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Hey Carpool Crew! Have you ever noticed a kid who always seems to be by themselves? In today's episode, Pastor Justin explores Romans 15:7 and challenges kids to see people the way Jesus sees them. The Apostle Paul writes, "Welcome one another, just as Christ also welcomed you." That's a simple verse with a powerful message. Jesus welcomed us before we had everything figured out, and He calls us t...

Hey Carpool Crew! What happens when your best friend moves away? In today's episode, Pastor Justin talks about one of the hardest parts of growing up: saying goodbye to a close friend. Whether it's a move across town or across the country, it can feel like everything is changing. The plans you made together disappear, and you may wonder if your friendship will ever be the same. Using Proverbs 17:1...

Hey Carpool Crew! What should you do when a new kid shows up this summer? In today's episode, Pastor Justin shares a powerful lesson from Hebrews 13:2 about hospitality, which is a fancy word for making people feel welcome and helping them belong. Whether it's a new kid at church, summer camp, the neighborhood pool, or riding a bike down your street, God gives us opportunities every day to notice...

Hey Carpool Crew! What happens when there's only one snack left? Maybe it's the last fruit snacks, the final handful of Goldfish crackers, or the last cookie in the package. Do you keep it for yourself, or do you share it with someone else? In today's episode, Pastor Justin explores a simple but powerful truth from Hebrews 13:16. God cares about the little choices we make every day, especially whe...

Hey Carpool Crew! Have you ever had a summer day that started with so much promise, only to end up feeling boring, disappointing, or frustrating? Maybe your friend canceled plans, the pool was closed, or the weather ruined what you wanted to do. In today's episode, Pastor Justin shares an important lesson from the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:4. Even while sitting in a prison cell, Paul encourage...

Hey Carpool Crew! Have you ever noticed your mom or dad doing a hundred things at once around the house? Dinner is cooking, laundry is piling up, the dog needs water, and everyone's stuff seems to be everywhere. The easy thing to do is grab a snack and disappear into your room. But what if you noticed a need and helped before anyone even asked? In today's episode, Pastor Justin shares a powerful l...

Hey Carpool Crew! Brothers, sisters, and even best friends have a special way of getting on our nerves sometimes. They push our buttons, borrow our stuff, make messes, and occasionally drive us completely crazy. But what if those frustrating moments are actually opportunities to grow closer to Jesus? In today's episode, Pastor Justin shares a powerful lesson from Ephesians 4:32 and reminds us that...

Hey Carpool Crew! Who was Rahab, and why would God choose her to play such an important role in one of the Bible's most incredible stories? In Episode 1 of our five-part series on Rahab the Brave Believer, we travel to the ancient city of Jericho, one of the oldest fortified cities in the world. As Joshua prepares the Israelites to enter the Promised Land, two spies are sent into the city and find...

Hey Carpool Crew! Check out our brand new website. ⁠⁠https://carpoolingwithjesus.com⁠⁠ Summer is finally here! That means pool days, vacations, sleeping in, camp adventures, and lots of fun. But let's be honest, it also means there will be moments when you're bored and not sure what to do next. In today's episode, Pastor Justin shares a powerful lesson from Colossians 3:23 and reminds us that even...

Hey Carpool Crew! Summer is finally here, and today Pastor Justin asks one of the most important questions anyone can ever answer: Who is Jesus to you? In this special summer kickoff episode, we look at a moment when Jesus asked His disciples what people were saying about Him. Everyone seemed to have an opinion. Some thought He was a prophet. Others thought He was someone else from the Bible. But...

Hey Carpool Crew, Kids have a short list of who counts. The friends they sit with at lunch. The kids on their team. The group at recess. Everybody else gets walked past. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks kids through Luke 10:36 and the story of the Good Samaritan. The point lands different for kids than they expect. A priest walked past. A temple worker walked past. The Samaritan...

Hey Carpool Crew, Most kids keep score. Not on purpose. It just happens. The sibling who keeps doing the thing that bugs them. The friend who hurt their feelings again. The kid at school who said something mean and they can still feel it days later. Each one gets added to a quiet list in their head. And the longer the list, the heavier it gets. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks k...

Hey Carpool Crew! Most kids think prayer is something fancy. Quiet church voice. Hands folded. Eyes squeezed shut extra tight. Special words they're not sure they can pull off. So a lot of kids skip it because they're not sure they're doing it right. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks kids through Luke 11:1, where Jesus' own friends asked Him, "Lord, teach us to pray." Jesus didn'...

Hey Carpool Crew!  Today's episode is built on Luke 10:41. Martha is hustling to make everything perfect while her sister Mary just sits with Jesus. Martha gets frustrated and calls Jesus out, but Jesus reminds her that being with him matters more than working for him. One Thing to Remember: Be with Jesus before you work for Jesus. Three ways kids can practice this week: In the morning, take 30 se...

Hey Carpool Crew! Pastor Justin kicks off the week with a shout out to Harper in Maryvale, Tennessee, and a challenge for the whole carpool crew: make room for the kid no one else is making room for. Today's episode walks kids through Mark 10:14, when the disciples tried to block parents from bringing their kids to Jesus. Jesus stopped everything, called the kids over, and reminded everyone that t...

Hey Carpool Crew! Today’s bonus episode is all about something every kid deals with... hygiene. Brushing your teeth. Taking showers. Wearing clean clothes. Washing your hands. Yep, we’re going there. But this episode is about way more than just smelling good. Pastor Justin talks about what the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 6:19 and why the body God gave you is worth taking care of. You’ll hear funny...

Hey Carpool Crew! In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the story from Luke chapter 17 where Jesus heals ten men with leprosy, but only one comes back to say thank you. All ten men experienced a miracle. All ten were healed. But only one stopped what he was doing, turned around, and thanked Jesus with a grateful heart. This episode teaches kids why gratitude matters and how easy it can be to ru...

Hey Carpool Crew! In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the incredible story from Mark chapter 4 when Jesus calmed a massive storm with just three words: “Silence. Be still.” The disciples were terrified as waves crashed into their boat and the wind shook everything around them. But while everyone else panicked, Jesus stood up calmly and showed that even the wind and waves obey Him. This episod...

Hey Carpool Crew! In today’s episode, Pastor Justin talks about a moment in Mark chapter 6 when Jesus and His disciples were completely exhausted and desperately needed rest. But when they arrived at a quiet place, thousands of people were already waiting for them. Instead of getting frustrated or sending everyone away, Jesus responded with compassion. Even though He was tired, He chose to care fo...

Hey Carpool Crew! In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the powerful story of Jesus meeting the woman at the well from John chapter 4. What started as one simple conversation turned into a life-changing moment that impacted an entire town. The woman came to the well alone, probably trying to avoid people. But Jesus noticed her, talked with her kindly, and treated her like she mattered. Because...

Hey Carpool Crew! School may be out for summer, but Carpooling with Jesus is not slowing down. In this special summer trailer, Pastor Justin shares what families can expect during June and July as the podcast shifts from school hallways and classrooms to neighborhoods, campgrounds, pool days, road trips, and summer adventures. This summer, Carpooling with Jesus will help kids learn what it looks l...

Hey Carpool Crew! In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the story of two blind men from Matthew chapter 20 who refused to stop calling out to Jesus, even when the crowd tried to silence them. While everyone else ignored them and told them to be quiet, Jesus stopped, listened, and responded with compassion. Their story reminds kids that Jesus hears every prayer, every cry for help, and every wor...

Hey Carpool Crew! What happens when something feels completely over? In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the incredible story of Jairus and his daughter from Luke 8 and reminds kids that Jesus is still in control even when situations look impossible. Jairus thought he had run out of time. People told him not to bother Jesus anymore because his daughter had died. But Jesus responded with calm...

Hey Carpool Crew! In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the powerful story of Jesus walking on water during a terrifying storm in Matthew 14. The disciples were exhausted, afraid, and convinced they were alone in the middle of the chaos. But Jesus came to them right in the middle of the storm and said: “Have courage. It is I. Don’t be afraid.” — Matthew 14:27 (CSB) This episode helps kids under...

Hey Carpool Crew! Today we’re talking about something every kid has experienced at some point: being ignored. Maybe you’ve felt left out before. Maybe you’ve seen someone else sitting alone, getting overlooked, or feeling invisible. In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19 and reminds us that Jesus notices people others ignore. When everyone else overlooked Zacc...