Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs
by Sarah Kastelein
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Pull up a stump and gather ’round the campfire. Preacher — an old cowboy with a heart full of faith — shares Bible stories told the cowboy way. Perfect for kids (and parents!) ages 2–11, each episode shines a light on God’s love and what it means to walk with Him every day.
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- “Even though they’re probably younger than the show is aimed at, it holds their attention and they love the music and stories.”
- “The songs at the end are their favorite part!”
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About Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs
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Pull up a stump and gather ’round the campfire. Preacher — an old cowboy with a heart full of faith — shares Bible stories told the cowboy way. Perfect for kids (and parents!) ages 2–11, each episode shines a light on God’s love and what it means to walk with Him every day. What to expect: 🤠 A classic Bible story retold with a cowboy twist and timeless truth. 🎵 An original Holy Smoke song that helps kids remember and live out the lesson. Join the Buckaroo Club: 7 Day Free Trial! Season 1 Activity Book (64 pages of activities, Digital download), mp3 files of songs and episodes so you can add to your Yoto or Tonies Box, and resources to help our young buckaroos grow into the God-fearing cowboys and cowgirls God made them to be. https://patreon.com/HolySmokeKids?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Together, we’ll keep sharing the light of Jesus — one story (and song) at a time. — With gratitude, The Holy Smoke Kids Team AI assists with character voices and music creation. #ChristianFaith #BibleStories #BedtimeStories Holy Smoke Kids™ — Created by Sarah Kastelein. Original Bible storytelling and songs for kids and families.
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So well done!!
My kids ask for this show again and again. Even though they’re probably younger than the show is aimed at, it holds their attention and they love the music and stories. 💕 The production value and writing on this is TOP NOTCH. Highly recommend! 🙌
ChristinaCook · May 2025
Wonderful!
Very well done podcast for kids! My 3 kids ages 5, 3, and 18 months loved it! The songs at the end are their favorite part! They’re excitedly anticipating the release of the next episode!
KelliL6 · Feb 2025
Questions parents ask
What age is Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs for?
Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs is aimed at ages 2–11.
How long are Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs episodes?
Most episodes run about 12 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs any good?
It holds 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, with 2 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs appropriate for kids?
Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs is marked clean, with no explicit content flag.
Where can I listen to Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs?
Holy Smoke: Kids Bible Stories & Songs is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Episodes
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The Strongest Cowboy
Jul 15, 2026 · 13 min
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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital...
300 Rowdy Cowboys
May 24, 2026 · 12 min
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...
Giddy Up Gideon
May 13, 2026 · 16 min
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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Down...
The Bravest Cowgirl
Apr 23, 2026 · 10 min
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'...
Jericho Rodeo
Apr 15, 2026 · 12 min
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...
The Scarlet Lasso
Apr 8, 2026 · 10 min
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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Seaso...
Preacher's Easter Sunday Scripture Reading
Apr 2, 2026 · 8 min
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 woul...
Preacher's Good Friday Scripture Reading
Mar 23, 2026 · 12 min
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 att...
Preacher's Last Supper Scripture Reading
Mar 20, 2026 · 7 min
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...
Preacher's Palm Sunday Scripture Reading
Mar 15, 2026 · 4 min
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 ...
Staff & Stone
Mar 1, 2026 · 14 min
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 A...
Shadow Walkers
Jan 25, 2026 · 13 min
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...