What begins as a father-daughter camping trip through the majestic Buffalo River takes a harrowing—and inspiring—turn. In this heartfelt reflection, Walt Merrell shares how a green thunderstorm, a terrifying brush with danger, and the quiet strength of his 12-year-old daughter taught him unexpected lessons about courage, consistency, and never giving up. This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes, wisdom flows in on the river… and sometimes it comes straight from the mouth of a child.

Discussion Questions:

1) Sometimes the most powerful lessons come from the people we least expect. Have you ever been surprised by something a child taught you? What did it reveal to you about yourself?

2) In the face of danger, Walt wanted to be a source of calm for his daughter—even though he felt fear himself. When have you had to stay steady for someone else? How did you manage it?

3) “Don’t quit” was the lesson Walt had hoped to pass on… but it took a green thunderstorm to show him his daughter had truly learned it. What’s a value or principle you’ve tried to instill in others—and how have you seen it reflected back to you?