I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1863)

Josh Richardson (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) has been telling stories in one form or another for most of his life. He is most often seen performing or directing in many Salt Lake area theaters, including Hale Centre Theatre, where he has recently played Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls, Thernardier in Les Miserables, Gomez Addams in The Addams Family, Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and many more roles.

He’s also played the titular ogre in Shrek the Musical, and Elwood P Dowd in Harvey at Centerpoint Legacy Theater. When he’s not on or near a stage, he’s usually working as a digital marketing account manager for Holistic Web Presence, working in his garden, or spending time with his sons, Spencer and William, or his girlfriend, Kristi.

“It’s such a joy to be able to shift gears and join Kathryn on this project. This is my favorite Christmas song, and I’m so inspired by Longfellow. A huge thanks to Kathryn for involving me, and to you for listening! Merry Christmas!”

Kathryn Lee Moss (Writer & Interviewer) is an author and speaker, as well as an Emmy-nominated writer & director.

Her new book, The Spiritual Resistance Agent: How to Be a Force for Good in Enemy Territory is being published by Cedar Fort Publishing and will be available in June of 2022.

Kathryn’s feature film, Resistance Movement, and accompanying documentary, “A Time for Resistance” (2013 EMMY® nominee for Arts & Entertainment Special) tell the incredible true story of the Hübener group–three teens who had the courage to fight against Hitler and stand for truth.

As a speaker, Kathryn has been invited to share her messages of faith and courage at churches, prisons, schools and conferences throughout the US and Europe.

Kathryn currently lives in Utah with her husband and three daughters. When she’s not trying to change the world, she can be found yelling, kicking and punching in the Taekwondo studio, with a hard-earned, much-loved black belt around her waist.

Follow her at www.kathrynleemoss.com

Charlotte Moss (Anna Longfellow)

Charlotte is 10 years old and in the 5th grade. She loves to draw and read, and can often be heard singing around the house. And, of course, she loves listening to her mom’s podcast!