Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

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Personally Speaking ep. 279 (Reverend Russell Levenson) Oct 09, 2025

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by Reverend Russell Levenson. Reverend Levenson has been an ordained Episcopal priest for over thirty years. He officiated and preached at the state funeral for President George H.W. Bush and he also officiated and preached at the funeral for First Lady Barbara Bush. His latest book is titled, “Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning” which includes interviews with twelve renowned people of various Christian faiths including, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Ambassador Nikki Haley, actor Denzel Washington and Dr. Jane Goodall.

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Personally Speaking ep. 278 (Bill O'Reilly) Oct 02, 2025

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by television journalist and best-selling author Bill O’Reilly. Bill’s latest book with author Josh Hammer is called, “Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst” which shows the concept of evil is universal, ancient, and ever present in today’s world. “Confronting Evil” explains the endless struggle between good and evil and how it is a daily temptation, and choice, each of us is confronted with every day.

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Personally Speaking ep. 277 (Trey Gowdy) Sep 25, 2025

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined joined by Fox News Channel host and NY Times best-selling author Trey Gowdy. Trey served as United States Congressman from South Carolina. He draws heavily from his two decades as a prosecutor in his new thrilling fiction book, “The Color of Death” and talks about the faith and values that matter most to him.

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Personally Speaking ep. 276 (Michael Hayden) Sep 18, 2025

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Tony nominated actor Michael Hayden. Michael made his Broadway debut in the role of “Billy” in the 1994 Broadway revival of “Carousel”. He’s currently starring in Irish Repertory Theatre’s New York premiere of “The Honey Trap”. Michael talks about his life, his career, and the Catholic faith and values that matter most to him.

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Personally Speaking ep. 275 (Msgr. Jim Lisante) Sep 11, 2025

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In this special episode of Personally Speaking, Monsignor Jim Lisante speaks about mercy, forgiveness, and sin. He talks about Divine Mercy and the importance of reconciliation.

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Personally Speaking ep. 274 (Jared Allen) Sep 05, 2025

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer Jared Allen. Jared is a former NFL defensive end who played for 12 years in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers. He talks about his life, and the faith and values that matter most to him.

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Personally Speaking ep. 273 (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) Aug 28, 2025

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante re-airs one of his favorite interviews, with actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. This interview aired on Christopher Closeup when Msgr. Lisante was Director of The Christophers. Efrem Zimbalist Jr., who starred in the TV series “The F.B.I.” and “77 Sunset Strip”, talks about his faith and the values that mattered most to him.

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Personally Speaking ep. 272 (Gordon Hayward) Aug 21, 2025

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by former professional basketball player Gordon Hayward. Gordon played for the NBA for 14 years, earning All-Star selection along the way before retiring in 2024. After a successful career with the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder, Gordon decided to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. Gordon talks about why he decided to become Catholic and what his faith means to him.

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Personally Speaking ep. 271 (Christopher White) Aug 14, 2025

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Christopher White. Until recently, Chris was the Vatican correspondent for the“National Catholic Reporter” and his award winning coverage took him to more than two dozen countries with Pope Francis. Just six weeks after the election of the new pope, NBC Vatican correspondent Christopher White has written a book about the pontiff titled, “Pope Leo XIV: Inside the Conclave and the Dawn of a New Papacy”. He talks about Pope Francis and Pope Leo giving insight to the papacy.

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Personally Speaking ep. 270 (Ryan Carmody) Aug 07, 2025

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Notre Dame University student Ryan Carmody. Ryan is a parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Massapequa Park, NY and attended Regis High School, a Jesuit high school in New York City. Ryan talks about his life, his family and the importance of his Catholic faith.

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