Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re walking out the door with a juice box, buckling in with your backpack, or brushing your teeth before school — I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here.
Here’s a question: have you ever seen someone try to tape fake fruit onto a tree? It might look good for a second, but it won’t last — because real fruit grows from the inside out. And that’s true for your life too.
In John 15:5, Jesus says: 👉 “I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit.”
That means you don’t have to fake kindness or pretend to have joy. When you stay close to Jesus, He grows real love, joy, peace, patience, and kindness in you. Fruit that lasts.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Why you don’t have to “try harder” to grow in faith.
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What Jesus might say if He was sitting in the backseat with you.
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Three simple ways to grow real fruit in your life:
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Read God’s Word — even one verse a day makes a difference.
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Talk to Jesus — tell Him your big feelings and ask for help.
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Choose one thing to grow in — like kindness, patience, or joy this week.
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Jesus isn’t asking you to be perfect — He’s asking you to stay close to Him and let Him grow good things in you from the inside out.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Share this episode with a parent friend so their kids can discover Carpooling with Jesus too.
📍 Family Question: What “fruit” — an action or attitude — do you want to grow in your life this week?
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