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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bob introduces himself as ?the daring David of the day determined and driven to deliver deep dapper distinguished divine disciples devoted to discombobulating the Devil.? Jesse soon finds that means AB has faced off with a giant bully using a giant Bible on Bring Your Bible to School Day. The outcome is surprising! But not as surprising as how many times baseball is talked about in the Bible or how powerful the Word of God really is.

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For their family vacation, Average Boy and his family go on a cruise! A little mishap with his passport delays them a bit, but as soon as Bob hits the deck, he?s in full gear. From visiting the pool to eating at the buffet to ?recarpeting? their tiny room, AB has a blast! Bob and Jesse help a listener deal with drama at school. They also share thoughts on how God hears all our prayers.

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When Average Boy plays hide-and-seek with his friend Billy, Bob ends up scaring his mom! To make up for it, he treats her extra nicely and serenades her in the grocery store. Mom forgives him and asks AB to pick out some apples for a delicious dessert . . . well, you can guess what happens. In the end, Bob learns you can pick your friends and pick an apple, so make sure to pick good ones.

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School is out. Summer has finally come! With his best friend, Billy, away on vacation and no Wi-Fi at his home (don't ask why...), Average Boy gets bored pretty quickly. When Bob admits that he?s bored, his dad suggests doing chores! Average Boy doesn?t just work around his house, he "helps" out neighbors by mowing their lawns. In the end, AB realizes a God-sized imagination beats Wi-Fi (and boredom) any day. Bob and Jesse also help a listener with her Christian walk.

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Average Boy?s dad takes him and Billy to the best place on earth?Henry Hippo?s Pizza and Prizes. They don?t really go for the pizza, but for the games and prizes! While playing Skee-ball, Bob climbs the ramp and drops several balls in the top hole, even though his dad told him not to cheat, and even though he knew better. When one of the balls gets stuck, along with Bob?s hand, nothing can save him from a hippo stampede and his dad?s disappointment. It doesn?t take long for this pizza podcast to come ?round to simple truth from the Bible: always obey your parents.

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Jesse makes balloon animals, and Average Boy competes in a fishing tournament. The only problem? AB doesn't have a boat, and he didn?t even register to compete. Fortunately, his neighbor, Mr. Polvado, is there to help . . . in more ways than one. You don?t want to miss this fishy adventure!

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Lights, camera, action! Average Boy is in a movie! Okay, it's really a promotional video for his church, but it's still exciting! Even though AB has some ?creative differences? with his youth pastor, he learns the most important thing is to put God first. Bob and Jesse also give a listener advice about not getting so mad about things.

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There is no perfect podcast, but this one comes close. Actually, it doesn?t because only Jesus is perfect. Bob discovers how imperfect he is, especially with keeping his promises. When he fails to pick up something he promised to do, it almost results in his grandma getting injured. Bob and Jesse also help out a listener in Texas with ways to get through hard times in life.

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Average Boy has a gift for being funny. But are there times when it?s best not to be funny or tell a joke? Yup. Average Boy shares some appropriate?and some not-so-appropriate?times he used humor. From setting off the sprinklers in science class to getting stuck in traffic on the way to baseball practice, Bob learns (or does he?) the proper time and place to make people laugh.

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Putting off projects are not the best idea. Average Boy procrastinated on a history research paper...and now he's in trouble! With no time to spare, he learns his lesson on putting off important things and doing your best so that you can honor God.

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A youth group Bible study at Average Boy's house means it's time to clean up! As people arrive, Bob makes sure there are plenty of snacks. But as they are reading Scripture, Bob's dad makes a distracting announcement! Along with Average Boy, you'll learn the importance of staying focused.

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When Average Boy encounters the Terrible Threesome at school, he tries to be nice. As usual, they make fun of him. And not just him, but also Jimmy?a new kid who is in a wheelchair. Before AB can say anything, Jimmy rolls up and makes the Threesome super nervous with his confidence and humor. You?ll also meet Everley and discover that all people are created in the image of God.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bob explains the joys of Mrs. Fox's cookie mitten ? an ooey, gooey cookie that comes out of the oven and oozes into a person's hand in a mitten of deliciousness. Mmmm. Go get the milk! Then hear how AB's bike ride with a big box of Christmas goodies goes downhill ... literally. Fortunately when Bob admits his misfortune, Mrs. Fox surprises him with her response. Jesse and Bob also answer a question from a listener who lives on a duck farm. Their answer and Jesse's joke are certain to quack, er, crack you up!

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Bob falls asleep in school. That's the bad news. The good news is that he decides to change his habits so he can get more rest! (OK, the truth is ... his dad helps him see there's a time for everything.) With all of his renewed energy, Bob wrangles some chickens, dominates his homework and comes up with a great answer to a listener who asks, "How do we know Jesus is with us when we don't even see Him?" After this action-packed podcast, Bob takes some well-deserved rest.

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When Bob visits a flea market and spots a metal shake plate, he learns an important lesson. And it's not ? Shake plates make your vision blurry. Eventually, Bob clearly sees that listening to his parents always keeps him safe. Speaking of avoiding danger, Jesse and Bob discuss talking to birds and answer a listener question about social media.

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Bob?s first day of school ? and this podcast ? don't go as planned. The bus is early, the students look huge and there's a new bus driver. But that's not the biggest surprise! In the end, Bob finds out smartphones can't rescue us. Family and God are way better. Bees are also good, and they're always buzzzzy. Ha! What is the deal with Jesse and bees? That question may be answered, too.

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Past failures can lead to future success. That's what Bob has discovered. By learning to let go of past flops and flips (did we mention there's waterskiing in this podcast), Bob doesn?t quit and eventually achieves victory. Bob and Jesse discuss how past failures shouldn't stop us from trying new things ... or growing closer to Jesus. Failure is part of life. Instead of being an end, we should see it as a new beginning.

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Eating carrots is healthy, so is having a positive attitude in difficult situations. When Bob goes to Camp Last Resort, he quickly realizes the word ?resort? is a bit of a stretch. Instead of letting a moss-filled swimming pool ruin his camp experience, Bob chooses to be positive. He also learns that gravity doesn?t work too well on him. And don?t miss Bob?s response to a listener who has a problem of ?getting way too mad.?

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Bob takes piano lessons ... make that lesson. But he keeps practicing, because that?s the only way he?ll become a famous musician. Bob?s parents and neighbors are so moved by his musical abilities that they move the piano to the barn ? right next to his drums. In the end, Bob discovers having people who encourage developing your talents is super important. He also finds out that Jesse knows a lot of jokes about sea life.

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Jesse thinks Bob has forgotten his birthday, which leads to a discussion of their favorite holidays. As fun as they are, they also create certain stresses. Whether it's Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Boxing Day or Jesse's birthday, it's always good to show love and be patient with each other. The truth is, the best part of any holiday is being together with family and friends to celebrate the true meaning of the special day.

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Bob and Jesse begin the podcast talking about heaven ? there's nothing more positive than that! Then they look at the different elements of positive communication. It's more than just words. Communication includes tone of voice, body language and a bunch of other stuff. As we communicate with people in our lives, it's good to remember Proverbs 16:24, "Kind words are ... sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body."

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A rest isn't something just used in music. Baseball players need it. Actually, we all need it. Bob and Jesse talk about slowing down, taking time to rest and getting enough sleep. When we rest, we rejuvenate our minds and bodies. A podcast listener calls in with a question about purpose, leading to a discussion about our ultimate purpose being found in knowing, loving and serving Jesus.

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Being isolated isn't healthy. God created us for community. When we connect with people and have real conversations, we build real connections. In this podcast, Bob connects with Mason and Mr. Gribble, the school janitor, in a wild adventure that includes being locked in the school gymnasium. Bob and Jesse also discuss ways to deal with worries.

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A podcast listener asks if Bob has ever been bullied. This leads Bob to talk about several bullies at his school. Sometimes the bullies even bully other bullies. Bob tries to make a difference by showing God's love. Dealing with bullies must be done directly and with the help of trusted adults. By not being fearful and showing sound judgment (2 Timothy 1:7), Bob provides a good example of how bullying can be stopped by bringing it to light.

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Have you "herd" the joke about the zebra? You'll hear plenty of them in this podcast, which also includes some tips for following through on commitments. A good tip can be to make a plan and follow it. Bob shows exactly that kind of intentionality when he watches his neighbors' house. Everything goes perfectly ... except for the flood, the exploding egg and the hungry cat.

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Bob's grades are lagging because his homework skills are lacking. His mom gets him a homework planner, but it's getting filled with doodles ? not assignment due dates. After looking at several Bible verses, including Colossians 3:23, Bob commits to being more responsible with his homework. He also talks about the consequences of sin and solves the math equation of 168 divided by 12.

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