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Brothers Denys Hansen (75) and James Hansen (72) look back on their childhood memories in Sherwood, Iowa and Springfield, Missouri.

Lee Kempf talks about his childhood in Madison, Wisconsin during the depression and his military service in Okinawa.

John H Baker, almost 90 years of age, discusses his life growing up in childhood, mentioning topics such as World War 11, & His experience in the Navy.

Charles Doggett (71) talks with facilitator Virginia Lora (26) about growing up in Arkansas and Oklahoma, studying religious education and doing missionary work. He also talks about his relationships with his two children and his ex-wife.

Mr. Bennett tell us how was his childhood on the Boy Scouts and how that made him learn how to swim.

I interviewed David Simms for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book...

One Small Step conversation partners Stephen Demarest (41) and Daniel "Dan" Smith (55) have a conversation about their experiences as fathers of older kids, influential experiences with scout masters, and the complexities of participating in the pledge of allegiance.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Award-winning professional photographer Ed Pedi shares his life story, from growing up in Chelsea with his 7 siblings to his passion for photography, traveling the globe by motorcycle, and the lessons that he learned.

Senator Tim Mathern, 60 interviews his friend and former teacher William Weiler, 80, about mentors in WW’s life, WW’s involvement in the Catholic Church and about family.

An interview covering the adventurous life of Julie Bradley. Including her exclusive on ski patrol, a fire crew, and as a scoutmaster and parent.

Troy talks about his grandfather and the relationship he had with him.

Friends and colleagues Claire Robinett (15) and Sophia Hamilton (16) reflect on their time leading young scouts at the National Youth Leadership Training. The two express their appreciation for one another as they remember how they pushed each other to...

Questioning what Caleb has learned from the Boy Scouts and what it has caused him to do.

Liam Manning (27) and his mom Bernadine “Bernie” Manning (58) come together to talk about parenting, particularly what it was like for Bernie to raise a queer child and Liam’s journey of self-discovery. They also reflect on their relationship and...

Ray Nicholson (71) and Alvin "Alabama" Lovett (71) have been friends since the sixth grade. The two sit down to talk about how they met, their school day memories, and their experiences with the Davis Avenue community in Mobile.

Brothers, Doug Alderson (64) and David Alderson (66), together recount the story of a canoe trip they went on as teenagers that went awry.

James D Pitts III talks about his life with his son James D Pitts IV.

Don Tinsley (85) and his son Michael Tinsley (47) talk about Don's experiences growing up in California. They talk about Don's experience taking a boat to Europe and spending a couple months traveling through Europe with his old college roommate.

Geraldine, 87, talks with her granddaughter Courtney, 30, about her family’s heritage and the connection with Grass Valley, California.

Stuart Shapiro (67) talks with his daughter, Akinyi Zmirrah Shapiro (24), about his work at the NIH researching AIDs/HIV and about Akinyi's mother passed away from AIDs.

Beverly Cyranowicz interviews her son Braydyn Cyranowicz age 16 about his Boy scout Journey. He has been in Scouts since he was in First grade and is now working on his Eagle project.

Thelma E. Bloesing in the second half of her life and the story of her second husband and love of her life, William Carl Bloesing Sr. Along with stories of World War 2 and raising Bill Jr.

My dad and I talk about his early life and the events that made him the person he is today as well as some funny childhood stories about both of us.

Leslie Boettcher (82) talks with he husband Art Boettcher (93) about his childhood, family, volunteer work and career.

Laura Cattani (38) talks with her grandfather Jack G. Thomson (97) about his long life as a farmworker in the Central Valley of California. Jack recounts joining the Navy, meeting his wife, and starting a rice co-op in a nearby...