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Mark Redmond
Executive director of Spectrum Youth and Family Services in Burlington, Vermont, focused on helping homeless and at-risk teens; author and advocate who recounts a holiday encounter with a local church and its generosity.
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Dec 23, 2025
• 54min
Holiday Special 2014: Monkeys, Megachurches, and First Elves: The Moth Radio Hour
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Simon Doonan, a fashion commentator and former creative ambassador for Barneys New York, shares his unexpected journey as the 'first elf' decorating the White House, dealing with controversy over ornaments. Mark Redmond, who leads Spectrum Youth and Family Services, recounts a touching story of a young girl's generous donation that changed his perspective on a skeptical church. Taylor Negron, an actor and comedian, paints a vivid image of a California Gothic childhood, featuring a mischievous circus monkey and a legendary Christmas filled with joy and chaos.
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