Carpooling with Jesus: Daily Christian Devotions for Kids and Families
Carpooling with Jesus is a Monday–Friday Christian devotional podcast for kids and families, designed to start your day with Bible-based encouragement, prayer, and joy. Perfect for school drop-offs, breakfast time, or homeschool mornings, each short episode turns your everyday routine into a moment of spiritual growth and connection with God. Imagine Jesus riding along in the car—what wisdom would He share? This faith-filled kids devotional makes learning about Jesus fun, relatable, and inspiring. Whether you’re a parent, kids pastor, or church leader, Carpooling with Jesus is a resource you can share with your community—because it’s not tied to any one church or location. 🎧 Subscribe now and make every ride a faith-building adventure!
Episodes
Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you’re hiking a new trail or heading off to a brand-new camp, I’m Pastor Justin—and today we’re diving into a Bible verse that’s worth remembering your whole life. It’s about fear—and what God actually says when we feel scared.
📖 Verse of the Day: Isaiah 41:10 (CSB) “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God.”
This verse comes from the book of Isaiah, written over 2,700 years ago...
Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you’re headed to the dentist (yikes!) or relaxing in the back seat with your shades on, I’m Pastor Justin—and today we’re talking about something that really matters when life gets tricky: courage.
Not superhero-style courage, but the kind of bravery that shows up when things feel bigger than you are. When you’re nervous, unsure, or scared—God promises to be right there with you.
📖 Verse of the Day: Joshu...
Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you’re on your way to camp, grabbing breakfast, or chillin’ after a swim, Pastor Justin here—and today we’re talking about strength. Not just muscle strength—but heart strength. The kind you need when you're facing big decisions, tough situations, or scary moments.
📖 Verse of the Day: Joshua 1:9 (CSB) “Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your Go...
What’s better than your favorite drink, your strongest muscles, or even a protein bar? According to the Bible—it’s joy. Real strength comes from the joy of the Lord, and today we’re diving into what that really means.
In Nehemiah 8:10, God’s people had just rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem and were hearing His Word after years of being far from Him. They felt emotional, guilty, overwhelmed—but Nehemiah and Ezra reminded them not to s...
Today’s story is one of Jesus’s most snack-filled miracles—and it all starts with a kid and his lunchbox. Just five loaves. Two fish. And somehow… thousands of people are fed.
In John 6:9, we meet a boy who offers up his small lunch. And Jesus? He doesn’t say, “That’s not enough.” He says, “That’ll do.” He blesses it, breaks it, and feeds everyone. With leftovers!
Today’s episode helps kids discover:
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That Jesus loves...
Today’s episode is all about... ants. Yep, those tiny little bugs crawling around your sidewalk. But did you know God says we can actually learn from them?
In Proverbs 6:6, King Solomon—the wisest man who ever lived—calls out laziness and tells us to watch how ants work. Why? Because they hustle with purpose, plan ahead, and get the job done even when no one's watching. Solomon drops some serious wisdom in this short verse,...
Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you're cooling off with a Slurpee or relaxing in the shade, today's story is next-level wild. It’s about a group of friends so determined to get their buddy to Jesus… they tore a hole in a roof. 😳
Our verse today is Mark 2:3–4 (CSB):
“They came to him bringing a paralytic, carried by four of them. Since they were not able to bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and af...
Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you're crashing in the backseat after soccer or helping dad haul in groceries, today’s story is weird, funny, and packed with truth. Imagine getting bread from heaven every day—literally baked by God—and still whining about onions. 🍞🧅 Yep, it happened.
Our verse of the day is Numbers 11:5–6 (CSB):
“We remember the free fish we ate in Egypt, along with the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic. Bu...
Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you’re swinging from monkey bars or riding home with sand in your shoes, Pastor Justin is back with an epic Bible story that kids won’t forget. Today, we’re talking about Zacchaeus, the man who climbed a tree just to see Jesus!
Our verse of the day is Luke 19:4 (CSB)
“So running ahead, he climbed up a sycamore tree to see Jesus, since he was about to pass that way.”
Zacchaeus lived in Jericho, had lo...
Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re snacking in the backseat or helping mom push the cart at the store, today’s episode is all about something powerful — God-level kindness.
We’re diving into Proverbs 19:17 —
“Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord, and He will give a reward to the lender.” (CSB)
This isn’t just “be nice because you’re told to.” This is deep, heart-first kindness — the kind God sees, honors, and loves.
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Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you're heading to summer camp or chilling while your Xbox warms up, today's episode is packed with purpose.
We’re looking at Mark 10:45 —
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (CSB)
That one sentence from Jesus changes everything. Back in His day, kings were treated like royalty (literally!). But Jesus flipped it upside down: the ...
🚗 Father’s Day Special — Carpooling with Jesus
Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you're in the car, eating cereal at the kitchen table, or riding your scooter down the sidewalk—this Father’s Day episode is just for you.
🦸 It’s time to play: REAL DAD or SUPERHERO? Spoiler alert: While dads don’t wear capes or shoot webs, they love, protect, and lead in powerful ways that reflect the heart of God.
Today, we’re looking at Jesus’ earthly dad...
Today on Carpooling with Jesus, we’re busting a myth you’ve probably heard before — that Friday the 13th is unlucky. From black cats to ladder superstitions, people have all kinds of weird fears… but guess what? That’s not how God works.
📖 Key Verse: “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
🛑 Big Idea: God doesn’t deal in luck. He deals in truth, love, and power. So whet...
Today on Carpooling with Jesus, we’re talking about a true story from the Bible that’s both surprising and unforgettable — a boy named Eutychus literally fell asleep during a late-night sermon… and fell out of a third-story window. 😴💥
📖 Key Verse: “And a young man named Eutychus... sank into a deep sleep as Paul talked still longer. And being overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead.” — Acts 20:...
Today on Carpooling with Jesus, we’re diving into one of the strangest and funniest stories in the whole Bible — and yes, it involves a real talking donkey (no Shrek here). 😄
📖 Key Verse: “Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth…” — Numbers 22:28
Balaam thought he was on a simple trip, chasing a reward. But God had a different plan — and when Balaam wouldn’t listen, even his donkey had to speak up.
🚨 Main Point: God can speak th...
Today on Carpooling with Jesus, we’re diving into one of the most unexpected and hilarious moments in the Bible… until it’s not so funny anymore. It’s the story of Elisha, a group of mean kids, and a reminder that words stick.
📍 Whether you’re headed to camp, cooling off by the pool, or chilling with a cereal bowl at home, today’s episode reminds us that even jokes can leave a mark—and Jesus wants our hearts and words to be full o...
Today on Carpooling with Jesus, we’re diving into one of the most surprising post-resurrection miracles Jesus ever did — and yes, it involves fishing! 🎣
When the disciples didn’t know what to do, they went back to what they knew: fishing. But after a long night of catching nothing, Jesus showed up on the shore with some unexpected help — and a miraculous catch of 153 large fish.
📖 Verse of the Day: John 21:11 — “So Simon Peter cl...
Hey, Carpool Crew! Whether you're grabbing snacks for the park, barefoot in the backseat, or helping with groceries, today's episode is all about love — the kind that comes straight from God and changes everything. ❤️
In this episode, Pastor Justin reminds us that love isn’t just something we say — it’s something we do. And when we love others well, we show the world what God is like.
✅ What does it mean to be a “dear friend”? ✅ Ho...
Key Verse: Genesis 9:13 – “I have placed my bow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.”
Hey, Carpool Crew! In today’s episode of Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin dives into the part of Noah’s story that comes after the storm — the rainbow. 🌈
After 40 days of nonstop rain, Noah and his family step off the ark into a brand-new world. The first thing God does? He paints a rainbow in the sky...
In today’s Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin takes us into one of the most unforgettable moments from Noah’s story—when the animals came two by two into the ark (Genesis 7:9). But guess what? Noah didn’t go on a safari hunt. God brought the animals to him, and Noah was simply ready.
With a funny childhood story about his first goldfish, Captain Bubbles, Pastor Justin helps kids understand what it means to be responsible and fait...
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