The Apple Seed

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A Brush With Death - Stories for the Whole Family by Debs Newbold and Bil Lepp Apr 24, 2025

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about close encounters with death that end in equal parts wisdom and laughter. (1:19) "The Old Woman Who Cheated Death" - Debs Newbold tells a story about a woman much less powerful than death, but three times as clever. (17:10) Sam Payne tells a memory of some tricky folks he knows. How do they get away with it? (21:30) "Three Preachers" - Bil Lepp tells a tall tale about three clergymen, a quick-thinking dog, and a bucket of fried chicken in the most unbelievable of car adventures. 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. Key words:

Life's Lessons - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Bil Lepp Apr 17, 2025

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how lessons can come from all kinds of mentors, but ultimately, it's our choice to learn them. (1:02) "Lessons from Three Girls" - Kevin Kling shares memories of three little girls (and one little boy) that reminded him that mentors can come in all ages. (8:24) Sam Payne tells a story about Important Lessons he learned from his Auntie Annie. (12:45) "Wrong Lessons" - Bil Lepp tells the story of childhood antics with his best friend Skeeter and a storytelling uncle who never saw his stories' morals put to use quite the way he hoped. 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. Key words: stories, storytelling, storyteller, family,

Face Your Fears - Stories for the Whole Family by Jasmin Cardenas and Mara Menzies Apr 10, 2025

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how fear came to be, how it speaks to us, and how we can manage it. (1:05) "How Fear Came into the World" - Mara Menzies" (16:40) Sam Payne tells a story about how sometimes, fear can be your friend. (21:15) How the Ocelot Got its Spots" / "El Ocelate" - Jasmin Cardenas 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. Key words: stories, storytelling, storyteller, family,

You're Not the Boss of Me - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Charlotte Blake Alston Apr 03, 2025

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the learning how to be your own boss and make your own decisions. (1:05) "You're Not the Boss of Me" - Bill Harley tells the story of a skunk with the will to combat every demand except the one with a "please". (10:45) Sam Payne talks about one of the first times he needed to be in charge of his own decisions. (14:56) "The Chocolate Cake Girl" - Charlotte Blake Alston tells a yummy variation of "The Gingerbread Man" about a girl with circus dreams too stubborn to crush. 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. Key words: stories, storytelling, storyteller, family,

Grandfriends - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis and Angela Lloyd Mar 27, 2025

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the grandparents and grand friends that keep up laughing and learning with their bucketfuls of stories. (00:57) "Blackberries" - Donald Davis tells the story of blackberry-picking season at his grandparents' house and the time he learned that the truth is as important as blackberry pie is irresistable. (13:43) Sam Payne tells a story about a very special neighbor that was one of his boyhood grandfriends, Grandmother Smith. (17:52) "Grandfriends' Day" - Angela Lloyd recalls the special day in elementary school set aside for inviting grandparents and "grandfriends". Children and their families found that a world of stories could be opened to them by one simple question. 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. Key words: stories, storytelling, storyteller, family,

Friend or Foe? - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp and Lyn Ford Mar 20, 2025

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the friends to be found around us when we care enough to listen. (1:00) "Anne Margaret and Me" - Kim Weitkamp tells the story about the enviable girl next door who is not as perfect as she seems. (20:26) Sam Payne tells a story about the importance of some of his very first friends. (24:40) "Rabbit and Dog" - Lyn Ford tells the story of two ill-suited playmates. After all, the ones who treat us fairly are those we can truly call friends. 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. Key words: stories, storytelling, storyteller, family

The Choice to Change - Stories for the Whole Family by Debs Newbold and Sheila Arnold Mar 13, 2025

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the most impactful voice we will ever hear--our own. ( 00:45) "The Hare and the Farmyard" - Debs Newbold tells a story about how, big and strong as friends may be, one's greatest hero is often oneself. (7:14) Sam Payne talks about how there comes a time when we all need to grow up and be our own superhero. (10:57) "The Steel Cane" - Sheila Arnold tells the story of an ill-tempered man whose mother knows that the price to change is something only he can pay. 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. Key words: stories, storytelling, storyteller, family,

Besting the Bad Guys - Stories for the Whole Family by Bobby Norfolk and Donna Washington Mar 06, 2025

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how when little guys meet the bad guys, the little ones are sure to win with a little bit of selflessness and big dose of wit. (1:10) "The Tiger, the Man, and the Mouse" - Donna Washington tells a tale about a hasty Brahmin, a hungry tiger, and a mouse who understands that cleverness can be all about asking the right question. (10:48) Sam Payne tells a story about Depression-era American and the writers who gather folk stories are part of the Federal Writer's Project. (13:30) Wiley and the Hairyman" - Bobby Norfolk tells the story of a backyard menace that takes three courageous battles of wit to beat. 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. Key words: stories, storytelling, storyteller, family,

BONUS: Forged in the Stars by Jay O'Callahan Feb 27, 2025

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BONUS: Forged in the Stars by Jay O'Callahan

Tiny Acts of Kindness - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis and Jasmin Cardenas Feb 20, 2025

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how kindness is powerful in every size. (1:00) "Aunt Esther Learns to Drive" - Donald Davis shares stories about parking meters, cellar stairs, and test drives, each connected by the laughter and kindness that helps us share in life's little mishaps. (15:45) Sam Payne remembers his father's kindness when he drove a stick shift for the first time. (20:07) "Jade Hummingbird / Colibri de Jade" - Jasmin Cardenas tells the story of the part even the smallest of creatures can play in preserving our beautiful planet. 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. Key words: stories, storytelling, storyteller, family, kindness

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