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January 10th: ‘Blessed Are the Merciful’ – Learning to Show Mercy | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back for another ride! 🎉 Imagine Jesus sitting right next to you as you head to school—what stories would He tell? What lessons would He share? Today, Pastor Justin helps us discover what it means to show mercy, based on Matthew 5:7 where Jesus says:
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
We’ll learn what mercy really is, why it’s so important, and how we can practice kindness and forgiveness in our everyday lives.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
What is Mercy?
Mercy is showing kindness and forgiveness to someone, even when they don’t deserve it.
Why Show Mercy?
God has shown us so much mercy by forgiving us when we mess up. Jesus teaches us to share that same mercy with others.
The Promise of Mercy:
When we are merciful, God promises to show us mercy, too. It’s like a big circle of kindness that we get to be part of!
Practical Ways to Show Mercy:
Forgiving a friend who hurt your feelings.
Helping someone who hasn’t been kind to you.
Letting a sibling have the first turn, even if they didn’t share earlier.
🌟 Challenge for the Week:Find one way to show mercy to someone at school, at home, or wherever you are this week. Remember—God sees your kindness and is so proud of you!
🗣 Car Ride Question: What’s one way you could show mercy to someone at school or at home this week?
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January 9th: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness’ – Craving God’s Ways | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back for another ride! 🎉 Imagine if Jesus hopped into your car on the way to school—what advice would He share to help you start your day? Today, Pastor Justin dives into Matthew 5:6 where Jesus says:
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
What does it mean to crave something better than food—God’s righteousness? Let’s explore how we can desire to live in a way that makes God happy and how He promises to fill us up with everything we need.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
What is righteousness?
Righteousness means living the way God wants—doing what’s right, being kind, loving others, and following God’s ways.
Hunger and Thirst for God’s Goodness:
Just like we crave food and water when we’re hungry or thirsty, Jesus teaches us to crave what’s right and good in God’s eyes.
God’s Promise:
When we hunger and thirst for righteousness, God will fill us up with His love, goodness, and strength to live like Jesus.
Practical Ways to ‘Hunger and Thirst’ for Righteousness:
Choosing kindness over meanness.
Telling the truth even when it’s hard.
Praying, “God, help me want what You want and live like Jesus.”
🌟 Challenge for the Week:Every time you feel hungry or thirsty this week, let it remind you to ‘fill up’ on God’s goodness by choosing to do what’s right and kind.
🗣 Car Ride Question: Can you think of a time when you had to make a hard choice to do the right thing, even if it wasn’t easy?
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🌟 Tune in Tomorrow: We’ll explore more of Jesus’ teachings and discover how to live in a way that honors God. Don’t miss it!

January 8th: ‘Blessed Are the Humble’ – Learning Humility with Jesus | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back for another ride! 🎉 Imagine if Jesus joined you on the way to school—what advice would He give? Today, Pastor Justin explores Matthew 5:5 where Jesus says:
“Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth.”
Humility might sound confusing at first, but it’s a big deal to Jesus. Let’s talk about what it means to be humble, why it’s important, and how we can live with humble hearts every day.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
What does it mean to be humble?
It’s not thinking, “I’m the best!” or “It’s all about me!”
Humility is about putting others first, being kind, and not showing off.
Jesus was humble AND strong—humility doesn’t mean weakness. It means trusting God and living for Him instead of trying to push others down.
Practical Ways to Be Humble:
Let someone else have a turn first.
Help a friend without expecting anything in return.
Celebrate quietly when you do something awesome and thank God for your talents.
🌟 Challenge for the Week:Find one way to be humble at school, home, or with friends. Remember—Jesus sees your humble heart and promises amazing blessings when you live this way!
🗣 Car Ride Question: Why do you think Jesus says it’s a blessing to be humble and put others first?
🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back! 🎉 Picture this: Jesus is joining your ride to school. What would He say when you’re feeling sad? In today’s episode (Day 2), Pastor Justin dives into Matthew 5:4:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
We all feel sad sometimes. Mourning is when we experience deep sadness, like when something hurts our feelings or we lose someone we care about. But here’s the beautiful promise: Jesus says we are blessed because God Himself will comfort us.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Mourning means feeling deep sadness, and that’s okay—Jesus understands because He felt sadness too.
God doesn’t leave us alone when we’re sad. He comforts us with His love and peace.
We can:
Pray: Tell God how we feel. “God, I’m sad today. Please comfort me.”
Lean on others: Talk to parents, teachers, or friends—they’re here to help.
Be there for others: When someone feels sad, a kind word, a listening ear, or just sitting with them can share God’s love.
🗣 Car Ride Question: When someone around you is sad, what can you do to help them feel better?
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🌟 Tune in Tomorrow: We’ll continue learning about the Be Attitudes and what Jesus wants to teach us!

January 7th: 'Blessed Are Those Who Mourn’ – Finding Comfort in Jesus | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back! 🎉 Picture this: Jesus is joining your ride to school. What would He say when you’re feeling sad? In today’s episode (Day 2), Pastor Justin dives into Matthew 5:4:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
We all feel sad sometimes. Mourning is when we experience deep sadness, like when something hurts our feelings or we lose someone we care about. But here’s the beautiful promise: Jesus says we are blessed because God Himself will comfort us.
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Mourning means feeling deep sadness, and that’s okay—Jesus understands because He felt sadness too.
God doesn’t leave us alone when we’re sad. He comforts us with His love and peace.
We can:
Pray: Tell God how we feel. “God, I’m sad today. Please comfort me.”
Lean on others: Talk to parents, teachers, or friends—they’re here to help.
Be there for others: When someone feels sad, a kind word, a listening ear, or just sitting with them can share God’s love.
🗣 Car Ride Question: When someone around you is sad, what can you do to help them feel better?
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🌟 Join us tomorrow for another ride as we learn more from Jesus and His teachings!

January 6th: The Beatitudes – What Does ‘Poor in Spirit’ Mean? | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is here! 🎉 Imagine if Jesus was in the car with you on the way to school—what would He say to help you start your day? In today’s episode we dive into the Beatitudes—the important attitudes Jesus teaches us to live a life that makes God happy and blesses those around us.
We’re starting with Matthew 5:3:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”
But what does “poor in spirit” mean? Pastor Justin explains that being “poor in spirit” isn’t about being sad or having little—it’s about knowing that we need God. We don’t have to be perfect or do life on our own. God is always with us, and He wants to help!
💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:
Being “poor in spirit” means admitting you need God’s help.
A simple prayer like, “God, I need You. Please help me today,” is a great way to start!
God promises something amazing—His kingdom and a place in His family, forever.
🗣 Car Ride Question: How can we show that we need God’s help in our everyday lives—at school, with friends, or at home? Talk it over as a family!
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Carpooling with Jesus: Daily Devotional Podcast for Kids and Families (Trailer)

Carpooling with Jesus is the perfect daily devotional podcast for kids and families to start their mornings with faith and joy. Imagine Jesus riding along on your way to school—what wisdom would He share? This uplifting podcast helps families turn everyday car rides into faith-filled moments of connection and spiritual growth.
Join us as we bring Bible-based teachings to life in a fun, kid-friendly way, making your morning commute an opportunity to grow closer to God. Start your day with Carpooling with Jesus—where car rides become moments of inspiration, prayer, and faith.
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