Official Average Boy Podcast #131

What happens when Average Boy spends more time talking than listening? You get an award-winning podcast! Just kidding. In this episode, AB shares the surprising lesson he learned during a school field trip to an art museum. After a day filled with shushing classmates, blurry-photo comparisons to Monet and one sandwich-stealing dog, AB discovers he may need to listen better. Join Bob and Jesse for art museum antics, ninja turtle trivia, French painter flops, flying distractions and some practical advice to help stay focused during homework time.Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Cl… We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.

When Average Boy comes home after dominating a basketball game, he gets a shock. His bedroom has been painted bright pink! What his parents hoped would be a red-iculously cool surprise has turned into a colorful disaster. AB now has a big problem and an even bigger decision: Will he panic, complain or find a creative solution? Listen to find out how flexibility, teamwork and a good attitude can help us handle when things don't go according to plan. Plus, hear a fun listener joke, learn Jesse’s favorite paddle sport and discover why Proverbs 16:2 reminds us that God sees the motives behind our actions.Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Cl… We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Episode 130 is all about helping. Average Boy receives some help from Clubhouse magazine readers who help him recall a few wild tales that Bob doesn’t even remember living! From a fishing trip gone wrong to a rodeo surprise involving mutton busting, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud moments. And along the way, Bob and Jesse provide helpful thoughts about sharing your faith in Jesus, the importance of asking questions and how to tell the difference between joking with friends and hurting someone’s feelings. The guys end with a helpful reminder that God made you to be the best you, you can be.Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Cl… We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Nothing exciting is happening in Average Boy’s life . . . except for a failed attempt to start a bring-your-own-boat water ski school. As Bob bemoans being bored, he remembers back to his first mission trip. From airport misadventures with “Mr. Security Guard” to building a playground in downtown Chicago, Bob shares the story of how a small act of kindness made a big difference for one little girl. Episode 129 wraps up with a listener from Northern Ireland delivering a joke that’s equal parts confusing and hilarious. Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Cl… We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.

What do sweaty metal shelves, a school bus barn and a slightly mistimed surprise party have in common? They’re all part of Episode 128 as Average Boy (aka Bob Smiley) and Jesse explore what it means to break out of your comfort zone. Through all the chaos and sweat (there’s a lot of sweat), the guys unpack a meaningful truth: Doing something encouraging for others and serving God often means stepping outside of what feels comfortable. Don’t miss any of the shelf jokes . . . and the big announcement of another Average Boy major award. Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.Shop our podcast store

Summer is here—and so is the danger of having way too much free time! In Episode 127 of the Official Average Boy Podcast, Bob and Jesse bring the laughs while tackling the age-old problem of battling boredom when school’s out. From polarizing poll results (sorry, Jesse Jokes) to Bob’s “creative” lawn-mowing strategies, this episode is packed with hilarious Average Boy adventures. And along the way, the guys share ideas on using time wisely, why boredom can lead to trouble and how small jobs can turn into fun opportunities for growth and teamwork. Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.

When Average Boy visits his friend Richie’s very large house, he makes a surprising observation—the Olympics could be hosted here. But before he contacts the Olympic people, Bob has a high-speed scooter chase and learns an unexpected lesson from Richie’s wise (and strong) grandmother: It’s good to slow down and just be. Jesse and Bob talk about busyness, silence, and why rest matters by drawing inspiration from Scripture and Jesus’ example of getting away to pray. Along the way, expect exaggerations, Jesse jokes, inflatable dolphins, and an important challenge for listeners to help them grow closer to God. Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Average Boy’s morning takes a nearly disastrous turn when his alarm doesn’t go off. His late start and sprint to catch the school bus leads to big laughs, close calls with cars, and important lessons about responsibility and perseverance. Then as Bob and Jesse reflect on learning from mistakes, Bob has a breakthrough and recognizes how his mom is truly amazing! And just before the episode ends, Jesse shares a surprise and a collection of listener-submitted jokes that you won’t want to miss.   Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover!   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Buckle up your tool belts, grab your shovels and hop on your "Rooster Scooters," because things are getting agricultural! In this episode, Jesse teaches Bob the definition of the word "always," while Bob introduces us to the world of AG class (which, according to Bob, stands for "Aggravated Grownup"). Between hair-raising hijinks (or is that hare raising?) and hopping hogs, Bob and Jesse dig into what it means to be diligent—even while they're distracted by chocolate-covered donuts. Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.

In this milestone episode—which Bob is convinced is mathematically special—Jesse and Average Boy dive into the world of healthy eating. Bob’s mom has officially launched a "health kick" at the Smiley household, leaving Bob to face his greatest enemies: rice cakes and hummus. While Bob tries to figure out if kangaroos work for rideshare apps and why his school lunch always tastes like a freshly mown football field, Jesse tries to keep the show on track with a few "un-beet-able" jokes. The duo also suggests some helpful Bible verses to a listener who’s fighting with a friend.   Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover!   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.