In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Academy Award nominated actor Eric Roberts. Like his sister Julia Roberts, Eric is one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood and has appeared in nearly 800 movies and tv s...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by renowned NY Times Columnist and acclaimed author Ross Douthat. Ross’ latest book is called, “Believe: Why Everyone Should be Religious”. His book is for everyone, from those ...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by again Fox News Channel’s veteran war correspondent Benjamin Hall. In February 2022, Ben suffered horrific, nearly fatal injuries from a missile attack while covering the war ...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor David Henrie. David has won two Emmys for his starring role in Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place” and he starred as a young Ronald Reagan in the film “Reagan” alongsi...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by singer-songwriter Dion DiMucci. Dion was the lead singer of the Bronx based doo-wop legends the Belmonts. Dion has written his third autobiography called, “Dion: The Rock ‘n...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Austin Reed Alleman. Austin can be seen as “Nathanael” on the internationally acclaimed series “The Chosen” and he talks about what makes the series so special.

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor, comedian and radio talk show host Joe Piscopo. Joe is often recognized as one of the actors who replaced the original cast on “Saturday Night Live”. He has written a ...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Deacon Mike Monahan from the Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island. Having retired from practicing law in June, 2024 he devotes his time to his ministry as Deacon. He h...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon. Ambassador Glendon is a Professor of Law Emerita at Harvard University and a former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. She has written a book call...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Peter Stanford. Peter is an award-winning British writer, journalist, broadcaster and prison reform campaigner. He has written on the history, theology and cultural signific...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by food television personality and author Alton Brown. Alton’s latest book is called, “Food for Thought”. He talks about his life, his family and the faith and values that matt...

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...

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Dr. Lori Koerner. Dr. Koerner has been in the field of education for over three decades. She is the author of four books and her work reflects her dedication to educating th...

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....

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...

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 comed...

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...

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 ex...

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 Acad...

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 ...

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 a...

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 Th...

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...

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 multip...

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...