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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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BONUS | Joseph - When People Don't Get You | Episode...

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2026/06/22

Hey Carpool Crew! This week we're starting a five-episode journey through the life of Joseph, one of the most surprising heroes in the Bible. In Episode 1, we go back to the beginning. Joseph is seventeen, the favorite son in a complicated family, and God gives him a dream that nobody around him is ready to hear. The reaction is fast and brutal. By the end of Genesis 37, Joseph is sold by his own brothers and headed to Egypt. The dream God gave him is still alive. The people closest to him are

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June 22 | First Day Nerves | Carpooling with Jesus...

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2026/06/22

Hey Carpool Crew, The car drove away ten minutes ago. Your kid is standing in a cabin with a hundred other kids they don't know yet. Sunscreen smell. Suitcase wheels rolling. Somebody else got the top bunk. Today's episode kicks off a brand-new Faith at Camp series for the summer drop-off season. Pastor Justin walks kids through Joshua 1:9, the verse God spoke to Joshua right before he led a whole nation into a place he'd never been. The word "wherever" is the part most kids miss. God is already at

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June 19 | Missing Home | Carpooling with Jesus...

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2026/06/19

Hey Carpool Crew,There is a moment in the middle of almost every summer trip where your kid stops being excited and starts going quiet. The pillow at grandma's smells wrong. The hotel light is too bright. The first day was great, but now they just want their bed. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks kids through Psalm 23:4, where David teaches that God is not just in the green pastures, He is in the valley too. Missing home is not a baby feeling. It is a real one. And God is right

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June 18 | When You Can't Sleep in a New Bed |...

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2026/06/18

Hey Carpool Crew,Summer means hotel rooms, vacation cabins, sleepovers at grandma's, bunks at camp. It also means kids lying awake in new beds with the AC clicking and the shadows looking weird. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks kids through Psalm 4:8, where David tells us he could sleep in peace anywhere because God came with him. The God who tucks your kids in at home is the same God in every room they'll ever sleep in. This Thursday episode gives kids three new-bed moves to

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BONUS | Questions From The Backseat | How Do I Get A...

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2026/06/17

Hey Carpool Crew!Enjoy this bonus episode of questions from the back seat. We do questions in the back seat twice a week, and we do it for subscribers. This one is available to everyone. We hope you consider subscribing and going on and recording your own question to be featured on a future episode. Want to submit your own question? You can record it or submit it in writing right here. https://carpoolingwithjesus.com/ask UNLOCK EVERY EPISODE Weekend CWJ episodes, weeknight Goodnight Psalms, full

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June 17 | Saying Thank You for Adventure | Carpooling...

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2026/06/17

Hey Carpool Crew,Summer is packed with stuff worth being thankful for. The lake. The roller coaster. The cousin's wedding. The cabin. The pool. The road trip pit stop with the great milkshake. And almost none of it lands as worship in your kid's heart because nobody taught them to say thank you for it. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks kids through 1 Thessalonians 5:18, where Paul says give thanks in everything. Saying thank you for the trip is what turns a memory into

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June 16 | When Plans Change Last Minute | Carpooling...

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2026/06/16

Hey Carpool Crew, Summer is the season of changed plans. The closed restaurant. The thunderstorm. The flat tire. The full campground. Every changed plan is a quiet question your kid is being asked: do you trust God with this day, or only the original plan? Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks kids through Proverbs 16:9, where Solomon tells us we plan, but God determines what actually happens. That isn't bad news. That's good news. This Tuesday episode gives kids three change-of-plan

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June 15 | The Long Drive Patience Test | Carpooling...

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2026/06/15

Hey Carpool Crew, Summer means long drives. And long drives mean kid meltdowns somewhere around hour three. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin kicks off a brand-new Faith on the Road mini-series. He walks kids through James 1:4, where Scripture says endurance gets built in stuck moments, not easy ones. The back-seat-at-hour-three is one of the easiest places to actually grow it. This Monday episode gives kids three real moves to try the next long drive. The no-complain hour. The

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BONUS: What Should I Do If I'm Bored This Summer? |...

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2026/06/14

https://carpoolingwithjesus.com Hey Carpool Crew! What should kids do when they're bored during summer break? In this special bonus episode of What Should I Do If...?, Pastor Justin helps kids discover that boredom isn't an emergency. It's an invitation. Through biblical wisdom, practical ideas, and the story of David as a young shepherd, kids will learn how God can use even the slowest summer days for creativity, growth, and faith. In This Episode: • Why boredom isn't a bad thing • How screens can

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June 12 | Sharing Your Stuff | Devotional for kids...

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2026/06/12

Hey Carpool Crew, Kids hoard. Not in a bad way. It is just where they live. Their stuff is their stuff. The new scooter, the controller, the trading cards. The instinct is to protect it. But when a friend asks to borrow something and the answer is yes, something between those two kids gets bigger. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks kids through Acts 20:35, where Paul quotes Jesus directly. It is more blessed to give than to receive. This Friday episode gives kids three sharing moves

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June 11 | Standing Up for Someone | Devotional for...

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2026/06/11

Hey Carpool Crew,Most kids freeze. Not because they are mean. Because they do not know what to say in the moment when a kid is being made fun of in front of them. So they laugh nervously, put their earbuds in, or look at their phone, and the moment passes. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks kids through Proverbs 31:8, where the Bible says to speak up for those who have no voice. Standing up does not have to be loud. It just has to be honest. This episode gives kids three real moves

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June 10 | How to Help Someone Feel Like They Belong |...

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2026/06/10

Hey Carpool Crew!Have you ever noticed a kid who always seems to be by themselves? In today's episode, Pastor Justin explores Romans 15:7 and challenges kids to see people the way Jesus sees them. The Apostle Paul writes, "Welcome one another, just as Christ also welcomed you." That's a simple verse with a powerful message. Jesus welcomed us before we had everything figured out, and He calls us to do the same for others. Whether it's a new kid at church, someone standing alone at the park, or a

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June 9 | When Your Best Friend Moves Away |...

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2026/06/09

Hey Carpool Crew!What happens when your best friend moves away? In today's episode, Pastor Justin talks about one of the hardest parts of growing up: saying goodbye to a close friend. Whether it's a move across town or across the country, it can feel like everything is changing. The plans you made together disappear, and you may wonder if your friendship will ever be the same. Using Proverbs 17:17, "A friend loves at all times," kids will discover that real friendship is about more than living

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June 8 | Meet the New Kid This Summer! | Devotional...

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2026/06/08

Hey Carpool Crew! What should you do when a new kid shows up this summer? In today's episode, Pastor Justin shares a powerful lesson from Hebrews 13:2 about hospitality, which is a fancy word for making people feel welcome and helping them belong. Whether it's a new kid at church, summer camp, the neighborhood pool, or riding a bike down your street, God gives us opportunities every day to notice people who might feel left out. Jesus welcomed people everywhere He went, and He invites us to do the

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June 5 | Sharing the Last Snack | Devotional for Kids...

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2026/06/05

Hey Carpool Crew!What happens when there's only one snack left? Maybe it's the last fruit snacks, the final handful of Goldfish crackers, or the last cookie in the package. Do you keep it for yourself, or do you share it with someone else? In today's episode, Pastor Justin explores a simple but powerful truth from Hebrews 13:16. God cares about the little choices we make every day, especially when those choices involve generosity and putting others first. Kids will learn that sharing isn't just

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June 4 | Joy Is Bigger Than a Good Day | Devotional...

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2026/06/04

Hey Carpool Crew!Have you ever had a summer day that started with so much promise, only to end up feeling boring, disappointing, or frustrating? Maybe your friend canceled plans, the pool was closed, or the weather ruined what you wanted to do. In today's episode, Pastor Justin shares an important lesson from the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:4. Even while sitting in a prison cell, Paul encouraged believers to rejoice. How could he do that? Because joy is different from happiness. Kids will

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June 3 | Helping Before You're Asked | Carpooling...

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2026/06/03

Hey Carpool Crew!Have you ever noticed your mom or dad doing a hundred things at once around the house? Dinner is cooking, laundry is piling up, the dog needs water, and everyone's stuff seems to be everywhere. The easy thing to do is grab a snack and disappear into your room. But what if you noticed a need and helped before anyone even asked? In today's episode, Pastor Justin shares a powerful lesson from the Apostle Paul and Galatians 6:9 about doing good even when no one notices. You'll discover

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June 2 | Kindness to Your Siblings Isn't Easy |...

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2026/06/02

Hey Carpool Crew! Brothers, sisters, and even best friends have a special way of getting on our nerves sometimes. They push our buttons, borrow our stuff, make messes, and occasionally drive us completely crazy. But what if those frustrating moments are actually opportunities to grow closer to Jesus? In today's episode, Pastor Justin shares a powerful lesson from Ephesians 4:32 and reminds us that one of the hardest places to practice our faith is at home. Whether it's a sibling who won't leave you

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BONUS | Ep 1 | God Saw Rahab | Carpooling with Heroes...

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2026/06/02

Hey Carpool Crew! Who was Rahab, and why would God choose her to play such an important role in one of the Bible's most incredible stories? In Episode 1 of our five-part series on Rahab the Brave Believer, we travel to the ancient city of Jericho, one of the oldest fortified cities in the world. As Joshua prepares the Israelites to enter the Promised Land, two spies are sent into the city and find themselves at the home of an unexpected woman named Rahab. At first glance, Rahab seems like the last

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June 1 | Bored This Summer? Turn It Into Something...

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2026/06/01

Hey Carpool Crew! Check out our brand new website. ⁠⁠https://carpoolingwithjesus.com⁠⁠ Summer is finally here! That means pool days, vacations, sleeping in, camp adventures, and lots of fun. But let's be honest, it also means there will be moments when you're bored and not sure what to do next. In today's episode, Pastor Justin shares a powerful lesson from Colossians 3:23 and reminds us that even our most ordinary moments matter to God. Whether you're helping around the house, writing an

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