The Apple Seed

Taming the Beast - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Paul Strickland

September 10, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about navigating difficult family relationships, overcoming conflict and discovering the joy that comes from strengthening the relationships that matter most. (00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne. (01:42) "The Lion's Whiskers" by Antonio Rocha. An immersive and heartwarming story about a woman facing a seemingly impossible task who must learn to confront and conquer the literal and figurative beasts in her life. (23:12) "I Can Do Hard Things" by Sam Payne. Sam shares a heartfelt childhood story about how his little brother’s hard work, perseverance, and dedication inspired him and continues to inspire him to this day. (25:55) "Stories That Get Told" by Paul Strickland. A sweet musical performance about the power of storytelling and how great stories can endure, inspire, and connect generations. 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.

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