The Old Trail Boss

The Old Trail Boss

Original Dramatized Old West Cowboy Stories based on events as chronicled by the Old Trail Boss in the journal he kept during his many years on the trail. Stories and discussion designed to bring a message of hope to those who live and love our great western heritage and culture.

Episodes

June 18, 2025 8 mins

Ever hear somebody say, Some Guys have all the luck? Of if she isn’t the luckiest one person I ever met? Well, give a listen to today's story and let's chat about luck.

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”

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Have you heard someone say, Cowboy up! What does that mean. Listen to the story of old Jesse and Billy Turner and let’s define it together.

Scripture Reference: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways. Acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-60.

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May 21, 2025 7 mins

Did you ever hear the old saying, “A boy’s best friend is his mother?” And experience has taught me that that; s true for many girls and women also. Take a minute and listen to the reminiscences from the Trail Bosses Journal and then let’s talk about mothers.

 

Scripture: I would lead you; I would take you to my mother’s house; she would teach me what to do. Song of Solomon 8:2

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May 8, 2025 12 mins

Are you familiar with the children's rhyme Baa Baa Black Sheep? Or do you member Mary had a little lamb?  Do you know who the shepherd is in the 23rd Psalm?  Give to listen to this week's episode and then let's share some time together.

 

Picture: Cowboy and sheep.

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April 23, 2025 6 mins

Have you ever run onto somebody you think you know and you just couldn’t think of their name? Well, that's exactly what happened to me in this week's episode. Give a listen and then let's share some thoughts together.

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April 16, 2025 5 mins

“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” Matthew 6:28-29

 

What’s your favorite time of year? Spring? Fall? Or somewhere in between.? Listen to today’s story and then let’s talk about why people seem to lik...

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April 9, 2025 7 mins

Philippians 2: 9-11

What’s in name? That’s an interesting question and topic.Listen to today’s story and then let’s talk aoubt your name.

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April 2, 2025 7 mins

“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in churches built by human hands.” Acts 17:24

Do you go to church somewhere? What’s special about your church?

Listen to today’s story and then I’ll share the place where I worship.

 

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March 26, 2025 10 mins

There's an old saying that says take a job that matches the desires of your heart and you'll never work a day in your life. Think that's true? Give a listen to our story today about a man who followed his dreams and what happened as a result. Then let's talk.

Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

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March 19, 2025 10 mins

Show Notes: “Hey Cowboy, Wanna get lucky?” “Some people have all the luck.”

Let me ask you, is today your lucky day? Yes? No? Well listen to today’s story and
then let me know.

Scripture reference: “I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13

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March 14, 2025 5 mins

What’s on the top of your list of favorite things? Are you blessed to have or have had them? Let’s take a listen to the Trail Bosses list and then we’ll compare our lists over a piece of scripture.

“Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness; And all these things will be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33.

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March 5, 2025 9 mins

Paul the apostle writes in his letter to the Galatians, “Let no one cause me trouble for I wear the brand of Jesus.”

 

Galations 6:17

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February 20, 2025 7 mins

Show notes: Umm, what's that smell? Something sure smells good in here. Or. This place stinks
to high heaven. Smells, aroma and memories. Listen to today's podcast and let’s think about that together.


2 nd Corinthians 2: 14-16 “Thanks be to God who leads us, wherever we are, on his own
triumphant way and makes our knowledge of him spread throughout the world like a lovely
perfume! We Christians have the unmistakeable “scent” of Ch...

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February 12, 2025 9 mins

Will there be horses in heaven? That’s a question I get asked often. Listen to today's podcast and you tell me.

 

Revelation: 19:11. “I saw heaven open and there before me was a White Horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True.

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February 5, 2025 7 mins

“He what?!” “Yup boss, I'm telling you it's true.”


Have I got your attention?? Give a listen to today's episode and then let's get together and just
share.


Psalm 32:11 ESV 
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!


Psalm 126:2 ESV 
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said
among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them...

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Twinkle twinkle little star how I wonder who you are? Is that the right question? What do you think? Give a listen to this week's episode and let's talk about the stars.

Psalm 148: 3. “Praise him, sun and moon, Praise him, all you shining stars.”

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January 15, 2025 7 mins

How dark is Dark? And when I'm surrounded by darkness,  where do I find light going forward?? Give a listen to our story today about our trail boss and his time in a remote line shack. And then let's talk.

John 8:12

English Standard Version

I Am the Light of the World

12 Again Jesus sp...

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January 8, 2025 10 mins

Do you have a safe place? A place that you can go when the storms of life get roaring around you. Give a listen to our story today about our trail boss and his adventures in the storm. And then let's talk.

Scripture reference: From 27: 5. For in the day of trouble, He will keep me safe in the shelter of his dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of his caves; He will set me high upon a rock.

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December 31, 2024 9 mins

Did you ever see a bird flying high in the sky, and you think you'd like to
be there too? In a Kingdom alone with the clouds for a throne. Don't
you know He’s wishing that He was like me and you.

For many of us, there is the desire to be something or someone that we're
not. Not necessary. Listen to today's story and let's think about that.

Scripture references: John 1:1-4; 9. Philippians 2: 5-8.

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