This week’s Personally Speaking we’re airing a previously aired episode. Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by television journalist and best-selling author Bill O’Reilly. Bill has written eighteen national number one best-selling non-fiction books, including the historical “Killing” series which is the best-selling nonfiction series of all time with over 19 million books in print. Bill’s latest book is called, “Killing the Witches The Horror of Salem Massachusetts” which revisits one of the most frightening and inexplicable episodes in American history.  Bill speaks about why he wrote “Killing the Witches”, what really happened in Salem, Massachusetts, how fear can overcome fact and reason, and ties it into what’s going on in the world today.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Paul Santoli. Paul is a young producer, writer, actor, and director from Massapequa, who was first on Personally Speaking in 2016. Recently Paul wrote, stars in and directed his first feature film, “Because of Mika” which is available on Amazon Prime. Paul talks about his life, family, his passion for performing and the faith and values that sustain him.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by David Nekrutman. David has served the calling of Jewish-Christian relations for over twenty years and is the Executive Director “The Isaiah Projects”. The Isaiah Projects is a ministry dedicated to creating resources that empowers Christians to discover the Hebraic roots of their faith. David speaks about Jewish-Christian relations, Israel Gaza war, and the faith and values that sustain him.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by actor Michael Urie. Michael’s best known for his role as Marc St. James on the ABC dramedy series “Ugly Betty” and he can be seen in Apple TV’s series “Shrinking” starring Harrison Ford. He’s currently starring on Broadway as Sir Robin in “Spamalot”. Michael talks about his life, his career, being back on Broadway, and the values that matter most to him.

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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 by Fr. Aaron Wessman. Fr. Aaron is the Vicar General and Director of Formation for the Glenmary Home Missioners. He has a Ph.D from the Catholic University of Louvein in Systematic Theology. His recent book is called, “The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World”, Fr. Aaron speaks about polarization in Western society, and how we might engage rather than fear those who hold different beliefs and convictions.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Reverend Russell J. Levenson, Jr.  Reverend Levenson has served as Rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, which is the largest Episcopal Church in North America, since 2007. Reverend Levenson wrote the book, “Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush”. The book is a personal and eye witness account of the character, integrity, service, faith and dignity of George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, written by their priest, pastor and friend, Reverend Levenson’s latest book is called, “In God’s Grip: What Golf Can Teach Us About the Gospel”. He speaks about how specific elements of the game of golf can help one to live a more active and vibrant faith.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Vice President Mike Pence and his daughter Charlotte Pence Bond. The former Vice President has written a new book with his daughter Charlotte called, “Go Home for Dinner”. It’s a practical guide to balancing the demands of life with the commitment to your family and how faith makes a family, and family makes a life. Vice President Mike Pence and his daughter Charlotte speak about putting faith and family first, and why it’s always important to get home in time for dinner.

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In this episode of Personally  Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by author C.W. Goodyear. C.W. Goodyear is a Washington, D.C. based historian who has written a new book called “President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier”. It’s the first popular biography in almost 40 years about a neglected but fascinating President. C.W. Goodyear speaks about James Garfield, why he’s one of the most notable presidents in our nation’s history, and how he was a well-intentioned unifier in a divided era.

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by best-selling author Granger Smith. Granger continues to share his personal testimony with fans around the world with his book, “Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache.” After the tragic loss of his three year old son River, Granger set forth on an inescapable path of discovery towards God’s grace and mercy. After 34 years touring as an award winning platinum selling country music singer and songwriter, Granger made the decision to leave the music business to pursue a career in ministry. He talks about his decision as he moves forward in his faith.

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