Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

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 family and making it in Hollywood as a woman of faith. Support the Show.

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 importance of the issue of bullying, while offering support and guidance for victims and their families. Joe talks about his life, his family, creating bully free communities on Long Island, and the Catholic faith and values that matter the most to him. Support the Show.

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 faith. Support the Show.

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 Conference”. He speaks about Catholic media today, the Pro Life movement and Catholic values and politics. Support the Show.

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 boarding schools called, “A Very Private School”. In an attempt to come to terms with the trauma he endured, Charles reflects upon the misery, hopelessness and abandonment he felt being sent to the all boys boarding school at the age of eight. Support the Show.

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 life, her career, her family, her latest role on Broadway and the Catholic faith and values that sustain her. Support the Show.

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 important to him. Support the Show.

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 at Chaminade High School. Support the Show.

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 Mother Frances Cabrini, then St. Frances Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized. Support the Show.

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. Lewis, as they debate the existence of God. Support the Show.

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Christopher Bell. Christopher is the President and Executive Director of Good Counsel Homes, a ministry which helps homeless pregnant women in need. Support the Show.

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fr. Stephen Gadberry. Fr. Gadberry is a young priest for the diocese of Little Rock in Arkansas who competed in the NBC show “American Ninja Warrior” in 2018 and 2020, wearing his clergy shirt and Roman collar. Fr. Gadberry speaks about his life, losing his father as a child, serving in the U.S. Air Force and his priestly vocation. Support the Show.

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again 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.

This week’s Personally Speaking we’re airing a previously aired episode. Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by television journalist and best-selling author Bill O’Reilly. Bill has written eighteen national number one best-selling non-fiction books, including the historical “Killing” series which is the best-selling nonfiction series of all time with over 19 million books in print. Bill’s latest book is called, “Killing the Witches The Horror of Salem Massachusetts” which revisits one of the most frightening and inexplicable episodes in American history. Bill speaks about why he wrote “Killing the Witches”, what really happened in Salem, Massachusetts, how fear can overcome fact and reason, and ties it into what’s going on in the world today. Support the Show.

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Paul Santoli. Paul is a young producer, writer, actor, and director from Massapequa, who was first on Personally Speaking in 2016. Recently Paul wrote, stars in and directed his first feature film, “Because of Mika” which is available on Amazon Prime. Paul talks about his life, family, his passion for performing and the faith and values that sustain him. Support the Show.

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by David Nekrutman. David has served the calling of Jewish-Christian relations for over twenty years and is the Executive Director “The Isaiah Projects”. The Isaiah Projects is a ministry dedicated to creating resources that empowers Christians to discover the Hebraic roots of their faith. David speaks about Jewish-Christian relations, Israel Gaza war, and the faith and values that sustain him. Support the Show.

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by actor Michael Urie. Michael’s best known for his role as Marc St. James on the ABC dramedy series “Ugly Betty” and he can be seen in Apple TV’s series “Shrinking” starring Harrison Ford. He’s currently starring on Broadway as Sir Robin in “Spamalot”. Michael talks about his life, his career, being back on Broadway, and the values that matter most to him. Support the Show.