The Apple Seed

A Gift for Mischief - Stories for the Whole Family by Lyn Ford and Donald Davis

July 9, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about discovering hidden talents, learning through mistakes, and using gifts in an effective way. (00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne. (01:12) "My First Story" by Lyn Ford. A humorous childhood story about the moment Lyn discovered her natural talent for storytelling after getting in trouble. (09:02) "Mastering the Craft" by Sam Payne. Sam reflects on watching his daughter’s creativity and talent for crafting grow and flourish over the years. (11:58) "Getting Rid of the Babysitter" by Donald Davis. An amusing true story about the night a young Donald and his little brother used their gift for mischief in an attempt to prove they were too old for a babysitter. 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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