Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

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Personally Speaking ep. 79 (Ben Stein) Nov 18, 2021

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante shares an interview he had with writer, actor, comedian, and political commentator Ben Stein. Msgr. Lisante was director of “The Christophers” and host of the television show “Christopher Closeup” when he interviewed Ben Stein. This interview is a particular favorite of Msgr. Lisante’s. Ben Stein talks about adoption, fatherhood, why he unapologetically speaks openly about his pro-life views and what he wants his legacy to be.

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Personally Speaking ep. 78 (Carol Silva) Nov 11, 2021

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by former News12 Long Island anchor Carol Silva. Carol was the morning anchor for News12 for over 30 years, and announced her retirement in December, 2019. She’s won numerous awards including three Emmys and more than thirty “New York State Associated Press Awards” during her career. In 2019 Carol was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Carol credits her healing with her Catholic faith, family, friends, the medical treatment she received, and a positive attitude, instilled in her by her parents.

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Personally Speaking ep. 77 (Victor Starsky) Nov 06, 2021

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by tenor Victor Starsky. Victor was a participant of the 2019 Merola Opera Program and a 2020 San Francisco Opera Adler Fellow. He performed the role of Don Jose in his company debut with Opera Tampa. “Opera Today” wrote: “Victor Starsky’s Don Jose is terrifying and compelling, with a voice that performs vocal acrobatics with strength and beauty that remains undiminished through his final line”. Victor made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2019 as the tenor soloist in Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass”. He talks about his life, his career, family, and the faith and values that matter most to him.

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Personally Speaking ep. 76 (Lidia Bastianich) Oct 28, 2021

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by one of the best loved chefs, Lidia Bastianich. Lidia is an Emmy Award winning public television host, best-selling author, successful restaurateur, and the owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. In 2008 Pope Benedict XVI chose Lidia to cook for him during his visit to New York City, and in 2015 Pope Francis also chose Lidia to cook for him during his much lauded visit to New York City. Lidia’s latest book is called, “Lidia’s A Pot, A Pan, and A Bowl: Simple Recipes for Perfect Meals”. She talks about her life, her family, her faith, and why cooking remains a way of connecting to others.

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Personally Speaking ep. 75 (Max McLean) Oct 14, 2021

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Max McLean. Max is the founder and artistic director of the “Fellowship for Performing Arts” which produces theatre and film from a Christian worldview, and he portrays C.S. Lewis in the upcoming film “The Most Reluctant Convert”.

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Personally Speaking ep. 74 (Archbishop Christopher Cardone) Oct 08, 2021

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Archbishop Christopher Cardone, Archbishop of Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. Archbishop Cardone is from Long Island, NY, and speaks about the Church in the Solomon Islands and what it’s been like living there for over thirty years.

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Personally Speaking ep. 73 (Fr. Michael Masteller) Sep 30, 2021

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fr. Michael Masteller from the Diocese of Los Angeles. Fr. Michael was ordained a priest in June, 2021 and speaks about his faith formation, his spiritual discernment, and what it’s like to be a newly ordained priest today.

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Personally Speaking ep. 72 (Lincoln Synder) Sep 23, 2021

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Lincoln Snyder. Lincoln is the new president and CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association, also known as the NCEA. He talks about the importance of and the future of Catholic education.

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Personally Speaking ep. 71 (Tamyra Mensah-Stock) Sep 16, 2021

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by U.S. Olympic Gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock. Tamyra won Gold in the women’s freestyle wrestling event at the Tokyo Olympics. Tamyra talks about her faith, family, wrestling, and the loss of her father.

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Personally Speaking ep. 70 (Steven Matz) Sep 09, 2021

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Major League Baseball player Steven Matz, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, who talks about the importance of his faith.

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