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Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs

Sarah Kastelein 39 Episodes Jul 15, 2026

Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs is a children's podcast that retells Bible stories with a cowboy twist. Hosted by a preacher character, each episode includes a classic Bible story and an original song to reinforce the lesson. Aimed at kids ages 2–11, the podcast emphasizes God's love and faith. The show also offers a subscription for additional resources like activity books and audio files.

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The Strongest Cowboy Jul 15, 2026 800 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'

300 Rowdy Cowboys May 24, 2026 735 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, w

Giddy Up Gideon May 13, 2026 954 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

The Bravest Cowgirl Apr 24, 2026 576 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

Jericho Rodeo Apr 15, 2026 697 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 un

The Scarlet Lasso Apr 8, 2026 621 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 s

Preacher's Easter Sunday Scripture Reading Apr 2, 2026 471 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 be

Preacher's Good Friday Scripture Reading Mar 23, 2026 734 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'

Preacher's Last Supper Scripture Reading Mar 20, 2026 393 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

Preacher's Palm Sunday Scripture Reading Mar 15, 2026 269 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, the

Staff & Stone Mar 1, 2026 832 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

Shadow Walkers Jan 25, 2026 764 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&a

Holy Smokin' Mountain Jan 17, 2026 965 Howdy Buckaroos! We're back around our regular campfire this time Preacher's gonna share the story of Moses and the 10 Commandments. Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Preacher’s Christmas Scripture Reading Dec 22, 2025 636 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: Micah 5:2 • Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18–25 Luke 2:1–7 • Luke 2:8–14 • Luke 2:15–20 Matthew 2:1–12Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Rocks for Christmas Part 2 Dec 22, 2025 1136 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

Rocks for Christmas Part 1 Dec 13, 2025 1037 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? Chec

Fistful of Flakes Nov 9, 2025 820 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showS

The Good, the Bad, and the Red Sea Oct 15, 2025 1062 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 tal

The Malificent Ten Sep 21, 2025 939 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 Pha

The Blazin' Bush Aug 20, 2025 643 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

Buckaroo in a Basket Jul 27, 2025 636 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Ac

Ep. 16 - Joey & the Honest Herd Jun 20, 2025 744 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. Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download

Ep. 15 - Jailhouse Joey Jun 12, 2025 704 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?Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Ep.14 - Joseph and the Rocky Road May 25, 2025 734 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...Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Ep.13 - The Favored Son and the Bitter Bunch May 18, 2025 601 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 we

Easter Sunday Apr 19, 2025 695 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 th

Good Friday Apr 18, 2025 733 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE-

Palm Sunday Apr 12, 2025 525 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Ep. 12 - New Name, Old Brother Apr 12, 2025 715 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. Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Ep. 11 - Cowboy Dreamin' Mar 22, 2025 617 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Ep. 10 - Birthright Blues Mar 13, 2025 713 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 firelig

Ep. 9 - The Rebekah Roundup Mar 9, 2025 686 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. Send

Ep. 8 - Granny's Havin' a Baby Mar 7, 2025 743 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!Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1

Ep. 7 - Cow-town Showdown Mar 2, 2025 716 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Ep. 6 - Tower of Baboons Feb 27, 2025 754 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Ep. 5 - Noah's Floatin' Barn Feb 23, 2025 693 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Ep. 4 - Cain and Abel Feb 20, 2025 604 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Bo

Ep. 3 - Eden's Outlaws Feb 16, 2025 556 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Ep. 2 - The First Cowboy and Cowgirl Feb 16, 2025 551 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

Ep. 1 - The First Homestead Feb 16, 2025 607 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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSeason 1 Activity Book on AMAZONFREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

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