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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode of the Official Average Boy Podcast, Jesse and Bob (aka Average Boy) explore the mystery of the Golden Egg and what it really means to serve others. Bob is eager to share his latest adventure, though he gets a little distracted by his researchif you count eating a whole bag of Easter candy as research. Bob and Jesse also answer an important question from a listener who lives in a beautiful place and has a great name. 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.

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Get ready for a "perfectly plausible" and "profoundly playful" episode as Jesse and Average Boy (aka Bob Smiley) dive into the importance of doing nice things for others. While Bob initially tries to stall with some impressive alliteration, he eventually reveals the messyand muddytruth about his latest "good deed. We also learn why Bob and Jesse yell two words a lot at each other. 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.

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Fore! Or is it "Sixteen"? Either way, watch out for flying golf balls. In this episode, Bob (aka Average Boy) takes us to his youth group golf tournament. While Jesse keeps things "on par" with some silly puns, Bob shares how a day at the linksand several trips into the woodstaught him a huge lesson about pride. From catching armadillos to diving into ponds for extra golf balls (28 of them, to be exact!), Bob’s golfing strategy might be a little "below average," but his heart is in the right place. We also tackle a tough question from a listener about how to keep your cool and show self-control when siblings start pushing your buttons. 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.

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G’day, mates! Grab your blooming onions and watch out for "bucking" hams, because Bob is bringing his best Australian accent to the studio today. In this episode, Bob and Jesse dive into the wacky world of friendships. From "Leg Cramp Girl" on the bus to a PE teacher whose heart rate spikes just by seeing Bob walk into the gym, the duo explores how every person in our lives provides an opportunity to show God’s love. Whether it’s a "tight-as-a-tourniquet" hug from Mom or a back-pat from Dad that sends you flying across the room, love and encouragement come in all shapes and sizes. 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.

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Donny dares Bob to eat a worm. What a nightmare! Or is it? Average Boy has to figure out how to save the day and encourage a new girl in town named Maeve. While Bob begins this episode like a Jenga tower during an earthquakea little shakyhe ends with his feet on solid ground. You also won’t want to miss a listener from Australia who asks a question . . . and a riddle. 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.

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Two exciting things happen for Bob (aka Average Boy) in this episode: it snows in Texas, and he finds a bag of leftover Christmas candy! Those two events combine for a cold and sugar-filled outdoor adventure where Average Boy gains an appreciation for how Jesus’ forgiveness covers our sins and makes us as white as snow. Jesse adds to the hilarity with a few frosty and funny winter jokes. Then Bob and Jesse team up to provide some advice for a listener who’s dealing with friends who are a bad influence. 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.

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