Hey carpool family 👋 Ever been so distracted you totally forgot what you were supposed to be doing? That happened to Samson—and it cost him big time.
🚗 Main Idea for the Ride: When we forget God’s way, we lose our way.
📖 Verse of the Day: Judges 16:17 — “No razor has ever been used on my head… If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me.”
💡 In today’s episode, Pastor Justin helps kids understand:
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How Samson let distractions pull him away from God’s plan
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Why keeping our focus on Jesus helps us live with purpose
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And what to do when the world gets noisy and tempting
🐿️ Bonus story: Ever missed a baseball because you were watching a squirrel? Pastor Justin did—and it’s a perfect picture of what distractions can do in life.
💬 Car Conversation Starter: What kind of distractions do we deal with that might pull us away from what Jesus wants?
🎧 Whether it’s friends, screens, or trying to fit in—this episode gives your kids practical encouragement to stay focused on God’s voice and walk His path with confidence.
👨👩👧👦 Parents, if this episode encouraged your family, share it with your church’s kids’ pastor. We love supporting churches across the country with faith-filled content for families!
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