In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Dr. Lori Koerner. Dr. Koerner has been in the field of education for over three decades. She is the author of four books and her work reflects her dedication to educating the whole child by emphasizing the importance of social-emotional development alongside academic success. Dr. Koerner speaks about education and the values that matter most to her.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Andrew Gray. Andrew is the Tuition Coordinator and Student Center Director at St. Anthony’s High School, a Catholic high school in South Huntington, Long Island in New York. Andrew has worked at St. Anthony’s High School since 2012 and also teaches Psychology. He talks about Catholic education, what it’s meant for him as both a student and now educator, and the faith and values that sustain him.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Joe Falgiano. Joe was a parishioner at his church, Our Lady of Lourdes in Massapequa Park, NY. Two and a half years ago Joe, an NYPD Detective Lieutenant, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While he was in hospice we visited with him at his home to talk about his life, his family, his Catholic faith that sustained him, and his journey home to the God he loves.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Tim Matheson. Tim has been in the television and film industry for more than six decades, from early roles in “Leave it to Beaver” and “Bonanza” to his memorable comedic role as “Otter” in “Animal House” and he’s currently filming the sixth season of the Netflix series “Virgin River”. Tim talks about his life, his career, family and the values that matter most to him.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actress Patricia Heaton. Patricia is best known for her role on the hit television series “Everybody Loves Raymond” for 9 seasons. She talks about her life, her career, her family and the Catholic faith and values that matter most to her.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by singer, pianist, and actor, Harry Connick, Jr. whose latest album is called, “Alone with my Faith”. Harry talks about writing his latest album during lockdown as a way of expressing his own faith.

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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.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined is joined by actor and singer Dez Duron.  Dez made it to the Top 8 on the NBC hit series "The Voice" and he's now making his Broadway debut in the new hit musical, "Maybe Happy Ending". Dez talks about his life, his career, his family, growing up singing in his parent's church, and the faith and values that matter most to him.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Chris Conroy, who starred in a Super Bowl commercial just three months after having brain surgery. Chris talks about his life, family, career, and the Catholic faith and values that continue to sustain him.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor and host Mario Lopez. Mario produced and stars in the new Christmas film, “Once Upon a Christmas Wish” alongside his wife Courtney and his son Dominic which airs on The Great American Family channel. He talks about his life, his career, including his new movie, his family and the Catholic faith that matters most to him.

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