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Carpooling with Jesus is a daily Christian devotional podcast for kids and families, created to make your morning car rides meaningful, fun, and faith-filled. 🚗✨ Imagine Jesus in the backseat on the way to school—what wisdom would He share? Each short, engaging episode features Bible-based truth, encouragement, and practical takeaways, helping kids (and parents!) start the day connected to God. Whether you’re headed to school, eating breakfast, or homeschooling at home, this podcast transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary spiritual growth for the whole family. 🎙️ Start your mornings with Carpooling with Jesus—where everyday routines become faith-filled family time. Bible Stories for Kids...

Episodes(40 episodes)

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S2E351 - BONUS: Episode 1 | Jonah Runs from God | Carpooling with Heroes of the Bible Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew! This episode kicks off our five-part Jonah series, and you’re just getting started. In Carpooling with Heroes of the Bible, Pastor Justin helps kids explore the full story of Jonah — not just the famous parts, but the moments that show how God works when people run, doubt, struggle, and grow. This first episode introduces Jonah and the choice that changed everything. But here’s the thing — this story isn’t meant to stop here. To hear what happens next: What goes wrong on the boat What Jon...

Published: Jan 13, 2026Duration: 10:27

S2E330 - January 12th | Quick to Listen | Kids Devotional on Listening & Anger | Drive Time | Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! In today’s Monday episode, Pastor Justin explores James 1:19 and why being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry matters so much. Kids learn how listening shows others they matter, strengthens friendships, and helps us act more like Jesus at home, school, and with friends. A practical, faith-filled start to the week. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gUygJo 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/SpotifyPlus 📱 Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCPWJ 🚗 Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB kids devotional on listening, James 1:19 for kids, Christian podcast...

Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 4:56

S2E326 - Janurary 9th: Go the Extra Mile | Drive Time Devotional Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! What would Jesus say about doing more than the bare minimum? In today’s Carpooling with Jesus episode, Pastor Justin talks about Matthew 5:41 and what it means to go the extra mile at school, at home, and with others. This short kids devotional helps children see how a willing heart and a good attitude can reflect Jesus in everyday moments. Perfect for the drive to school or breakfast at home, this episode challenges kids to ask one simple question today: What would the second mile look like for me? 🔗 Listen & Subscribe 🍏...

Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 4:50

S2E328 - Janurary 8th | Doing the Right Thing When It’s Hard | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! What does Jesus say when you do the right thing and it still feels hard? In today’s episode, Pastor Justin walks through Matthew 5:10 and reminds kids that God sees, God cares, and God is proud when we choose what’s right even when it costs us. This encouraging kids devotional helps children stay brave, kind, and faithful when good choices don’t get easy results. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gUygJo 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/SpotifyPlus 📱 Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCPWJ 🚗 Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB Christi...

Published: Jan 8, 2026Duration: 4:39

S2E339 - BONUS | What Should I Do If Someone Asks Me to Keep a Secret? | Kids Christian Safety Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey, Carpool Crew. What should kids do when someone asks them to keep a secret? In this special bonus episode of Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks kids and parents through a clear, Scripture-based answer. Using the Bible, real-life examples, and practical language kids can actually use, this episode teaches: Why kids should never keep secrets from their parents or trusted caregivers The difference between harmful secrets, family-guided surprises, and good surprises What to do if a friend or adult asks a child to hide something How honesty keeps k...

Published: Jan 7, 2026Duration: 1:17

S2E324 - January 7 | Be a Peacemaker | Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! Today’s Carpooling with Jesus episode reminds kids how to handle drama when the week is already in full swing. Based on Matthew 5:9, this devotional teaches that Jesus calls His followers to be peacemakers, not people who make problems bigger. Jesus explains that peacemakers do not pretend problems do not exist. Instead, they choose not to add fuel to the fire. While the world says to snap back, get even, or spread the story, Jesus says to bring peace into the middle of tension with calm words, kindness, and sometimes silence. ...

Published: Jan 7, 2026Duration: 4:30

S2E323 - January 6 | Protect Your Heart | Drive Time Bible Study Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! Today’s Carpooling with Jesus episode for January 6 is based on Matthew 5:8 and reminds kids that what they think about, watch, and listen to shapes their hearts. Jesus teaches that a pure heart is not just about feelings, but about the thoughts and choices we allow to grow inside us. Using a simple garden illustration, this episode helps kids understand that what goes in eventually comes out. When we fill our minds with good things, good things grow. Kids are encouraged to pay attention to their screens, music, and words, and to as...

Published: Jan 6, 2026Duration: 4:29

S2E322 - January 5th: Giving Second Chances | Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and whether you are heading to school or getting ready for the day at home, I am so glad you are here. Mondays are a fresh start, but sometimes they come with old feelings from last week. Today we are talking about second chances. Matthew 5:7 (CSB) says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Jesus shared these words during the Sermon on the Mount. Mercy means choosing kindness instead of payback and giving someone a second chance. Jesus teaches us that mercy is not weak...

Published: Jan 5, 2026Duration: 4:36

S2E319 - Janurary 2nd: You Don’t Have to Prove Anything | Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and welcome to a brand new year. A new year can feel exciting, but it can also feel like a lot of pressure. Pressure to be better, smarter, faster, or more liked. Today, Jesus reminds us of something really important. You don’t have to prove anything. Matthew 5:3 (CSB) says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” Jesus shared these words during the Sermon on the Mount. When He talked about being “poor in spirit,” He meant people who know they need God. Kids and p...

Published: Jan 2, 2026Duration: 4:34

S2E318 - Janurary 1st: You Don’t Have to Prove Anything | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and welcome to a brand new year. A new year can feel exciting—but it can also feel like a lot of pressure. Pressure to be better, smarter, faster, or more liked. Today, Jesus reminds us of something really important: you don’t have to prove anything. Matthew 5:3 (CSB) says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” Jesus shared these words during the Sermon on the Mount. When He talked about being “poor in spirit,” He meant people who know they need God. Kids a...

Published: Jan 1, 2026Duration: 4:38

S2E317 - December 31st: Starting the New Year with Jesus | New Year’s Eve Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and today is New Year’s Eve—the very last day of the year. Before the countdown, the snacks, and staying up late, we’re talking about how to start the new year with Jesus. James 4:8 (CSB) says, “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” As a new year begins, you don’t need big resolutions or a long list of goals. What matters most is choosing one simple rhythm that helps you grow closer to Jesus. When you take a small step toward Him, He helps you kee...

Published: Dec 31, 2025Duration: 4:15

S2E316 - December 30th: Trusting God One Step at a Time | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re talking about faith—not faith that sees the whole road, but faith that takes one brave step and says, “Jesus, I trust You.” Proverbs 3:5–6 (CSB) reminds us to trust the Lord with all our hearts and not rely only on what we understand. King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, wrote these words. Even with all his wisdom, he knew that God sees more than we do. Following Jesus can feel like stepping into a dark room and hearing a voice say, “I’m right here. Take...

Published: Dec 30, 2025Duration: 5:04

S2E315 - December 29th: Starting the New Year with Jesus | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re talking about the best way to start a brand new year. Not with perfect plans or big resolutions, but with Jesus. Philippians 3:13–14 (CSB) reminds us to forget what is behind and reach forward to what is ahead. Paul wrote these words knowing firsthand that a messy past does not cancel a hopeful future. Jesus forgives, restores, and invites us to move forward. Sometimes we carry old mistakes, regrets, fear, or guilt into a new year. Jesus doesn’t want yesterday to ruin today. That doesn’t mean...

Published: Dec 29, 2025Duration: 4:51

E312 - December 26th: Jesus Is the Gift That Keeps Giving | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re starting something new. Christmas may be over on the calendar, but what Jesus gives us never runs out. James 1:17 (CSB) reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from God. That means the good things in your life—your family, friends, and even the gifts you just opened—are all reminders of how generous God is. Unlike toys or games, God’s gifts don’t break, fade, or get old. The greatest gift God ever gave us is Jesus, and He stays with us every day...

Published: Dec 26, 2025Duration: 4:54

S2E311 - December 25th: Jesus Is Here | Christmas Day Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew… Merry Christmas! I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re celebrating the best news the world has ever heard: Jesus is here. Luke 2:15 (CSB) tells us that when the angels announced Jesus’ birth, the first people invited to see Him were shepherds—regular, hardworking people. They weren’t famous or important by the world’s standards, but God chose them first to show us something powerful: Jesus came for everyone. The shepherds didn’t wait or make excuses. They hurried to Bethlehem because they wanted to see Jesus for themselves. God didn’t stay far away or to...

Published: Dec 25, 2025Duration: 4:14

S2E310 - December 24th: Emmanuel God With Us | Christmas Eve Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re wrapping up our Advent week on love—and it’s a big day. It’s Christmas Eve, and we’re talking about the moment love arrived. Matthew 1:23 (CSB) says, “They will name him Emmanuel,” which means God is with us. Before the manger, before the shepherds, before the star, God made a promise. Hundreds of years earlier, He said a child would come—and that child would show us that God didn’t stay far away. He came close. Jesus didn’t arrive as a king in a palace...

Published: Dec 24, 2025Duration: 5:01

S2E309 - December 23rd: Born in a Manger | God’s Love for Everyone | Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re continuing our Advent journey toward Christmas by learning more about God’s love—and it starts in a surprising place: a manger. Luke 2:6–7 (CSB) tells us that when Jesus was born, He wasn’t placed in a palace or a fancy bed. He was laid in a manger—a feeding trough for animals. God chose a humble beginning to show us something powerful: His love is for everyone. Jesus didn’t come in comfort or luxury. He came close. His love moves toward people who feel left out, ov...

Published: Dec 23, 2025Duration: 4:45

S2E308 - December 22nd: Finding Joy in Quiet Moments | Carpooling with Jesus Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and today we’re talking about how you can find joy in quiet moments—even when things feel slow or a little boring. Zephaniah 3:17 (CSB) tells us something incredible: God is with you, He saves you, He delights in you, and He is quiet in His love. That means God doesn’t only show up in loud or exciting moments. Sometimes His joy meets us best when everything is calm and still. Quiet moments can feel uncomfortable at first, but they can also become special places where God reminds you t...

Published: Dec 22, 2025Duration: 4:33

S2E304 - December 19th: God Keeps His Promises | Advent Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew… I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here! Fridays feel great because the weekend is almost here—but today we’re talking about a joy that’s even stronger than Friday joy: the joy that comes from remembering God’s promises. Joshua 21:45 (CSB) says, “None of the good promises the Lord had made… failed. Everything was fulfilled.” God’s people went through years of waiting, wandering, and battles—but when they finally looked back, they realized something amazing: God kept every single promise. Not some. Not most. All of them. That’s why God...

Published: Dec 19, 2025Duration: 4:46

S2E303 - December 18: Choosing Gratitude Leads to Joy | Advent Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew… Happy Thursday! Today we’re talking about how choosing gratitude leads to joy—even when your week feels long or a little hard. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (CSB) reminds us to rejoice always, pray constantly, and give thanks in everything. Paul wrote this to people who were facing real challenges, and he reminded them that gratitude isn’t about pretending things are perfect—it’s about remembering that God is still good. Gratitude is like a switch. When you choose it, joy lights up. Even on tough days, God helps you notice the good—small blessings, kind...

Published: Dec 18, 2025Duration: 5:25