Today on Carpooling with Jesus, we’re diving into one of the most unexpected and hilarious moments in the Bible… until it’s not so funny anymore. It’s the story of Elisha, a group of mean kids, and a reminder that words stick.

📍 Whether you’re headed to camp, cooling off by the pool, or chilling with a cereal bowl at home, today’s episode reminds us that even jokes can leave a mark—and Jesus wants our hearts and words to be full of love and respect.

🗣 Key Verse: “Some small boys came out of the city and jeered at him, saying, ‘Get up, baldy!’” — 2 Kings 2:23

👊 Big Idea: Kind words show a strong heart.
You don’t have to be loud to be noticed, and you don’t have to be funny to have friends. Build people up — even with your jokes.

🎣 Also in this episode:

• What a bald prophet can teach us about leadership and respect

• A summer camp story about a joke that went too far

• Why Jesus cares about the words we use — even the small ones

📝 Family Discussion Question:
Who’s someone in your life that you can build up with kind words today — especially someone who might not hear kindness that often?

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