Shows
Carpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalDecember 23rd: Born in a Manger | God’s Love for Everyone | Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus Kids DevotionalHey 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...
2025-12-2304 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalSeptember 21st: God Sees Your Heart | Devotional for Kids Carpooling with JesusHey Carpool Crew! 🚌
Maybe you're arguing over the last donut or reflecting on something you did this week—whatever the moment, I’m Pastor Justin and I’m so glad you’re here.
Today’s wisdom from Proverbs reminds us of something BIG:
You might think you're right… but God sees your heart. 💡
Today’s Verse – Proverbs 21:2 (CSB):
👉 "All a person’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs hearts."
🧠 What It Means for Kids:
Sometimes we do the right thing for the wrong reasons.
Sometimes we say, “I didn’t do anything wrong!” but...
2025-09-2103 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalSeptember 18th: Where to Run When Life Feels Overwhelming | Devotional for Kids Carpooling with JesusHey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you're nervous about a quiz or just hoping today goes better than yesterday, I’m Pastor Justin—and I’m so glad you're here.
We’re in the middle of our series:
Proverbs for Your School Life — powerful truth from the Bible that helps kids handle real emotions, tough moments, and daily challenges with wisdom.
📖 Proverbs 18:10 (CSB)
👉 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.”
💡 What does that mean?
In Bible times, cities had strong towers for safety. When trouble came...
2025-09-1803 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalJuly 1st: Shine Like Jesus – Matthew 5:16 | Kids Devotional Carpooling with JesusHey Carpool Crew! Whether you’re off to a summer sleepover or winding down with popsicles after a long day, I’m Pastor Justin—and today’s episode is all about shining. Not with glitter or glow sticks, but with the love of Jesus from the inside out.
📖 Verse of the Day: Matthew 5:16 (CSB)
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
This verse comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, one of His most famous teachings. Back t...
2025-07-0103 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalJune 27th: Courage When You're Scared – Joshua 1:9 | Kids Devotional Carpooling with JesusHey Carpool Crew! Whether you’re headed to the dentist (yikes!) or relaxing in the back seat with your shades on, I’m Pastor Justin—and today we’re talking about something that really matters when life gets tricky: courage.
Not superhero-style courage, but the kind of bravery that shows up when things feel bigger than you are. When you’re nervous, unsure, or scared—God promises to be right there with you.
📖 Verse of the Day: Joshua 1:9 (CSB)
“Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your G...
2025-06-2703 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalJune 26th: Be Strong and Courageous! Joshua 1:9 | Kids Devotional Carpooling with JesusHey Carpool Crew! Whether you’re on your way to camp, grabbing breakfast, or chillin’ after a swim, Pastor Justin here—and today we’re talking about strength. Not just muscle strength—but heart strength. The kind you need when you're facing big decisions, tough situations, or scary moments.
📖 Verse of the Day: Joshua 1:9 (CSB)
“Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
We’ll step into Joshua’s shoes—right after Moses has passed—and discover how God reminds hi...
2025-06-2603 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalJune 19th: Bread from Heaven… and Still Complaining? | | Kids Devotional Carpooling with JesusHey Carpool Crew! Whether you're crashing in the backseat after soccer or helping dad haul in groceries, today’s story is weird, funny, and packed with truth. Imagine getting bread from heaven every day—literally baked by God—and still whining about onions. 🍞🧅 Yep, it happened.
Our verse of the day is Numbers 11:5–6 (CSB):
“We remember the free fish we ate in Egypt, along with the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic. But now our appetite is gone; there’s nothing to look at but this manna!”
God had just rescued His people from Egypt with Red...
2025-06-1904 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalJune 12th: Don’t Fall Out the Window: Staying Focused on God | Kids Devotional Carpooling with JesusToday on Carpooling with Jesus, we’re talking about a true story from the Bible that’s both surprising and unforgettable — a boy named Eutychus literally fell asleep during a late-night sermon… and fell out of a third-story window. 😴💥
📖 Key Verse: “And a young man named Eutychus... sank into a deep sleep as Paul talked still longer. And being overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead.” — Acts 20:9
But don’t worry — the story doesn’t end there. God worked a miracle.
🧠 Big Idea:
God can work through our accidents —...
2025-06-1204 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalJune 3rd: Build the Boat: Obeying God Like Noah (Even When It’s Hard) | Carpooling with Jesus🌧️ Today on Carpooling with Jesus, we’re going way back to the story of Noah and the ark — when one man followed God, even though everyone thought he was crazy. Genesis 6:22 tells us: “Noah did this. He did everything that God had commanded him.” No excuses. No waiting. Just obedience.
🚗 Whether you're on a road trip, chilling in the backyard, or sipping a milkshake, Pastor Justin is here with a reminder: Doing the right thing might feel weird or hard, but it’s always worth it — just like Noah proved.
✝️ And guess what? Jesus obeyed even when it was tough t...
2025-06-0304 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalSUMMER TRAILER: Summer Road Trips with Jesus: Miracles, Donkeys, and License Plates! | Carpooling with JesusHey carpool crew — welcome to summer! 🌞
In this fun-filled Carpooling with Jesus trailer, we’re kicking off July with road trip vibes, hilarious memories, and big Bible adventures. Did you know Jesus went on a road trip with His parents when He was 12? Yep — and we’re imagining what He might’ve done on the journey (spoiler: maybe even counted donkeys 🐴).
We’re diving into awesome summer episodes all month long, featuring:
✨ Miracles of Jesus
📖 Favorite Bible characters
🧠 Big questions and fun takeaways
🎒 And some over-the-top travel games you might just want to try on your next car...
2025-05-3102 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalMay 28th: Mary, Martha, and the One Thing That Matters Most to Jesus | Carpooling with JesusJesus was visiting Mary and Martha’s home when Martha got frustrated. She was doing all the work—and Mary was just sitting and listening to Jesus!
“Lord, don’t you care?” (Luke 10:40 CSB)
But Jesus gently reminded her:
“One thing is necessary.” (Luke 10:42 CSB)
💡 One Thing for the Ride:
Jesus wants our hearts before our work.
This episode helps kids learn:
Why spending time with Jesus matters most
How to pause even when life gets busy
Simple ways to connect with God during the da...
2025-05-2804 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalMay 27th: Where Were You, Jesus? What Mary and Martha (Lazarus Sisters) Teach Us About Grief and Faith | Carpooling with Jesus🎧 Carpooling with Jesus – A daily podcast for kids and families
Today we’re talking about a hard but honest moment in the Bible—when Mary and Martha both said to Jesus:
“Lord, if you had been here, my brother wouldn’t have died.” (John 11:21, 32 CSB)
It was more than a statement.
It was a faith-filled, grief-soaked question:
“Jesus, where were you?”
💡 One Thing for the Ride:
Jesus cares when you’re hurting—even when you don’t understand His timing.
Kids will learn:
That it’s okay to ask God hard qu...
2025-05-2704 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalApril 15th: Mud, Miracles, and Trust: When Jesus Helps in Surprising Ways | Carpooling with Jesus🎙️ Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus!
Whether you’re riding to school, finishing breakfast, or just hanging at home, we’re so glad you’re here. Today’s story is about one of Jesus’ wildest miracles—and what it teaches us about trusting Him, even when life doesn't make sense.
Imagine Jesus hopping in the car, looking at you, and saying, “I see exactly what you need—even if you don’t know it yet.” That’s what today’s story is all about.
📖 Bible Verse of the Day:
John 9:6-7
“After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some m...
2025-04-1504 min
Homeschool MinnesotaCarpooling with Jesus with Pastor JustinHave you been looking for something to start conversation with your family about the things of God? Are you looking for something easy to do and quick too? Then you need to tune in to the Carpooling for Jesus podcast with Pastor Justin! Each 5 minute daily episode is packed with awesome Bible truths and character designed to open up further conversation with you and your kids! Find Carpooling with Jesus anywhere you find podcasts! YouTube: https://youtube.com/@carpoolingwithjesus?feature=shared Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carpooling-with-jesus-daily-devotional-podcast-for/id1785271797 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Rb1OKaKBGdNDanRvndVvv?si=48JFJJcbReqPFN5...
2025-02-1325 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalJanuary 30th: The Power of Listening | Carpooling with Jesus PodcastHi, 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 ful...
2025-01-3005 minCarpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids DevotionalCarpooling 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.
🎧 Listen and Subs...
2024-12-1302 min