Episodes

For their family vacation, Average Boy and his family go on a cruise! A little mishap with his passport delays them a bit, but as soon as Bob hits the deck, he’s in full gear. From visiting the pool to eating at the buffet to “recarpeting” their tiny room, AB has a blast! Bob and Jesse help a listener deal with drama at school. They also share thoughts on how God hears all our prayers. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Mag...

When Average Boy plays hide-and-seek with his friend Billy, Bob ends up scaring his mom! To make up for it, he treats her extra nicely and serenades her in the grocery store. Mom forgives him and asks AB to pick out some apples for a delicious dessert . . . well, you can guess what happens. In the end, Bob learns you can pick your friends and pick an apple, so make sure to pick good ones. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse ...

School is out. Summer has finally come! With his best friend, Billy, away on vacation and no Wi-Fi at his home (don't ask why...), Average Boy gets bored pretty quickly. When Bob admits that he’s bored, his dad suggests doing chores! Average Boy doesn’t just work around his house, he "helps" out neighbors by mowing their lawns. In the end, AB realizes a God-sized imagination beats Wi-Fi (and boredom) any day. Bob and Jesse also help a listener with her Christian walk. Click here to visit the Av...

Average Boy’s dad takes him and Billy to the best place on earth—Henry Hippo’s Pizza and Prizes. They don’t really go for the pizza, but for the games and prizes! While playing Skee-ball, Bob climbs the ramp and drops several balls in the top hole, even though his dad told him not to cheat, and even though he knew better. When one of the balls gets stuck, along with Bob’s hand, nothing can save him from a hippo stampede and his dad’s disappointment. It doesn’t take long for this pizza podcast to...

Jesse makes balloon animals, and Average Boy competes in a fishing tournament. The only problem? AB doesn't have a boat, and he didn’t even register to compete. Fortunately, his neighbor, Mr. Polvado, is there to help . . . in more ways than one. You don’t want to miss this fishy adventure! 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 of our podcasts, please give us ...

Lights, camera, action! Average Boy is in a movie! Okay, it's really a promotional video for his church, but it's still exciting! Even though AB has some “creative differences” with his youth pastor, he learns the most important thing is to put God first. Bob and Jesse also give a listener advice about not getting so mad about things. Buy the book "Average Boy's Above-Average Year": https://store.focusonthefamily.com/average-boys-above-average-year/ Parents, if you've listened to any of our po...

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 promised to do, it almost results in his grandma getting injured. Bob and Jesse also help out a listener in Texas with ways to get through hard times in life. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, ...

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 sprinklers in science class to getting stuck in traffic on the way to baseball practice, Bob learns (or does he?) the proper time and place to make people laugh. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazin...

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 that you can honor 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 listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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 with Average Boy, you'll learn the importance of staying focused. 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 of our podcasts, please give us yo...

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 and makes the Threesome super nervous with his confidence and humor. You’ll also meet Everley and discover that all people are created in the image of God. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazi...

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 strawberry ice cream and chocolate bars lying around. Then there’s the spider attack! Discover what happens when everything doesn’t go as Bob’s Mom planned. Also, Bob and Jesse give a listener some advice on how to handle an annoying brother. Click here to visit the Ave...

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 where? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out. You’ll also find out how his friend Billy saves the day. Plus, a “Jesse joke” fan writes in with a 5-star review and a great question about being friends with people who don’t share your beliefs. Click here to visit the Av...

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 his family on the roller coaster. Oh no! Bob and Jesse also answer a call-in question from a listener who gets in trouble a lot with his parents. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much mo...

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 and his brother, Brian, step up. Beach litter plays a surprising (if not icky) part in the rescue, so does the color orange. Orange you glad the color wasn’t banana. Find out if Jesse’s jokes are better than the last line and if the boy makes it back to his parents in this sand...

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 and a hard worker—all great qualities for a casual employee. (You’ll have to listen to find out what that is.) Bob and Jesse also answer a question about finding your confidence in Christ. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subsc...

While Average Boy pays full attention (yeah, right…) to his Sunday school lesson, a new girl enters the room and causes a distraction. How embarrassing! Fortunately, Bob knows all about handling embarrassing situations. Bob makes a mental note to welcome her after the lesson is over and ends up embarrassing himself (big surprise). Speaking of surprises, Bob and Jesse win a major award! They also tackle the hard question of how we can know Jesus is with us, even when we can’t see Him. Click he...

When Bob’s new book, Average Boy’s Above-Average Year, comes out, he can’t help but be excited about sharing it with his friends. But he didn’t expect them to play a prank on him! Between the librarian telling him to hush to his classmates checking out other books, Average Boy feels pretty sad. When his friends come through, though, his frown turns upside down as he realizes they are just playing with him. He also answers an important question about being a Christian, even when you don’t feel li...

Bob and his brother, Brian, get in a pre-Easter power struggle about who can hang out in the garage. As the older brother, Bob tries to be the bigger man. He also discovers that jumping on a pogo stick isn’t hard, unless you care about your body or owning nice things. In the end, Bob manages to mend his relationship with Brian—which is more than can be done for the Easter eggs that may or may not have been broken. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals,...

This veggie tale digs into an epic gardening adventure. Will Bob’s science teacher get the “dirt” on what really happens to the seeds planted in Mr. Polvado’s backyard? Will Bob ever figure out what happens to his baby carrots? These questions and more—including Bob and Jesse’s favorite Australian animals—find answers in time for a harvest of fun. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! Parents, if ...

In this monumental, momentous 60th podcast, a furry, masked substitute teacher visits Bob's music class. Okay, actually Bob lets a racoon into the classroom. When Mrs. Brown returns and greets the ring-tailed intruder, she asks who's responsible ... and Bob knows exactly what to do. Speaking of knowing what to do, a listener wants to know what to do after seeing someone in her class steal something. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions ...

Bob explains the joys of Mrs. Fox's cookie mitten – an ooey, gooey cookie that comes out of the oven and oozes into a person's hand in a mitten of deliciousness. Mmmm. Go get the milk! Then hear how AB's bike ride with a big box of Christmas goodies goes downhill ... literally. Fortunately when Bob admits his misfortune, Mrs. Fox surprises him with her response. Jesse and Bob also answer a question from a listener who lives on a duck farm. Their answer and Jesse's joke are certain to quack, er, ...

Bob falls asleep in school. That's the bad news. The good news is that he decides to change his habits so he can get more rest! (OK, the truth is ... his dad helps him see there's a time for everything.) With all of his renewed energy, Bob wrangles some chickens, dominates his homework and comes up with a great answer to a listener who asks, "How do we know Jesus is with us when we don't even see Him?" After this action-packed podcast, Bob takes some well-deserved rest. Click here to visit th...

When Bob visits a flea market and spots a metal shake plate, he learns an important lesson. And it's not – Shake plates make your vision blurry. Eventually, Bob clearly sees that listening to his parents always keeps him safe. Speaking of avoiding danger, Jesse and Bob discuss talking to birds and answer a listener question about social media. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! Parents, if you'...