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Personally Speaking

“Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante” is an audio component to CCC’s on-going television program of the same name that will features prominent people from the worlds of entertainment, religion, politics, sports, journalism, literature along with conversation with the ever-popular Msgr. Jim Lisante about some of the most personal aspects of life, including their faith.

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PS Radio: Program 208
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Father Larry Richards, author of "Be a Man," further discusses the identity crisis afflicting modern men, and how they can grow in emotional and spiritual maturity. Actress Nancy Stafford ("Matlock", "St. Elsewhere") shares her spiritual struggle to see herself as having value in God's eyes.

PS Radio: Program 207
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Guest House president and CEO Dan Kidd further discusses his facility's unique mission as a treatment program for clergy and religious suffering from addiction problems. Author Father Larry Richards discusses his new book "Be a Man: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be"

PS Radio: Program 206
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Dan Kidd, president of "Guest House," discusses the facilities' mission to treat priests and religious with addiction problems. Tony-nominated actor Brian Lane Green discusses the spiritual struggles he's faced in his life and career.

PS Radio: Program 205
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"Catholic Athletes for Christ" founder Ray McKenna shares his mission to help professional and amateur athletes live their faith both on and off the field.

PS Radio: Program 204
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Tina Louise: The actress known best for her role as "Ginger" on the TV sitcom "Gilligan's Island" discusses her new children's book "What Does a Bee Do" and her devotion to promoting literacy to children through the "Learning Leaders" program.

PS Radio: Program 203
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Major league baseball player Bobby Keppel reveals how his wife led him to a deeper devotion to his Catholic faith, why they practice NFP, and how he shares his faith with others. Author Herman Obermayer talks about his friendship with the late Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist.

PS Radio: Program 202
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Dean Jones−the actor known best for classic Disney films from the 1960's and 1970's discusses his conversion to Christianity and the reasons he started an organization that rescues persecuted Christians and Jews around the world.

PS Radio: Program 201
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Catholic singer/songwriter Brian Flynn discusses his "reversion" to faith at age 22, how he now ministers to people through his music, and why he wrote a pro-life anthem for his album "Beyond the Veil."

PS Radio: Program 200
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Fr. Frank Desiderio, Part 2-he leader of "Forgiveness Retreats" discusses how people can learn to let go of grudges. Herman Obermayer-the author discusses his biography of the late Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, one of only two justices to oppose Roe vs. Wade.

PS Radio: Program 199
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Kevin Connors, Part 2: the award winning sports reporter discusses the influence a Catholic upbringing has had in his life. Fr. Frank Desiderio, Part 1: the former president of Paulist Productions discusses his documentary "The Big Question: A Film About Forgiveness."

PS Radio: Program 198
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Catholic actor Colin O'Donoghue reveals his devotion to St. Genesius, the patron saint of actors, and ESPN anchor Kevin Connors discusses whether athletes in the public eye should be expected to live up to certain standards.

PS Radio: Program 197
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Composer Stefano Mainetti discusses his work on the album of Marian hymns called "Alma Mater" which features the voice of Pope Benedict XVI and actor Colin O'Donoghue, from the Showtime series "The Tudors," discusses how he got his start in acting and why he recently chose to get married.

PS Radio: Program 196
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Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee discusses his book "A Simple Christmas" and his dedication to the pro-life movement; Part two of an interview with best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford, who reveals the secret behind her successful marriage.

PS Radio: Program 195
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John Allen, Part 2—the journalist discusses the status of pro-life issues in Washington; Barbara Taylor Bradford, Part 1-the best-selling author recalls her journey to building a career in the world of storytelling.

PS Radio: Program 194
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John Allen, Part 1 - the journalist shares his road to becoming a reporter in the Catholic press.

PS Radio: Program 193
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Byron Pitts: the chief national correspondent for CBS News discusses being functionally illiterate as a child, and how his mother's determination along with a Catholic education helped him overcome that challenge.

PS Radio: Program 192
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Actor Chris Kramer further discusses being a faithful Catholic in Hollywood and television host and author Rachel Campos Duffy shares insights on being a mother of five kids with a sixth child on the way.

PS Radio: Program 191
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Television host and author Rachel Campos-Duffy discusses her new book "Stay Home, Stay Happy: Ten Secrets to Loving At-Home Motherhood." Actor Chris Kramer reveals why he neglected his Catholic faith earlier in his life and how praying the rosary reawakened that faith.

PS Radio: Program 190
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Playwright George Cameron Grant reveals how his Catholic faith shapes the moral and spiritual vision of his work.

PS Radio: Program 189
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Author David Mills discusses his conversion to the Catholic faith and the understanding of Mary among Christians of other denominations and Fr. Al McBride, author of "The Story of the Church,” discusses the development of the liturgy and how the Catholic Church responded to Martin Luther.

PS Radio: Program 188
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Authors Father Al McBride ("The Story of the Church") and David Mills ("Discovering Mary: Answers to Questions about the Mother of God").

PS Radio: Program 187
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Singer Tony Orlando reveals how his Christian faith helped him through his battle with drug abuse and why he devotes his time to helping children with disabilities.

PS Radio: Program 186
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Author Father Paul Jervis ("Quintessential Priest") discusses the life of Msgr. Bernard Quinn, founding pastor of St. Peter Claver Parish in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the first parish established for black Catholics in the Brooklyn Diocese, and Actor Steve Guttenberg speaks about the values that motivate him and making the right choices in life.

PS Radio: Program 185
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Author Dominic Pulera ("Green, White and Red: The Italian American Success Story") and Father Paul Jervis, a white priest who created the first parish for black Catholics in Brooklyn, New York.

PS Radio: Program 184
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David Ranghelli, the producer and director of the documentary "The Calling," discusses the subject of his film: the blessings and challenges of the call to religious vocation.

PS Radio: Program 183
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Actor Tony Hale ("Arrested Development" TV series) discusses the challenges of being a Christian in Hollywood; part 2 of an interview with Catholic evangelist Mario St. Francis.

PS Radio: Program 182
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Internationally known actor/model Mario St. Francis explains why he now devotes much of his time to evangelization and Vince Frese, co-founder of DivorcedCatholics.com, discusses the challenges faced by Catholics whose marriages fail.

PS Radio: Program 181
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Author Vince Frese ("Divorced. Catholic. Now What?") and part II of a talk with Elizabeth Bettina, author of "It Happened in Italy": Untold Stories of How the People of Italy Defied the Horrors of the Holocaust."

PS Radio: Program 180
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David Baldacci, Part II — the best-selling author discusses his efforts to promote literacy through the Wish You Well Foundation.

Elizabeth Vettina, Part I — the author discusses her new book, “It Happened in Italy”: Untold Stories of How the People of Italy Defied the Horrors of the Holocaust.”

PS Radio: Program 179
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David Baldacci, Part I — the best-selling author discusses the faith and values that have shaped his life.

Lea Salonga, Part II — the singer and actress reveals the important role of God and faith in her life.

PS Radio: Program 178
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Lea Salonga, Part I — the Tony Award-winning singer and actress discusses her role as an ambassador the charity World Vision.

Dr. Robin Smith — the CEO of NeoStem discusses the healing promises of adult stem cells.

What People are Saying...

I stumbled upon this podcast looking for Catholic stuff. I really enjoyed listening to these few podcasts. I really enjoyed the interview with John Ratzenberger and the others. I love hearing other Catholics talking about their faith. This is a really enjoyable podcast and I would recommend it.

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