Stories come in all shapes and sizes—personal stories, traditional stores, folk tales, fairytales, and more. The stories we have for you today are from all sorts of genres, but they all teach us lessons on being kind and the impact we can have on the lives of others. In a world that is full of turmoil and confusion, we could all use a little kindness from ourselves and from others.

On today's episode, enjoy the following:

“The Kindest Man I Ever Knew” by Shiela Starks-Phillips from Family, Friends, and Other Fun Folks (2:39)

Radio Family Journal: "Station Squabble" by Sam Payne (16:07)

The Daily Mix: "Biscuits" with Bruce Walker (22:32)

“Don’t Look Up” by Milbre Burch from Because I Said So: Stories About Mothers and Kids (31:33)

“The Wise One” by Ed Stivender from And Once Again… (47:29)

Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss collect stories just right for sharing with kids, and just right for kids to share with each other. This story comes from a collection called "How and Why Stories: World Tales Kids can Tell."

It’s time for The Apple Seed! Some time just about every day filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we’ve been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. And today you’ll hear an hour of stories filled with danger, mischievousness, imagination, and silliness. Today’s tellers have shared their talents all over the world, and we’re so happy to share their stories with you here today. And we hope these stories spark memories for you that you can share with the people you love.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“The Fiddler and the Wolves” by The Storycrafters from The Crack Between Worlds (2:05)

Radio Family Journal: “Monks” by Sam Payne (13:26)

The Daily Mix: “Forrest Gump” with Richie Steadman (19:11)

“Rain Gauge” by Michael Reno Harrell from Tales and Tunes (27:52)

“The Things Willy Wumperbill Saw” by Brett Dillingham (43:35)

“The Pancake” by Priscilla Howe from The Best (and Worst) of Beasts (51:59)

Regi Carpenter shares stories of healing for children (among other tales). Here's one of them -- a tale about a tiny lost turtle.

Most stories are full of magic. Even true stories have magic in them. They deliver us to another time, another place, to new people and new events. Sometimes they can teach us things about our own lives even when the story is completely different from what we live everyday. We have some magical stories today. One has movie magic and some healing magic where a young man learns how to dance after years stuck in leg braces. Another story takes place in a magical world where the sea, the land, and the sun can all talk to each other. Still another you’ll learn an almost magic trick to be able to keep talking forever without having to stop for a breath.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Max” by Jay O’Callahan from Dancing with Fire

Radio Family Journal: "I Would Not Change It" by Sam Payne

The Daily Mix: "Renegades" with Rachel Wadham

“Why it Rains” by Kirk Waller from But Why? Stories, Music, and Songs

“The Whistling Giant” by Joe Pagliuca from 6 Silly Stories

“Mistress Shadey” by Willy Claflin from The Wolf Under the Bed

Sometimes stories happen where you least expect to find them -- like while working the late night shift at a gas station. Anthony Burcher shares a personal experience that's sure to conjure up some of your own.

It’s time for The Apple Seed, some time just about every day filled with stories for you and your family. Every day is filled with stories of all kinds, and today’s stories are full of imagination and wonder to help spark your own imaginative mind. We hope that the stories we share with you will help inspire you to share your own memories as stories with those that you love.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Show and Tell” by Rivka Willick from Sordid Tales From Bennion’s Inbox

Radio Family Journal: "Faithful Shepherd" by Sam Payne

The Daily Mix: "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" with Steven Kapp Perry

“Gregory’s Story” by Judith Black from Oops Ma! Stories and Songs of Family Life

“The Wizard and the Girl with Golden Hair by Dan Keding from Wisdom and Wayfaring

“Pirate Field” by Sam Payne from Camelot

Fritz is a fox, and Henrietta is a barnyard hen. If you thought they'd make unlikely friends, you'd be right! You'll enjoy this animal tale from Glenda Bonin.

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we’ve been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers.

There are so many great stories where beloved characters find themselves in a pickle. Sometimes they put themselves there, and other times they are put there by villains or evil stepmothers. The most fun part of these stories just might be watching the characters get themselves out of these troublesome situations. In today’s stories, we’ll get to listen as our protagonists get themselves out of trouble by tricking and outsmarting the villains.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Baba Yaga” by Tim Lowry from Getting the Creeps (2:35)

Radio Family Journal: "Basement Flood" by Sam Payne (15:57)

The Daily Mix: "The Garden of Eden" with Noa Baum (22:01)

“Fox’s Sack” by Bill Harley from Come On Out & Play (30:56)

“The Tiger, The Brahman, and The Jackal” by Heather Forest from World Tales of Wisdom and Wonder (46:55)

The Grammy-winning musician David Holt takes on an old tale that will answer a question over which we're sure you've lost a ton of sleep: Why haven't you ever seen a banjo-playing rabbit?