The Old Trail Boss

Jack Blease

Original 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.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 89 Alice Hawkins

    Do you have your New Years' resolutions made? Any of them look like last years? How did that work out for you? There is a solution. Listen to this weeks episode and let's share.

    9 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    Journal Entry 88 Henrietta

    Have you ever Felt small? Underestimated? Not quite up to the task.? Me toob. But give a listen to today's episode about Henrietta, the donkey that saved Christmas, and then let's share some thoughts together.   Scripture reference 1st Samuel 16: 7 "For the Lord does not see as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."

    9 min

  3. 12/11/2025

    Episode 87 Chip Evans Christmas Tree

    Have you ever been alone at Christmas? Not much fun, was it? What did or can you do about it? Give a listen to our short Journal entry about a lonely old Cowboy named Chip Evan and let's share for a moment.   Scripture Reading: Luke 2:7 "And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them." Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:2 "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it." Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:35-40 "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in... Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

    11 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    Episode 86 Christmas Sweet Tooth at the Line Shack

    Ok. What is a line shack? Who would want to live there? Well it may be you gotta be a Cowboy to know. But a brief definition is  a small ustic shelter used by cowboys as a temporary home to stay in for long peioss to watch cattle and maintain fences on the remote boundaries of a large ranch. And you would sure want to share it with a pard. Listen to todays journal entry and let's talk about pardners.   Oh! And the recipe talked about in the story is available on the Old Trail Boss website. www.TrailBossMinistry.com Dutch & Slim's Cowboy Candy (Coffee Toffee) Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups sugar ⅓ cup strong black coffee (brewed from the camp pot) Pinch of salt A dab of butter or grease (to oil the pan) Instructions: Heat Up the Skillet: Set your cast iron skillet on the Ben Franklin stove and let it warm up good and hot. Add Sugar & Coffee: Pour the sugar into the skillet, then add the hot coffee and a pinch of salt. Stir with a wooden spoon or whatever you got. Stir & Watch: Keep stirring so it don't burn. When the mixture starts bubbling and turns a deep golden brown, it's ready. (If you have a cold creek nearby, drop a bit in—if it hardens quick, it's done.) Pour & Cool: Grease a tin plate or a flat surface with a dab of butter. Pour the hot syrup onto it and let it cool for about an hour. Break & Enjoy: Crack it into chunks with your knife handle. Enjoy a sweet taste of Christmas out on the range!   Scripture Reference: Proverbs 18:24 "But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."

    9 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    Episode 85 Every Day Is Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for? Think about that while we listen to this week's journal entry. Then let's think about that question together. Our scripture reference is Philippians 4:6. " Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be known to God; And the peace of God which passes all human understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus". .

    7 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    Journal Entry 84 - Still Water Stampede

    What do you think of when you hear the word humble, or meek? I thought so. Listen to today's episode and let's consider whether meekness is weakness or…? Scripture Reference: Matthew 5   Follow The Old Trail Boss, Pastor Jack Blease at https://www.trailbossministry.com/ Sunday morning services and weekly bible study streamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@trailbossministry8787

    10 min

  7. 11/06/2025

    Episode 83 A President In The Making

    Speak soft and carry a big stick! What does that mean and why would you say that? Todays journal entry gives us a hint. Give a listen and let's talk.   Scripture Reference: Proverbs 15:1 nad Ephesians 6: 10-20

    11 min

  8. 10/30/2025

    Journal Entry 82 Ike Crane

    You know what they say "The only thing that scares me about Halloweens is..." Is what? Good question. Give a listen to this week's journal entry and then let's explore things that go bump in the night.   Scripture Reference 2nd Timothy 1:7 .

    10 min
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Original 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.

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  • Creator
    Jack Blease
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    The Old Trail Boss