Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs

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,...

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...

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...

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 u...

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...

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 b...

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'...

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 ha...

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...

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...

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&...

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 Mail Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

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 2:1–12 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

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...

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? Ch...

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 Mail Support the sho...

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...

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...

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...

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 Mail Support the show Season 1...

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 Mail Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Down...

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 Mail Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

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 Mail Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)

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...

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...