It's Christmas day, 1863 and we’re in Cambridge, Massachusetts to interview Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" is a beautiful and powerful reminder of the power of hope and faith in dark times. This interview shares the true story behind how this song came to be written, offering hope for all who are struggling this holiday season.

Peace on earth, goodwill to men.

(This interview is a work of fiction, written by Kathryn Lee Moss. Wherever possible, Longfellow's words have been used as recorded in his journal, letters and poetry.)

The year is 1887 and we’re in Moscow to interview Leo Tolstoy, the Russian writer of War & Peace, and Anna Karenina. His novels almost single-handedly transformed the world of literature, but he was never satisfied that he had done enough. Listen to the interview to find out why, and what really drove him.

(This interview is a work of fiction, written by Kathryn Moss. Wherever possible, Leo Tolstoy's words have been used as recorded in his books, journals, and interviews.)

The year is 1918 and we’re on the front lines of World War I to interview Violet & Alice McAllister, two sisters who left their home in Virginia to volunteer with the Salvation Army in war-torn France. They spent hours each day making donuts for the soldiers. Listen to the interview to find out why those little donuts were so important!

(This interview is a work of fiction, written by Kathryn Moss. Wherever possible, Alice & Violet's own words have been used as recorded in Alice's journal.)

The year is 1943 and we’re in Brussels, Belgium to interview Andrée de Jongh, the leader of the Comet Line, which she created to help Allied airmen trapped behind enemy lines escape back to England. Why was Andrée so willing to risk her life to help strangers? Listen to this interview and find out!

(The interview is a work of fiction, written by Kathryn Moss. Wherever possible, Andree's own words have been used as recorded in various interviews.)

The year is 1899 and we’re in Brooklyn, New York to interview Louis "Kid Blink" Baletti, one of the leaders of the newsboys strike. How did a bunch of kids take on some of the most powerful men and America, and why was it so important? Listen to this interview and find out!

(This interview is a work of fiction, written by Kathryn Moss. Wherever possible, Kid Blink's own words and ideas have been used, as recorded in the 1899 editions of the New York Sun, Times, and Tribune.)

The year is 1881 and we’re in Maryland, USA to interview Clara Barton, Civil War nurse, philanthropist & founder of the American Red Cross. Time and time again, she fought against the conventions and prejudices of society to establish a lasting legacy of service. What drove her to do it all? Listen to this interview and find out!

(The interview is a work of fiction, written by Kathryn Moss. Wherever possible, Clara Barton's own words and ideas have been used, as recorded in her journals, letters, and other writings.)

Welcome to the My World My Time podcast, where we go back in time to interview historical figures about how they made a positive difference.

The year is 1807 and we're in London, England to interview William Wilberforce, leader for the abolition of the slave trade. He sacrificed his health, friendships, safety, and 20 years of his life to try and abolish the slave trade in Great Britain. What gave him the strength and determination to never give up in the face of such violent opposition? Find out in this interview!

Welcome! In this series, we're going to be traveling back in time to interview historical figures about how and why they chose to make a difference.

Our first interview is with Hans & Sophie Scholl, two German university students, famous for founding the White Rose resistance group and standing against Hitler & the Nazi government. What gave them the courage to stand up against such powerful and widespread evil? Listen to their interview and find out!

(Wherever possible, Hans & Sophie's own words have been used, as recorded in their letters, journals & trial transcripts.)