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February 18th: Integrity in the Small Things | Carpooling with Jesus

Hey friends! Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! Today, we’re talking about integrity—again! Why? Because integrity is so important, and Jesus talks about it all the time. Integrity is choosing the right path, even when it’s hard. So, let’s imagine Jesus is in the car with us—what do you think He would say about integrity today?
🚗 Bible Verse of the Day: Luke 16:10 – “Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much.”
💡 What You'll Learn Today:✅ Why small choices of integrity matter✅ How doing the right thing in little things builds trust for bigger things✅ Everyday examples of integrity at home, school, and with friends✅ A simple way to check your choices—ask, “What would Jesus want me to do?”
🚀 Challenge of the Day: Throughout your day, in big and small choices, ask yourself: “What would Jesus want me to do?” Then do it!
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📍 Talk about it before you get out of the car: What’s an example of a small way of showing integrity and a big way of showing integrity?

February 17th: Doing the Right Thing Even When No One is Watching | Carpooling with Jesus

Hey friends! Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! Today, we’re talking about integrity—doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. Imagine Jesus sitting right next to you, encouraging you to make great choices today!
🚗 Bible Verse of the Day: Proverbs 10:9 – “The one who lives with integrity lives securely, but whoever has no integrity, his ways will be found out.”
💡 What You'll Learn Today:✅ What integrity means and why it matters✅ How Jesus wants us to live with honesty and truth✅ Real-life examples of practicing integrity at school and home✅ A simple prayer to ask God for guidance in making the right choices
🚀 Challenge of the Day: When faced with a tough choice today, say a quick prayer: "God, what's the right thing to do?" Trust that He will guide you!
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📍 Talk about it before you get out of the car: How can you practice integrity in your friendships today at school?

February 14th: What Jesus Teaches Us on Valentine’s Day | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back! Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Valentine’s Day is filled with hearts, candy, and cards, but Jesus teaches us about a love that lasts forever! In today’s episode of Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin shares the greatest commandment: Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself. We’ll discover how we can show love to God and others—not just today, but every day!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why Jesus says loving God is the most important thing we can do✅ What it means to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind✅ How loving others the way Jesus did can change lives✅ Small, everyday ways we can show God’s love to friends, family, and classmates
Bible Verse of the Day:📖 Matthew 22:37-39 – Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Car Ride Discussion Question:🚗 What’s one way you can show God you love Him today? Talk about it before you get out of the car!
Closing Prayer:🙏 God, thank You for this week. Help us finish strong today and bless our weekend with joy and rest.
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February 13th: Making the Lunchroom a Place of Kindness | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back! And today, we’re heading to one of the best parts of the school day—the lunchroom! 🥪🍎
Lunchtime is full of fun, friends, and favorite snacks, but what if it could be even more than that? What if the lunchroom was a place where we made a big difference for others? 🤝
📖 Key Verses:✔ Philippians 2:4 – "Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others."✔ Matthew 7:12 – "Whatever you wish others would do for you, do also the same for them."
💡 What You’ll Learn Today:✅ How Jesus wants us to treat others in the lunchroom 🍽️✅ Why noticing others can help us share kindness 🤗✅ How a small act—like inviting someone to sit with you—can change someone’s day 🌟✅ How we can follow Jesus’ example in everyday moments ✝️
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🚘 Car Ride Question: What are some ways you can look out for others during lunch?
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February 12th: Why Giving Matters | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is rolling again! Today, we’re talking about something that can truly change the way we live—sharing and helping others. 🤝💛
Have you ever had someone share something with you or help you when you needed it? How did it make you feel? Jesus teaches us that when we give, we’re actually blessed in return. In today’s episode, we’ll learn why giving is more than just kindness—it’s part of living like Jesus.
📖 Key Verse: Acts 20:35 – “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
💡 What You’ll Learn Today:✅ Why helping others brings us closer to Jesus 🤲✅ How the early church shared everything so no one was in need ✝️✅ What it really means to live out our faith through our actions 💙✅ The joy that comes from giving and making a difference 🌟
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🚘 Car Ride Question: How does it make you feel when someone helps you or shares with you?
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February 11th: Forgiveness – What Jesus Teaches About Letting Go | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back! Today, we’re talking about one of the hardest (but most powerful) things we can do—forgiveness. 🤝💛
Have you ever had a friend hurt your feelings? Or maybe you argued with your sibling? Holding onto anger feels easy, but Jesus teaches us a better way. In today’s episode, we’ll learn how forgiveness sets us free and brings us closer to God and each other.
📖 Key Verse: Colossians 3:13 – “Bear with each other and forgive one another. If any of you have a grievance against someone, forgive them as the Lord forgave you.”
💡 What You’ll Learn Today:✅ Why forgiveness doesn’t mean saying what happened was okay 🙏✅ How Jesus forgives us and why we should forgive others 💛✅ A personal story about learning to forgive a friend 🎭✅ How forgiveness brings healing and restores relationships 🌟
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🚘 Car Ride Question: What would you say is the hardest part of forgiving someone who has hurt you?
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February 10th: How to Show Respect & Kindness to Teachers | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back! Today, we’re talking about something super important—how we treat our teachers!🎒✏️
Have you ever had a teacher who made learning fun? Maybe a coach, a music instructor, or a Sunday school teacher who really cared about you? Jesus teaches us to show kindness and respect to those who help us grow. In today’s episode, we’ll explore what Jesus says about honoring those in authority and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the classroom.
📖 Key Verse: Matthew 23:11-12 – “The greatest among you will be your servant.” Jesus teaches that true greatness comes from serving others—so let’s serve our teachers with respect!
💡 What You’ll Learn Today:✅ How Jesus would act in a classroom 📚✅ Why showing respect to teachers is a way to serve God ✨✅ Simple ways to be kind and helpful at school 👏
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🚘 Car Ride Question: How can you show kindness and respect to your teacher today?
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February 7th: Jonah’s Second Chance – God’s Forgiveness & Fresh Starts | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back, and today we’re talking about second chances! Have you ever made a mistake and wished for a do-over? That’s exactly what happened to Jonah. After running from God, getting caught in a storm, and spending three days inside a huge fish, God still gave him a fresh start. Let's dive into Jonah’s story and learn how God’s forgiveness gives us all a second chance!
📖 Key Verses: Jonah 3:1-3Jonah thought he had messed up too badly, but God wasn’t done with him. Instead of giving up on Jonah, God gave him a second chance to do the right thing. And guess what? When Jonah finally listened, something incredible happened—the people of Nineveh turned to God!
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids & Parents:✅ God always offers second chances. No mistake is too big for His forgiveness.✅ When we mess up, we can ask for forgiveness. Just like Jonah, we can say “I’m sorry” and try again.✅ Second chances lead to amazing things. When we follow God’s plan, good things happen!
🗣 Car Ride Question:Is there someone in your life who needs forgiveness and a fresh start—just like God gives us?
🙏 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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February 6th: Jonah’s Prayer & God’s Mercy | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back with another exciting episode! Today, Pastor Justin shares what happened when Jonah found himself inside a huge fish for three days and three nights. Instead of panicking, Jonah did something powerful—he prayed. Let’s see what Jonah’s story teaches us about God’s mercy and forgiveness.
📖 Key Verses: Jonah 2:1-10Jonah prayed from inside the fish, admitting his mistake and turning back to God. And guess what? God heard him and gave him a second chance! No matter how far we run or how many mistakes we make, God is always ready to forgive us when we turn back to Him.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids & Parents:✅ Prayer connects us to God. Even in tough situations, we can always talk to Him.✅ Repentance is more than saying "sorry." It means turning back to God and choosing to follow His way.✅ God’s mercy is bigger than our mistakes. No matter what, He is always ready to forgive.
🗣 Car Ride Question:How can you show kindness and grace to others when they make mistakes—just like God shows grace to you?
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February 5th: Jonah’s Big Storm, a Bigger Fish, and God's Biggest Lesson! | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back, and today we’re diving deeper into Jonah’s story! The storm was raging, the sailors were panicking, and Jonah had to face the truth—he was the reason for the storm. But what happens next? A hugedecision, an even bigger fish, and an incredible lesson on second chances!
📖 Key Verses: Jonah 1:7-17The sailors cast lots (kind of like rolling dice) to figure out who was responsible, and Jonah admitted he was running from God. He took responsibility and told them to throw him into the sea—and as soon as they did, the storm stopped! 🌊 But God wasn’t done with Jonah yet…
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids & Parents:✅ Taking responsibility is important. Jonah owned up to his mistakes—something we all have to do at times.✅ God gives second chances. Even when we mess up, God doesn’t give up on us.✅ Forgiveness matters. Just like God forgives us, we can give second chances to others too.
🗣 Car Ride Question:Have you ever made a mistake and had to take responsibility for it? How did that feel?
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