Dead Sea Squirrels Season 1 Soundtrack Review and Giveaway

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I have known about the Dead Sea Squirrels for a long time, and I am so excited that they have released the music soundtrack for Season 1, which I get to review.

For those who don’t know, the Dead Sea Squirrels follows 10-year-old Michael and two squirrels, Merle and Pearl, who have been preserved in Dead Sea salt for 2,000 years. After being unexpectedly revived in Tennessee, the squirrels use their firsthand knowledge of Jesus’ teachings to help Michael and his friends navigate modern-day challenges.

The animated series is based on Mike Nawrocki’s best-selling children’s book series published by Tyndale Kids. The first book, Squirreled Away, has recently surpassed 100,000 copies sold, helping to introduce families to Merle, Pearl, and their humorous approach to biblical storytelling. You can find books 1-13 and preorder book 14 here. Season 2 of the animated series is in production.

We now have the Season 1 soundtrack available! This soundtrack offers families a new way to integrate the faith-filled fun and biblical lessons from *The Dead Sea Squirrels* into their everyday lives, whether during car rides, school drop-offs, playtime, family time, or church settings.

The album features 22 songs that reinforce important themes children encounter throughout Season 1 of the animated series, such as kindness, honesty, and self-control. It also explores significant events like the Nativity, Jesus’ ministry, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. As a result, the music is enjoyable and memorable, making it something children will want to hear repeatedly, while also providing parents with positive messages to reinforce.

My feelings about the soundtracks of children's religious-themed shows are very strong. Growing up, I fell in love with Agapeland, and I can still sing the songs, even at 54 years old. I believe that children's music has a significant impact on them throughout their lives. How many songs do you remember from your childhood? How many can you sing from the shows your children currently watch nonstop?

The songs from the Dead Sea Squirrels Season 1 Soundtrack are both fun and informative—two things that children thrive on when learning. My favorite song from this track is “He’s Alive.” It has a familiar chord that makes it easy for even adults to sing along. Music has the ability to unite people from all walks of life, regardless of age or race, in a way that nothing else can compare to. 

Major CCM performers

The soundtrack brings together an impressive lineup of Christian music artists and performers, including Matthew West, MercyMe’s Bart Millard, Katy Nichole, Ellie Holcomb, Mac Powell of Third Day, Steve Taylor, and three-time GRAMMY Award winner Ashley Cleveland. The album also features Matthew Ward, Durell Comedy, Mike Nawrocki, Jenny Littleton, Mazzy Mason, Christopher Bailey, Aaron Armstrong, Rob Howard, Duncan Phillips, Henry O. Arnold, The Golden Hours and James Weir.

The album is currently featured on Apple Music Kids’ “Sunday School Kids” playlist and Spotify’s “Christian & Gospel Kids”. Amazon Music and physical CD here.

Mike Nawrocki (Series creator and voice of Merle Squirrel) is quoted as saying, "I’m so excited for families to hear The Dead Sea Squirrels Season 1 soundtrack. The songs are fun and super catchy, but they also carry biblical lessons and themes that parents can feel good about. My hope is that kids will want to sing them again and again, and that the truths in the lyrics will stay with them long after the music stops.”

Steve Taylor (Animated series producer, performer and co-writer of “The Dead Sea Squirrels Theme Song”) is quoted as saying, “One of the joys of The Dead Sea Squirrels has been making music for kids that never feels like an afterthought. We wanted every song to be funny, memorable, and musically strong while still serving the story and the biblical truth at the heart of each episode. Having so many gifted friends lend their voices made the soundtrack even more special.”

Check out the music video below.

 CD track listing + credits

1. “The Dead Sea Squirrels Theme Song (Short Version)” — Steve Taylor, The Dead Sea Squirrels

 2. “Rolling Down the River” — Mike Nawrocki, Jenny Littleton, The Dead Sea Squirrels

 3. “Do Unto Others” — Matthew West, Mike Nawrocki, Jenny Littleton, The Dead Sea Squirrels

 4. “We’re Thessalonians” — Steve Taylor, The Dead Sea Squirrels

 5. “Celebrate Your Face” — Matthew Ward, The Dead Sea Squirrels

 6. “Kitty Kitty Nope” — Jenny Littleton, The Dead Sea Squirrels

 7. “The Prison Song” — Steve Taylor, The Dead Sea Squirrels

 8. “Lord Has Mercy” — Matthew West, The Dead Sea Squirrels

 9. “I Roll With Self-Control” — Steve Taylor, The Dead Sea Squirrels

10. “You Lift Me Up” — Christopher Bailey, The Dead Sea Squirrels

11. “Gonna Have a Baby” — Durell Comedy, Ellie Holcomb, The Dead Sea Squirrels

12. “Headed East Toward Nazareth” — Aaron Armstrong, The Dead Sea Squirrels

13. “Nothing Is Impossible” — Durell Comedy, Ellie Holcomb, Ashley Cleveland, Henry O. Arnold,

      The Dead Sea Squirrels

14. “On the Nativity Trail” — Rob Howard, The Dead Sea Squirrels

15. “Time to Get Counted” — Ellie Holcomb, The Golden Hours, James Weir, Mike Nawrocki, The

       Dead Sea Squirrels

16. “Happy Lizard Suite” — Mike Nawrocki, Duncan Phillips, The Dead Sea Squirrels

17. “The Water’s Fine (But You’re Not)” — Mac Powell, Matthew West, The Dead Sea Squirrels

18. “Tiny Squirrel” — Mazzy Mason, The Dead Sea Squirrels

19. “Kingdom of God” — Matthew West, The Dead Sea Squirrels

20. “Here He Comes” — Matthew West, The Dead Sea Squirrels

21. “He’s Alive” — Bart Millard, Katy Nichole, Matthew West, The Dead Sea Squirrels 

22. “The Dead Sea Squirrels Theme Song (Extended Version)” — Steve Taylor, The Dead Sea                       Squirrels

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Now for the giveaway!

One winner will receive 1 CD of the Season 1 Original Soundtrack & 1 copy of the latest book in the series, Cybersquirrels: The Dead Sea Squirrels, Book 13

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One winner will have the chance to win 1 CD of the Season 1 Original Soundtrack & 1 copy of the latest book in the series, Cybersquirrels: The Dead Sea Squirrels, Book 13.  Open to residents of the United States and those who haven't won via another blogger's campaign. Physical address only, no PO Box accepted. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 1:00 AM EST on 08.19.26. If you have any problems entering the giveaway, please email marksvilleandme@gmail.com. See below for terms and conditions.

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