Interview Series
In this series of audio presentations we “go back in time” to interview historical figures who made a positive difference in the world. Listen to us talk about commitment, integrity and moral courage with the likes of Sophie Scholl, Leo Tolstoy, Clara Barton, and “Kid Blink” one of the real life Newsies!
*All interviews are works of fiction, written by Kathryn and performed by actors. Wherever possible, the interview subjects own words have been used, as recorded in letters, diaries, books, and transcripts of speeches, trials, and interviews.
Episode 1: Hans & Sophie Scholl (Munich, Germany 1943)
Meet Hans & Sophie Scholl, a German brother and sister, who helped found the White Rose resistance group and stood 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!
**Looking for a fun & interactive way to talk about moral courage and learn more about Hans & Sophie? Check out the Family ACTIVITY GUIDE available NOW!
Episode 2: William Wilberforce (London, England 1807)
Meet the man who sacrificed his health, friendships, safety, and over 30 years of his life to end slavery 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!
**Looking for inspiration on how to help your family be more committed and recipes for a “no slave sugar” tea party? Check out the Family ACTIVITY GUIDE available NOW!
Episode 3: Clara Barton (Maryland, USA 1881)
Meet Clara Barton–Civil War nurse, philanthropist & founder of the American Red Cross. Time and time again, Clara 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!
**Do you want to help your family have the courage to stand against society’s expectations, and find the joy in service? Check out the Family ACTIVITY GUIDE available NOW!
Episode 4: Louis “Kid Blink” Balletti (Brooklyn, NY 1899)
Meet Louis Balletti, otherwise known as “Kid Blink”–one of the leaders of the New York newsboys strike. How did a bunch of kids take on the some of the most powerful men and America, and why was it so important? Listen to this interview and find out!
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Episode 5: Andrée de Jongh (Brussels, Belgium 1943)
Meet Andrée de Jongh, member of the Belgian Resistance and leader of a World War II escape route, which she created to help Allied airmen escape occupied Belgium and get back to England. The route, known as the “Comet Line”, helped save over 750 men through out the course of the war, and Andrée personally helped 118 of them across Belgium and over the Pyrenees Mountains. Why was Andrée so willing to risk her life to help strangers? Listen to this interview and find out!
Episode 6: Violet & Alice McAllister(France, 1918)
Meet the “Donut Lassies”, Violet and 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!
**Looking for fun ways to talk about the joy of giving service to others, and an authentic WWI donut recipe? Look for the Family ACTIVITY GUIDE COMING SOON!
Episode 7: Leo Tolstoy (Moscow, Russia 1887)
Meet 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.
Episode 8: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Cambridge, Massachusetts 1863)
Meet “America’s Poet”: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, writer of the poems Paul Revere’s Ride and I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. His poem about the Christmas bells is a beautiful and powerful reminder of the power of hope and faith in dark times. But what are the painful experiences which inspired him to write it? And how did he make it through such difficult trials? Listen to the interview and find out!
**Looking for more hope peace, as well as some fun Victorian Christmas traditions? Check out the family ACTIVITY GUIDE available NOW!
Episode 9: Abbie Burgess (Matinicus Rock, Maine 1857)
Meet America’s 17 year old lighthouse heroine, and find out what gave her the courage and strength to keep the lights burning all by herself for four weeks during one of Maine’s biggest storms. COMING SOON!!
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