Hey carpool crew! 🚗 Whether you’re headed to school, enjoying breakfast, or in the middle of homeschool, today’s episode is about something super close to Jesus’ heart: caring for people who feel left out or alone.

In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus teaches something powerful—when we care for the lonely, we're actually loving Him. From offering a seat at lunch to simply saying something kind, every little act of love matters more than you think.

🎯 Takeaways from Today’s Ride:

• Jesus notices when we help others

• Small acts of kindness = big moments of love

• Friendship is one of the best ways to live like Jesus

• When we care for someone who feels alone, we’re showing love to Jesus Himself

Pastor Justin shares what it means to be like Jesus in everyday places—like the lunchroom or the playground—and how we can all be that one friend who makes someone feel seen.

💬 Car Question: Who’s someone you can show friendship to today?

🚦 One Thing for the Ride: When you care for someone who feels alone, you’re showing love to Jesus Himself.

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👋 Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus!

🚗 Today’s story is all about one of Jesus' favorite ways to show love—kindness. And not just kindness to our friends, but kindness to everyone, even people who seem different from us.

In John 4:9-10, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well—someone the world said He shouldn’t even talk to. But Jesus breaks those barriers with respect, friendship, and love, reminding us that kindness knows no limits.

🎯 Takeaways from Today’s Ride:

• Jesus chose kindness even when others didn’t

• God’s love is for everyone, not just those who look or live like us

• Real kindness crosses cultures, cliques, and comfort zones

• A simple lunch seat or smile can reflect Jesus' love in powerful ways

Pastor Justin also shares a personal story about his friend Raj and how a lunchroom friendship—spicy food and all—taught him to love like Jesus.

💬 Car Question: How can you show kindness today—even to someone who’s different from you?

🚦 One Thing for the Ride: Jesus loves everyone, and kindness is for everyone too.

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Hey, carpool crew! 🚗 Whether you're off to school, finishing breakfast, or wrapping up homeschool, today’s episode is all about what it means to be a real neighbor—even when it’s hard or unexpected.

Pastor Justin shares the story Jesus told in Luke 10:36 about a man who was hurt and ignored by two people you'd think would help… but then, someone surprising stopped and showed love: the Good Samaritan.

🎯 Today’s Big Lesson: A good neighbor is anyone who chooses to stop and show love—no matter what.

In this episode:

• Why Jesus made the Samaritan the hero

• What being a neighbor really looks like

• How YOU can show love at school, at home, or anywhere you go

• A real-life story from Pastor Justin about how one brave lunch moment led to a new friendship

💬 Car Question: Who around you today needs a good Samaritan? Could that be you?

🚦 One Thing for the Ride: A good neighbor is anyone who chooses to stop and show love. No matter what.

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👋 Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus!

Today wraps up our week with Samson, and it’s a powerful reminder of something we all need to hear: Even when we mess up, God can still use us. 🙌

In this episode of Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin walks through the final chapter of Samson’s story in Judges 16:28, where Samson—broken, blind, and alone—prays one more time: “Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more.”

And guess what? God does.

🎯 Big Takeaways:

• Samson gave away his secret and lost everything… but God wasn’t done with him.

• Grace means God still loves us, forgives us, and gives second chances—even when we’ve blown it.

• One honest prayer can change everything.

• Jesus doesn’t cancel people—He restores them.

From Peter to Zacchaeus to Samson, the Bible is full of people who made mistakes but still got used by God—and you can be one of those people too.

💬 Car Question: Can you think of a time you made a mistake, but were given another chance?

🙏 One Thing for the Ride: Even when we mess up, God can still use us.

📣 Parents: If this podcast encouraged you and your kids this week, share it with a friend or post about it. We love seeing new families join the Carpooling with Jesus crew!

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Hey carpool family 👋 Ever been so distracted you totally forgot what you were supposed to be doing? That happened to Samson—and it cost him big time.

🚗 Main Idea for the Ride: When we forget God’s way, we lose our way.

📖 Verse of the Day: Judges 16:17 — “No razor has ever been used on my head… If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me.”

💡 In today’s episode, Pastor Justin helps kids understand:

• How Samson let distractions pull him away from God’s plan

• Why keeping our focus on Jesus helps us live with purpose

• And what to do when the world gets noisy and tempting

🐿️ Bonus story: Ever missed a baseball because you were watching a squirrel? Pastor Justin did—and it’s a perfect picture of what distractions can do in life.

💬 Car Conversation Starter: What kind of distractions do we deal with that might pull us away from what Jesus wants?

🎧 Whether it’s friends, screens, or trying to fit in—this episode gives your kids practical encouragement to stay focused on God’s voice and walk His path with confidence.

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Hey carpool crew 👋 Have you ever been so mad you couldn’t think straight? Today, Pastor Justin shares a wild moment from Samson’s story that shows exactly what happens when we let anger take control.

🚗 Main Idea for the Ride: When we act on anger instead of God's plan… things get messy.

📖 Verse of the Day: Judges 15:15 — “Finding a fresh jawbone of a donkey, he grabbed it and struck down a thousand men.” (Yep, it happened!)

🛑 What can kids learn from Samson’s outburst?

• Why reacting in anger rarely leads to peace

• How Jesus teaches us to respond with kindness instead of revenge

• And one simple thing we can do when we’re really mad: pause and pray

💬 Car Conversation Starter: The next time I’m angry, what’s one thing I can do so I don’t make a decision I’ll regret?

🎧 Whether you're heading to school, sitting at breakfast, or cruising on errands, this episode is here to help kids trust God with even the BIG emotions. And parents—if this episode helps your family, share it with another!

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👋 Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus!

Not all strength looks like Samson’s. 💪 Sometimes it's standing up for a friend, choosing kindness, or using your talents to bless someone else.

In today’s Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin shares the wild moment from Judges 14:6 when Samson tears apart a lion with his bare hands—powered not by muscles alone, but by the Spirit of God. 🦁⚡️ But here's the big idea: God gives us strength to do what He calls us to do.

From snowstorms in Buffalo to creative birthday gifts from his son, Pastor Justin reminds us that God gives each of us a unique kind of strength—for a reason.

🎯 Takeaways:

• Samson’s strength came from God, not just big muscles

• Your talents, courage, and kindness are gifts too

• Strength is for serving, not showing off

• God uses your gifts to bless others and make a difference

🚗 One Thing for the Ride: God gives us strength to do what He calls us to do.

💬 Car Question: What’s one specific way I can use the talents God gave me to bless someone else today?

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Imagine Jesus riding with you on the way to school—what would He say about your purpose? 🚗💬

This week on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin kicks off an exciting series on Samson, starting with the incredible moment God tells Samson’s parents about their son's future. 📖 Judges 13:5

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Samson’s life was filled with purpose from the start

• What it means to be chosen by God—even before you're born

• How your unique gifts, talents, and personality are part of God's big plan

👂 Big Idea: You were made on purpose for a purpose. 🙌 Bottom Line: God gives us strength to do what He calls us to do.

Whether your child is artistic, athletic, helpful, or kind—God wants to use those things for good. Tune in, talk about it as a family, and don’t forget to ask this on the way to school: 👉 “What skills, talents, or abilities are you thankful to God for giving you?”

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