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September 1st: Lets Be Wise Like Jesus | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re cramming in that last bit of homework or trying to wake up in the backseat, I’m Pastor Justin—and I’m so glad you’re here.
This month we’re starting something new:Proverbs for Your School Life 🎒📚Every day in September, we’re digging into powerful wisdom from the book of Proverbs—stuff Jesus Himself would’ve learned as a kid!
We’re kicking things off with today’s verse:👉 Proverbs 1:7 — “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.”
💬 What does that mean?
“Fear of the Lord” doesn’t mean being scared. It means deep respect—taking God seriously and listening to Him.
Wisdom doesn’t come from knowing everything—it comes from knowing Who to trust.
Fools ignore truth, roll their eyes at correction, and act like they’ve got it all figured out. Don’t be that kid.
💡 In this episode, kids will learn:
Why wisdom begins with respecting God.
What Jesus might say if He were sitting next to you right now.
How to live wisely at school, even when it’s hard.
✅ Real-life application for school:
Start your day by praying: “God, help me live wisely today.”
Respect God more than your own opinion—take His Word seriously.
Listen to correction—it’s not punishment, it’s how you grow.
The smartest move you can make this school year?Start with God. That’s where wisdom begins.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: If this episode encouraged your family, share it in a Facebook group, tell your kids’ pastor, or text it to another parent. Let’s grow the Carpool Crew together!
📍 Family Question:What’s one way you can show respect for God in how you act at school this week?
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August 29th: Joy That Doesn’t Melt Like Ice Cream | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re picking out shoes, riding shotgun with your water bottle, or packing for a field trip—I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s talk about something sweet… ice cream. 🍦It’s awesome, but there’s one problem: it melts. One second everything’s fine, and the next—drip, drip, drip—it’s gone!That’s kind of like happiness. It feels good, but it doesn’t always last.
But Jesus offers something better than happiness—He gives us joy.Joy that doesn’t melt. Joy that sticks with you even when life gets hard.
In John 15:11, Jesus says:👉 “I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.”
And the best part? He said this right before going to the cross. It wasn’t a fun day—He was in a garden, preparing for something really difficult. But even then, He talked about joy.
💡 In this episode, kids will learn:
The difference between happiness and true joy.
Why Jesus’ joy doesn’t fade—no matter what’s going on.
Real ways to stay close to Jesus and grow joy every day:
Start your day with Him—you’re already doing it with this podcast!
Talk to Him when life feels hard—a simple prayer can invite His joy in.
Practice thankfulness—on both good and tough days.
Jesus wants more than just smiles when life is easy. He wants to give you a deep, lasting joy that only comes from staying close to Him.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Ask your child today:“What brings you joy that doesn’t go away when things get hard?”It’s a great way to talk about faith and help them build a strong foundation in Jesus.And if this episode encouraged your family, share it with a friend or leave a quick review—we’d love to grow this community of joy-filled families.
📍 Family Question:What brings you joy that stays even when life gets hard?
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August 28th: You Can’t Do Life Without Jesus | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re buckled into the backseat with your lunchbox, helping a sibling with their hoodie, or heading out the door with a sleepy smile — I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here.
Have you ever tried to do something that just didn’t work? Like running a race with no shoes, using a game controller with no batteries, or jumping into a pool with no water? 😅 It doesn’t work — and that’s exactly what Jesus was talking about.
In John 15:5, Jesus says:👉 “You can do nothing without me.”
That’s a big statement. It means we weren’t created to do life alone. We need Jesus — every day, in every moment.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why trying to live without Jesus is like being a branch without a vine.
What Jesus might say if He were sitting next to you in the car right now.
3 simple ways to stay close to Him every day:
Start your day with love and kindness — how you treat others matters.
Pause and pray — God is listening and ready to help.
Stay connected even when life feels messy — Jesus is with you in every situation.
Whether your morning is smooth or totally out of routine, Jesus wants to walk with you. He’s not asking you to be perfect — He’s asking you to stay close and trust Him to help you grow strong from the inside out.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: If today’s episode encouraged you or your kids, mention it to another parent at church this weekend — and help spread the word about Carpooling with Jesus!
📍 Family Question: What happens when we try to do things our way without asking God?
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August 27th: Real Fruit, Not Fake Smiles | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re walking out the door with a juice box, buckling in with your backpack, or brushing your teeth before school — I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here.
Here’s a question: have you ever seen someone try to tape fake fruit onto a tree? It might look good for a second, but it won’t last — because real fruit grows from the inside out. And that’s true for your life too.
In John 15:5, Jesus says:👉 “I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit.”
That means you don’t have to fake kindness or pretend to have joy. When you stay close to Jesus, He grows real love, joy, peace, patience, and kindness in you. Fruit that lasts.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why you don’t have to “try harder” to grow in faith.
What Jesus might say if He was sitting in the backseat with you.
Three simple ways to grow real fruit in your life:
Read God’s Word — even one verse a day makes a difference.
Talk to Jesus — tell Him your big feelings and ask for help.
Choose one thing to grow in — like kindness, patience, or joy this week.
Jesus isn’t asking you to be perfect — He’s asking you to stay close to Him and let Him grow good things in you from the inside out.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Share this episode with a parent friend so their kids can discover Carpooling with Jesus too.
📍 Family Question: What “fruit” — an action or attitude — do you want to grow in your life this week?
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August 26th: Stay Connected to Jesus Like a Power Source | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re riding to school, crunching cereal at the kitchen table, or hanging out in the backseat — I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s be real: nothing’s worse than your phone or tablet dying right in the middle of your favorite game. Why does it happen? Because it’s not connected to the charger. And guess what — our hearts are the same way.
In John 15:4, Jesus says:👉 “Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me.”
That means if we want to grow in love, joy, patience, and kindness, we need to stay connected to Jesus. He’s the vine, and we’re the branches.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why Jesus compared our hearts to branches on a grapevine.
What it really means to stay connected to Him every day.
Simple ways to stay plugged in:
Talk to Him — quick prayers anytime, anywhere.
Remember His words — keep a verse nearby or listen to Bible podcasts.
Thank Him — worship through music or simple gratitude.
When you’re connected to Jesus, you’ll notice something amazing: more peace in hard times, more patience with people, and more love even for the ones who bug you. He’s your true power source.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Share this episode with another parent in your Facebook group so more kids can learn how to stay close to Jesus.
📍 Family Question: What helps you feel most connected to Jesus during the day?
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August 25th: God’s Way of Helping You Grow | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re zipping up your backpack, hopping into the carpool van, or munching on cereal at the table — I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here.
Have you ever seen someone cut branches off a tree or bush and thought, “Wait, don’t ruin it!”? Here’s the secret: pruning actually helps plants grow stronger. And that’s exactly what God does with us.
Our verse today is John 15:2 (CSB):👉 “He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.”
Jesus told His disciples this while walking past vineyards full of grapevines. Just like a gardener prunes branches so plants grow healthy and strong, God lovingly prunes things from our lives to help us grow in faith.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why pruning isn’t punishment — it’s God’s way of helping us grow.
What Jesus might say if He was sitting beside you right now.
Examples of what God might prune in your life:
A bad attitude, like complaining or snapping in frustration.
A distraction, like too much screen time.
An unhealthy habit, like always needing to win or being afraid to say sorry.
Pruning isn’t always fun, but it always leads to growth. God isn’t taking something good away — He’s making room for something better. He wants you to grow stronger, braver, and more like Jesus every day.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Text this episode to a friend so they can listen with their kids, too. It’s a simple way to spark faith-filled conversations.
📍 Family Question: What’s something that might need pruning in your life — and how could that help you grow in your faith?
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August 22nd: Be the Kid Who Includes Others | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re buckled up in the car or getting ready for homeschool, I’m Pastor Justin — and I’m so glad you’re here.
Here’s something you might not always think about: Jesus notices the kid sitting alone. The one at recess who never gets picked, the one eating lunch by themselves, the one on the edge of the group but never really in it. And guess what? Jesus wants us to notice them too.
Our verse today is Romans 12:16 (CSB):👉 “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud. Instead, associate with the humble.”
That means don’t think you’re too cool to be kind. Don’t just stick with your group and ignore everyone else. Living in harmony means everyone belongs.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why including others shows the love of Jesus.
How the Apostle Paul’s words to the Romans still matter for kids today.
Simple, brave ways to include someone who feels left out:
Notice who’s alone — at recess, lunch, or in class.
Start small — a “Hey, wanna sit here?” can make a huge difference.
Be brave and kind — even if it feels awkward or your friends question it.
When you invite someone in, you may not change their whole life — but you will change their day. And sometimes, that’s exactly what they need.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Share today’s episode with another parent or your kids’ pastor. It’s a great way to spark conversations about kindness and inclusion.
📍 Family Question: What’s one thing you can do today to be a friend to someone who feels left out?
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August 21nd: Power of Encouraging Words | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re munching on a breakfast bar or packing up your pencil case before school, I’m Pastor Justin — and I’m so glad you’re here.
Have you ever had someone say something so nice that it completely made your day? Or the opposite — someone said something mean, and it stuck with you all day long? That’s because words are powerful. They can build someone up like a tower or knock them down like a stack of blocks.
Our verse today is from Proverbs 16:24 (CSB):👉 “Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.”
Back in Bible times, honey was sweet, valuable, and even used as medicine. King Solomon compared kind words to honey because your words can heal, encourage, and give life. And the same is true today — in classrooms, sports teams, group chats, and even at home.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why words matter more than you think.
What Jesus might say if He was walking your school halls with you.
Practical ways to use your words to lift people up:
Speak encouragement — “Great job!” “I’m proud of you.”
Watch your jokes — sarcasm and name-calling can sting more than you realize.
Say thank you — gratitude is powerful, simple, and always builds up.
Before you speak, pause and ask: Will this build someone up or tear them down? Choosing kind words doesn’t mean you’ll get it perfect every time — none of us do. But Jesus is full of grace and will help you start fresh again.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Share today’s episode with another parent in your circle. It’s a great way to spark conversations with kids about kindness and how they use their words.
📍 Family Question: What’s one kind thing you can say to someone today that would build them up?
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August 20th: How Small Acts of Kindness Make a Big Difference | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re zipping up your backpack, grabbing a smoothie for the ride, or high-fiving mom and dad before school — I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here.
Have you ever felt left out? Maybe the teams were already picked, or your friends filled up the lunch table before you got there. That hurts. But flip it — what about the time someone saved you a seat, picked you first, or waved you over to join in? That feels amazing, right?
That’s why Jesus gave us something called the Golden Rule.Our verse today is Luke 6:31 (CSB):👉 “Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.”
Most people think, “If you’re good to me, I’ll be good to you. If you’re mean, I’ll be mean right back.” But Jesus flipped the script. He said don’t wait for kindness — you go first. Be the one who includes, invites, and leads with love.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why leading with kindness is actually strength, not weakness.
What Jesus might say if He were riding in the backseat with you.
3 simple ways to live out the Golden Rule this week:
Think before you act — ask, Would I want this done to me?
Be the includer — invite someone to sit with you, play, or join in.
Think ahead — do for others what you hope someone would do for you.
Small acts of kindness can create big waves. When you treat others the way you want to be treated, people notice — and it can change the whole vibe of your school, your team, and even your neighborhood.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: If you love this episode, share it with your parent group or neighborhood friends. Help other families turn car rides into faith-filled moments.
📍 Family Question: What’s one way you can treat someone today the way you hope to be treated?
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August 19th: Why Kindness Can Change Your Classroom | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re walking to school in your favorite hoodie, wrapping up homeschool at the kitchen table, or heading to practice later — I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s talk about something that can totally change the vibe of your classroom: kindness. Posters, games, even a secret snack drawer are awesome, but kindness has the power to make a classroom (or any space) better than all of that.
Our verse today is Ephesians 4:32 (CSB):👉 “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”
The Apostle Paul wrote this to Christians in Ephesus who wanted to follow Jesus — but just like us, they argued, annoyed each other, and got their feelings hurt. His message was simple: if you say you follow Jesus, live it out with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why kindness isn’t just politeness — it’s showing the heart of Jesus.
What Jesus might say if He walked into your school with you.
Practical ways to bring kindness into your classroom:
Use kind words — don’t tear people down for a laugh.
Include others — sit with the new kid, invite someone into your group.
Forgive quickly — let go of grudges and move on.
The truth is, your kindness might be the best thing that happens to someone all day — and you may never even know it. That’s the power of living with Jesus’ love.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Share today’s episode with your kids’ pastor or volunteers at your church — it’s a great conversation starter for kids about living out their faith in everyday moments.
📍 Family Question: What’s one thing you can do today to show Jesus’ love to others?
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