In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by author Patti Davis. Patti is the daughter of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Her latest book is called, “Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory and the America We Once Knew”. Patti talks about her life, her family, her faith, her latest book and how she came to better understand her parents.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton. Scott is the most recognized male figure skating star in the world and is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his 1984 Olympic gold medal win. He’s turned his podium into 40 years of making a difference. Scott talks about his life, his family, his cancer foundation and the importance of his faith.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actor Jonathan Jackson. Many of us know Jonathan for his role as Lucky Spencer, the son of Luke and Laura on the ABC Daytime Drama “General Hospital”. Jonathan can currently be seen in the new Christian film “Unsung Hero”, a true story about the importance of family. He talks about his life, his family 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 Charles Spencer. Charles is the 9th Earl Spencer, the youngest brother of Diana, Princess of Wales and uncle to Prince William and Prince Harry. Charles is an author of a number of bestselling historical non-fiction titles and has recently written a book about his experience as a young boy at one of England’s most exclusive boarding schools called, “A Very Private School”. In an attempt to come to terms with the trauma he endured, Charles reflects upon the misery, hopelessness and abandonment he felt being sent to the all boys boarding school at the age of eight.

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In this “Best of Personally Speaking” episode of Personally Speaking, Monsignor Jim Lisante is joined by the late actor Darryl Hickman. Darryl has appeared in classic films including “The Grapes of Wrath”, “The Human Comedy” and “Leave Her to Heaven”. Darryl talks about his life and career, his marriage, his Catholic faith, and the impact his close friend, Servant of God Cora Evans has had on his life.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actor Dennis Quaid. Dennis is known for his roles in hit films including, “The Rookie”, “The Parent Trap”, “Soul Surfer”, “The Right Stuff” and many others. He recently completed production portraying the 40th president of the United States in the new film “Reagan” which will be released in theaters nationwide next month and Dennis’ debut Gospel album, “Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners”, was released last year. He talks about portraying President Ronald Reagan, the values that matter most to him, and the faith he relies upon.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Gregory Jbara. Gregory is best known as DCPI Garrett Moore on the hit CBS police drama “Blue Bloods”. He talks about his life, his career, his family and the Catholic faith and values that sustain him, as well as the family values depicted in “Blue Bloods”.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Robert Keeler. Bob began covering the religion beat for Newsday on Long Island in 1993. Among the stories that he covered were papal visits to Denver in 1993 and to New York in 1995. Bob also served on a Newsday team covering the pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II to the Holy Land. Bob latest book is called “Sacred Soldier” and is about attitudes towards the military.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Rob Schmitt. Rob currently hosts the nightly program “Rob Schmitt Tonight” on Newsmax. He worked his way up from local news to network positions at ABC, CBS, NBC and the Fox News Channel, and joined Newsmax before the 2020 presidential election. Rob talks about the media today, his life, his 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 Academy Award nominated actress Patty McCormack. Audiences will recognize Patty from her more than seven decades of stage, screen and television appearances which includes her Oscar nominated performance in “The Bad Seed”.  She is currently starring in New York City with actor Dan Lauria, in a play he has written called “Just Another Day.” It’s a play that deals with the complexity of aging, memory loss and human connection. Patti talks about “Just Another Day”, her life, her career and the values that matter most to her.

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