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Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you're riding through traffic or chilling on the back porch with your cat (Pastor Justin’s a big fan of cats 🐱), today’s episode is all about fruit—not the kind you eat, but the kind that grows in your heart.

We’re digging into Galatians 5:22–23 to learn about the Fruit of the Spirit:

Discover how these grow not overnight, but through a close friendship with Jesus. Pastor Justin walks kids through real-life, relatable examples—like choosing peace when your siblings are annoying or sticking with a promise even when it's tough.

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Hey Carpool Crew! Whether you’re off to a summer sleepover or winding down with popsicles after a long day, I’m Pastor Justin—and today’s episode is all about shining. Not with glitter or glow sticks, but with the love of Jesus from the inside out.

📖 Verse of the Day: Matthew 5:16 (CSB)

This verse comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, one of His most famous teachings. Back then, when nights were pitch black without electricity, light made a huge difference. And Jesus told His followers, You are that light.

💡 In today’s episode, your kids will learn:

✨ Real-Life Ways to Shine:

📣 What Would Jesus Say?

🎧 Parents:

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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)

This verse comes from the book of Isaiah, written over 2,700 years ago to God’s people when their world felt scary and uncertain. And instead of giving them a to-do list or telling them to “be braver,” God gives them a promise: I am with you.

💬 In this episode, your kids will learn:

🌟 Real-Life Applications for Kids:

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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: Joshua 1:9 (CSB)

👣 In today’s episode, kids will discover:

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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)

We’ll step into Joshua’s shoes—right after Moses has passed—and discover how God reminds him (and us!) that true strength comes from His presence, not our performance.

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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 stay sad. Why? Because God’s joy is what gives us true strength.

Today’s episode reminds kids:

Joy doesn’t depend on what’s happening—it depends on who God is.

You don’t have to fake a smile to have real strength.

Jesus gives us joy that helps us stay kind, hopeful, and strong even when life is hard.

🚗 Whether you’re riding home after a long day or curled up on the couch with a Popsicle, Pastor Justin is here to help you tap into a joy that never runs out.

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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:

That Jesus loves using small things in big ways

Why you’re never too young to make a difference

What it means to give your time, talents, and faith—even if they feel tiny

🚗 Whether you’re hanging under a beach umbrella or munching trail mix in the backseat, this story will remind you: God multiplies what we surrender.

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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, and we’re breaking it down just for you.

Jesus often used nature to teach, and ants? They totally fit. Today’s devotional will challenge kids to:

Spot the difference between rest and laziness

Use their time, energy, and gifts for good

Work with intention—just like ants

🚗 Whether you're chilling at the park, sipping a slushie, or cleaning your room (ant-style), Pastor Justin is here to help you follow Jesus in the small things that matter.

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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 after digging through it, they lowered the mat on which the paralytic was lying.”

📍 In this high-energy story from the Gospel of Mark:

Jesus is preaching in a packed house in Capernaum

Four faith-filled friends refuse to let the crowd stop them

They dig through the roof and lower their paralyzed friend down

Jesus is so moved by their faith, He heals their friend—body and soul

🙌 Takeaway Truth: Real friends do whatever it takes to get each other closer to Jesus.

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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. But now our appetite is gone; there’s nothing to look at but this manna!”

God had just rescued His people from Egypt with Red Sea-splitting, sky-guiding, miracle-level power—and now He’s feeding them with manna from the sky. But instead of praising Him, they start complaining… about vegetables.

📍In this episode, kids will learn:

What manna really was (miracle bread from God!)

Why grumbling makes us miss God’s goodness

That Jesus wants us to see the miracles happening now, not just wish for the past

How to trade complaints for gratitude—every single day

🙌 Takeaway Truth: Don’t miss the miracle because you’re craving onions.

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