Pippin” and won the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for his performance in “Children of a Lesser God”. He is starring in a new play in New York called, “Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground”. John portrays the former president in this play adapted from a vast array of General Eisenhower’s memoirs, speeches, and letters, which is a can...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Judge Amul Thapar. Judge Thapar is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He has written a new book about Justice Clarence Thomas, called, “The People’s Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories That Define Him”, which reveals the true character and judicial conduct of Justice Clarence Thomas. Judge Thapar talks about the Catholic faith and values that matter most to him. Support th...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by NY Times best-selling author, screenwriter and speaker Joan Bauer. Joan has won numerous awards for her fourteen novels for young readers, including the Newbery Honor Medal and three Christopher Awards. She talks about her career, why she writes for young people and the faith and values that matter to her most. Support the show
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fox News Channel’s veteran war correspondent Benjamin Hall. In February, 2022 when Russia viciously attacked Ukraine, Ben volunteered to go there, and was catastrophically wounded when his crew was struck by incoming fire which killed his colleagues. Ben credits a miracle that enabled him to survive which he writes about in his new book, “Saved”. He talks about how he was saved, continuing his recovery, his family, his faith,...
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 addresses the question, “What gives a man’s life purpose and meaning?” He talks about his concern over our c...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Award winning journalist and author Luke Russert. Luke worked for NBC News as a broadcast correspondent from 2008 – 2016. He is the son of news legend Tim Russert and Vanity Fair writer Maureen Orth. In 2016, Luke went on a global journey, spanning 67 countries for more than three years. In his recently released book, “Look For Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself”, Luke talks about his deeply personal journey, wh...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Rich Lowry. Rich is the editor-in-chief of “National Review”, the country’s premiere conservative publication. He was selected to lead “National Review” in 1997 by its founder, William F. Buckley, Jr.. Rich writes a syndicated column for King Features and a weekly column for Politico. He’s also a political analyst and a frequent guest on “Fox News Sunday” and “Meet the Press”. Rich talks about his life, career, and the values...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actress Susan Lucci. Susan is best known for her role as Erica Kane on the ABC Daytime Drama “All My Children”, a role she played for 41 years. In 2022, Susan lost her beloved husband of 53 years, Helmut. Susan speaks about her heart health scare, her Catholic faith, her family, and life after loss. Support the show
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Congressman Anthony D’Esposito. Congressman D’Esposito represents New York’s 4th Congressional District on Long Island in the United States House of Representatives. Anthony fought crime on the streets of New York as an NYPD Detective for more than a decade. He talks about his life, his career in public service and the faith and values that sustain him. Support the show...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Australian actor, singer and musical theatre performer, Stephen Mahy. Stephen talks about his life, his career, impending fatherhood and the values that matter most to him. Support the show
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fox News Channel’s veteran war correspondent Benjamin Hall. In February, 2022 when Russia viciously attacked Ukraine, Ben volunteered to go there, and was catastrophically wounded when his crew was struck by incoming fire which killed his colleagues. Ben credits a miracle that enabled him to survive which he writes about in his new book, “Saved”. He talks about how he was saved, continuing his recovery, his family, his faith,...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Brother Patrick Cahill. Brother Patrick is currently a member of the Marianist Community at Kellenberg Memorial High School on Long Island where he teaches religion in addition to other ministries. He talks talk about his life, his family, his Catholic faith and dedicating himself to the Marianist’s mission of bringing young people closer to God. Support the show...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Dr. Bill Baker. Bill directs the Bernard L. Schwartz Center for Media, Public Policy & Education at the Graduate School of Education Fordham University. He is also the President Emeritus of WNET-Thirteen, New York’s public television station and America’s flagship public broadcaster, where he served a 21 year tenure. As a commercial broadcaster, Bill helped start many cable networks, helped launch Oprah Winfrey as a talk ...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined 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. He talks about his life, career, family 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 Jonathan Roumie. Jonathan currently stars in the popular television series “The Chosen”, playing the role of Jesus. “The Chosen” is the first multi-season series about the life of Jesus, and is the highest crowd funded media project of all time, with more than 400 million views. Jonathan is also starring in a new film out in theaters called, “Jesus Revolution” opposite Kelsey Grammar. Jonathan joins us again to talk abo...
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 faith, and how finding one’s purpose can lead to a life of joy and fulfillment at any age. Support t...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Scott Gegerson. Scott is a Certified Financial Planner and President of Trivium Wealth Management. Scott speaks about the Catholic faith and values that matter most to him, how the loss of his parents changed his outlook on life, and how he is healing by helping others. Support the show
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by author John T. McGreevy. John is the provost at the University of Notre Dame and has written a new book called, “Catholicism: A Global History from the French Revolution to Pope Francis”. John has authored four books that explore the people and the impact of the Catholic Church and he is a Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame. Support the show...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor and director Eddie McClintock. Eddie is starring in and directed the new film, “Miracle at Manchester”, which tells the true story of Brysen Newman, a Catholic high school athlete who is diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer. Family, friends, the community, and strangers pray for Brysen resulting in something miraculous. Support the show
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor, singer and composer Jacob Ryan Smith. In 2020 Jacob accomplished a yearlong project he entitled “The Song Smith” where he wrote and produced a song every day for a year. In performance Jacob has been doing regional theater all around the country for years. He talks about his life, his career, family, why he loves creating and the values that mean the most to him. Support the show...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Greg Kelly. Greg is the anchor of “Greg Kelly Reports” on Newsmax TV, the host of “The Greg Kelly Show” on WABC in New York, and he’s the former co-host of “Good Day New York” on Fox 5 NY. He has written a new book called, “Justice for All: How the Left is Wrong About Law Enforcement” in which he looks at the fundamental service men and women in law enforcement provide for our country. Support the show...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Emmy Award winning journalist Paula Faris. For almost a decade Paula worked at ABC News where she co-anchored “Good Morning America Weekend”, co-hosted “The View” and launched the podcast, “Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris”. She has reported on everything from politics, news and entertainment to sports and faith. Paula has written a new book called, “You Don’t Have to Carry it All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way ...
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fox News contributor Joe Concha. Joe appears on programs across FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network to provide commentary and insight on current events. In addition to his role with the network, Joe serves as a columnist for The Hill. Joe has written a book about President Biden’s presidency called, “Come on Man!”. He talks about his life, his career, his family and the faith and values that sustain him. Support the sho...
