The Official Average Boy Podcast

The Official Average Boy Podcast

Kids 8 to 12 years old can laugh together and learn about God with this Christian podcast for families. Hosted by Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine editor Jesse Florea and Christian comedian Bob Smiley, each episode is packed with faith-building fun and family entertainment. This family podcast is about forgiveness, God’s love, prayer, respect, self-control, setting goals, volunteering, and finding your worth in Christ. And to make family time super fun, download the Devotions for Super Average Families. Plus lots of other fun resources just for kids.

Recent Episodes

Official Average Boy Podcast #74

Feb. 24, 2023

There is no perfect podcast, but this one comes close. Actually, it doesn’t because only Jesus is perfect. Bob discovers how imperfect he is, especially with keeping his promises. When he fails to pick up something he promis…

Official Average Boy Podcast #73

Jan. 27, 2023

Average Boy has a gift for being funny. But are there times when it’s best not to be funny or tell a joke? Yup. Average Boy shares some appropriate—and some not-so-appropriate—times he used humor. From setting off the sprink…

Official Average Boy Podcast #72

Dec. 30, 2022

Putting off projects are not the best idea. Average Boy procrastinated on a history research paper...and now he's in trouble! With no time to spare, he learns his lesson on putting off important things and doing your best so…

Official Average Boy Podcast #71

Nov. 25, 2022

A youth group Bible study at Average Boy's house means it's time to clean up! As people arrive, Bob makes sure there are plenty of snacks. But as they are reading Scripture, Bob's dad makes a distracting announcement! Along …

Official Average Boy Podcast #70

Oct. 28, 2022

When Average Boy encounters the Terrible Threesome at school, he tries to be nice. As usual, they make fun of him. And not just him, but also Jimmy—a new kid who is in a wheelchair. Before AB can say anything, Jimmy rolls up…

Official Average Boy Podcast #69

Sept. 30, 2022

The fall festival at Bob’s church is filled with fun, a family photo shoot and a parking lot full of pumpkins. What could go possibly wrong? First, Average Boy has to keep his clothes clean. And that’s not easy with all the …

Official Average Boy Podcast #68

Aug. 26, 2022

Forests and snakes and electric fences, oh my! Bob experiences all these obstacles—plus some laughing birds—in his quest to be on time. After losing his backpack in a bullfight (really!), AB barely makes on time. On time to …

Official Average Boy Podcast #67

July 29, 2022

Although the word no isn’t fun to hear, it can be a positive. You know? You will once you hear about Average Boy’s visit to an amusement park. After ignoring his dad’s advice and eating a “few” too many hot dogs, Bob joins h…

Official Average Boy Podcast #66

June 24, 2022

Average Boy goes on a beach vacation with his family, but he forgets his flip-flops and burns his feet on the sand. Ouch! But not as ouchy as a crying boy who needs help to find his parents. With no lifeguards around, Bob an…

Official Average Boy Podcast #65

May 27, 2022

Average Boy gets a job at Gus’s hardware store. Surprised? He is. He didn’t have the perfect interview. And he did knock over a pile of paint cans. But in the end, Bob shows Gus that he can be confident, respectful, polite a…

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