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The Official Average Boy Podcast on Oneplace.com

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The Official Average Boy podcast encourages children and parents to laugh and learn about God together. Hosted by Focus on the Family Clubhouse Magazine editor Jesse Florea and Christian comedian Bob Smiley. This podcast joins Focus’ already very popularOfficial Adventures in Odyssey podcast as great entertainment and faith-building fun.

Episodes

14

  1. · 26 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #136

    Join Average Boy and Jesse for a Wild West showdown to get a delicious dessert. 😂🤠 You’ll also enjoy an extra helping of cake puns, cowboy accents and Jesse Jokes. In the end, AB discovers that loving your neighbor sometimes means giving up what you want most. ❤️🍰 This sweet adventure is a reminder to be kind, share generously and show the love of Jesus wherever you go. Bob and Jesse also answer a listener question about making good entertainment choices. The Official Average Boy Podcast 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 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  2. · 21 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #135

    Why does Average Boy have a fishing lure stuck in his jacket, a missing shoelace and a mysterious blue streak in his hair? Well, it nothing to do with his church’s fall festival. But most of this episode is all about Bob’s hilarious costumes. From a quilting needle to a businessman on the moon and even the prophet Jonah, AB shares some wild adventures that all began because of what he wore to this outreach event at his church. Bob and Jesse conclude that what a person wears isn’t as important as their character and love for God. The Official Average Boy Podcast 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 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  3. · 21 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #134

    Fall is here, and Average Boy is looking for a new sport to try. Jesse and AB begin by looking back at some of AB’s unforgettable athletic adventures, including the time he scored a soccer goal with the back of his head. Along the way, they share jokes, answer a listener question and talk about why showing respect and kindness reflects God’s love. In the end AB decides that he needs help! What sport should he try next? Send in your suggestions and you might hear one featured on a future episode. Don’t be average... be SUPER average! 🎙️⚽🥋🏹 The Official Average Boy Podcast 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 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  4. · 20 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #133

    Fall is here, and Average Boy is looking for a new sport to try. Jesse and AB begin by looking back at some of AB’s unforgettable athletic adventures, including the time he scored a soccer goal with the back of his head. Along the way, they share jokes, answer a listener question and talk about why showing respect and kindness reflects God’s love. In the end AB decides that he needs help! What sport should he try next? Send in your suggestions and you might hear one featured on a future episode. Don’t be average... be SUPER average! 🎙️⚽🥋🏹 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  5. · 22 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #132

    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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  6. · 22 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #131

    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.Shop our podcast store To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  7. · 25 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #130

    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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  8. · 25 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #129

    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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  9. · 22 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #128

    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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  10. · 26 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #127

    Summer is hereand 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  11. · 22 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #126

    When Average Boy visits his friend Richie’s very large house, he makes a surprising observationthe 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  12. · 22 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #125

    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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  13. · 25 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #124

    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 diligenteven 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111

  14. · 24 minOfficial Average Boy Podcast #123

    In this milestone episodewhich Bob is convinced is mathematically specialJesse 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1443/29?v=20251111