Forgiveness

Why Do I Have to Forgive Someone If They're Never Even Sorry?

Matthew 18:21-22

What Do I Do When I Keep Messing Up the Same Thing?

A kid-friendly answer for the kid who keeps tripping over the same mistake. God's mercy never runs out. It is brand new every morning, He is not done with you, and real change happens through a thousand small moments of coming back to Jesus instead of hiding.

Lamentations 3:22-23

Joseph, Episode 5: The Forgiveness That Saves a Family

Joseph forgives the brothers who sold him, naming the harm honestly while trusting that God turned it into the survival of a whole family.

Genesis 50:20

Forgiving a Friend: How to Drop the Weight of Being Hurt

When a friend hurts you, holding onto it feels like power, but it is really weight on your chest. Through Colossians 3:13 and Paul's letter to the Christians in Colossae, kids learn three real ways to forgive a friend and drop the rock they have been carrying.

Colossians 3:13

Psalm 7:15 | You Do Not Have To Get Even

This episode frees a child from needing to get even, handing the job of making things right to God so they can let go and rest.

Psalm 7:15

What If I Did Something So Bad That God Doesn't Want Me Anymore?

A Questions from the Backseat episode answering one of the heaviest kid fears: what if I did something so bad that God doesn't want me anymore? Pastor Justin walks them through Romans 8:39 and lands them in the truth that nothing they've done or could ever do separates them from God's love.

Romans 8:39

Seventy Times Seven: Stop Counting, Start Forgiving (Matthew 18)

Peter asks Jesus how many times he has to forgive someone, hoping seven will be enough. Jesus answers seventy times seven, meaning stop counting altogether. The one thing for the ride: stop counting, start forgiving. Three kid-sized practices for the week, plus a direct note for kids about the difference between forgiveness and tolerating real harm.

Matthew 18:22

Why Do I Have to Say Sorry When My Brother Started It?

A Questions from the Backseat episode for the kid stuck apologizing first when their sibling started it. Pastor Justin walks them through Romans 12:18 and lands them in the truth that going first isn't weakness. It's the strongest move in the room.

Romans 12:18

Jesus Forgives on the Cross

The Unforgiving Servant, Episode 1: The Servant Who Was Forgiven

Episode 1 of a 5-part series on the parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18). Pastor Justin opens the arc by voicing the first servant directly. Kids hear what it felt like to owe a debt that could never be repaid, fall on the ground in front of the king, and walk out completely forgiven.

Matthew 18:27

BONUS: The Unforgiving Servant | Matthew 18

Today we’re sharing Episode 1 from a special 5-episode deep dive into the story Jesus told about The Unforgiving Servant in Matthew 18.

How to Forgive a Friend

You Are Always Welcome Back

When Life Doesn’t Feel Fair

In today’s episode, Pastor Justin talks about fairness, jealousy, and kindness through the story of the older brother in Luke 15:31.

Luke 15:31

The Prodigal Son, Episode 1: The Younger Son's Story

Episode 1 of a 5-part series on the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15). Pastor Justin opens the arc by voicing the younger son directly. Kids hear what it felt like to ask for an inheritance early, waste it all, hit bottom feeding pigs, and walk home expecting tolerance but getting a sprinting father.

Luke 15:20

Ep 1: The Prodigal Son — The Younger Brother’s Story

In this five-episode series, we’re diving into one of the most famous stories Jesus ever told—the Parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15.

The Prodigal Son, Episode 3: The Father's Story

Episode 3 of a 5-part series on the Prodigal Son. Pastor Justin voices the father and shows kids the heart Jesus was painting: a dad who watched the road, ran without dignity, restored before testing, and went out a second time to find the son who never left.

Luke 15:20

A Fresh Start with God

Everyone messes up sometimes — even heroes in the Bible.

Psalm 51:10

Jonah, Episode 3: Three Days in the Fish and the Second Chance

Episode 3 of a 5-part Jonah series. God appoints a great fish to swallow Jonah, and three days in the dark become the place where a runaway prophet finally prays. The episode walks kids through the sensory weirdness of the fish, the structure of Jonah's prayer made from memorized Psalms, and the second chance that meets him on dry land.

Jonah 3:1

Giving Second Chances

Mondays are a fresh start, but sometimes they come with old feelings from last week.

Matthew 5:7

Starting the New Year with Jesus

Not with perfect plans or big resolutions, but with Jesus.

Philippians 3:13–14

Peter, Episode 4: The Night Peter Denied Jesus

Episode 4 of a 5-part Peter series. The Last Supper. The garden. The arrest. The courtyard. The charcoal fire. The rooster. And the moment Jesus turned and looked at Peter from across a crowd while Peter was denying he ever knew him. A story for any kid who has ever crumbled in the moment that mattered most.

Luke 22:61

How Many Times Should I Forgive? Jesus’ Answer to Peter

Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin explores a powerful question from Peter: 👉 “Lord, how many times must I forgive?” (Matthew 18:21–22 CSB) Jesus’ answer?

Matthew 18:21–22

Samson's Final Prayer and God's Grace

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.

Judges 16:28

Forgiveness Is for Everyone, Seventy Times Seven

Whether you’re on your way to school, having breakfast, or hanging out at home, I’m so glad you’re here!

Matthew 18:21-22

Forgiveness Like Joseph

Whether you’re on your way to school, sitting at the breakfast table, or getting ready for homeschool, I’m so glad you’re here.

Genesis 45:4-5

Messing Up and Making Things Right

📖 Bible Verse of the Day: ”Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10 🌟 Big Idea: Even the greatest heroes of the Bible made big mistakes.

Psalm 51:10

Forgiveness: What Jesus Teaches About Letting Go

Holding onto anger feels easy, but Jesus teaches us a better way.

Colossians 3:13

Jonah's Second Chance: Forgiveness and Fresh Starts

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back, and today we’re talking about second chances!

Jonah 3:1-3

Forgiveness: Letting Go of Anger Like Jesus

In this episode of Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin explores the power of forgiveness, teaching us how to let go of anger and choose peace.

Matthew 18:21-22