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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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January 23rd: Forgiveness: Letting Go of Anger | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re talking about the importance of forgiveness. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 18:21-22 that we should forgive, not just a few times, but over and over. Let’s dive into how forgiveness can lighten your heart and bring peace, just like Jesus forgives us!
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Forgiveness Defined: Jesus teaches that forgiveness isn’t about counting—it’s about showing love and understanding.
Let Go of Anger: Learn how holding onto anger feels heavy, but forgiveness can help you feel lighter and more joyful.
Practical Tips:
Talk it out: Tell someone what hurt you and listen to their side.
Choose forgiveness: It's a way to keep your friendships strong.
Show kindness: Even after forgiveness, find ways to be kind.
A Real-Life Example: Learn how forgiving your friend for a mistake is more important than holding a grudge.
🌟 Car Ride Question:Can you think of a time when someone forgave you? How did it make you feel? Share your thoughts and make forgiveness a habit!
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January 22nd: Faith: Your Superpower to Move Mountains | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re talking about the superpower you might not know you have—faith! Jesus tells us in Matthew 17:20 that faith, even as small as a mustard seed, can move mountains. Let’s explore how your faith can help you do incredible things with God’s help. 
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Faith Defined: Learn what faith is and how it’s like trusting in something even when you can’t see it.
Faith in Action: Discover how even a tiny bit of faith can help you face challenges, like moving a big rock or overcoming fears.
Growing Your Faith: Practical tips for trusting God, praying for strength, believing in yourself, and encouraging others.
🌟 Car Ride Question:What’s one thing you can do to grow your faith today?
Share your ideas and start building your faith as a family!
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January 21st: The Golden Rule Explained: Kindness and Fairness | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re diving into the Golden Rule from Matthew 7:12:"Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."We’ll explore why it’s called the Golden Rule, its value in everyday life, and how practicing it can make the world a better place.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
The Golden Rule Explained: Learn why treating others the way you want to be treated is like a golden treasure.
Everyday Applications: Discover practical ways to share, be polite, help out, and listen to others.
Make a Difference: See how living by the Golden Rule can spread kindness and joy.
🌟 Car Ride Question:What’s one way you can follow the Golden Rule at school or at home this week? Share your thoughts as a family!
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January 20th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Lessons from the Good Samaritan | Carpooling with Jesus

🚗 Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! I’m Pastor Justin, and today, we're celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Dayby learning about love, kindness, and doing what's right through the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Dr. King, a pastor who loved Jesus, lived out many of Jesus' teachings about loving our neighbors.
We’ll dive into Luke 10:25-37, where Jesus tells this powerful story about showing kindness, even to those we might not expect to help.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Parables: Stories Jesus used to teach important life lessons.
Kindness in Action: The Good Samaritan helped someone in need, even when others didn’t.
Dr. King’s Message: Love and peace can change the world, just as Jesus taught.
Everyday Kindness: Find ways to help others, just like the Good Samaritan.
🌟 Monday Prayer: "God, thank You for teaching us about love and kindness. Help us be like the Good Samaritan and shine Your light wherever we go. Amen."
🗣 Car Ride Question: What’s one thing you can do to be like the Good Samaritan today? Share your answers as a family!
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January 17th: Don’t worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." | Carpooling With Jesus

🚗 Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re talking about worrying—something we all feel sometimes. Whether it's about a big test, a game, or even what to wear, Jesus has some comforting words for us in Matthew 6:34:
"Don’t worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Let’s learn how to handle worry and trust Jesus to take care of tomorrow.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Focus on Right Now: Engage in fun or helpful activities to make today awesome.
Talk to God: Share your worries with Him, like talking to a friend.
Deep Breaths: A simple breathing exercise can help calm your mind.
Think Positive: Focus on what could go right instead of what might go wrong.
🌟 Friday Prayer:"God, thank You for this week. Help us finish strong today and bless our weekend with joy and rest. Amen."
🗣 Car Ride Question:What’s one worry you want to give to God today? Share your answers as a family!
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January 16th: You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. | Carpooling With Jesus

🚗 Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus! 🌟 Imagine Jesus sitting right next to you on your way to school, sharing stories and guiding your day. Today, Pastor Justin dives into what it means to be the Light of the World, inspired by Matthew 5:14:
“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.”
In today’s episode, we explore how small acts of kindness, honesty, and helpfulness can make the world brighter for those around us—just like a flashlight in the dark!
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Shine Your Light: Be kind, smile, help others, and be honest.
Simple Acts, Big Impact: Saying “thank you,” helping someone, or including others can show God’s love.
Be the Light at School: Invite someone to sit with you, encourage friends, or help your teachers.
🗣 Car Ride Question:What’s one way you can shine your light today? Share your answers as a family!
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January 15th: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” | Carpooling With Jesus

🚗 Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! 🎉 Today, we wrap up the Be Attitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount with a powerful lesson from Matthew 5:10:
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”
Have you ever been left out or made fun of for doing the right thing? Maybe you stood up for someone or chose kindness over being mean. It can feel lonely, but Jesus says you are blessed in those moments. Why? Because when you face challenges for doing what’s right, you’re living just like Jesus did, and you’re showing that you’re part of God’s family.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Persecution happens when people are unkind to you for doing what’s right or following Jesus.
Jesus promises that those who face this are blessed and belong to the kingdom of heaven.
In tough times, we can remember Jesus’ example, stay kind, and trust that we are part of something bigger—God’s amazing kingdom.
🗣 Car Ride Question:Why do you think Jesus says we’re blessed when we do the right thing, even when it’s tough? Talk about it together!
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Janurary 14th: "Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness" | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

Show Notes: 🚗 Welcome back to Carpooling with Jesus! 🎉 What if Jesus hopped in your car and helped you get your day started? That’s exactly what we’re doing today—exploring how Jesus guides us through life. In today’s episode we continue our journey through the Beatitudes and focus on Matthew 5:9:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Being a peacemaker means helping others get along and fixing problems when there’s conflict. It’s about spreading love, kindness, and understanding, just like Jesus did. Every time you help make peace, you’re showing others what God is like!
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Peacemakers help bring people together by staying calm and spreading kindness.
Being a peacemaker shows you belong to God’s family.
Jesus is the ultimate peacemaker, and we’re called to follow His example!
🗣 Car Ride Question:Why do you think it’s sometimes hard to make peace with someone? Talk it over as a family!
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January 13th: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back! 🎉 Ever wonder what Jesus would say if He were sitting in the car with you? In today’s episode, we explore the Beatitudes and what it means to have a pure heart according to Jesus' teachings.
We’re focusing on Matthew 5:8:“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
Pastor Justin breaks down what it means to be pure in heart—not just clean on the outside but kind, honest, and focused on God from the inside. When we have a heart full of good thoughts and love, we can experience God's presence in our lives.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
A pure heart is like clean water, free from bad thoughts and actions.
Staying pure in heart means focusing on good things, like kindness and honesty.
God helps us keep our hearts pure, and when we mess up, He’s always ready to forgive and give us a fresh start.
🗣 Car Ride Question:What are some ways we can keep our hearts focused on kindness and honesty this week? 
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