Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about finding light even in the darkest of places. (00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne. (01:36) "Book Every Saturday for a Funeral" by Andy Offutt Irwim. A tall tale about Aunt Margarite, a southern belle who goes to visit her ill best friend. (21:32) "Blessed & Sacred" by Sam Payne. A story about experiencing loss and light together. (24:23) "The Light Went Away" by Andy Offutt Irwin. A song about how even in the dark, the light is not far away. 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, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson, Matthew Carr 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 Cameron Rhodes.