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.