August 25th: God’s Way of Helping You Grow | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re zipping up your backpack, hopping into the carpool van, or munching on cereal at the table — I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here. Have you ever seen someone cut branches off a tree or bush and thought, “Wait, don’t ruin it!”? Here’s the secret: pruning actually helps plants grow stronger. And that’s exactly what God does with us. Our verse today is John 15:2 (CSB): 👉 “He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.” Jesus told His disciples this while walking past vineyards full of grapevines. Just like a gardener prunes branches so plants grow healthy and strong, God lovingly prunes things from our lives to help us grow in faith. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why pruning isn’t punishment — it’s God’s way of helping us grow. What Jesus might say if He was sitting beside you right now. Examples of what God might prune in your life: A bad attitude, like complaining or snapping in frustration. A distraction, like too much screen time. An unhealthy habit, like always needing to win or being afraid to say sorry. Pruning isn’t always fun, but it always leads to growth. God isn’t taking something good away — He’s making room for something better. He wants you to grow stronger, braver, and more like Jesus every day. 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Text this episode to a friend so they can listen with their kids, too. It’s a simple way to spark faith-filled conversations. 📍 Family Question: What’s something that might need pruning in your life — and how could that help you grow in your faith? 🔗 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.