Personally Speaking with Msgr Jim Lisante

Erin Looby Carlson, Part 2: the Emmy Award winning reporter who left her job in secular media to work as co-director of communications for the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan, discusses some of the challenges facing the Church today. Tom Andersen, Part 1: the singer/songwriter discusses his choice of music as a career along with the challenges he's faced along the way.

Stephen Baldwin, Part 2: the actor shares insights on helping kids avoid the dangers of alcohol and drugs. Erin Looby Carlson, Part 1: the former news anchor at an NBC affiliate explains why she left that job to work for the Catholic Church

Nelson DeMille, Part 2: the author of "Cathedral," "Plum Island," and "The Lion's Den" further discusses his writing career and shares his thoughts about anti-Catholicism in the media. Stephen Baldwin, Part 1: the actor and author discusses his evolution from life in the fast lane to devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

Popular TV host Kathie Lee Gifford explains the importance of putting God at the center of your life. Best-selling author Nelson DeMille discusses the ways his upbringing and time in Vietnam influenced his writing career.

Samantha Eggar, Part 2: the Academy Award nominated actress explores different aspects of her career and the approach to prayer that led her to a deeper appreciation of her Catholic faith. Kathie Lee Gifford, Part 1: the "Today Show" co-host discusses her new children's book "Party Animals" which shares moral lessons in an entertaining way.

Carol Channing, Part Two: Singer and actress Carol Channing further reminisces about her life, career and marriage; Samantha Eggar, Part One: the Academy Award nominated actress discusses the spiritual journey that led to her commitment to the Catholic faith.

Tony Award winning singer and actress Carol Channing discusses her spiritually themed album "For Heaven's Sake." Ian Brennan, co-creator of the Fox TV series "Glee," discusses the inspiration behind the program and how he's adapting to achieving success.

Clark Forsythe, Part 2: Americans United for Life's Senior Counsel discusses his book "Politics for the Greatest Good: The Case for Prudence in the Public Square." S.E. Cupp, Part 2: the political commentator who describes herself as an atheist further explains why she defends Christianity and its values as being the bedrock of society.

Author S.E. Cupp discusses her book "Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media's Attack on Christianity."  Clark Forsythe, Senior Counsel of "Americans United for Life," discusses the current status of abortion policy in the United States.

Daytime Emmy Award winning actor Steve Burton ("General Hospital") reveals the transformation that took place in his life after he converted to Christianity. Award winning actress Ann Jillian talks further about the challenge of caring for aging parents.

Ron Henry and Daniel Jens, members of the new vocal group "4 Troop" discuss how their faith helped them deal with the loss of fellow soldiers. Former U.S. Senator and Judge James Buckley further discusses his life in public service.

Four Troops Part 1: David Clemo, Meredith Melcher, Ron Henry and Daniel Jens discuss their military careers in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how they came together to perform as a new vocal group that sings inspirational and patriotic songs.

Sam Haskell, the former head of Worldwide Television for the William Morris Agency discusses his book "Promises I Made My Mother," how his Christian faith kept him grounded and ethical during his work in Hollywood, and the struggle to forgive his father whose actions hurt Sam and his mother.

Gary Krupp, founder and president of the Pave the Way Foundation discusses his efforts at building bridges between people of different faiths, and why he, as a Jewish man, defends the reputation of Pope Pius XII as someone who saved over 800,000 Jewish people during the Holocaust.

Joseph C. Phillips, Pt. 2: the actor/author further discusses his life as a conservative African-American working in Hollywood. Judge James L. Buckley: the former United States Senator and federal appellate judge discusses his life in politics and how his Catholic faith shaped his views.

Joseph C. Phillips, Pt. 1: the African American actor who played Bill Cosby's son-in-law on "The Cosby Show" discusses his book "He Talk Like a White Boy: Reflections on Faith, Family, Politics and Authenticity;" Dr. Alveda King, the niece of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. discusses her efforts to be a pro-life voice in the African American community.

Actor Matthew Marsden ("Blackhawk Down," Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen") discusses the evolution of his Catholic faith from childhood to adulthood, and why he took part in a new project called "Rosary Stars."

Actress and author Nancy Stafford shares insights on building a Christ centered marriage. Golden Globe winning actress Ann Jillian discusses the challenge of caring for her aging parents.

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.

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"