The Apple Seed

Hospitality Rules - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Lyn Ford

The Apple Seed

Show Notes

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about hospitality and its many forms.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:12) "The Cow That Ate the Piper" by Bill Harley. A humorous and outlandish tale about a traveling piper who seeks shelter for the night in a barn, only to encounter unexpected chaos and comedy.

(11:35) "A Surprising Safe Haven" by Sam Payne. Sam shares a memorable personal experience when he found something he desperately needed but the owner was nowhere to be found.

(15:08) "How Great Grandma Gets Her Stories" by Lyn Ford. A warm and nostalgic story from Lyn's childhood about the meaningful moments she spent visiting her Great Grandma's house and the stories shared there.

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 and Jim Cassler.

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