The Apple Seed

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

The Apple Seed

Show Notes

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about sisters whose courage, care, and example create life-changing moments.

(0:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:06) "Walking to School with my Sister" by Kevin Kling. A tender personal story about what he observed when his siblings walked him to and from school, revealing the power of sibling support and shared experiences.

(09:16) "Dream or Reality?" by Sam Payne. A story about an unusual memory of his sister, possibly a dream, that captures her personality and shows how she continues to inspire him to be brave.

(13:12) "Thakane the Brave" by Charlotte Blake Alston. A story about an orphan girl who must face a fearsome beast to help her brothers prove themselves and 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.

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