When Wishes Go Wrong - Stories for the Whole Family by Mara Menzies and Donna Washington

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about being careful what you wish for, overcoming unexpected challenges, and finding hope and wisdom in difficult situations.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:46) "How Fire Came Into the World" by Mara Menzies. An African folktale about a man determined to bring fire to his village, only to discover that the gift he wished for carries unexpected dangers and powerful consequences.

(18:04) "Kitten Commotion" by Sam Payne. Sam shares the heartwarming and humorous story of how he and his family learned valuable lessons about responsibility, patience, and unexpected surprises after making their wish come true by adopting three playful kittens.

(20:47) "Frog's King" by Donna Washington. A humorous pourquoi tale about a group of determined frogs whose persistence earns them exactly what they wished for but at a surprising cost.

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, 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 Dallin Nielson.