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Hey Carpool Crew! What happens when something feels completely over? In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the incredible story of Jairus and his daughter from Luke 8 and reminds kids that Jesus is still in control even when situations look impossible.

Jairus thought he had run out of time. People told him not to bother Jesus anymore because his daughter had died. But Jesus responded with calm confidence: “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.”

This episode helps kids understand that Jesus is never late, never panicked, and never powerless. Whether a friendship feels broken, school feels overwhelming, or a mistake seems too big to fix, Jesus is still working.

Kids will learn:

Why Jesus stayed calm when everyone else panicked

What Jairus teaches us about trusting God

How to respond when life feels hopeless

Why “too late” is not the end of the story with Jesus

Scripture Referenced:
Luke 8:50 (CSB)

Today’s challenge:
When something feels too late this week, stop and pray:
“Jesus, I’m not done because You’re not done.”

Special shoutouts to Charlotte and EJ from Birmingham, Alabama, and Mia from Gardena, California. Thanks for being part of the Carpool Crew!

Family Discussion Question:
When is a time something felt too late for you, and what helped you keep going?

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If your child loves Christian bedtime stories, Bible devotionals for kids, faith-based podcasts, and encouraging Jesus-centered conversations for the ride to school, Carpooling with Jesus is designed to help families grow closer to God together. These short daily devotionals help kids build faith, handle fear, learn biblical truth, and follow Jesus in everyday life.

Hey Carpool Crew! In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the powerful story of Jesus walking on water during a terrifying storm in Matthew 14. The disciples were exhausted, afraid, and convinced they were alone in the middle of the chaos. But Jesus came to them right in the middle of the storm and said:
“Have courage. It is I. Don’t be afraid.” — Matthew 14:27 (CSB)

This episode helps kids understand that Jesus does not wait for life to calm down before He comes close. He meets us in the middle of fear, anxiety, stress, and uncertainty.

Whether your child is nervous about school, scared at night, stressed about a test, worried about fitting in, or carrying fear they haven’t talked about yet, this devotional reminds them that Jesus is with them in the middle of what feels overwhelming.

Pastor Justin also gives kids three simple things they can do when fear shows up:

Whisper the name of Jesus

Talk to a trusted grown-up

Repeat Scripture when fear starts taking over

One Thing for the Ride:
Jesus shows up right in the middle of what scares you.

This Christian podcast for kids helps families start conversations about faith, fear, courage, prayer, and trusting Jesus in everyday life.

Family Discussion Question:
What is something that scares you, and how can your family pray about it together?

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Carpooling with Jesus is a Christian kids podcast designed to help children grow in faith and confidence through short daily devotionals rooted in the Bible. Families listening in the car, before school, at bedtime, or during everyday routines will find encouragement, practical biblical truth, and conversations that help kids follow Jesus in real life. Topics include fear, anxiety, courage, friendship, prayer, faith, trusting God, Bible stories for kids, Christian parenting, and helping children build a relationship with Jesus.

Hey Carpool Crew! Today we’re talking about something every kid has experienced at some point: being ignored. Maybe you’ve felt left out before. Maybe you’ve seen someone else sitting alone, getting overlooked, or feeling invisible. In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19 and reminds us that Jesus notices people others ignore.

When everyone else overlooked Zacchaeus, Jesus stopped, called him by name, and invited Himself to Zacchaeus’ house. That moment changed everything. And today, Jesus wants us to notice people too.

Kids will learn:
• Why Jesus paid attention to overlooked people
• How one small invitation can change someone’s day
• Simple ways to include others at school
• How Jesus can help us become inviters instead of ignorers

Main Truth:
Jesus notices people others ignore.

Bible Verse:
Luke 19:5 (CSB)
“When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down because today it is necessary for me to stay at your house.’”

Discussion Question:
Name one person that you can invite today that others may ignore?

Parents:
This episode is a great opportunity to talk with your kids about kindness, inclusion, and paying attention to kids who may feel left out. Helping children become inviters instead of observers is one small way we help them become more like Jesus.

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HEY CARPOOL CREW!

Four friends. One roof. One bold move to get their friend to Jesus. Today on Carpooling with Jesus we walk through Mark 2 and ask one big question: what kind of friend are you?

Pastor Justin tells the story of four friends who refused to give up. The house was packed, the door was blocked, so they climbed the roof, dug a hole, and lowered their friend right in front of Jesus. That's not normal. That's bold faith. And Jesus saw it.

▶ THE BIG ONE THING Real faith finds a way to get to Jesus.

▶ TODAY'S VERSE Mark 2:4 (CSB)

▶ THREE WAYS TO LIVE IT OUT

Pray for your friends

Invite them, and don't give up if you hear no

Be a kind, listening friend who helps them get closer to Jesus

▶ CAR RIDE QUESTION Who is someone you can help get closer to Jesus?

About six minutes. Kid-friendly. Built for the school drive or the homeschool morning.

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