Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

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Personally Speaking ep. 179 (Bill O'Reilly) Nov 02, 2023

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by television journalist and best-selling author Bill O’Reilly. For 20 years Bill O’Reilly reported and opined on current events on “The O’Reilly Factor” on the Fox News Channel and his show became the most viewed cable news broadcast in America. 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.

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Personally Speaking ep. 178 (Julie Chen Moonves) Oct 26, 2023

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor, writer, director and composer Robby Benson. Robby’s film credits include, “Ode to Billie Joe”, “Ice Castles”, “Jeremy” and “Death Be Not Proud”. He wrote and directed the feature film “Modern Love” and he voiced “Beast” in Disney’s Academy Award nominated film, “Beauty and the Beast”. Robby has been married to singer and actress Karla DeVito for over 40 years. In addition to acting and directing, Robby is an activist in the field of heart research having undergone four open heart surgeries since the age of 28. He talks about his life, career, family and the values that sustain him.

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Personally Speaking ep. 177 (Robby Benson) Oct 19, 2023

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Personally Speaking ep. 176 (Vina Morales) Oct 12, 2023

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by popular Filipino actress and singer Vina Morales. Vina makes her debut on Broadway in the musical “Here Lies Love” playing the role of Aurora Aquino. The immersive disco musical is based on the real story of Filipino First Lady Imelda Marcos, whose husband Ferdinand Marcos was the 10th president of the Philippines and ruled as dictator for 20 years. Vina has been in more than 40 films and prime time soap operas and she’s released 14 albums. She talks about her life, her career, family, being discovered at the age of nine by her parish priest, and the Catholic faith and values that mean the most to her.

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Personally Speaking ep. 175 (Jose Llana) Oct 05, 2023

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor and singer Jose Llana. Jose is currently starring as Ferdinand Marcos in the Broadway musical “Here Lies Love”. Jose, a native of the Philippines, is also a best-selling recording artist on the Viva Philippines label. He speaks about his life, his career, family, playing Marcos, and the faith and values that mean the most to him.

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Personally Speaking ep. 174 (Matt Eberflus) Sep 28, 2023

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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.

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Personally Speaking ep. 173 (Martina McBride) Sep 21, 2023

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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.

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Personally Speaking ep. 172 (Billy Keenan) Sep 14, 2023

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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 that has continued to sustain him.

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Personally Speaking ep. 171 (Andrew Keenan-Bolger) Sep 07, 2023

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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.

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Personally Speaking ep. 170 (Jim Towey) Aug 31, 2023

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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 lessons we can all learn from her.

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