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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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New Stories for a New Year - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Lyn Ford

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the unexpected things that can happen when we begin new adventures. (01:20) "Bear's Party" - Bill Harley tells a story about when Bear plans a party on a full moon night, but all his friends think no one is going to show up. (12:39) Sam tells a story about his brother's third birthday when his family attempted to take a ranger guided tour through Timpanogos Caves. (17:50) "How Some Stories Came to Be" - Lyn Ford tells a story from the Zulu storytelling tradition about a mother named Manzendaba who searches for stories for her children. 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 Madie Clasby, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson. Post-Production Supervisor Trent Reimschussel. Editor Madie Clasby. Production Audiovisual Technician DJ Cromarty. Post-Production Audio Engineers Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril.

29 min
18/12/2025

Christmas Memories - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis and Bill Lepp

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about Christmas memories. (1:22) "The Time It Snowed" - Donald Davis tells a story about a Christmas from his father's childhood that involved pneumonia, a bear, and of course, Santa Claus. (15:22) Sam tells a story about one Christmas when he was a kid, and his father took him to the store to pick out gifts for his siblings. (19:43) "Christmas Candles" - Bill Lepp tells a story about the candles he would receive at every Christmas Eve church service. 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 Madie Clasby, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson. Post-Production Supervisor Trent Reimschussel. Editor Madie Clasby. Production Audiovisual Technician DJ Cromarty. Post-Production Audio Engineers Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril.

28 min
11/12/2025

Light the World - Christmas Time Acts of Service Stories from Our Appleseed Storytellers

In this special episode, we are celebrating the spirit of Christmas. The Appleseed is brought to you by BYUradio which is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each year The Church sponsors a worldwide campaign, called Light the World, focused on serving others during the holidays. We reached out to the storytellers you know and love from the Appleseed to have them share the acts of service that have impacted their lives. These storytellers include (00:00) Intro (01:40) Kim Weitkamp (05:45) Tim Lowry (09:44) Antonio Sacre (11:45) Sam Payne (17:23) Bil Lepp (19:27) Sheila Arnold We hope these stories help you think of the ways you can reach out during this holiday season. As well as, spark memories of Christmas time service that you can share with the people you love. You can visit lighttheworld.org for ideas and opportunities that can help you experience the joy of helping others at Christmas time. 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 Madie Clasby, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson. Post-Production Supervisor Trent Reimschussel. Editor Madie Clasby. Production Audiovisual Technician DJ Cromarty. Post-Production Audio Engineers Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril.

25 min
04/12/2025

Walking with my Sister - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Charlotte Blake Alston

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about sisters who bring some life-changing moments. (01:06) "Walking to School with my Sister" - Kevin Kling tells a story about what he witnessed when his siblings walked him to and from school. (09:16) Sam tells a story about an unusual memory of his sister that may have been a dream, but sums up his sister's personality and how she inspires him to be brave. (13:12) "Thakane the Brave" - Charlotte Blake Alston tells a story about an orphan girl who has to face a monstrous beast in order to help her brothers become men. 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 Madie Clasby, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson. Post-Production Supervisor Trent Reimschussel. Editor Madie Clasby. Production Audiovisual Technician DJ Cromarty. Post-Production Audio Engineers Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril.

29 min
01/12/2025 · BONUS

BONUS: The Christmas Jars Podcast

Enjoy another podcast from the Apple Seed team: The Christmas Jars Podcast. New York Times bestselling author Jason Wright shares a true story of an act of service that made a big difference for a family in real need. You can find to the full season of The Christmas Jars Podcast wherever you get your podcasts or at byuradio.org/christmas-jars. You can even watch the movie based on the Christmas Jars book right there on byuradio.org! If you're looking for more ways to serve this Christmas season, then the annual Light the World campaign can give you a lot of ideas. Visit lighttheworld.org to learn more.

20 min
27/11/2025

Forbidden Holiday Fun - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about some winter adventures, forbidden fun, and stretching of tales to preposterous proportions. (01:21) "The Forbidden Souped-up Sled Ride" - Kim Weitkamp tells a story about a time when her Uncle Norm fixed up her broken sled and added a Jet Propulsion engine. Which led to an unexpected flight over her small town. (19:07) Sam tells a story about the Klondike Derby, where his Boy Scout group built sleds to to race against other Boy Scout troop during their winter campout. (22:47) "Let's Go Sledding" - Sam Payne accompanies Kim Weitkamp to sing a song about sledding. 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 Madie Clasby, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson. Post-Production Supervisor Trent Reimschussel. Editor Madie Clasby. Production Audiovisual Technician DJ Cromarty. Post-Production Audio Engineers Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril.

26 min
20/11/2025

Race for Your Life - Stories for the Whole Family by Bil Lepp and Lyn Ford

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how sometimes there are moments in our life that teach us how to be courageous, even in danger, and that bravery can benefit you throughout your life. (01:22) "Fire Bike" - Bil Lepp tells a story about a time in his childhood when his friend Elmore had a goal of setting his bike chains on fire in order to impress a girl. (16:07) Sam tells a story about the stuff we do to impress someone we like and how those moments of courage help us develop a much needed skill. (18:31) "Rabbit and Old Man" - Lyn Ford tells a story about the rabbit we know from so many children's stories and how when he snuck into the garden to eat some vegetables when the Old Man finally catches him. 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 Madie Clasby, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson. Post-Production Supervisor Trent Reimschussel. Editor Madie Clasby. Production Audiovisual Technician DJ Cromarty. Post-Production Audio Engineers Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril.

25 min
13/11/2025

Behave Yourselves - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Tim Lowry

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about children who attempt to behave appropriately and do the right thing in difficult and possibly embarrassing situations. And how as adults it can mean a lot to a child to acknowledge those efforts. (1:14) "Teacher's Lounge" - Bill Harley tells a story about how as a young elementary student he and his peer Emily broke some rules in order to save a fellow classmate, and discovered the mystery behind the Teacher's Lounge. (18:07) Sam tells a story about when he was asked to be the ring bearer at his aunt's wedding. (21:00) "New Pastor" - Tim Lowry tells a story about when his dad gave a model sermon at Putney Bible Baptist Church hoping to be the chosen candidate for their new pastor. However, just underneath the pulpit is the bathrooms and Tim's sister has a potty emergency. 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 Madie Clasby, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson. Post-Production Supervisor Trent Reimschussel. Editor Madie Clasby. Production Audiovisual Technician DJ Cromarty. Post-Production Audio Engineers Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril.

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What's new on The Apple Seed? Get ready for a new era of stories and narratives to ignite the imagination and a spark new love of wonder, here on The Apple Seed!

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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.