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Carpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids Devotional

Carpooling with Jesus is a Monday–Friday Christian devotional podcast for kids and families, designed to start your day with Bible-based encouragement, prayer, and joy. Perfect for school drop-offs, breakfast time, or homeschool mornings, each short episode turns your everyday routine into a moment of spiritual growth and connection with God. Imagine Jesus riding along in the car—what wisdom would He share? This faith-filled kids devotional makes learning about Jesus fun, relatable, and inspiring. Whether you’re a parent, kids pastor, or church leader, Carpooling with Jesus is a resource you can share with your community—because it’s not tied to any one church or location. 🎧 Subscribe now and make every ride a faith-building adventure! Enjoy this podcast? Try..... Goodnight Psalms: A Carpooling with Jesus Show | Nightly Christian bedtime podcast for kids Carpooling with Heroes of the Bible | A Five-Part Story Arc Introduces Kids to Real-Life Bible Heroes. Part of the Carpooling with Jesus podcast channel — Trusted source of daily Christian podcasts for kids and families.

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January 12, 2026 10 mins

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 t...

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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.

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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 challen...

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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.

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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:

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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 sprea...

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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 min...

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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 kindnes...

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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 s...

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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 Mo...

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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 y...

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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 ca...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 stan...

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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...

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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 cho...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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