August 19th: Why Kindness Can Change Your Classroom | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re walking to school in your favorite hoodie, wrapping up homeschool at the kitchen table, or heading to practice later — I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s talk about something that can totally change the vibe of your classroom: kindness. Posters, games, even a secret snack drawer are awesome, but kindness has the power to make a classroom (or any space) better than all of that. Our verse today is Ephesians 4:32 (CSB): 👉 “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” The Apostle Paul wrote this to Christians in Ephesus who wanted to follow Jesus — but just like us, they argued, annoyed each other, and got their feelings hurt. His message was simple: if you say you follow Jesus, live it out with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why kindness isn’t just politeness — it’s showing the heart of Jesus. What Jesus might say if He walked into your school with you. Practical ways to bring kindness into your classroom: Use kind words — don’t tear people down for a laugh. Include others — sit with the new kid, invite someone into your group. Forgive quickly — let go of grudges and move on. The truth is, your kindness might be the best thing that happens to someone all day — and you may never even know it. That’s the power of living with Jesus’ love. 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Share today’s episode with your kids’ pastor or volunteers at your church — it’s a great conversation starter for kids about living out their faith in everyday moments. 📍 Family Question: What’s one thing you can do today to show Jesus’ love to others? 🔗 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, daily Bible podcast for kids, morning devotions for families, teaching kids about faith, encouraging Christian kids, learning about Jesus for kids, Christian parenting resources.