In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by award winning investigative journalist and bestselling author Philip Shenon. Philip was a reporter at the New York Times for more than twenty years and his latest book is titled, “Jesus Wept: Seven Popes and the Battle for the Soul of the Catholic Church”, which is a history of the modern Catholic Church told through the lives of the last seven popes.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the award winning actor and producer Neal McDonough. Neal is well known for performances in productions such as, “Band of Brothers”, “Minority Report”, “Walking Tall” and “Star Trek First Contact”. He’s now producing faith based films alongside his wife and he stars in the new movie “The Last Rodeo”, which he’s also written, about a retired rodeo legend who risks it all to save his grandson. Neal talks about his new film, his family and the faith that matters most to him.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy and Tony nominated actor and singer Norm Lewis. In May of 2014, Norm made history as “The Phantom of the Opera’s” first African American Phantom on Broadway. His other Broadway credits include, “Les Miserables”, “The Little Mermaid” and “Chicago”. Norm is now starring in a revival of “Ceremonies in Dark Old Men” in New York City. Norm talks his latest role, his life, his career, singing for Pope Francis, and the faith and values that matter the most to him.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Academy Award nominated actor Eric Roberts. Like his sister Julia Roberts, Eric is one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood and has appeared in nearly 800 movies and tv shows during his decades long career. Eric talks about his life, his career, his marriage and the values that matter the most to him.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by renowned NY Times Columnist and acclaimed author Ross Douthat. Ross’ latest book is called, “Believe: Why Everyone Should be Religious”. His book is for everyone, from those who are devoutly religious, to those who are agnostic, and everyone in between. Ross shares his own personal faith journey and his embrace of the Catholic faith.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by again Fox News Channel’s veteran war correspondent Benjamin Hall. In February 2022, Ben suffered horrific, nearly fatal injuries from a missile attack while covering the war in Ukraine. In his # 1 New York Times bestseller, “Saved” Ben tells the story of his miraculous recovery. His latest book also just became a NY Times bestseller, “Resolute: How we Humans Keep Finding Ways to Beat the Toughest Odds”. Ben talks about not only how he not only survived, but how he has thrived and succeeded following his injury.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor David Henrie. David has won two Emmys for his starring role in Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place” and he starred as a young Ronald Reagan in the film “Reagan” alongside Dennis Quaid. David has more than 14 million followers on social media making him one of the most followed Catholics in the world and he serves as ministry-wide ambassador for Cross Catholic Outreach. David talks about Cross Catholic Outreach, his life, family and the importance of his Catholic faith and values.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by singer-songwriter Dion DiMucci. Dion was the lead singer of the Bronx based doo-wop legends the Belmonts. Dion has written his third autobiography called, “Dion: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Philosopher”. He talks about his life, his career, marriage and the faith and values that matter the most to him.

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