The Will to Change the World - Stories for the Whole Family by Bil Lepp and Dovie Thomason

About this episode

This episode features stories about how small actions can have a big impact on the world, told by great storytellers.

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how small actions can have big impacts on the world. (00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne. (01:27) "Bil and Skeeter Break the Ocean" by Bil Lepp. A story about a hilarious family vacation that gets Bil thinking about the impact he may have on the world. (17:18) "Deciding to Make a Difference" by Sam Payne. A story about a small decision that make a lasting impression on a whole town. (21:45) "Mice and the Moon" by Dovie Thomason. A story about how the actions of even the smallest of creatures make a difference. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne. The Apple Seed is produced by Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Brian Tanner. Assistant Producers - Matthew Carr, Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell Production - Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill Post Production Video Editors - Trent Woolford and Tremiti Childs. Post-Production Audio Engineers - Dan Carlisle and Dallin Nielson.

People in this episode

Host: Sam Payne

Guests: Bil Lepp, Dovie Thomason

Topics covered

• storytelling
• family
• impact
• small actions
• memories
• vacation

Keywords

• storytelling
• family stories
• Bil Lepp
• Dovie Thomason
• impact
• memories
• vacation
• small actions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BYUradio

Books & works: Bil and Skeeter Break the Ocean, Deciding to Make a Difference, Mice and the Moon

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