Ep 5: David Anointed King — God Looks at the Heart | Carpooling with Heroes of the Bible Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew!Welcome to the final episode in our five-part series on Samuel in Carpooling with Heroes of the Bible! In today’s episode, Samuel is sent to Bethlehem on a secret mission—to anoint the next king of Israel. But what happens next is surprising. God doesn’t choose the strongest, tallest, or most impressive son… He chooses David, a young shepherd no one expected.In this episode, kids will learn:Why Samuel was afraid to anoint a new kingWhat Bethlehem was like before it became famousWhy Jesse’s older sons were passed overWhat shepherd life was really like in ancient IsraelOne of the most important truths in the Bible: God looks at the heart, not outward appearanceDavid wasn’t the obvious choice—but he was God’s choice.📖 Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 16:1–13 (CSB)God sees what others miss.He’s not looking for perfection—He’s looking for a heart that listens and obeys.💡 Big Idea🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gUygJo🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/SpotifyPlus✨ Subscribe on Spotify: https://bit.ly/SpotifySubscribe📱 Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCPWJ🚗 Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/CPWJFBChristian 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, unforgiving servant explained for kids, Bible parables for children, teaching kids about forgiveness, grace of God for kids, Christian parenting resources.