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?

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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!

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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?

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