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Pastor Justin – Christian Kids Podcast Host & Pastor

Carpooling with Jesus is a daily Christian podcast for kids and families. In just 5 minutes a day, children learn about Jesus through Bible devotionals, Scripture, prayer, and engaging stories that fit naturally into everyday family life. Whether you"re driving to school, eating breakfast, homeschooling, or running errands, Carpooling with Jesus helps parents turn ordinary moments into meaningful faith conversations. New episodes release Monday through Friday, with bonus content available through

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January 5th: Giving Second Chances | Devotional for...

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2026/01/05

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 kindness instead of payback and giving someone a second chance. Jesus

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Janurary 2nd: You Don’t Have to Prove Anything |...

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2026/01/02

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 Mount. When He talked about being “poor in spirit,” He meant people

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Janurary 1st: You Don’t Have to Prove Anything | Kids...

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2026/01/01

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 Mount. When He talked about being “poor in spirit,” He meant people who

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December 31st: Starting the New Year with Jesus | New...

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2025/12/31

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 year begins, you don’t need big resolutions or a long list of goals. What matters most is choosing one simple rhythm that helps you grow closer to Jesus. When you take a small step toward Him, He helps you keep

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December 30th: Trusting God One Step at a Time | Kids...

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2025/12/30

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 can feel like stepping into a dark room and hearing a voice say, “I’m

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December 29th: Starting the New Year with Jesus |...

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2025/12/29

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 a hopeful future. Jesus forgives, restores, and invites us to move forward. Sometimes we carry old mistakes, regrets, fear, or guilt into a new year. Jesus doesn’t

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December 26th: Jesus Is the Gift That Keeps Giving |...

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2025/12/26

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. The greatest gift God ever gave us is Jesus, and He stays with us

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December 25th: Jesus Is Here | Christmas Day...

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2025/12/25

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 standards, but God chose them first to show us something powerful: Jesus came for everyone. The shepherds didn’t wait or make excuses. They hurried to Bethlehem because

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December 24th: Emmanuel God With Us | Christmas Eve...

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2025/12/24

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 shepherds, before the star, God made a promise. Hundreds of years earlier, He said a child would come—and that child would show us that God didn’t stay far away. He came close. Jesus didn’t arrive as a king in a

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December 23rd: Born in a Manger | God’s Love for...

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2025/12/23

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 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

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December 22nd: Finding Joy in Quiet Moments |...

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2025/12/22

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 moments. Sometimes His joy meets us best when everything is calm and still. Quiet moments can feel uncomfortable at first, but they can also become special places

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December 19th: God Keeps His Promises | Advent...

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2025/12/19

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 fulfilled.” God’s people went through years of waiting, wandering, and battles—but when they finally looked back, they realized something amazing: God kept every

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December 18: Choosing Gratitude Leads to Joy | Advent...

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2025/12/18

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. Gratitude is like a switch. When you choose it, joy lights up. Even

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December 17th: Good News Is Feet News | Advent...

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2025/12/17

Hey Carpool Crew… Happy Wednesday! I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here as we continue our Advent journey toward Christmas. Today we’re talking about the joy that comes from God’s good news.Isaiah 52:7 (CSB) reminds us how beautiful it is when someone brings good news—peace, salvation, and hope. Isaiah wrote this hundreds of years before Jesus was born, but the message was clear: God hasn’t forgotten His people. A Savior is coming. That’s why the good news of Jesus still brings joy today

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December 16th: Joy Will Have Your HaBakkuk | Advent...

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2025/12/16

Hey Carpool Crew… Happy Tuesday! I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here as we continue our Advent journey toward Christmas. Today we’re talking about a joy that doesn’t depend on circumstances. Habakkuk 3:17–18 (CSB) reminds us that even when everything goes wrong, we can still rejoice in God. Habakkuk lived in a really hard time, but he chose joy—not because life was easy, but because God was still good. That’s the kind of joy Jesus gives us. It doesn’t disappear on hard days. It stays

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December 15th: Jesus Gives Us Joy | Monday Advent...

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2025/12/15

Hey Carpool Crew… Happy Monday! I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here as we keep moving through Advent toward Christmas. Today we’re talking about joy—the kind that stays with you because it comes from Jesus. John 15:11 (CSB) says, “I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.” Jesus didn’t say, “Go find joy.” He said, “I’m giving you My joy.” This joy doesn’t disappear on hard Mondays, rough mornings, or stressful school days. It stays because it

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December 12: Why Jesus Gives Us Peace When We’re...

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2025/12/12

Hey Carpool Crew, today we’re learning that Jesus gives us peace when we feel nervous, scared, or unsure. In John 14:27, Jesus tells His friends, “My peace I give you… Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.” Even though His disciples didn’t know what was coming next, Jesus wanted them to know they would never face anything alone.This episode helps kids understand that Jesus’ peace is stronger than fear. Whether it’s talking in front of the class, going somewhere new, sleeping in the dark, or

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December 11: How to Be a Peacemaker Like Jesus |...

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2025/12/11

Hey Carpool Crew, today we’re learning what it means to actually make peace—not just enjoy it. In Matthew 5:9, Jesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” reminding us that kids who choose kindness instead of arguing, calm instead of drama, and gentleness instead of snapping back are showing the world what God is like. This episode teaches kids that being a peacemaker doesn’t mean ignoring problems or pretending everything is fine. It means handling tough moments the way Jesus would—by pausing before

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What Do I Do If I Do Not Get the Gift I Wanted? |...

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2025/12/10

Hey Carpool Crew.Christmas is full of excitement and sometimes big feelings too. In today’s special What Would You Do If… subscriber episode, Pastor Justin talks about what to do when you do not get the gift you were hoping for. Kids will learn how to handle disappointment with gratitude, joy, and kindness, and why how we respond matters just as much as what we receive. This episode points kids back to Jesus, reminds them to honor the giver, and helps them choose a thankful heart. Bottom Line: You

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December 10: Why the Angels Said “Peace on Earth” |...

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2025/12/10

Hey Carpool Crew, today we’re learning why the angels announced “peace on earth” the night Jesus was born. Luke 2:14 tells us that the angels didn’t bring this message to kings or famous people—they shared it with ordinary shepherds, showing that God’s peace is for everybody. Kids who feel confident and kids who feel shy. Kids with big friend groups and kids who sit alone sometimes. Families that seem put together and families that feel a little messy. Jesus came for all of us. This episode

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