The Official Average Boy Podcast

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.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 podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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.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 podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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.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 podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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 sandy adventure. 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 podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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. 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 podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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. 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 podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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 like it. Pre-order 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 podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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. Pre-order 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 podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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. Pre-order 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 podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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. Pre-order 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 podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/