The Apple Seed

The Wonder of Nature - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Sacre and Bil Lepp

The Apple Seed

Show Notes

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the inspiring, healing, and connecting power of nature.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:20) "World's Second Best Dad" by Antonio Sacre. A humorous and relatable story about Antonio’s unforgettable experience when taking his family on a whale watching expedition.

(12:26) "Little Moment in the Big City" by Sam Payne. Sam shares a touching personal story about an unexpected emotional experience during his first visit to New York City.

(15:50) "Yosemite Falls Trail" by Bil Lepp. A funny and adventurous hiking story about Bil’s climb up the famous Yosemite Falls Trail, where he encounters plenty of obstacles on the journey to a breathtaking scenic view.

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 - Matthew Carr, Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell Production - Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill Post Production Video Editors - Trent Woolford and Tremiti Childs. Post-Production Audio Engineers - Dan Carlisle, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson.

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