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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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February 4th: Jonah, the Storm, and Second Chances | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! Pastor Justin is back, and today we're picking up where we left off with Jonah. Remember how Jonah tried to run away from what God asked him to do? Well, things didn’t exactly go as planned... A big storm hit, and the ship was in danger of sinking! 🌊
📖 Key Verse: Jonah 1:4-6When Jonah tried to escape, God sent a violent storm to stop him. Jonah thought he could hide from God’s plan, but he couldn’t. The sailors were terrified, praying to their gods, while Jonah was sleeping! 😴
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids & Parents:✅ Choices affect others. Jonah’s decision to disobey put everyone at risk.✅ Honesty matters. When we make mistakes, owning up to them and asking for forgiveness helps everyone.✅ God’s plan is always the best. When we follow God’s direction, it’s not just good for us, but for those around us, too.
🗣 Car Ride Question:Have you ever made a choice that affected your friends or family? What did you learn from it?
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February 3rd: Jonah & Running from God | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back for another fun ride! Today, we’re talking about Jonah—who tried to run away from what God asked him to do! Have you ever avoided doing something you didn’t want to do? Cleaning your room? Helping a sibling? Jonah took that to the extreme—he ran in the opposite direction!
📖 Key Verse: Jonah 1:1-3Jonah was given a mission, but instead of listening to God, he hopped on a boat and tried to escape. But can we really hide from God? Nope! And Jonah was about to learn that lesson the hard way.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids & Parents:✅ Listening matters! Whether it’s a parent, teacher, or God—when we listen the first time, life goes smoother.✅ Avoiding what’s right doesn’t make it go away. Jonah ran, but God had bigger plans for him.✅ God’s love is for everyone! Even people we don’t always get along with.
🗣 Car Ride Question:When’s a time a parent or teacher asked you to do something, and you didn’t listen? How did that work out for you?
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January 31st: Encourage Others: How Your Words Can Lift Others Up | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗✨ Carpooling with Jesus: Transform your car rides into joyful, faith-filled moments!
In today’s episode, Pastor Justin dives into the power of encouraging words and how they can make a big difference in the lives of others. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:11, we explore how Jesus calls us to lift each other up and spread kindness, love, and joy through our words.
🔑 What You'll Learn:
What it means to encourage others and why it matters.
How small words of kindness can brighten someone’s day.
Fun, practical ways to build others up—at school, at home, and on the playground.
💬 Interactive Challenge for Kids:Today, try giving 3 people a genuine compliment or encouraging words. Notice how your words make them feel and reflect on how Jesus uses you to share His love.
📖 Memory Verse:
"Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are already doing." – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
🎧 Tune in now and discover how to make encouragement a daily habit that changes lives—yours and those around you.
📌 Parents: Share this podcast with your friends to inspire faith-filled conversations during car rides. Let’s spread the love and bring faith into our everyday lives!
💡 Question of the Day:Who will you encourage today, and what will you say to make them smile?
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January 30th: The Power of Listening | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

Hi, friends! Buckle up for another joyful ride with Carpooling with Jesus! 🚗✨ Today, Pastor Justin dives into the power of listening—a simple yet transformative way to strengthen your friendships, connect with family, and even shine God’s love to others.
In this episode, we’ll learn:
Why being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger is essential (James 1:19).
How listening builds deeper relationships and shows kindness, just like Jesus did.
A fun, practical challenge to help you become a better listener today!
Key Takeaway: Listening isn’t just hearing words—it’s giving your full attention, showing others they matter, and reflecting God’s love through your actions.
Parents: If this podcast is blessing your family, don’t forget to leave a review and share it with friends. Let’s make car rides moments of faith and growth for everyone!
 
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🎙️ Today’s Challenge:How can you show a teacher or friend at school you’re really listening to them? Give it a try today and see how it deepens your connections!
Let’s turn every car ride into a faith-filled moment. See you tomorrow for another episode of Carpooling with Jesus! 🌟

January 29th: Embracing Kindness, Compassion, and Forgiveness Can Transform Your Day | Carpooling with Jesus

Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus, where car rides become faith-filled moments! Join Pastor Justin as we dive into Ephesians 4:32 and discover how kindness, compassion, and forgiveness can make your day and the world around you better.
In today’s episode:
Kindness: A simple yet powerful way to brighten someone’s day.
Compassion: Understanding others’ feelings and showing them love like Jesus does.
Forgiveness: Letting go of anger and choosing peace.
🎉 Challenge of the Day: Find one way to be kind, compassionate, or forgiving. After you do, reflect on how it made you feel.
📖 Ephesians 4:32: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ."
✨ Parents: Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast to help others create faith-filled car rides, too!
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🚗 Question of the Day: Is there someone you need to forgive? How can you do that today?
Let’s make today filled with kindness and God’s love. Have an amazing day, everyone!

January 28th: Learning to Love Like Jesus | Carpooling with Jesus

Hey kids and parents! In this episode of Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin shares how Jesus teaches us to love one another through kindness, patience, and forgiveness. Based on John 15:12, “This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you,” we’ll learn how to practice these values in our everyday lives.
✨ Episode Highlights:
How Jesus showed kindness, patience, and forgiveness.
Examples of loving others like Jesus at school, at home, and with friends.
A fun challenge for kids: Find one way to love someone today!
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📌 Parents, turn your car rides into faith-filled conversations! Don’t forget to ask today’s question: Which is hardest for you—kindness, patience, or forgiveness? Comment below to share your thoughts!
 

January 27th: Learning from Mistakes - Carpooling with Jesus

In this episode of 'Carpooling with Jesus', Pastor Justin explores the idea of imagining Jesus riding along with you and offering guidance. He emphasizes that everyone, including Biblical figures like King David, Jonah, and Peter, makes mistakes. Through the verse Proverbs 24:16, Pastor Justin highlights that mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow. He encourages listeners to seek help from parents and teachers when they make mistakes and learn from their experiences.
The episode concludes with a question for reflection: 'What's a mistake you've made recently, and what did you learn from it?
 
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❤️ Parents: Turn every car ride into a faith-building journey. Share this episode with other families to inspire them to tell the truth with God’s help!
 
00:00 Introduction: Carpooling with Jesus
00:45 Everyone Makes Mistakes
01:01 Learning from Mistakes
02:00 Biblical Examples of Mistakes
02:32 Practical Advice for Handling Mistakes
03:13 Support Systems: Parents and Teachers
04:05 Conclusion: Keep Learning and Growing
04:16 Final Thoughts and Questions

January 24th: Telling the Truth with God’s Help | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re going to talk about something super important—telling the truth. Sometimes telling the truth can feel hard, but Jesus wants us to speak truthfully, no matter what! In Ephesians 4:25, we’re reminded to “speak truthfully to your neighbor,” because truth builds trust, and trust is essential in all our relationships, whether with family, friends, or even with God.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Telling the Truth Builds Trust: When we speak the truth, we show that we trust God and strengthen our relationships.
God Helps Us Be Brave: Telling the truth isn’t always easy, but with God’s help, we can be brave and honest, even when it’s hard.
Kindness is Key: When telling the truth, be sure to do it with love and gentleness, just like Jesus would.
Ask for Help from God: Whenever we’re in a tough situation, God will give us the courage and wisdom to speak the truth.
🌟 Car Ride Question:Why do you think it’s important to tell the truth, even when it’s hard? Share your thoughts before you get out of the car!
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❤️ Parents: Turn every car ride into a faith-building journey. Share this episode with other families to inspire them to tell the truth with God’s help!