Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

Latest Episodes:

Personally Speaking ep. 89 (Robert Davi) Feb 03, 2022

Show notes

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by veteran character actor and singer Robert Davi. Robert has appeared in more than 150 motion pictures and some of his best known roles are in films like, “Die Hard”, License to Kill”, “The Goonies” and “The Iceman”. Robert is one of the film industry’s most recognized tough guys. He’s also starred on the small screen in hit shows like “Profiler”, ‘Criminal Minds” and “CSI”. Robert talks about fatherhood, and the faith and values that matter most to him.

Support the show

Personally Speaking ep. 88 (Daniel Emmet) Jan 20, 2022

Show notes

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by crossover singer Daniel Emmet. Daniel was a finalist on Season 13 of the NBC hit series “America’s Got Talent”. He currently tours with Marie Osmond and is a Las Vegas headline performer. Daniel talks about his career and the faith and values that sustain him.

Support the show

Personally Speaking ep. 87 (Ryan Hollingshead) Jan 13, 2022

Show notes

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by American soccer player Ryan Hollingshead. Ryan plays as defender for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer. In 2017 he was named “MLS Works Humanitarian of the Year” after putting his career and life on the line to help a stranded car on the highway, and in 2013 Ryan opted to skip his rookie year to help build a church in his hometown of Sacramento with his brother. He speaks about his life, soccer career, and what matters to him most, his faith and his family.

Support the show

Personally Speaking ep. 86 (Danny Burstein) Jan 06, 2022

Show notes

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by one of Broadway’s most beloved performers, Danny Burstein. Danny currently stars in “Moulin Rouge: The Musical” which earned him a Tony Award for ‘Best Featured Actor in a Musical’ last year. He also earned previous Tony nominations for his work in “The Drowsy Chaperone”, “South Pacific”, “Cabaret”, “Follies”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, and “Golden Boy”. Danny currently stars as Ebeneezer Scrooge in the new musical available to stream, called “Estella Scrooge”, a modern retelling of Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol”. He was married for twenty years to the luminous Broadway leading lady Rebecca Luker who lost her battle with ALS last December. Danny talks about his life, his career, his near fatal experience with Covid, losing his wife Rebecca, and what he realizes matters most in life.

Support the show

Personally Speaking ep. 85 (Robert McCarthy) Jan 01, 2022

Show notes

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Robert McCarthy who recently ran to represent Nassau County’s 14th Legislative District on Long Island. Robert is a twenty five year old young man, a former elementary school teacher and current law school student, who has spent his whole life working to improve his community. He speaks about what inspired him to run for office, the importance of his Catholic faith, and why he believes politics can be a force for good.

Support the show

Personally Speaking ep. 84 (Bobby Conte) Dec 23, 2021

Show notes

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

Personally Speaking ep. 83 (Cardinal George Pell) Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

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. Cardinal Pell relives his prison experience in his book, “Prison Journal” and the third and final volume of the journal he wrote while in prison has just been released, titled, “Prison Journal: Volume 3: The High Court Frees an Innocent Man.” In this final volume of Cardinal Pell’s journal he recounts being freed from jail after his conviction was overturned, the support he received from all over the world, and how he made the decision to forgive his accusers.

Support the show

Personally Speaking ep. 82 (Bubba Watson) Dec 11, 2021

Show notes

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 toll that chasing his dream of being a champion golfer took on his mental health. He’s here with us today to talk about his life, his career, his family, how reaching a breaking point professionally and personally drew him closer to his family and God, and how he hopes to help others by sharing his story.

Support the show

Personally Speaking ep. 81 (Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy) Dec 02, 2021

Show notes

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 Catholic faith, their marriage, having nine children including one with special needs, and why Sean decided to leave Congress to have more time for his wife and children.

Support the show

Personally Speaking ep. 80 (William McGurn) Nov 26, 2021

Show notes

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

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected