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May 5th: Following Jesus from the Heart. Kids Devotional | Carpooling with Jesus May 05, 2025

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Hey Carpool Crew! Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin explores a tough question someone asked Jesus in Luke 13:23: “Are only a few people going to be saved?” Instead of giving a number, Jesus flips the question and makes it personal—Are YOU following me?

This episode reminds us that Jesus doesn’t just want a few perfect people in heaven. He wants everyone to follow Him! That means trusting Him, including others, and living out what He teaches—not just going through the motions.

We’ll also hear about a kid named Emma who chose kindness at lunch and showed what it means to truly follow Jesus from the heart.

🚗 Big Idea for Kids:
Jesus wants everyone to follow Him—not just a few.

📖 Bible Verse of the Day:
Luke 13:23 – “Lord,” someone asked him, “are only a few people going to be saved?”

💬 Car Conversation Starter:
Do I ever treat faith like it’s only for a few people instead of an invitation for everyone?

🎯 Weekly Challenge:
Invite someone new to church, pray for a friend, or include someone who feels left out—just like Jesus would.

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If today’s episode encouraged your family, share it with your kids’ pastor or a friend! We love being a resource to churches and families around the country.

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May 2nd: Who Then Can Be Saved? Kids Devotional | Carpooling with Jesus May 02, 2025

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Hey Carpool Crew! Pastor Justin is back with another big question people asked Jesus—this one comes straight from His disciples: “Who then can be saved?” (Matthew 19:25)

The disciples were shocked to hear that it’s hard for rich people to enter heaven. In their world, being rich meant you were already close to God. But Jesus flipped that idea upside down! Today we learn that you don’t have to be perfect, rich, or powerful—you just have to trust Jesus. It’s not about earning God’s love. He already gives it freely.

🚗 Big Idea for Kids:
You don’t have to be rich, perfect, or powerful—you just have to trust Jesus.

📖 Bible Verse of the Day:
Matthew 19:25–26 – “Who then can be saved?... With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

💬 Car Conversation Starter:
Have I ever felt like I’m not good enough for God?

🙏 Short Friday Prayer:
God, thank You for this week. Help us finish strong today and bless our weekend with joy and rest. Amen.

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May 1st: What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life? Kids Devotional | Carpooling with Jesus May 01, 2025

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Hey Carpool Crew! Pastor Justin is kicking off a new month full of big questions people asked Jesus. Today’s comes from a rich young ruler who asked, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mark 10:17)

This man had everything—money, power, and probably a huge collection of shoes and toys. But deep down, he was missing something. When he asked Jesus how to live forever with God, the answer was a lot harder than expected. Jesus showed him (and us) what it really means to put God first.

🚗 Big Idea for Kids:
Loving God means putting Him first—more than anything else.

📖 Bible Verse of the Day:
Mark 10:17 – “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

💬 Car Conversation Starter:
What’s something I really love—and am I putting it before Jesus?

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent Note:
Thanks for riding with us! If your family enjoys the show, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more families discover Carpooling with Jesus.

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April 30: Loving the Lonely | What Jesus Says About Helping Others | Carpooling with Jesus Apr 30, 2025

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👋 Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus!

Hey carpool crew! 🚗 Whether you’re headed to school, enjoying breakfast, or in the middle of homeschool, today’s episode is about something super close to Jesus’ heart: caring for people who feel left out or alone.

In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus teaches something powerful—when we care for the lonely, we're actually loving Him. From offering a seat at lunch to simply saying something kind, every little act of love matters more than you think.

🎯 Takeaways from Today’s Ride:

Jesus notices when we help others
Small acts of kindness = big moments of love
Friendship is one of the best ways to live like Jesus
When we care for someone who feels alone, we’re showing love to Jesus Himself

Pastor Justin shares what it means to be like Jesus in everyday places—like the lunchroom or the playground—and how we can all be that one friend who makes someone feel seen.

💬 Car Question:
Who’s someone you can show friendship to today?

🚦 One Thing for the Ride:
When you care for someone who feels alone, you’re showing love to Jesus Himself.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents: If this message encouraged your family, text the episode to a friend! Let’s keep turning everyday moments into faith-filled ones.

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April 29th: Kindness for Everyone | Jesus and the Samaritan Woman | Carpooling with Jesus Apr 29, 2025

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👋 Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus!

🚗 Today’s story is all about one of Jesus' favorite ways to show love—kindness. And not just kindness to our friends, but kindness to everyone, even people who seem different from us.

In John 4:9-10, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well—someone the world said He shouldn’t even talk to. But Jesus breaks those barriers with respect, friendship, and love, reminding us that kindness knows no limits.

🎯 Takeaways from Today’s Ride:

Jesus chose kindness even when others didn’t
God’s love is for everyone, not just those who look or live like us
Real kindness crosses cultures, cliques, and comfort zones
A simple lunch seat or smile can reflect Jesus' love in powerful ways

Pastor Justin also shares a personal story about his friend Raj and how a lunchroom friendship—spicy food and all—taught him to love like Jesus.

💬 Car Question:
How can you show kindness today—even to someone who’s different from you?

🚦 One Thing for the Ride:
Jesus loves everyone, and kindness is for everyone too.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents: If this episode encouraged your kids, post about it on Facebook or tag a friend who’d love Carpooling with Jesus. We’re all about helping families bring Jesus into the everyday moments.

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April 28th: Be the Good Samaritan | What It Means to Be a Real Neighbor | Carpooling with Jesus Apr 28, 2025

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Hey, carpool crew! 🚗 Whether you're off to school, finishing breakfast, or wrapping up homeschool, today’s episode is all about what it means to be a real neighbor—even when it’s hard or unexpected.

Pastor Justin shares the story Jesus told in Luke 10:36 about a man who was hurt and ignored by two people you'd think would help… but then, someone surprising stopped and showed love: the Good Samaritan.

🎯 Today’s Big Lesson:
A good neighbor is anyone who chooses to stop and show love—no matter what.

In this episode:

Why Jesus made the Samaritan the hero
What being a neighbor really looks like
How YOU can show love at school, at home, or anywhere you go
A real-life story from Pastor Justin about how one brave lunch moment led to a new friendship

💬 Car Question:
Who around you today needs a good Samaritan? Could that be you?

🚦 One Thing for the Ride:
A good neighbor is anyone who chooses to stop and show love. No matter what.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents: If you’re loving these moments, share this episode in a Facebook group or with a friend. Let’s help more families make faith part of the everyday!

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April 25th: Samson’s Final Prayer and God’s Grace | Carpooling with Jesus Apr 25, 2025

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👋 Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus!

Today wraps up our week with Samson, and it’s a powerful reminder of something we all need to hear: Even when we mess up, God can still use us. 🙌

In this episode of Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks through the final chapter of Samson’s story in Judges 16:28, where Samson—broken, blind, and alone—prays one more time:
“Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more.”

And guess what? God does.

🎯 Big Takeaways:

Samson gave away his secret and lost everything… but God wasn’t done with him.
Grace means God still loves us, forgives us, and gives second chances—even when we’ve blown it.
One honest prayer can change everything.
Jesus doesn’t cancel people—He restores them.

From Peter to Zacchaeus to Samson, the Bible is full of people who made mistakes but still got used by God—and you can be one of those people too.

💬 Car Question:
Can you think of a time you made a mistake, but were given another chance?

🙏 One Thing for the Ride:
Even when we mess up, God can still use us.

📣 Parents: If this podcast encouraged you and your kids this week, share it with a friend or post about it. We love seeing new families join the Carpooling with Jesus crew!

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April 24th: Don’t Get Distracted! Samson, Delilah & Staying Focused on God | Carpooling with Jesus Apr 24, 2025

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Hey carpool family 👋
Ever been so distracted you totally forgot what you were supposed to be doing? That happened to Samson—and it cost him big time.

🚗 Main Idea for the Ride:
When we forget God’s way, we lose our way.

📖 Verse of the Day:
Judges 16:17 — “No razor has ever been used on my head… If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me.”

💡 In today’s episode, Pastor Justin helps kids understand:

How Samson let distractions pull him away from God’s plan
Why keeping our focus on Jesus helps us live with purpose
And what to do when the world gets noisy and tempting

🐿️ Bonus story: Ever missed a baseball because you were watching a squirrel? Pastor Justin did—and it’s a perfect picture of what distractions can do in life.

💬 Car Conversation Starter:
What kind of distractions do we deal with that might pull us away from what Jesus wants?

🎧 Whether it’s friends, screens, or trying to fit in—this episode gives your kids practical encouragement to stay focused on God’s voice and walk His path with confidence.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents, if this episode encouraged your family, share it with your church’s kids’ pastor. We love supporting churches across the country with faith-filled content for families!

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April 23rd: When Anger Takes the Wheel: What Samson Got Wrong and Jesus Gets Right | Carpooling with Jesus Apr 23, 2025

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Hey carpool crew 👋
Have you ever been so mad you couldn’t think straight? Today, Pastor Justin shares a wild moment from Samson’s story that shows exactly what happens when we let anger take control.

🚗 Main Idea for the Ride:
When we act on anger instead of God's plan… things get messy.

📖 Verse of the Day:
Judges 15:15 — “Finding a fresh jawbone of a donkey, he grabbed it and struck down a thousand men.” (Yep, it happened!)

🛑 What can kids learn from Samson’s outburst?

Why reacting in anger rarely leads to peace
How Jesus teaches us to respond with kindness instead of revenge
And one simple thing we can do when we’re really mad: pause and pray

💬 Car Conversation Starter:
The next time I’m angry, what’s one thing I can do so I don’t make a decision I’ll regret?

🎧 Whether you're heading to school, sitting at breakfast, or cruising on errands, this episode is here to help kids trust God with even the BIG emotions. And parents—if this episode helps your family, share it with another!

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April 22nd: Samson’s Strength and Yours | God Gives Us Power for a Purpose | Carpooling with Jesus Apr 22, 2025

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👋 Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus!

Not all strength looks like Samson’s. 💪 Sometimes it's standing up for a friend, choosing kindness, or using your talents to bless someone else.

In today’s Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin shares the wild moment from Judges 14:6 when Samson tears apart a lion with his bare hands—powered not by muscles alone, but by the Spirit of God. 🦁⚡️
But here's the big idea: God gives us strength to do what He calls us to do.

From snowstorms in Buffalo to creative birthday gifts from his son, Pastor Justin reminds us that God gives each of us a unique kind of strength—for a reason.

🎯 Takeaways: