Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Monsignor Jim Lisante replays an interview he conducted with the great film director Frank Capra. Using the transcript from that interview from many years ago, actor Bob Kaliban plays the role of the Academy Award winning director, Mr. Capra, a practicing Catholic, as he speaks about his lifelong journey of faith. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is re-airing one of his favorite shows from the past. Msgr. Lisante interviewed actor Carroll O’ Connor, who many of us know as Archie Bunker from the popular television series “All in the Family”. Carroll speaks about his deep Catholic faith, his marriage, and about the loss of his son Hugh due to drug addiction. Carroll openly and honestly speaks as a father, who was willing to do anything to save his son. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by filmmaker and novelist Alex DeMille. Alex is the son and co-author of the late legendary Nelson DeMille. After the passing of Nelson in 2024, Alex is carrying on his father’s legacy by completing his final novel, “The Tin Men”. Alex talks about what it meant to complete his father’s final work and the lessons and inspiration he drew from Nelson’s life and career. Support the show

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Dr. Marc Siegel, Senior Medical Analyst for Fox News. Dr. Siegel has written a new book called, “The Miracles Among Us: How God’s Grace Plays a Role in Healing” (a FOX News Books title). In his book, he shares stories of patients who have made remarkable recoveries, challenging the boundaries of medical science. Dr. Siegel share some of those stories, which are a reminders that there is a higher power at work and how miracl...

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by veteran journalist Leland Vittert. Leland is the host of “On Balance with Leland Vittert” on NewsNation. He’s written a new book called “Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism”. Leland talks about how his father not only helped him overcome dealing with his autism, but helped him thrive, with perseverance and love. Support the show