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.

Journal Entry 76 - The Man In The Mirror 09/17/2025

Journal Entry 76 - The Man In The Mirror Mirror, Mirror on the wall. Who’s the fairest on the wall? Is your mirror telling you the truth? Cowboy Clem Allison had a mirror problem in todays story. Give a listen and then let’s talk. Scripture Reference: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/38255105

Journal Entry 75 - Make Cattle Great Again 09/04/2025

Journal Entry 75 - Make Cattle Great Again Did you ever hear the saying: The things you do speak so loud I can’t hear what you’re saying? And even if you haven’t heard, doe that ever apply to you? Listen to todays journal entry and then let’s mull that over. Scripture Reference: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 *some character voices /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/38086525

Journal Entry 74 - Quittin' Ain't The Thing To Do 08/28/2025

Journal Entry 74 - Quittin' Ain't The Thing To Do Quitting is the easiest thing you can do. Have you? Will you? Would you. Listen to Jesse’s story and then let’s look at that question together. Scripture Reference: Colossians 6:23-24 /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/38000370

Journal Entry 73 - I see by your outfit that you are a Cowboy 08/20/2025

Journal Entry 73 - I see by your outfit that you are a Cowboy Why in the world is all this happening to me. What in the world is going on? Sound familiar? Give a listen to this weeks story and let’s think about an answer and a solution. Ephesians 6: 13 “Put on the whole armor of God so that you can take your stand against the schemes of the devil.” /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/37885755

Journal Entry 72 - The Whole Load 08/14/2025

Journal Entry 72 - The Whole Load Enough, enough! I have enough. Please stop that's more than enough. Food? Music? Entertainment? religiosity? Wait, what? Listen to this weeks story and I’ll explain. Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/37815395

Journal Entry 71 White Buffalo 08/06/2025

Journal Entry 71 White Buffalo Have you ever seen a White Buffalo? Did you know there were a sacred Animal to Native Americans? A symbol of good luck and hope. Let’s listen to todays story and then consider some symbols of good luck and hope. Scripture Reference: Isaiah 41:30 “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/37697350

Journal Entry 70 - Emily 07/24/2025

Journal Entry 70 - Emily Ever hear the saying, “Never cuss a mule or a camp cook.”? How about “He’s Got enough money to burn a wet mule.”? No? Well join us today for the newest entry in The Trail Bosses Journal and get “edicated”. Scripture reference: Romans 5:3-5 /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/37532475

Journal Entry 69 God's Glory 07/17/2025

Journal Entry 69 God's Glory Where do you find God’s glory? When you consider the beauty of God’s creation, how do you feel? Listen to The Old Trail Bosses' reflection is our story today, and let’s share. Scripture Reference: Psalm 8:1 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/37437545

Journal Entry 68 - Hosses V Horses 07/10/2025

Journal Entry 68 - Hosses V Horses Who’s the best hoss or horse you ever rode? Can you see the special mount when you think of their name? Cowboys are particular about who and what they ride. Give a listen to our story today and let’s share. Scripture Reference: Proverb 22:1 “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/37355550

Journal Entry 67 This Land Is Your Land 07/03/2025

Journal Entry 67 This Land Is Your Land “This land is your land, this land is my land.” What a great old song and thought. How do we know this land is our land? Let’s talk about that after our story, “Home On The Range.” Give a listen. Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/37267850

Journal Entry 66 The Horseshoe Secret 06/26/2025

Journal Entry 66 The Horseshoe Secret Do you know the secret way to…? I’ve got a secret. Want to hear it? Have you tried the secret..? Listen to the story of Jed Samuels and let’s talk. Scripture Reference: God knows the secrets of the heart. Psalm 44:21 /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/37156735

Journal Entry 64 Three Toed Cat 06/18/2025

Journal Entry 64 Three Toed Cat 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.” /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/37047140

Journal Entry 65 Old Jess Turner 06/11/2025

Journal Entry 65 Old Jess Turner 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. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/36957655

Journal Entry 63 Mother's Day 05/21/2025

Journal Entry 63 Mother's Day 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 /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/36656040

Journal Entry 62 The Sheep Man 05/08/2025

Journal Entry 62 The Sheep Man 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. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/36480645

Journal Entry 61 What's his name? 04/23/2025

Journal Entry 61 What's his name? 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. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/36271930

Journal Entry 60 Mesquite Trees 04/16/2025

Journal Entry 60 Mesquite Trees “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 like Springtime the best. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/36198120

Journal Entry 59 What's In A Name 04/09/2025

Journal Entry 59 What's In A Name 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. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/36059370

Journal Entry 58 The Old Hansen 04/02/2025

Journal Entry 58 The Old Hansen “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. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/35975405

Journal Entry 57 The Fanny Mae 03/26/2025

Journal Entry 57 The Fanny Mae 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.” /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/35863415

Journal Entry 56 Hard Luck Harry 03/19/2025

Journal Entry 56 Hard Luck Harry 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 /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/35766975

Journal Entry 55 Favorite Things 03/14/2025

Journal Entry 55 Favorite Things 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. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/35697995

Journal Entry 54 - N. Brown 03/05/2025

Journal Entry 54 - N. Brown 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 /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/35543375

Journal Entry 53 The Creek of Leather 02/20/2025

Journal Entry 53 The Creek of Leather 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 Christ, discernible alike to those who are being saved and to those who are heading for death. To the latter it seems like the very smell of doom, to the former it has the fresh fragrance of life itself.” /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/35366200

Journal Entry 52 Buck 02/12/2025

Journal Entry 52 Buck 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. /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/35258105

Journal Entry 51 Old Snoozy Schmidt 02/05/2025

Journal Entry 51 Old Snoozy Schmidt “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.” Job 8:21 ESV He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouting. Ecclesiastes 3:4 ESV A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/35145930

Journal Entry 50 Tom Pointing Cattle Baron 01/30/2025

Journal Entry 50 Tom Pointing Cattle Baron /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/35086575

Journal Entry 49 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 01/22/2025

Journal Entry 49 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 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.” /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/34963845

Journal Entry 48 Light From The Fire 01/15/2025

Journal Entry 48 Light From The Fire 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 spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/34872260

Journal Entry 47 A Safe Place 01/08/2025

Journal Entry 47 A Safe Place 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. Podcast image, credit Jack Sorenson /episode/index/show/b144b0d5-b595-4aad-94de-7464d6fd9768/id/34776210

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