Carpooling with Jesus: Daily Christian Devotions for Kids and Families

• July 18th: How to Be a Friend Who Shows Up | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

  Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you're heading to a friend's house or just riding along on errands, I'm Pastor Justin—and I'm so glad you're here. Today’s verse comes from Job 2:13 (CSB): “Then they sat on the ground with him seven days and nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw that his suffering was very intense.” Sometimes, the best way to be a good friend isn’t saying the perfect thing—it’s just showing up. In this episode, we explore how Job’s friends got it right—by sitting with him in silence when he was hurting—and what that teaches us about love, friendship, and being present like Jesus. Kids will learn: Why listening is more powerful than talking How Jesus responded to people who were hurting Practical ways to be a gentle, supportive friend at school, at home, or anywhere life takes you Jesus doesn’t ask us to fix everyone’s problems. He just asks us to be there with love and kindness. 🔊 Discussion Question for Families: What’s one way you can be a better friend to someone who’s sad—even without saying anything? 🔗 Listen & Subscribe 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZQq3iq 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Zt7lvO 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJ 💻 Podbean: https://bit.ly/PodbeanCPWJ 📱 Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCPWJ 🚗 Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB Christian kids podcast, Bible stories for kids, kids devotional podcast, Jesus podcast for children, short Christian podcast for kids, podcast for kids in the car, faith-based podcast for children, Christian content for school mornings, daily Bible podcast for kids, morning devotions for families, Bible podcast for elementary kids, Jesus stories kids love, teaching kids about faith, helping kids follow Jesus, Christian parenting resources, raising Christian children, encouraging Christian kids, learning about Jesus for kids, Christian media for families.

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• July 17th: The Greatest Kind of Friend | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

  Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you’re cruising to your next summer adventure or just headed home, Pastor Justin is here with a powerful reminder: real friendship looks a lot like Jesus. In today’s episode, we explore John 15:13 (CSB) — “No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.” Jesus didn’t just say it—He lived it. Right before going to the cross, He taught His disciples that true love is sacrificial, strong, and loyal. This kind of friendship isn’t about popularity or always getting along—it’s about serving, giving, and loving even when it’s hard. 🎒 Today’s Big Lesson: Being a great friend doesn’t mean being perfect—it means putting others first. Whether it’s letting someone else have the last cookie or standing up for a friend at recess, Jesus shows us how. 🗣️ What Would Jesus Say Today? “You don’t have to be perfect to be My friend—I already chose you. And I showed you how to love by giving everything for you.” ✅ Real-life applications for kids: Let someone else go first Stand up for a friend Include someone new Forgive quickly 📣 Parents: If this episode encouraged your family, share it with your school, small group, or church—and let’s grow a generation of kids who love like Jesus. 💬 Car Chat Question: What’s one way you can be the kind of friend Jesus described—someone who gives, loves, and puts others first? 🔗 Listen & Subscribe 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZQq3iq 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Zt7lvO 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJ 💻 Podbean: https://bit.ly/PodbeanCPWJ 📱 Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCPWJ 🚗 Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB Christian kids podcast, Bible stories for kids, kids devotional podcast, Jesus podcast for children, short Christian podcast for kids, podcast for kids in the car, faith-based podcast for children, Christian content for school mornings, daily Bible podcast for kids, morning devotions for families, Bible podcast for elementary kids, Jesus stories kids love, teaching kids about faith, helping kids follow Jesus, Christian parenting resources, raising Christian children, encouraging Christian kids, learning about Jesus for kids, Christian media for families.

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• July 16th: You Were Never Meant to Do Life Alone | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

  In today’s episode of Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin shares why we all need people by our side — especially when life gets hard. Whether you're camping with friends, hanging out in the backyard, or just having a tough day, this episode reminds us that God designed us for community. 📖 Today’s Bible verse comes from Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (CSB): "Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up." Kids will learn what King Solomon — one of the wisest people who ever lived — had to say about friendship, support, and sticking together. Pastor Justin explains how Jesus modeled real friendship and how we can follow His lead by being the kind of friend who shows up, helps out, and lifts others up when they fall. 🎯 In this episode, kids will discover: Why God doesn’t want us to go through life alone What it really means to “fall” (and how to help someone when they do) How Jesus showed up for others — and how we can too Practical ways to be a helper at home, at school, or at camp 🎒Discussion question: What’s one way you can be a better helping hand to someone this week? 📸 Parents! If your kids loved today’s devotional, take a screenshot and share it on Instagram with what your family took away from the episode. Tag us @MarinersChurch and let’s spread the message! 🔗 Listen & Subscribe 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZQq3iq 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Zt7lvO 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJ 💻 Podbean: https://bit.ly/PodbeanCPWJ 📱 Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCPWJ 🚗 Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB Christian kids podcast, Bible stories for kids, kids devotional podcast, Jesus podcast for children, short Christian podcast for kids, podcast for kids in the car, faith-based podcast for children, Christian content for school mornings, daily Bible podcast for kids, morning devotions for families, Bible podcast for elementary kids, Jesus stories kids love, teaching kids about faith, helping kids follow Jesus, Christian parenting resources, raising Christian children, encouraging Christian kids, learning about Jesus for kids, Christian media for families.

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• July 15th: How to Be a Real Friend (Even When It’s Hard) | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

  What makes a real friend? Is it someone who plays video games with you? Shares their snacks? Always invites you to the birthday party? In this episode of Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin digs into what the Bible says about real, loyal, stick-with-you friendship—even when life gets messy. Using Proverbs 17:17, we’ll discover what it means to love our friends not just during the good times, but in the hard moments too. 💡 What You’ll Learn: What the Bible says about loyal friendship How Jesus modeled friendship through forgiveness, sacrifice, and love How to be the kind of friend who shows up when others need it most What to look for in a true friend—and how to be one 🎒Perfect for summer car rides, snack breaks, or a quick devo with your kids before bed! 💬 Discussion Question: When is it hardest to be a good friend—and what would it look like to love someone even then? 🔗 Listen & Subscribe 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZQq3iq 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Zt7lvO 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJ 💻 Podbean: https://bit.ly/PodbeanCPWJ 📱 Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCPWJ 🚗 Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB Christian kids podcast, Bible stories for kids, kids devotional podcast, Jesus podcast for children, short Christian podcast for kids, podcast for kids in the car, faith-based podcast for children, Christian parenting tips, friendship lessons for kids, summer devotions for children, how to be a good friend like Jesus, Christian values for kids.

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• July 14th: Jesus Helps Us Fix Friendships | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

  Has your summer day ever gone from awesome to awful in seconds? One minute you're eating ice cream with your cousin, the next… you're in a full-blown gummy worm war. Or maybe you were chilling in the pool, and splash! — someone crosses the line and suddenly it’s a sibling showdown. In this episode of Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin helps kids navigate arguments and fights—whether it's with a friend, a sibling, or even a loud neighbor. Using Matthew 5:23–24, we explore what Jesus teaches us about making peace and choosing reconciliation over staying mad. 💡 What You'll Learn: What Jesus says to do when you're in a fight A real-life poolside story from Pastor Justin’s family Practical steps to stop, think, pray, and act How saying “sorry” first is actually a power move Perfect for car rides, breakfast tables, or post-cannonball cooldowns. 💬 Discussion Question: What’s one way you can take a step toward peace with someone today—even if they splashed you in the face or took your favorite floaty? 🔗 Listen & Subscribe 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZQq3iq 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Zt7lvO 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJ 💻 Podbean: https://bit.ly/PodbeanCPWJ 📱 Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCPWJ 🚗 Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB Christian kids podcast, Bible stories for kids, kids devotional podcast, Jesus podcast for children, short Christian podcast for kids, podcast for kids in the car, faith-based podcast for children, Christian content for school mornings, daily Bible podcast for kids, summer devotionals for kids, teaching forgiveness, Christian parenting tools.

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