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Official Average Boy Podcast #96

December 27, 2024

AB and his brother are big fans of their dad. And that leads them to finding the perfect Christmas gift for him—a giant fan! What could go wrong? Well, everything. From getting the fan home from hardware store to setting it up under the tree and testing its power, AB’s antics will make everyone a fan of this episode. This show also answers the question: Why does the living room smell like pine and look like it’s covered in snow. Finally, Bob and Jesse reply to a message from a listener about using their talents and gifts to grow closer to God. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ab-book4-cover-scaled-1.jpg https://sf.fotf.com/8xk24c https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #95

November 29, 2024

When Average Boy’s family gathers for a Thanksgiving Day bash, a “surprise” casserole leads to a big fight. And Bob realizes the importance of thinking before he speaks. Things start to go better until his uncle’s long prayer keeps everyone from enjoying their hot food. Thankfully, Grandma comes to the rescue in an interesting way. AB and Jesse end by helping a listener who has a question about bottling up anger. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ab-book4-cover-scaled-1.jpg https://sf.fotf.com/x2jnmx https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #94

October 25, 2024

Getting picked on in gym class is no fun, and so is getting picked last for a team. Average Boy experiences both of those things when the gym teacher has the students play a wild game called, “Crab Soccer.” At first this makes AB crabby, but then he makes a goal in a way you might expect—proving that everyone has different talents. Bob and Jesse also play a joke and questions from listeners, which leads Jesse to sharing a recent journey he took in the footsteps of the apostle Paul. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ab-book4-cover-scaled-1.jpg https://sf.fotf.com/prktlb https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #93

September 27, 2024

Average Boy is super excited about the release of his new book, Average Boy’s Above Average Summer. Not only is it funny, but it has so many uses, such as breaking lawn ornaments and propping open windows. AB shares how he met his neighbor, Mr. Polvado, who has become a mentor in his life. Mr. Polvado also played a big part in the new book, so Bob really wants to know what he thinks of it. Bob and Jesse end by answering a listener question about their favorite disciple and book of the Bible. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ab-book4-cover-scaled-1.jpg https://sf.fotf.com/yj3k07 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #92

August 30, 2024

Average Boy gets a birdie! No, he’s not golfing; he’s birdwatching with his grandfather. Of course, they are riding in a golf cart because that’s how you birdwatch in Texas. Speaking of Texas, they get attacked by Texas-sized mosquitos before actually seeing a goshawk! It’s a crazy adventure that ends with questions from listeners on how to get more into the Bible every day and whether a friend can be trusted with a secret. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ab-book4-cover-scaled-1.jpg https://www.focusonthefamily.com/average-boy-podcast-resources/?refcd=2124302 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #91

July 26, 2024

Average Boy’s youth group holds a team triathlon, so AB, Billy and Sarah sign up to race. Billy takes the bike leg. Sarah dives in to swim, and Bob finishes up as the runner. When Sarah turns out to be more submarine than swimmer, can AB take the team to victory? Or will Donny rundown and run over the competition? Bob and Jesse also hear from a listener who wants to know if they’ve ever read the whole Bible. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ab-book4-cover-scaled-1.jpg https://www.focusonthefamily.com/average-boy-podcast-resources/?refcd=2104704 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #90

June 28, 2024

It’s the last day of school, and Average Boy almost sleeps through the final bell. But it’s not his fault the clock in math class is busted . . . or is it? Bob points out the different ways girls laugh, and then he shares some listener jokes that make everyone laugh. Bob and Jesse also help a listener learn how to deal with rumors. Finally, Bob unveils the title of the new Average Boy book and the official book cover! https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ab-book4-cover-scaled-1.jpg https://www.focusonthefamily.com/average-boy-podcast-resources/?refcd=2087405 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #89

May 31, 2024

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Average Boy tells Jesse about his grandma’s amazing banana bread, which causes Jesse to share some banana-themed jokes. Bob also talks about the power of prayer when it comes to studying for history tests. Of course, God gives us what we need, according to His will—not everything we ask for or want. Bob and Jesse end by helping a listener who wants to be more like Jesus, especially in how she treats her brothers. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/average-boy-podcast-resources/?refcd=2070703 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #88

April 26, 2024

The first of April often leads to April Fools’ Day shenanigans. Bob and Jesse prove they’re not chicken by telling some chicken jokes. Then AB does an amazing job of avoiding all his family’s and friends’ pranks. Well, almost. When a listener asks about becoming a Christian, Bob and Jesse have some great advice about the most important decision a person can make! https://www.focusonthefamily.com/average-boy-podcast-resources/?refcd=2051403 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #87

March 29, 2024

Let’s play ball! Baseball, that is. When AB’s youth group starts their baseball season, Bob is the first pick . . . or at least the first one to show up. His youth leader is so excited that he sends AB way out to right field. AB is a bit bored until something hits him—twice! That’s when Bob remembers even when he fails at something, he’s always loved by God no matter what! Jesse and Bob also answer a listener question about getting emotional on the sports field. https://sf.fotf.com/zpxfq https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #86

February 23, 2024

Average Boy’s dad surprises the family with a trip to an escape room. Bob can’t wait because he always pays detail to attention! Thanks to Bob’s “skills” his family becomes escape room masters, but not in the way anyone would expect. Bob and Jesse also answer a listener question about how to resist temptation. Spoiler alert: It helps to know God’s Word! https://sf.fotf.com/average-boy-podcast-resources-2011404 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/

Official Average Boy Podcast #85

January 26, 2024

Christmas break is over, and AB has emptied his mind of all knowledge. This turns out to be a big problem when his art teacher posts a riddle on the board. Bob immediately solves the riddle . . . incorrectly. As other students figure out the riddle and begin working on their projects, frustration sets in. What will AB do to find the answer? Also, Jesse unmasks the most famous animal artist in a classic Jesse joke. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ab-book4-cover-scaled.jpeg! https://sf.fotf.com/average-boy-podcast-resources-2008209 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Official Average Boy Podcast #84

December 29, 2023

Bob gets a hamster from a friend at school. Just one problem: he “forgets” to ask his parents. Then there’s the second problem: the hamster turns out to be an escape artist. AB, and his mom, discover this hamster’s Houdini-ness when Mom does laundry and grabs clothes out of AB’s closet. Rats! Oh wait, that’s later in the podcast. Bob’s dad also teaches him a valuable lesson—if you can’t be trusted with little things, then you can’t be trusted with bigger ones. https://sf.fotf.com/average-boy-podcast-resources-1776001 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Official Average Boy Podcast #83

November 23, 2023

Average Boy waits until the last minute to finish his semester-long science project and gets into hot lava! That’s because he has to make a working volcano, complete with molten mass. Between his project looking like a melted pig, which appears delicious to his dog, or dissolving in lava, AB ends up scrambling to turn something in. Thanks to his quick wit, AB learns that God gives us different strengths and talents. Bob and Jesse also answer a question about their life verses from the Bible. https://sf.fotf.com/average-boy-podcast-resources-1775902-ep-83 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Official Average Boy Podcast #82

October 27, 2023

Average Boy thinks his dad is all wet for wanting to see how much he’s playing a water-based game on his phone. The truth is it’s AB who’s drowning with a cellphone addiction! After realizing how much time he’s wasting on his phone, AB decides to spend his time more wisely. And he starts by answering a question from a listener who’s having friendship trouble. https://sf.fotf.com/average-boy-podcast-resources-1763203-10-27-episode-82 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/