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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers. 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.
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Every Story is a Love Story - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Josh Goforth (opens the original)
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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about love, life lessons, and the unforgettable experiences that come from taking the time to learn from the people and things we love. (00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne. (01:14) "Love Story" by Kevin Kling. Hilarious and heartwarming stories about the valuable life lessons Kevin has learned from the people and things he has loved throughout his life. (16:49) "Look for the Love" by Sam Payne. Sam shares a heartwarming story about
Taming the Beast - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Paul Strickland (opens the original)
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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about navigating difficult family relationships, overcoming conflict and discovering the joy that comes from strengthening the relationships that matter most. (00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne. (01:42) "The Lion's Whiskers" by Antonio Rocha. An immersive and heartwarming story about a woman facing a seemingly impossible task who must learn to confront and conquer the literal and figurative beasts in her life. (23:12) "I Can Do Har
Family Feud - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis and Bill Harley (opens the original)
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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about family relationships, childhood memories, and how even life's most challenging moments can become the lessons we treasure for years to come. (00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne. (01:36) "Peas and Carrots" by Donald Davis. A hilarious childhood story about the clever scheme Donald Davis used to avoid eating his vegetables for years. (14:17) "Dinner Time Battles" by Sam Payne. Sam shares a funny and shocking childhood story abou
Hometown Memories - Stories for the Whole Family by Adam Booth and Andy Offutt Irwin (opens the original)
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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about hometowns, childhood memories, and the familiar places that help shape who we become. (00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne. (01:27) "Roll-a-Rama" by Adam Booth. A delightful and charming childhood story about the local roller rink in Adam Booth's hometown and the unforgettable experiences that helped shape his youth. (16:40) "Gathering Place" by Sam Payne. Sam shares a nostalgic childhood memory about a special gathering place
Wishful Thinking - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Simon Brooks (opens the original)
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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how wishes are born in the heart, the dreams they inspire, and the lasting power they hold. (00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne. (01:03) "Theatre Wish" by Kevin Kling. A charming and humorous true story about how a local theater performance sparked Kevin Kling's dream of a life in the theater and inspired his passion for storytelling. (08:18) "Desiring Denim" by Sam Payne. Sam shares a nostalgic childhood story about wishing f
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