Episodes
March 16, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast #26 on Honesty
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 le...
March 9, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast #25 on Using Our Brains
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) an...
March 2, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 24
Sharing your faith can be scary. But the Bible tells us in 1 Peter 3:15 to: “Always 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 re...
Feb. 25, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 23
It’s not good to take things for granite. After all, it’s 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 gi...
Feb. 18, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 22
Jesse shares the “Rule of 2’s” 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’s g...
Feb. 11, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 21
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,...
Feb. 3, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 20
God’s armor can protect and keep us safe—even 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’s shield of faith is waaay b...
Jan. 27, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 19
The Bible says to “pray constantly,” 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 j...
Jan. 20, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 18
Bob shares that he’s really good at shouting out comments during school assemblies. Sometimes the speakers ask for comments . . . but sometimes he shouts things even when don’t ask. Getting laughs is great, but it’s eve...
Jan. 13, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 17
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...
Jan. 6, 2020
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 16
It’s 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 a...
Dec. 30, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 15
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 liste...
Dec. 23, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 14
Season Two of the “Official Average Boy” 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...
Aug. 19, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 13
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—neighbors, friends, people at church—and how he boldly ste...
Aug. 12, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 12
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 sibling...
Aug. 5, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 11
Bob and Jesse talk about the most important decision anyone will ever make – believing in Jesus Christ as their Savior. Finding forgiveness in Christ is a lot like saving a turtle during a torrential rainstorm – you'll ha...
July 27, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 10
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...
July 22, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 9
Bob tries to start some healthy habits to take better care of his body. But there's a problem – whenever he gets the treadmill above "5," it's hard for him to eat his jelly doughnut. This podcast also dives into juicing, ge...
July 15, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 8
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 – and a lady who's almost crushed by a mannequin. Youth pastors, pare...
July 8, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 7
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 wit...
July 1, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 6
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...
June 24, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 5
"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’s Word … and why it's not acceptabl...
June 17, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 4
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 ...
June 10, 2019
The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 3
This podcast buzzes with excitement – it's all about bees and being part of God's body. Both can be pretty sweet! Discover how you can use your gifts and talents for God. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain ac...