The Official Average Boy Podcast

Bob helps his neighbor Mrs. Dodd clean out her garage and get organized. It’s a big job with big consequences when Bob breaks a cherished keepsake. What will he do? What will Mrs. Dodd do? And what will “Charity” do with all the stuff donated from the garage? Find out, and hear a great joke from a podcast listener.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, s...

God created people with different personalities. The more we understand about each other, the better we can get along. In this podcast, Bob takes a personality test to discover if he’s a Talker, Leader, Thinker or Peacemaker. The results are surprising . . . so are Bob and Jesse’s response to a listener who asks for tips on being kind.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to...

Honesty truly is the best policy. And honestly, Bob is not a very good pickleball player. (And what exactly is pickleball? Can you squeeze it on a hotdog?) On the other hand, Bob is really good about being honest, which we learn after he and his brother return a lost wallet.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and m...

In this podcast Bob explains the power of logical reasoning. He just learned about it at school and has lots of great, err, good examples that he thought up. God’s Word encourages us to “acquire knowledge” (Proverbs 18:15) and use our brains. Bob and Jesse also share their best pieces of advice.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Club...

Sharing your faith can be scary. But the Bible tells us in 1 Peter 3:15 to: ‚ÄúAlways be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have. Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect.‚Äù Bob talks about ways he tells others about Jesus, including a story about winning a radio contest.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to book...

It‚Äôs not good to take things for granite. After all, it‚Äôs a really hard rock and it might actually be quartz, dolostone or basalt. But seriously, we should express thankfulness to all the people who help us and give us gifts. Bob and Jesse share some of the things they‚Äôre thankful for and their favorite Bible verses.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devoti...

Jesse shares the ‚ÄúRule of 2‚Äôs‚Äù for math. Bob talks about volunteering with his family at a food bank and at church. All of this adds up to a podcast filled with tips about helping others and using our time for God‚Äôs glory. Bob and Jesse also give encouragement to Daniel‚Äîa podcast listener who gave up following God because it was too hard.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to ga...

Bob’s class just celebrated Valentine’s Day, and Bob wonders why all those candy hearts have the same saying on them—“No way!” (There should be other sayings too, right?!?) Relationships and friendships can be hard, because sometimes people’s feelings change. But God’s love always stays the same. He loves us unconditionally, and we should try to follow His example. This podcast also...

God's armor can protect and keep us safe‚Äîeven if someone happens to attack with a giant turkey leg. (You'll have to hear this story to believe it.) In the end, Bob and Jesse agree that God‚Äôs shield of faith is waaay better than Captain America's shield.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   Parent...

The Bible says to ‚Äúpray constantly,‚Äù but Bob keeps running into things when he prays and walks with his eyes closed. Jesse shares an acrostic to help guide P-R-A-Yers. Then something amazing happens. Jesse tells a funny joke!   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   Parents, if you've listened to any...

Bob shares that he‚Äôs really good at shouting out comments during school assemblies. Sometimes the speakers ask for comments . . . but sometimes he shouts things even when don‚Äôt ask. Getting laughs is great, but it‚Äôs even more important to ‚ÄúShow proper respect to everyone‚Äù (1 Peter 2:17). This podcast also tries to answer the question: What‚Äôs the deal with Satan?   Click here to visit t...

Bob remembers some historic family vacations and tells how he took his parents to the zoo to show his appreciation for everything they do for him. (Plus, he really wanted to go to the zoo.) Bob admits to not always liking his parents‚Äô rules and punishments. But he knows it‚Äôs wise to make his mom and dad happy.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, su...

It‚Äôs a fruit of the Spirit, and we all need it. In this randomly rhyming podcast, Bob and Jesse explore how showing self-control can help in controlling anger. Bob also unveils his amazing chess-playing abilities. Spoiler alert: He‚Äôs especially good at moving those castle-y thingies.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Ma...

Bob sets a goal to try something new every month. But what should he do? Brush his teeth every day? Learn new words? Live out his faith in more obvious ways? Bob and Jesse come up with a plan . . . then they ask podcast listeners for additional ideas.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   Parents, if...

Season Two of the ‚ÄúOfficial Average Boy‚Äù podcast starts off with a slam-dunk! Bob helps Jesse forgive a basketball player who keeps bashing into him on the court. Then Bob shares a cross-country canine encounter that puts him face-to-face with the school bully. Plus, we debut our first listener call-in question.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals,...

Free doughnuts are the best! So is using our gifts and talents to help others. In this podcast, Bob explains how he tries to notice the needs of people around him‚Äîneighbors, friends, people at church‚Äîand how he boldly steps out to serve.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   Parents, if you've lis...

Oh brother, Average Boy talks about his brother. There's never a dull moment around his house with two wild brothers running around. After getting in trouble at church, Bob gives some great tips for getting along with siblings.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   Parents, if you've listened to any o...

Bob and Jesse talk about the most important decision anyone will ever make ‚Äì believing in Jesus Christ as their Savior. Finding forgiveness in Christ is a lot like saving a turtle during a torrential rainstorm ‚Äì you'll have to hear it to believe it.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   Parents, i...

In this podcast, Bob (aka Average Boy) shares about his kickball skills - or lack thereof. Fortunately, because of his faith in Jesus, Bob is on the ultimate winning team. Instead of defining himself by what he does in sports or the classroom, Bob encourages everyone to find their identity in Christ.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to...

Bob tries to start some healthy habits to take better care of his body. But there's a problem ‚Äì whenever he gets the treadmill above "5," it's hard for him to eat his jelly doughnut. This podcast also dives into juicing, getting enough sleep, and why koala bears are so strong.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, a...

Have you ever gone to a store and got stuck behind a line of mannequins? That's what happens to Bob. Fortunately, his youth pastor is there to rescue him ‚Äì and a lady who's almost crushed by a mannequin. Youth pastors, parents and older adults can be a big help in our lives.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and...

Being responsible takes a lot of responsibility. Average Boy (aka Bob Smiley) learns that fact when he's house-sitting for a neighbor who has some hisss-terical cats. He also finds out that house-sitting has nothing to do with sitting on the roof of a house.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   Paren...

Popularity is overrated. Just ask Bob (aka Average Boy), whose "close friends" at school call him Mark, Timmy, or Jim. Instead of seeking lots of friends, Bob discovers it's best to have good friends who encourage him to grow closer to God.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   Parents, if you've list...

"Every word of God is perfect." That's what it says in Proverbs 30:5. The Bible is alive and active, changing people's hearts. In this podcast, Bob and Jesse give tips about reading God‚Äôs Word ‚Ķ and why it's not acceptable to shout in a library.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   Parents, if yo...

There's more to manners than just saying "please" and "thank you." This podcast shows how having good manners shows respect and spreads God's love. Plus, Bob explains why it's not a good idea to have a friend try and throw a Skittles into your nose.   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   Parents, if yo...