The Wonder of Nature - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Sacre and Bil Lepp

About this episode

This episode features stories about the inspiring and healing power of nature, told by various storytellers.

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the inspiring, healing, and connecting power of nature. (00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne. (01:20) "World's Second Best Dad" by Antonio Sacre. A humorous and relatable story about Antonio’s unforgettable experience when taking his family on a whale watching expedition. (12:26) "Little Moment in the Big City" by Sam Payne. Sam shares a touching personal story about an unexpected emotional experience during his first visit to New York City. (15:50) "Yosemite Falls Trail" by Bil Lepp. A funny and adventurous hiking story about Bil’s climb up the famous Yosemite Falls Trail, where he encounters plenty of obstacles on the journey to a breathtaking scenic view. 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…

People in this episode

Host: Sam Payne

Guests: Antonio Sacre, Bil Lepp

Topics covered

• nature
• family stories
• storytelling
• humor
• adventure
• emotional experiences

Keywords

• nature
• storytelling
• family
• humor
• adventure
• whale watching
• New York City
• Yosemite Falls

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BYUradio

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