Explore every episode of the podcast Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| The Strongest Cowboy | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:13:20 | |
Well howdy, buckaroos! I'm so glad ya'll are here. I've got a good one for ya tonight. Tonight, we're gonna talk about one of the strongest cowboys who ever lived, a real rough and tough rider named Samson. And Ol' Sammy was not a cowboy you'd wanna cross, but those Philistines well they weren't being very kind to our friends the Israelites, so God sent Ol' Sammy to take care of 'em. | |||
| 300 Rowdy Cowboys | 24 May 2026 | 00:12:15 | |
Well tonight's story is about that scared young cowpoke, Gideon, and how God used him to save the Israelites from those locusts eatin' up all their food. But what's that got to do with our special mugs Meemaw made us? Well how about I start spinnin' this yarn and you see if you can sort it out. After that angel visited Gideon and remember he laid his blankie outside all night, well he was finally ready to do what the Lord asked of him. He was ready to fight those rough and tough cowboys that came from all over to steal their food and destroy their land. Gideon rounded up about 32,000 strong cowboys. | |||
| Giddy Up Gideon | 13 May 2026 | 00:15:54 | |
Our story tonight starts when our friends the Israelites had once again wandered off the straight and narrow trail God had laid out for 'em. And just like before, trouble came callin'. This time, some fierce cowboys started ridin' into town like a swarm of locusts, devouring all their crops and food, leavin' our buddies with nothin'. And so our friends hidin' in caves and strongholds. | |||
| The Bravest Cowgirl | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:09:36 | |
Howdy, folks! Good to see all your shining faces 'round this here fire. Tonight, we're gonna hear about a brave woman, a hesitant cowboy, and how God used some unexpected heroes to win a big battle. Now, folks, our story today takes us back to the land of Israel, a spell after we last visited. The people of Israel, well, they kinda strayed from the straight and narrow trail. They started doin' things that weren't pleasing to the Lord. And when folks wander off, sometimes trouble comes callin'. This time, the trouble came in the form of a mighty king named Jabin, the king of Canaan. He lived in a strong fortress called Hazor. His top general, a fella named Sisera, was a mean one. He had a whole mess of powerful war wagons, what they called chariots of iron – mighty fearsome, like a whole stampede of armored stagecoaches! He had 900 of 'em! And for twenty long years, he oppressed the people of Israel cruelly, pushin' 'em around and makin' their lives hard. | |||
| Jericho Rodeo | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:11:37 | |
Now this here is the story of our friends, the Israelites, ready to move on into the promise land. And this rodeo ain’t got no buckin’ broncos or lasso-slingin’ cowpokes. Nope… this here’s about a whole city called Jericho, and how its walls got bucked clean off the map by faith and a thunderin’ shout! Now, you remember last time—Joshua sent two brave scouts ridin’ into Jericho, quiet as coyotes under a moonlit sky. They came back sayin’, “Land’s mighty fine… but that city’s locked up tighter than a rancher’s prize bull before rodeo day.” Walls so tall and thick, they looked like they’d never be thrown. But the Lord spoke to Joshua, steady and sure, like a seasoned trail boss. He said, “Joshua, that city? It’s already yours.” That’s like bein’ told, “Son, the rodeo buckle’s got your name on it—you just gotta ride in and claim it.” Now here’s where things get… well… a little sideways. | |||
| The Scarlet Lasso | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:10:21 | |
Howdy, folks! Scoot a little closer to that fire, let the sparks dance up into the night sky. Tonight, I’ve got a tale for ya ‘bout a brave woman, a couple of quiet-ridin’ spies… and a scarlet lasso that changed everything. Now you remember Joshua, don’t ya? Took over as trail boss after Moses. He was fixin’ to lead his people into the Promised Land—a place richer than a well-watered valley after spring rain. | |||
| Preacher's Easter Sunday Scripture Reading | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:07:51 | |
Well howdy, buckaroos! I’m mighty glad y’all came back, ‘cause today we got ourselves somethin’ real special to read from the Good Book. Now last time… well, that was a hard road we walked together. But today? Oh, today’s the kind that makes your heart beat a little faster and your eyes shine like a Texas sunrise. See, this here passage is about the greatest good news this side of heaven—when my best friend, Jesus, didn’t stay in that grave. No sir! He rose right up, just like He said He would. And I tell ya, there ain’t nothin’ more powerful than that. ‘Cause it means death didn’t win, darkness didn’t win… God’s love did. Now this story’s full of wonder, and I want y’all to listen close, ‘cause it changes everything—for me, for you, and for this whole wide world. Today, we’re gonna be in the book of Luke, startin’ in chapter 24. But enough of my ramblin’… let’s hear it straight from the Big Bossman himself. | |||
| Preacher's Good Friday Scripture Reading | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:12:14 | |
Well howdy, buckaroos! I'm so glad ya'll came back and ya know, today I'm gonna be readin' from the Good Book, but this is always a little hard for me to read. See, this passage is about when my best friend, Jesus, died on the cross. And even though, I know it all turns out alright in the end, well, it's still ain't easy thinkin' about someone you love goin' through a world of hurt, especially when they're doing it so you don't have to. Now this is a longer passage, so do your best to pay attention. Today, I'll be pickin' up where we left off in the book of Luke, startin' at chapter 22 verse 39 and going all the way through to the end of chapter 23. But enough of what I have to say, let's hear it from the Big Bossman himself. | |||
| Preacher's Last Supper Scripture Reading | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:06:33 | |
Well howdy there, buckaroos. I sure hope you’re settlin’ in cozy… tonight, I’m gonna read to ya from the Good Book. Last time, we talked about Jesus ridin' into Jerusalem on a donkey, and how happy and hopeful the people were to see him. Tonight, we're gonna talk about something called, "The Last Supper" It happens right in the middle of what some folks call Holy Week. Jesus had been teachin’, healin’, lovin’ people every step of the way… and now He’s sittin’ down with His closest friends for one final meal to celebrate the Passover—Passover is a special meal where God’s people remember how He rescued our friends, the Israelites, from slavery in Egypt by sparing their homes and making a way for their freedom. And on this night… Jesus is about to tell his closest friends how God plans to save them again. So let’s open up to Luke chapter 22… and hear it just the way it’s written. | |||
| Preacher's Palm Sunday Scripture Reading | 15 Mar 2026 | 00:04:29 | |
Well howdy there, buckaroos. I sure hope you’re settlin’ in cozy, maybe starin’ at a cracklin’ fire or watchin’ the spring wind rustle them trees. For tonight, I'm just gonna read to ya from the Good Book. If you'd like to hear this story round the fire with our buckaroo crew, where we sing a song too, be sure to check out the episode titled, "Palm Sunday." But for tonight, there's no songs, no frills, just the word of God. We're gonna ride straight into one of the most important days in the whole Good Book. It’s called Palm Sunday. And this here story happens right at the start of what folks call Holy Week. Jesus had been teachin’, heal-in’, lovin’, and showin’ folks what God’s kingdom was really like. And now? He was headin’ toward Jerusalem. | |||
| Staff & Stone | 01 Mar 2026 | 00:13:52 | |
Well howdy there, buckaroos. Scoot on in close to the fire. Yep, right there. Let that warmth soak into your boots and your bones. I’ve been waitin’ on y’all. Tonight's story is about our Israelite friends out in the wilderness and wouldn't you know, they were lookin' for something to drink. God was tryin' to show the people that He can provide for them no matter where they are. But see, these Israelites well they seemed to keep on forgettin' that. And so they started grumblin' to Moses and Aaron about needin' water again. Since Moses was their leader, they started blamin' him for bringin' them out in the desert to begin with. Everytime things got tough, they'd start sayin' how they shoulda just staying put in Egypt. They were gettin' all riled up, actin' madder than a hornet in a hat. | |||
| Shadow Walkers | 25 Jan 2026 | 00:12:44 | |
Well howdy, buckaroos! Tonight, we're gonna spin a yarn about a time when folks were lookin' at a grand new pasture, but some of 'em got cold feet when they saw the size of the fences. Now, our friends, the Israelites had been travelin' through the wilderness for a good long spell. God was leading them with a cloud by day and fire by night, each time the cloud would move, they'd have to pack up their tent and move again. But it wasn't meant to be forever, see the Big Bossman had a pretty nice ranch picked out for this bunch. He called it the Promised Land, said it was flowin' with milk and honey, and the richest grazing land you ever did see. | |||
| Holy Smokin' Mountain | 17 Jan 2026 | 00:16:05 | |
Howdy Buckaroos! We're back around our regular campfire this time Preacher's gonna share the story of Moses and the 10 Commandments. | |||
| Preacher’s Christmas Scripture Reading | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:10:36 | |
In this special episode, Preacher reads the Christmas story directly from the Bible—from prophecy to the manger and the visit of the wise men. Scripture passages: | |||
| Rocks for Christmas Part 2 | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:18:56 | |
It’s too cold for our regular campfire, so Preacher’s invited the whole buckaroo gang inside to sip cocoa and get cozy by the fireplace. In this episode, Preacher shares a Christmas from long ago—one where all he got was a bag of rocks… or so he thought. This is the final chapter in Preacher's Christmas story, but be sure to come back for a special reading of the Christmas story from Preacher himself. Want a fun way to help these Bible stories stick? Check out our Holy Smoke Activity Book—a free digital download on Patreon, or grab a copy on Amazon (it makes a great stocking stuffer!). | |||
| Rocks for Christmas Part 1 | 14 Dec 2025 | 00:17:17 | |
It’s too cold for our regular campfire, so Preacher’s invited the whole buckaroo gang inside to sip cocoa and get cozy by the fireplace. In this episode, Preacher shares a Christmas from long ago—one where all he got was a bag of rocks… or so he thought. This is the first of a 2-part Christmas story, so be sure to come back for the next chapter! Want a fun way to help these Bible stories stick? Check out our Holy Smoke Activity Book—a free digital download on Patreon, or grab a copy on Amazon (it makes a great stocking stuffer!). | |||
| Fistful of Flakes | 09 Nov 2025 | 00:13:40 | |
Well howdy, buckaroos! Grab yourselves a s'more, get cozy in your blankets, cuz I've got a tasty tale for y'all tonight. If you remember, God helped our friends, the Israelites, escape the Egyptian cowboys chasin' after them. They made it out of the Red Sea and set up camp in the desert. And after their long journey, they started getting hungry. | |||
| The Good, the Bad, and the Red Sea | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:17:42 | |
Episode Title: The Good, the Bad, and the Red Sea (with Captain C) Howdy, Buckaroos! Grab a seat by the fire, because tonight, we're diving into one of the biggest, most exciting rescues in history! This week, Preacher welcomes a very special guest: his old friend, the seasoned sailor, Captain Charles "C" Shanty! After a fun, nautical introduction, they drop anchor in the dramatic tale of the Exodus. ⚓ What We Talk About:
🎵 Special Treat! Tonight's episode ends with a rare treat! Captain C serenades the crew with a special sea shanty called "Aye Aye, My Captain," a song about trusting God to lead us through even the toughest storms! Key Takeaway: When you feel stuck between a rock and a hard place, remember that God is a powerful rescuer and He can make a path where there seems to be none. | |||
| The Malificent Ten | 21 Sep 2025 | 00:15:39 | |
Well howdy, buckaroos! Welcome back, pull up a stump, and grab a s'more. I hope you're all warmed up and ready for a tale that'll make your spurs jingle. Last time, we talked about Moses and that mysterious blazin' bush. Tonight, we're ridin' right into the heart of the showdown, when Moses and his brother Aaron confronted the toughest rancher in all of Egypt, old Pharaoh himself! | |||
| The Blazin' Bush | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:10:43 | |
Now one day, Moses was out watchin’ his sheep near a mighty big mountain, just mindin’ his business, hummin’ a tune or countin’ clouds, when he saw somethin’ stranger than a cowboy trying to milk a pig. Something that didn't quite add up. He saw a bush — on fire — blazin' like this here campfire. But the leaves on this bush weren't burnin' up and the wood didn't look like these here logs in our fire. Moses scratched his beard and said, “Now ain't that somethin’. I better go take a closer look.” | |||
| Buckaroo in a Basket | 27 Jul 2025 | 00:10:36 | |
But this new sheriff, the new Pharaoh that is, well he came along and didn’t remember Joseph — the one who’d saved Egypt from starvation years back. Nope, this Pharaoh got nervous seein’ how mighty the Israelites were gettin'. So he made 'em slaves. Worked 'em like worn-out plow mules. But still they grew. Why? 'Cause God was with ‘em. | |||
| Ep. 16 - Joey & the Honest Herd | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:12:24 | |
Last time, we heard how Joey got himself into a mighty powerful spot down in Egypt. And a heap of years went by since the king had that dream about the cows and remember Joey told him they needed to start setting food aside. Our story picks up when people started runnin' out of food. | |||
| Ep. 15 - Jailhouse Joey | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:11:44 | |
Tonight, we're gonna saddle up and ride back to the story of our friend, Joseph. Now, last time, we left poor Joey in a mighty tough spot, didn't we? Can anyone remember what happened to him, even though he didn't do a lick of wrong? | |||
| Ep.14 - Joseph and the Rocky Road | 26 May 2025 | 00:12:14 | |
Well howdy there, lil’ buckaroos! Pull up your blankets, grab a marshmallow or two, and gather 'round the fire. Tonight I got a story that’s chilled with truth and topped with faith. But first, I got a question... | |||
| Ep.13 - The Favored Son and the Bitter Bunch | 18 May 2025 | 00:10:01 | |
Israel had quite a few buckaroos of his own. 12 to be exact, but they didn't all get along. See one of the younger brothers, the one named Joseph, he got along really well with his Pa, but that made the other brothers mighty jealous. And when his pa gave Joseph a special gift, a coat that was stitched up like a prairie sunset—reds, blues, golds... well you can be sure those brothers of his weren't rejoicing with him. | |||
| Easter Sunday | 19 Apr 2025 | 00:11:35 | |
So you see, little buckaroos, Easter is about more than just bunnies and eggs. It's about the most amazing thing that ever happened. Jesus, God's own Son, He died for us, but death couldn't hold Him down! He rose again, conquerin' the darkest night and bringin' the light of hope and new life for everyone. That's the real story of Easter, a story of love and victory that shines brighter than any campfire. | |||
| Good Friday | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:12:13 | |
And that, my young'uns, is the story of Good Friday. It's a story of sacrifice and love, of pain and hope. It reminds us that even when things seem their darkest, the Big Bossman's always got a plan. He's always there to mend our broken fences, to heal our wounds, and to lead us back to the home on the range. | |||
| Palm Sunday | 13 Apr 2025 | 00:08:45 | |
Howdy buckaroos! Pull up them blankets and get real close. Tonight, I want to tell ya a story about my best friend. Now, this ain't some high noon showdown or cowboys fighting over birthright, but it’s about somethin’ far more important. And this story begins on a dusty trail. | |||
| Ep. 12 - New Name, Old Brother | 12 Apr 2025 | 00:11:55 | |
Welcome back, buckaroos! Gather 'round the fire. Preacher's got a good one for you tonight, a tale of two brothers. It's the story of Jacob, a fella who was runnin' from his past and finally ready to face the consequences of his actions. | |||
| Ep. 11 - Cowboy Dreamin' | 22 Mar 2025 | 00:10:17 | |
Welcome back buckaroos! It's so good to be back round the campfire with y'all! I hope you're excited for tonight's story, it's a real dream come true! So grab your cocoa and s’mores, I’m gonna tell you about our cowboy, Jacob, that was on the run from his brother. | |||
| Ep. 10 - Birthright Blues | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:11:53 | |
Howdy, buckaroos! Gather 'round, pull them blankets tight. It's dark, real dark, and I gotta be sure it's really you sittin' there, 'cause this here tale's got more cases of mistaken identity than a blindfolded bronco in a rodeo. It's a story 'bout two brothers, a stolen birthright, and a whole heap of family drama. Now, let me see your faces in that firelight, just to be sure it's really you..." | |||
| Ep. 9 - The Rebekah Roundup | 09 Mar 2025 | 00:11:26 | |
Howdy, buckaroos! Gather 'round, snuggle up in your blankets, grab some cocoa, cuz I’ve good one for you tonight! Remember our cowboy, Abraham and his wife Sarah? Last campfire, we talked about the 3 cowboys that visited them and told Sarah she’d be havin’ a baby. Well that lil buckaroo grew up into a fine young man and it was about time for him to get married and start his own family. | |||
| Ep. 8 - Granny's Havin' a Baby | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:12:23 | |
Howdy, buckaroos! Welcome back to another night 'round the campfire. Last time, we talked about Abram and Lot, and how Abram chose peace over a bigger piece of the pie, or in his case, a bigger piece of land. Now, before we dive into tonight's tale, I've got a surprise for y'all, and a special guest! | |||
| Ep. 7 - Cow-town Showdown | 02 Mar 2025 | 00:11:56 | |
Howdy, buckaroos! Gather 'round the fire, tonight's story is a cow-town showdown, but it ain't about gunslingers or cattle rustlers. It's about two fellas, Abram and Lot, and a lesson about what happens when we let greed get the better of us. | |||
| Ep. 6 - Tower of Baboons | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:12:34 | |
Howdy, young buckaroos! Gather 'round the fire, closer now, and listen to Preacher tell a tale, a story from the Good Book. This one's about a time long ago, way back when folks got a hankerin' to build somethin' mighty grand. | |||
| Ep. 5 - Noah's Floatin' Barn | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:11:33 | |
Well, howdy little buckaroos and cowgirls! Gather 'round the fire, 'cause ol' Preacher's got a story for ya tonight. A story 'bout a fella named Noah, and a flood that was wetter than a hound dog in a rainstorm. | |||
| Ep. 4 - Cain and Abel | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:10:04 | |
Howdy, buckaroos! Gather 'round close tonight, 'cause this here tale ain't for the faint of heart. It's a story about jealousy, anger, and the consequences of makin' wrong choices. Remember our outlaws, Adam and Eve? Well, they had themselves a couple of young'uns, Cain and Abel. | |||
| Ep. 3 - Eden's Outlaws | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:09:16 | |
Well, buckaroos and buckarettes, gather 'round close. Tonight's tale ain't a happy one. It's about how the first cowboy and cowgirl, Adam and Eve, got themselves into a heap of trouble, and became Eden's outlaws. | |||
| Ep. 2 - The First Cowboy and Cowgirl | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:09:11 | |
Howdy, partners! Welcome back to Holy Smoke. Last time, we heard about how the Big Bossman built the first homestead, the most beautiful land you ever did see. Now, let's mosey on over to Eden Ranch, where the first cowboy and cowgirl were livin' it up. | |||
| Ep. 1 - The First Homestead | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:10:07 | |
Howdy, buckaroos! Gather 'round the campfire, snuggle up in your blankets, and get ready for a tale that'll tickle your ears and warm your hearts. Tonight, I'm gonna tell you about the first homestead, the grandest ranch you ever could imagine. | |||