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An Army of Normal Folks
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Charmaine Solomon: HIPsters — Hugely Important Persons (Pt 1)

Charmaine is the founder of My Possibilities, which serves who they call HIPsters (hugely important persons), otherwise known as adults... more

11 Mar 2025 · 37 minutes
Charmaine Solomon: HIPsters — Hugely Important Persons (Pt 2)

Charmaine is the founder of My Possibilities, which serves who they call HIPsters (hugely important persons), otherwise known as adults... more

11 Mar 2025 · 42 minutes
When A Whole City Blinked Their Lights

For Shop Talk, Real Heroes author Larry Reed tells us the epic story of Warsaw's underground radio station during the Soviet occupation of... more

07 Mar 2025 · 13 minutes
Suzy Hollenbach: 70 Million Homeless Dogs And Cats (Pt 1)

Suzy is the founder of All 4's Rescue League, which has distributed 1,680 doghouses to outside dogs without them in... more

04 Mar 2025 · 40 minutes
Suzy Hollenbach: 70 Million Homeless Dogs And Cats (Pt 2)

Suzy is the founder of All 4's Rescue League, which has distributed 1,680 doghouses to outside dogs without them in... more

04 Mar 2025 · 41 minutes
Father Jerzy: The Martyred Chaplain

Father Jerzy Popieluszko was the chaplain for Poland's resistance movement called Solidarity. And the Soviet communists couldn't bear his powerful... more

03 Mar 2025 · 15 minutes
The Triad of Fulfillment

For Shop Talk, we bring you former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's powerful letter upon his post, "My Parting... more

28 Feb 2025 · 16 minutes
Khali Sweeney: The Boxing Gym Where No One Boxes (Pt 1)

Khali started Downtown Boxing Gym to use boxing as the hook to teach vulnerable Detroit kids about life. Ironically, none... more

25 Feb 2025 · 43 minutes
Khali Sweeney: The Boxing Gym Where No One Boxes (Pt 2)

Khali started Downtown Boxing Gym to use boxing as the hook to teach vulnerable Detroit kids about life. Ironically, none... more

25 Feb 2025 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Gail Halvorsen: The Candy Bomber

For An Army of Normal Dead Folks, Larry Reed brings us the story of the pilot who dropped sweets &... more

24 Feb 2025 · 12 minutes
The Lorraine Motel

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill shares the story of the motel where Rev. Martin Luther King Jr was shot and... more

21 Feb 2025 · 15 minutes
Sam Fledderjohann: The Kidney Transplant Chain That Saved 10 Lives (Pt 1)

While 94.6% of kidney donors give them to someone they know, Sam Fledderjohann felt called to give a kidney to... more

18 Feb 2025 · 47 minutes
Sam Fledderjohann: The Kidney Transplant Chain That Saved 10 Lives (Pt 2)

While 94.6% of kidney donors give them to someone they know, Sam Fledderjohann felt called to give a kidney to... more

18 Feb 2025 · 57 minutes
The Man in the Arena

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill and Alex dive into one of their favorite speeches, President Teddy Roosevelt's "The Man In... more

14 Feb 2025 · 13 minutes
Travis Moody: Outcompeting Payday Lenders (Pt 1)

In the state of Tennessee, payday lenders can charge interest rates upwards of 459%. Travis Moody and his nonprofit Forward... more

11 Feb 2025 · 45 minutes
Travis Moody: Outcompeting Payday Lenders (Pt 2)

In the state of Tennessee, payday lenders can charge interest rates upwards of 459%. Travis Moody and his nonprofit Forward... more

11 Feb 2025 · 44 minutes
An Army of Normal Blood Donors

For "Shop Talk", we share Army member John Norman's powerful note about donating blood. And a lot more of us... more

07 Feb 2025 · 14 minutes
Monica Kelsey: I’m Blessed To Have Been Abandoned (Pt 1)

After having been abandoned as a baby, Monica Kelsey has gone on to help save the lives of 227 babies!... more

04 Feb 2025 · 38 minutes
Monica Kelsey: I’m Blessed To Have Been Abandoned (Pt 2)

After having been abandoned as a baby, Monica Kelsey has gone on to help save the lives of 227 babies!... more

04 Feb 2025 · 59 minutes
Be Nice To Old Folks

And they might just impact your life too. Our latest Shop Talk on visiting the elderly. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener... more

31 Jan 2025 · 15 minutes
Nate Deen: The Teacher Who Saved My Life (Pt 1)

As a 6 year old, Nate saw his parents die right before his eyes. He was living out of his... more

28 Jan 2025 · 40 minutes
Nate Deen: The Teacher Who Saved My Life (Pt 2)

As a 6 year old, Nate saw his parents die right before his eyes. He was living out of his... more

28 Jan 2025 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
Witold Pilecki: The Auschwitz Volunteer

For An Army of Normal Dead Folks, Larry Reed tells the story of the Polish hero who spied on the... more

27 Jan 2025 · 13 minutes
2024’s Word of the Year

Merriam-Webster’s 2024 Word of the Year was "polarization." For Shop Talk, we explore what we can do to ensure that... more

24 Jan 2025 · 19 minutes
Todd Cioffi: An Army of Normal Prisoners (Pt 1)

Todd is the founding director of Calvin Prison Initiative, an accredited bachelor degree program that’s inside of a prison. And one... more

21 Jan 2025 · 47 minutes
Todd Cioffi: An Army of Normal Prisoners (Pt 2)

Todd is the founding director of Calvin Prison Initiative, an accredited bachelor degree program that’s inside of a prison. And one... more

21 Jan 2025 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Nicholas Winton: He Rescued 669 Children

For our series "An Army of Normal Dead Folks", Larry Reed tells the story of his friend Nicholas Winton, who... more

20 Jan 2025 · 19 minutes
The Origin of the Army

An Army member asked for producer Alex to share the origin story of An Army of Normal Folks. And so he did. Support... more

17 Jan 2025 · 14 minutes
Shawn and Inga Arvin: Love City (Pt 1)

Inga Arvin felt called to move to the challenging Louisville neighborhood of Portland, but her husband Shawn didn’t want to... more

14 Jan 2025 · 58 minutes
Shawn and Inga Arvin: Love City (Pt 2)

Inga Arvin felt called to move to the challenging Louisville neighborhood of Portland, but her husband Shawn didn’t want to... more

14 Jan 2025 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
When Normal Folks Are Abnormal

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill dives into the paradox of An Army of Normal Folks doing abnormal things.Support the show:... more

10 Jan 2025 · 10 minutes
Branden and Ashley Stathes: An Army of Generous Folks (Pt 1)

50 friends paid off their college debt, 7 families helped them buy a house, and they joined in on buying... more

07 Jan 2025 · 47 minutes
Branden and Ashley Stathes: An Army of Generous Folks (Pt 2)

50 friends paid off their college debt, 7 families helped them buy a house, and they joined in on buying... more

07 Jan 2025 · 49 minutes
Don't Make Your Babies Bots

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill reflects on an Army member's email about cell phones and young kids. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for... more

03 Jan 2025 · 15 minutes
Slingshot: Data-Driven Generosity (Pt 1)

America is one of the most generous countries in the world and yet many of our worst problems aren't getting... more

31 Dec 2024 · 57 minutes
Slingshot: Data-Driven Generosity (Pt 2)

America is one of the most generous countries in the world and yet many of our worst problems aren't getting... more

31 Dec 2024 · 52 minutes
Fanny Crosby: What She Gained By Being Blind

For our series "An Army of Normal Dead Folks", Larry Reed tells the story of Fanny Crosby, who became blind... more

30 Dec 2024 · 12 minutes
Army member: I Am A Turkey Person

For "Shop Talk", we share Army member Ken Morris' reflection that he is in fact a Turkey Person. And what... more

27 Dec 2024 · 12 minutes
Buddy Osborn: Hope In the Largest Open Air Drug Market (Pt 1)

Buddy was a Golden Gloves boxer who bit his opponent's ear, a union organizer who landed in prison, and ultimately... more

24 Dec 2024 · 45 minutes
Buddy Osborn: Hope In the Largest Open Air Drug Market (Pt 2)

Buddy was a Golden Gloves boxer who bit his opponent's ear, a union organizer who landed in prison, and ultimately... more

24 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Harriet Tubman: She Never Lost A Passenger

For “An Army of Normal Dead Folks”, we celebrate Harriet Tubman, the runaway slave who rescued over 100 slaves on... more

23 Dec 2024 · 11 minutes
Communist Christmas Trees

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill's hot take on fake vs. real Christmas trees and somehow he relates this to our... more

20 Dec 2024 · 16 minutes
JT Olson: Raising Money for Adoptions by Helping Widows (Pt 1)

This title doesn't make much sense, unless you listen to the episode. JT is the founder of Both Hands, whose... more

17 Dec 2024 · 46 minutes
JT Olson: Raising Money for Adoptions by Helping Widows (Pt 2)

This title doesn't make much sense, unless you listen to the episode. JT is the founder of Both Hands, whose... more

17 Dec 2024 · 53 minutes
The First Integrated Classroom in America

When Prudence Crandall admitted a black student into her school in 1832, townspeople from Canterbury, CT twice set their building on... more

16 Dec 2024 · 13 minutes
The Law of Unintended Consequences

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill gives a fascinating (and devastating) look at the trade war's unintended effects on the hardwood... more

13 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
Supporting Greatness: Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer (Pt 1)

Dakota celebrates his own Army of Normal Folks who’ve supported his greatness: Big Mike, Sergeant Major Hector Soto-Rodriguez, Tana Rattliff,... more

10 Dec 2024 · 33 minutes
Supporting Greatness: Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer (Pt 2)

Dakota celebrates his own Army of Normal Folks who’ve supported his greatness: Big Mike, Sergeant Major Hector Soto-Rodriguez, Tana Rattliff,... more

10 Dec 2024 · 32 minutes
An Army of Normal Dead Folks: Thomas Clarkson

We’re kicking off a new special series called “An Army of Normal Dead Folks”, where we celebrate normal folks from... more

09 Dec 2024 · 28 minutes
When A Lack of Parenting Hurts Schools

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill weighs in on an Army member's suggestion.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
The Fraternity That’s Raised $3.5 Million For Those With Paralysis (Pt 1)

After Ole Miss football player Chucky Mullins’ devastating injury left him as a quadriplegic, Sigma Nu approached him about starting... more

03 Dec 2024 · 37 minutes
The Fraternity That’s Raised $3.5 Million For Those With Paralysis (Pt 2)

After Ole Miss football player Chucky Mullins’ devastating injury left him as a quadriplegic, Sigma Nu approached him about starting... more

03 Dec 2024 · 30 minutes
Never Underestimate The Power of Encouragement

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill tells the story of a prison football team and their surprising fans.Support the show:... more

29 Nov 2024 · 15 minutes
Don't Be A Turkey Person

Coach Bill Courtney shares one of the most important life lessons he's ever learned and it was from one of... more

28 Nov 2024 · 12 minutes
Gilbert Hess: Dirt Track Racing In Honor of His Late Daughter and Wife (Pt 1)

Gilbert lost his 8-year-old daughter Samantha to cancer and then lost his 49-year-old wife Nicole. But instead of having a... more

26 Nov 2024 · 43 minutes
Gilbert Hess: Dirt Track Racing In Honor of His Late Daughter and Wife (Pt 2)

Gilbert lost his 8-year-old daughter Samantha to cancer and then lost his 49-year-old wife Nicole. But instead of having a... more

26 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
When Your Brother Is Your Enemy

On this episode of Shop Talk, Coach Bill responds to an Army member's question about how to heal and hopefully... more

22 Nov 2024 · 11 minutes
Bob Muzikowski: If I Get Half, My Neighbor Gets Half (Pt 1)

After accidentally moving next to the worst housing project in America, Bob Muzikowski dug in. He started a little league... more

19 Nov 2024 · 44 minutes
Bob Muzikowski: If I Get Half, My Neighbor Gets Half (Pt 2)

After accidentally moving next to the worst housing project in America, Bob Muzikowski dug in. He started a little league... more

19 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Building Your Bench

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill responds to a listener's question about two challenges that nonprofits face: 1) A declining number of volunteers... more

15 Nov 2024 · 11 minutes
Todd Komarnicki: Bringing Bonhoeffer To The Big Screen (Pt 1)

Todd was the producer of Elf, writer of Sully, and is the producer, writer, and director of the upcoming film... more

12 Nov 2024 · 49 minutes
Todd Komarnicki: Bringing Bonhoeffer To The Big Screen (Pt 2)

Todd was the producer of Elf, writer of Sully, and is the producer, writer, and director of the upcoming film... more

12 Nov 2024 · 42 minutes
Joe and Kelli Carson: We Had No Idea How Small Our World Was (Pt 1)

The Carsons had “The American Christian Dream” of a nice house and golfing at the country club. But then their... more

05 Nov 2024 · 54 minutes
Joe and Kelli Carson: We Had No Idea How Small Our World Was (Pt 2)

The Carsons had “The American Christian Dream” of a nice house and golfing at the country club. But then their... more

05 Nov 2024 · 56 minutes
Getting Caught Up With Labels

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill pontificates on labels, semantics, talking past each other, The Code of the West, and... more

01 Nov 2024 · 17 minutes
Dr. Trina Clayeux: Therapists Aren’t The Only Answer (Pt 1)

For every single therapist, there are 350 people looking for that type of support. Dr. Trina and her team at... more

29 Oct 2024 · 42 minutes
Dr. Trina Clayeux: Therapists Aren’t The Only Answer (Pt 2)

For every single therapist, there are 350 people looking for that type of support. Dr. Trina and her team at... more

29 Oct 2024 · 56 minutes
Opponent or Enemy?

For our “Shop Talk” series, Coach Bill on the difference between opponents and enemies. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more

25 Oct 2024 · 15 minutes
A Family's Commitment to the City That Saved Their Son (Pt 1)

Pedro Velasquez Jr was diagnosed with leukemia when was 5 years old. His dad Dr. Pedro Sr. pleaded to God... more

22 Oct 2024 · 45 minutes
A Family's Commitment to the City That Saved Their Son (Pt 2)

Pedro Velasquez Jr was diagnosed with leukemia when was 5 years old. His dad Dr. Pedro Sr. pleaded to God... more

22 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Lean In or Walk Away?

For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill reacts to an Army member seeking his advice about whether to lean into... more

18 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
Steve Tybor: When 6 Volunteers Turned Into 60,000 (Pt 1)

Steve’s 70 year-old dad told him that they should grab a couple buddies and respond to Hurricane Katrina. The next... more

15 Oct 2024 · 40 minutes
Steve Tybor: When 6 Volunteers Turned Into 60,000 (Pt 2)

Steve’s 70 year-old dad told him that they should grab a couple buddies and respond to Hurricane Katrina. The next... more

15 Oct 2024 · 49 minutes
Michael Lignos: The Ultimate Army Member (Pt 1)

Michael has been inspired to volunteer with, donate to, and reach out to 9 different Army members featured on the... more

08 Oct 2024 · 42 minutes
Michael Lignos: The Ultimate Army Member (Pt 2)

Michael has been inspired to volunteer with, donate to, and reach out to 9 different Army members featured on the... more

08 Oct 2024 · 40 minutes
Lt. Col. Scott Mann: Green Beret, Author, Playwright, Hero (Pt 1)

Scott is the ultimate patriot and renaissance man. He served in Colombia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, co-founded Operation Pineapple Express (which... more

01 Oct 2024 · 50 minutes
Lt. Col. Scott Mann: Green Beret, Author, Playwright, Hero (Pt 2)

Scott is the ultimate patriot and renaissance man. He served in Colombia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, co-founded Operation Pineapple Express (which... more

01 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
One of the 5 Most Painful Days of My Life

For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill on having to lay off 45% of his employees and the company's character... more

27 Sep 2024 · 11 minutes
Gaby Laurent: Adopting A Baby Withdrawing From Opioids (Pt 1)

Right after surviving a life and death battle with cancer, while pregnant, Gaby and her husband decided to adopt a... more

24 Sep 2024 · 45 minutes
Gaby Laurent: Adopting A Baby Withdrawing From Opioids (Pt 2)

Right after surviving a life and death battle with cancer, while pregnant, Gaby and her husband decided to adopt a... more

24 Sep 2024 · 46 minutes
The Football Players I Lost

For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill talks about losing some of his players to the streets. And the necessity of... more

20 Sep 2024 · 9 minutes
Antong Lucky: If You Lead for Evil, Imagine What You Could Do For Good (Pt 1)

As a teenager, Antong founded the Dallas Blood gang and ran the city’s roughest streets. This inevitably landed Antong in... more

17 Sep 2024 · 37 minutes
Antong Lucky: If You Lead for Evil, Imagine What You Could Do For Good (Pt 2)

As a teenager, Antong founded the Dallas Blood gang and ran the city’s roughest streets. This inevitably landed Antong in... more

17 Sep 2024 · 58 minutes
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill pays tribute to Sunde Smith, a single woman who left Manhattan and did... more

13 Sep 2024 · 7 minutes
23 Years After 9/11: Sonia Agron (Pt 1)

For the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, we re-run our episode with Sonia Agron. When the World Trade Center was struck,... more

11 Sep 2024 · 48 minutes
23 Years After 9/11 : Sonia Agron (Pt 2)

For the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, we re-run our episode with Sonia Agron. When the World Trade Center was struck,... more

11 Sep 2024 · 44 minutes
Bishop Martin: My Small Church Adopted 77 Kids (Pt 1)

Bishop is the inspiration for Angel Studio’s latest film, Sound of Hope. And we hope his story will inspire an... more

10 Sep 2024 · 42 minutes
Bishop Martin: My Small Church Adopted 77 Kids (Pt 2)

Bishop is the inspiration for Angel Studio’s latest film, Sound of Hope. And we hope his story will inspire an... more

10 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Fred Smith’s Perseverance

For our latest Shop Talk, what the founder of FedEx can teach all of us.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for... more

06 Sep 2024 · 9 minutes
Seth Kaplan: Repairing America One Zip Code at a Time (Pt 1)

Seth is a leading expert on fragile states across the world. And after a lot of people have asked him... more

03 Sep 2024 · 50 minutes
Seth Kaplan: Repairing America One Zip Code at a Time (Pt 2)

Seth is a leading expert on fragile states across the world. And after a lot of people have asked him... more

03 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Carrie and Paul Moore: The Couple Who Had A Secret (Pt 1)

And the story of how it was revealed in the most beautiful way possible, while serving with Sleep in Heavenly... more

27 Aug 2024 · 39 minutes
Carrie and Paul Moore: The Couple Who Had A Secret (Pt 2)

And the story of how it was revealed in the most beautiful way possible, while serving with Sleep in Heavenly... more

27 Aug 2024 · 56 minutes
The Gift of a Legacy

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill pays tribute to his late friend Bill Prest, and it's 12 years after his death.... more

23 Aug 2024 · 9 minutes
Memphis Allies: The Frontlines of Violence Prevention (Pt 1)

Florence “Flo” Brooks and Renardo Baker used to live the street life. Today with Memphis Allies, they’re on the frontlines... more

20 Aug 2024 · 44 minutes
Memphis Allies: The Frontlines of Violence Prevention (Pt 2)

Florence “Flo” Brooks and Renardo Baker used to live the street life. Today with Memphis Allies, they’re on the frontlines... more

20 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Serving The Quarterback Who Broke Your Records

For the latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill's tribute to his late friend Steve Davis, an Oklahoma quarterback and true servant... more

16 Aug 2024 · 10 minutes
Belinda Leto: Throwing Birthdays for 6,000 Kids! (Pt 1)

Belinda never dreamed of starting a birthday charity, until she was asked to provide a birthday party for a boy... more

13 Aug 2024 · 38 minutes
Belinda Leto: Throwing Birthdays for 6,000 Kids! (Pt 2)

Belinda never dreamed of starting a birthday charity, until she was asked to provide a birthday party for a boy... more

13 Aug 2024 · 33 minutes
Tara Sundem: Helping Babies With Opioid Withdrawal (Pt 1)

Tara is a NICU nurse who experienced the epidemic of newborns withdrawing from their moms’ drugs that they got in... more

06 Aug 2024 · 41 minutes
Tara Sundem: Helping Babies With Opioid Withdrawal (Pt 2)

Tara is a NICU nurse who experienced the epidemic of newborns withdrawing from their moms’ drugs that they got in... more

06 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
The Impact of the Army

For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill answers a premium member's question about the impact of the Army in our first year. Support the show:... more

02 Aug 2024 · 16 minutes
Russell Butler: The Dancing UPS Man (Pt 1)

The story of the UPS driver who almost committed suicide, found healing, and accidentally started a viral ministry of delivering... more

30 Jul 2024 · 37 minutes
Russell Butler: The Dancing UPS Man (Pt 2)

The story of the UPS driver who almost committed suicide, found healing, and accidentally started a viral ministry of delivering... more

30 Jul 2024 · 34 minutes
The Carpet Capital of The World

75% of the world's carpets and rugs are produced in Dalton, Georgia. For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill tells... more

26 Jul 2024 · 15 minutes
Yuri Williams: The Superhero Doing 50 State Tours (Pt 1)

After losing his mom to cancer, Yuri was depressed and strangely enough found hope when he created an Instagram account.... more

23 Jul 2024 · 41 minutes
Yuri Williams: The Superhero Doing 50 State Tours (Pt 2)

After losing his mom to cancer, Yuri was depressed and strangely enough found hope when he created an Instagram account.... more

23 Jul 2024 · 35 minutes
It All Starts With Education

67% of America's students aren't reading at grade level. What is An Army of Normal Folks going to do about it?... more

19 Jul 2024 · 14 minutes
Daron Babcock: The Urban Farm That’s Cultivating People (Pt 1)

After the loss of his wife, Daron spiraled out of control and into brawls & cocaine. He found redemption in... more

16 Jul 2024 · 49 minutes
Daron Babcock: The Urban Farm That’s Cultivating People (Pt 2)

After the loss of his wife, Daron spiraled out of control and into brawls & cocaine. He found redemption in... more

16 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Everyone Needs a Yardman

Like normal people. So said Coach Bill's daughter... and just wait until you hear his response on the latest Shop Talk. Support the... more

12 Jul 2024 · 10 minutes
Susan Ramirez: Foster Families Need Angels Too (Pt 1)

Susan knew almost nothing about foster care. And when the blinders came off at 27 years old, her whole life... more

09 Jul 2024 · 45 minutes
Susan Ramirez: Foster Families Need Angels Too (Pt 2)

Susan knew almost nothing about foster care. And when the blinders came off at 27 years old, her whole life... more

09 Jul 2024 · 41 minutes
What Are We Going To Do With These Kids?

For our latest Shop Talk, Coach Bill shares a fascinating perspective about these "ragged kids" coming up.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee... more

05 Jul 2024 · 11 minutes
Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson: Teaching 100,000 Kids Chess (Pt 1)

And his goal is 1 million kids. But none of this would’ve happened if a high school teacher didn’t make... more

02 Jul 2024 · 45 minutes
Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson: Teaching 100,000 Kids Chess (Pt 2)

And his goal is 1 million kids. But none of this would’ve happened if a high school teacher didn’t make... more

02 Jul 2024 · 41 minutes
Mike Rowe: Something To Stand For

At a time when only 38% of Americans are extremely proud of being American, Mike Rowe tells us about the... more

28 Jun 2024 · 36 minutes
Jim and Melinda Hollandsworth: When Dropping Off Christmas Presents Felt Yucky (Pt 1)

When Jim and Melinda brought presents to a low-income family, they felt off and weird that the relationship would stop... more

25 Jun 2024 · 47 minutes
Jim and Melinda Hollandsworth: When Dropping Off Christmas Presents Felt Yucky (Pt 2)

When Jim and Melinda brought presents to a low-income family, they felt off and weird that the relationship would stop... more

25 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Being Governed By Your Inferiors

For our latest “Shop Talk”, Coach Bill responds to a listener who is interested in working in government and disheartened... more

21 Jun 2024 · 13 minutes
Dr. Rhonda Smith: I Use Your Podcast in My Classes! (Pt 1)

Professor Rhonda has assigned listening to and reflecting on our podcast to over 400 of her college students. And just... more

18 Jun 2024 · 41 minutes
Dr. Rhonda Smith: I Use Your Podcast in My Classes! (Pt 2)

Professor Rhonda has assigned listening to and reflecting on our podcast to over 400 of her college students. And just... more

18 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Coach Bill Courtney: “I Was Miserable On Father’s Day, Until…”

Our host brings us a special short episode on his difficult and yet redemptive experience with Father’s Day.Support the show:... more

16 Jun 2024 · 7 minutes
Sparky Reardon: The Model of Servant Leadership

For our latest “Shop Talk”, Coach Bill pays tribute to Ole Miss’ former Dean of Students who changed his life... more

14 Jun 2024 · 11 minutes
Don Wettrick: 21st Century Learning (Pt 1)

Don is on the frontlines of challenging our broken 20th century education system with 21st century innovations. As a teacher, he brought... more

11 Jun 2024 · 47 minutes
Don Wettrick: 21st Century Learning (Pt 2)

Don is on the frontlines of challenging our broken 20th century education system with 21st century innovations. As a teacher, he brought... more

11 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
As My Grandma Was Dying

She taught me a whole lot about grace. For our latest “Shop Talk”, Coach Bill pays tribute to his Gram.Support... more

07 Jun 2024 · 11 minutes
Carly Rice: Food, Friendship, and Life Transformation (Pt 1)

Carly has experienced molestation, prostitution, sex trafficking, addiction, loss, homelessness on Skid Row, and almost every trauma that you could... more

04 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
Carly Rice: Food, Friendship, and Life Transformation (Pt 2)

Carly has experienced molestation, prostitution, sex trafficking, addiction, loss, homelessness on Skid Row, and almost every trauma that you could... more

04 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
I Wasn't Listening

Not well enough at least. For "Shop Talk," Coach Bill Courtney gets vulnerable. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 May 2024 · 9 minutes
Ronda Paulson: Kids Should Never Sleep in Offices (Pt 1)

When Ronda Paulson found out that kids entering foster care slept in government offices while they waited to be placed, she... more

28 May 2024 · 45 minutes
Ronda Paulson: Kids Should Never Sleep in Offices (Pt 2)

When Ronda Paulson found out that kids entering foster care slept in government offices while they waited to be placed, she... more

28 May 2024 · 42 minutes
Flagging Parents for Parental Interference

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney gives his hot take on a topic that a listener recommended he... more

24 May 2024 · 11 minutes
Robert Hill: Friends After 5pm (Pt 1)

Robert was the beneficiary of older black men who assigned him to a church, placed him in a job, bought... more

21 May 2024 · 36 minutes
Robert Hill: Friends After 5pm (Pt 2)

Robert was the beneficiary of older black men who assigned him to a church, placed him in a job, bought... more

21 May 2024 · 43 minutes
Delicious Kids

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney talks about why he calls his kids delicious. And promises that he's... more

17 May 2024 · 9 minutes
Hakki Akdeniz: The Once Homeless Immigrant Who's Donated 200k Slices of Pizza (Pt 1)

Turkish immigrant Hakki Akdeniz ended up homeless in New York City after a friend didn't keep his promise to help... more

14 May 2024 · 32 minutes
Hakki Akdeniz: The Once Homeless Immigrant Who's Donated 200k Slices of Pizza (Pt 2)

Turkish immigrant Hakki Akdeniz ended up homeless in New York City after a friend didn't keep his promise to help... more

14 May 2024 · 25 minutes
Deep Thoughts on Vacuums

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill pontificates on vacuums and when they can hurt you. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener... more

10 May 2024 · 8 minutes
Dr. Scott Morris: Serving 80,000 Underinsured Americans (Pt 1)

Scott is the founder of Church Health, the largest faith-based privately funded health clinic in the country. Over 1,000 doctors... more

07 May 2024 · 46 minutes
Dr. Scott Morris: Serving 80,000 Underinsured Americans (Pt 2)

Scott is the founder of Church Health, the largest faith-based privately funded health clinic in the country. Over 1,000 doctors... more

07 May 2024 · 42 minutes
There Is No Finish Line

For our “Shop Talk” series, Coach Bill tells the inspirational story of Paralympic gold medalist Katie Holloway. And what we... more

03 May 2024 · 9 minutes
Jeff Deskovic: The Wrongfully Convicted Man Freeing Others Just Like Himself (Pt 1)

At 16 years old, Jeff was wrongfully convicted of raping and murdering a classmate. And after sixteen years in prison,... more

30 Apr 2024 · 46 minutes
Jeff Deskovic: The Wrongfully Convicted Man Freeing Others Just Like Himself (Pt 2)

At 16 years old, Jeff was wrongfully convicted of raping and murdering a classmate. And after sixteen years in prison,... more

30 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Adrien Lewis: The Ultimate Care-Sharing Network (Pt 1)

Adrien and his bride felt called to foster and adopt three boys. And then came another calling of building a... more

23 Apr 2024 · 52 minutes
Adrien Lewis: The Ultimate Care-Sharing Network (Pt 2)

Adrien and his bride felt called to foster and adopt three boys. And then came another calling of building a... more

23 Apr 2024 · 58 minutes
The Power of Dreams (Be Real)

For our “Shop Talk” series, Coach Bill Courtney talks about the necessity of dreams, how they’ve built America, and the... more

19 Apr 2024 · 15 minutes
Pat Koch: The Chief Elf of Santa Claus, Indiana (Pt 1)

Pat Koch and an army of figurative elves respond to upwards of 30,000 letters per year that are addressed to... more

16 Apr 2024 · 36 minutes
Pat Koch: The Chief Elf of Santa Claus, Indiana (Pt 2)

Pat Koch and an army of figurative elves respond to upwards of 30,000 letters per year that are addressed to... more

16 Apr 2024 · 34 minutes
You Can't Stand On A Trophy

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney talks about Bill Clinton, standing on trophies, and life's true foundations.Support the... more

12 Apr 2024 · 13 minutes
Richard Casper: The Secret Weapons of Music and Art (Pt 1)

Richard is a Marine veteran who was subject to 4 IED explosions and concussions in Iraq, his best friend being... more

09 Apr 2024 · 37 minutes
Richard Casper: The Secret Weapons of Music and Art (Pt 2)

Richard is a Marine veteran who was subject to 4 IED explosions and concussions in Iraq, his best friend being... more

09 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
The Life Lesson I Learned from Holiday Inn's Founder

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney shares the story of Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson yanking his chain... more

05 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
The Farmlink Project: Saving Over 200 Million Pounds of Food (Pt 1)

The COVID pandemic led to two problems that strangely existed at the same time. Millions of Americans were going hungry... more

02 Apr 2024 · 49 minutes
The Farmlink Project: Saving Over 200 Million Pounds of Food (Pt 2)

The COVID pandemic led to two problems that strangely existed at the same time. Millions of Americans were going hungry... more

02 Apr 2024 · 56 minutes
Corey Brooks: The Rooftop Pastor (Pt 1)

When a naked and bloody victim of gang violence ran into his Sunday service, Pastor Corey Brooks committed to staying... more

26 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
Corey Brooks: The Rooftop Pastor (Pt 2)

When a naked and bloody victim of gang violence ran into his Sunday service, Pastor Corey Brooks committed to staying... more

26 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
If It Weren’t for Lane Kiffin, I Wouldn’t Have Won An Oscar

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney shares the behind-the-scenes story of the Oscar-winning documentary Undefeated. It’s on Amazon... more

22 Mar 2024 · 15 minutes
Big Al Holdren: We Don’t Do Fluffy, We Only Roll Into Hell (Pt 1)

Big Al is our first 2-time guest! After our story about his Christmas charity, Secret Families, Al told us that... more

19 Mar 2024 · 48 minutes
Big Al Holdren: We Don’t Do Fluffy, We Only Roll Into Hell (Pt 2)

Big Al is our first 2-time guest! After our story about his Christmas charity, Secret Families, Al told us that... more

19 Mar 2024 · 56 minutes
My Employee Sam Quinn, A Common Laborer Who Was Anything But Common

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney pays tribute to his late employee Sam Quinn, who had an extraordinary... more

15 Mar 2024 · 16 minutes
Ben and Jessica Owen: Transforming Dope Houses Into Hope Houses (Pt 2)

The Owens battled addiction in some of Memphis’ worst dope houses. When they left town to escape this life, Ben... more

12 Mar 2024 · 54 minutes
Ben and Jessica Owen: Transforming Dope Houses Into Hope Houses (Pt 1)

The Owens battled addiction in some of Memphis’ worst dope houses. When they left town to escape this life, Ben... more

11 Mar 2024 · 50 minutes
Richard McKinney: I Was Going To Bomb Their Mosque, But Then They Loved Me (Pt 1)

Veteran Richard McKinney hated Muslims and after returning from Iraq, he couldn't stand seeing "the enemy" in his community of... more

05 Mar 2024 · 42 minutes
Richard McKinney: I Was Going To Bomb Their Mosque, But Then They Loved Me (Pt 2)

Veteran Richard McKinney hated Muslims and after returning from Iraq, he couldn't stand seeing "the enemy" in his community of... more

05 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
The Story of Chucky Mullins, Brad Gaines, and the Sigma Nu Charity Bowl

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney shares the story of an unlikely hero who inspired the largest collegiate... more

01 Mar 2024 · 13 minutes
Scott Strode: Rising From The Ashes… Together (Pt 1)

After struggling with addiction for almost 2 decades, Scott Strode found hope while ice climbing. The healing power of nature... more

27 Feb 2024 · 38 minutes
Scott Strode: Rising From The Ashes… Together (Pt 2)

After struggling with addiction for almost 2 decades, Scott Strode found hope while ice climbing. The healing power of nature... more

27 Feb 2024 · 43 minutes
I Buried The Man Who Shot At Me

For our “Shop Talk” series, Coach Bill Courtney shares one of the most vulnerable stories of his life.Support the show:... more

23 Feb 2024 · 11 minutes
Trina Frierson: “I’m a 17-Time Felon Employing a Doctor” (Pt 1)

After racking up 17 felonies, Trina finally had enough and had a vision for a resource center to help other... more

20 Feb 2024 · 41 minutes
Trina Frierson: “I’m a 17-Time Felon Employing a Doctor” (Pt 2)

After racking up 17 felonies, Trina finally had enough and had a vision for a resource center to help other... more

20 Feb 2024 · 54 minutes
Ask Me Anything: Should Privilege Stop Us From Serving?

Coach Bill Courtney answers this question from a premium member of An Army of Normal Folks.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener... more

16 Feb 2024 · 8 minutes
Ellen Yarborough: From Schoolhouse to Firehouse (Pt 1)

There are 677,000 volunteer firefighters across America and Ellen Yarborough joined their ranks at 45 years old. The history teacher... more

13 Feb 2024 · 33 minutes
Ellen Yarborough: From Schoolhouse to Firehouse (Pt 2)

There are 677,000 volunteer firefighters across America and Ellen Yarborough joined their ranks at 45 years old. The history teacher... more

13 Feb 2024 · 50 minutes
Melvin Cole: Saving Kids Just Like Me (Pt 1)

In Melvin’s family, you were either a drug dealer or a junkie. At 8 years old, he remembers choosing between... more

06 Feb 2024 · 44 minutes
Melvin Cole: Saving Kids Just Like Me (Pt 2)

In Melvin’s family, you were either a drug dealer or a junkie. At 8 years old, he remembers choosing between... more

06 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
William Paul Young: They Saved My Life (Pt 1)

25 million books sold, a film starring Tim McGraw and Octavia Spencer, and tens of millions of lives touched. But... more

30 Jan 2024 · 39 minutes
William Paul Young: They Saved My Life (Pt 2)

25 million books sold, a film starring Tim McGraw and Octavia Spencer, and tens of millions of lives touched. But... more

30 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Christina Mendez: The Fashion Designer Who Wound Up In The Trades (Pt 1)

While working as a fashion designer, Christina found herself being the only girl volunteering with an army of tradesmen to... more

23 Jan 2024 · 35 minutes
Christina Mendez: The Fashion Designer Who Wound Up In The Trades (Pt 2)

While working as a fashion designer, Christina found herself being the only girl volunteering with an army of tradesmen to... more

23 Jan 2024 · 43 minutes
Jane Borochoff: Special Olympics for Jobs (Pt 1)

After marrying her husband whose son Bradley has an intellectual & developmental disability (IDD), Jane heroically gave up her own... more

16 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Jane Borochoff: Special Olympics for Jobs (Pt 2)

After marrying her husband whose son Bradley has an intellectual & developmental disability (IDD), Jane heroically gave up her own... more

16 Jan 2024 · 59 minutes
Tim Sittema: Money Isn’t The Only Scorecard (Pt 1)

After decades working as a traditional real estate developer, one day Tim Sittema was shocked by a study that ranked... more

09 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Tim Sittema: Money Isn’t The Only Scorecard (Pt 2)

After decades working as a traditional real estate developer, one day Tim Sittema was shocked by a study that ranked... more

09 Jan 2024 · 34 minutes
Alice Marie Johnson: Bloom Where You’re Planted… In Prison (Pt 1)

In 1996, Alice decided to “bloom where you’re planted”—in prison. After receiving an unexpected life sentence, she got to work... more

02 Jan 2024 · 45 minutes
Alice Marie Johnson: Bloom Where You’re Planted… In Prison (Pt 2)

In 1996, Alice decided to “bloom where you’re planted”—in prison. After receiving an unexpected life sentence, she got to work... more

02 Jan 2024 · 53 minutes
Jessica Lamb: Changing Lives One Tattoo At A Time (Pt 1)

Jessica is a survivor of child molestation and human trafficking, who found her calling helping other survivors transform painful reminders... more

26 Dec 2023 · 43 minutes
Jessica Lamb: Changing Lives One Tattoo At A Time (Pt 2)

Jessica is a survivor of child molestation and human trafficking, who found her calling helping other survivors transform painful reminders... more

26 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Big Al Holdren: An Army of Normal Elves

Al is the co-founder of Secret Families, which just over two weeks ago provided over 10,000 Christmas gifts to 2,000... more

19 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Orphans Building Beds For Kids Without Them

After Rev. John Anderson heard our episode on  Sleep in Heavenly Peace (who’s built 140k beds for kids without them),... more

12 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Lee Robbins: We Don’t Need 2nd Chances, We Need Better Chances (Pt 1)

The pastor and businessman never expected to find himself in prison, and yet there he was. So he decided to... more

05 Dec 2023 · 45 minutes
Lee Robbins: We Don’t Need 2nd Chances, We Need Better Chances (Pt 2)

The pastor and businessman never expected to find himself in prison, and yet there he was. So he decided to... more

05 Dec 2023 · 40 minutes
Troy and Erica Andrews: Be A Constant in a Child’s Life (Pt 1)

After suffering through a failed adoption, Troy and Erica put themselves through the process again. It’s a wild story with... more

28 Nov 2023 · 48 minutes
Troy and Erica Andrews: Be A Constant in a Child’s Life (Pt 2)

After suffering through a failed adoption, Troy and Erica put themselves through the process again. It’s a wild story with... more

28 Nov 2023 · 32 minutes
Deb Ellinger: Serving Women Who Are Sexually Trafficked (Pt 1)

Deb had just lost her own house to foreclosure when she decided to start Elli’s House, which builds relationships with... more

21 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
Deb Ellinger: Serving Women Who Are Sexually Trafficked (Pt 2)

Deb had just lost her own house to foreclosure when she decided to start Elli’s House, which builds relationships with... more

21 Nov 2023 · 46 minutes
Don't Be A Turkey Person

We've launched a campaign called “Don’t Be A Turkey Person” to challenge all of us this Thanksgiving and holiday season,... more

16 Nov 2023 · 12 minutes
Bob Zaccheo: Therapy Under The Hood of a Car

Realizing that his traditional therapy was failing kids with substance abuse and mental health challenges, Bob Zaccheo was tired of... more

14 Nov 2023 · 56 minutes
Manu Meel: The Accidental Unifier

Manu wasn’t planning to dedicate his life to preserving our democracy, but a riot broke out on his college campus... more

07 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Shane Young: Inner-City Rugby (Pt 1)

Shane is the co-founder of Memphis Inner-City Rugby, which has brought a sport that was pretty darn foreign to the... more

31 Oct 2023 · 59 minutes
Shane Young: Inner-City Rugby (Pt 2)

Shane is the co-founder of Memphis Inner-City Rugby, which has brought a sport that was pretty darn foreign to the... more

31 Oct 2023 · 36 minutes
Chad Houser: Eat, Drink, Change Lives

Chad's life was forever changed when he was asked to teach 8 young men in juvenile detention how to make... more

24 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
John Currence: Saving Willie Mae's

After Hurricane Katrina struck his hometown, Chef John Currence knew he had to do something and he quickly found it... more

17 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia: The Only Living Medal of Honor Recipient from the Iraq War

This episode is kind of a “betweener”— part Normal Folks and part our special series Supporting Greatness. It may seem... more

10 Oct 2023 · 2 hours, 56 minutes
Stacy Horst: My Daughter’s Hope for Friends (Pt 1)

Stacy’s daughter Erin was bullied and excluded by her peers because she had autism, which led to taking her own... more

03 Oct 2023 · 40 minutes
Stacy Horst: My Daughter’s Hope for Friends (Pt 2)

Stacy’s daughter Erin was bullied and excluded by her peers because she had autism, which led to taking her own... more

03 Oct 2023 · 36 minutes
Enrique: I’m Giving Back To St. Jude For What They Gave To Us (Pt 1)

Enrique’s 3-year-old daughter Arianna was diagnosed with an incredibly rare brain cancer and they were told that she would never... more

26 Sep 2023 · 42 minutes
Enrique: I’m Giving Back To St. Jude For What They Gave To Us (Pt 2)

Enrique’s 3-year-old daughter Arianna was diagnosed with an incredibly rare brain cancer and they were told that she would never... more

26 Sep 2023 · 38 minutes
Kagan Coughlin: Coding in Rural Mississippi (Pt 1)

Kagan’s Base Camp Coding Academy trains high school graduates in rural Mississippi to become software developers in 12 months, and... more

19 Sep 2023 · 59 minutes
Gina Harris: 1,700 Heroic Photographers (Pt 2)

When Gina’s son was stillborn, she asked Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep for one of their volunteer photographers... more

12 Sep 2023 · 33 minutes
Gina Harris: 1,700 Heroic Photographers (Pt 1)

When Gina’s son was stillborn, she asked Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep for one of their volunteer photographers... more

11 Sep 2023 · 59 minutes
Sonia Agron: Volunteering at Ground Zero Made Her Sick, But She Doesn’t Regret It (Pt 1)

When the World Trade Center was struck on 9/11, Sonia promised her husband, an NYPD officer who responded to the... more

05 Sep 2023 · 48 minutes
Sonia Agron: Volunteering at Ground Zero Made Her Sick, But She Doesn’t Regret It (Pt 2)

When the World Trade Center was struck on 9/11, Sonia promised her husband, an NYPD officer who responded to the... more

05 Sep 2023 · 44 minutes
Wendy Steele: 100 Women Transforming Their Community (Pt 1)

Wendy was frustrated that many women weren’t able to participate in female philanthropy that was usually time-based such as bake... more

29 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Wendy Steele: 100 Women Transforming Their Community (Pt 2)

Wendy was frustrated that many women weren’t able to participate in female philanthropy that was usually time-based such as bake... more

29 Aug 2023 · 35 minutes
Tiani Shoemaker Clyde: Little Miracles for Single Moms (Pt 1)

Tiani found herself navigating uncharted territory as a single mother to three children. After struggling for years, she found stability... more

22 Aug 2023 · 54 minutes
Tiani Shoemaker Clyde: Little Miracles for Single Moms (Pt 2)

Tiani found herself navigating uncharted territory as a single mother to three children. After struggling for years, she found stability... more

22 Aug 2023 · 36 minutes
Amy Crenshaw’s Cafe: Where The Homeless and Bankers Eat Together (Pt 1)

Amy and her husband Jim adopted 6 kids. And because Amy apparently didn’t have enough on her plate, she then... more

15 Aug 2023 · 52 minutes
Amy Crenshaw’s Cafe: Where The Homeless and Bankers Eat Together (Pt 2)

Amy and her husband Jim adopted 6 kids. And because Amy apparently didn’t have enough on her plate, she then... more

15 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Mike Rowe: The Most Normal Abnormal Person (Pt 1)

Mike kicks off our special series “Supporting Greatness” where we interview those who’ve achieved public greatness about the unsung heroes... more

08 Aug 2023 · 41 minutes
Mike Rowe: The Most Normal Abnormal Person (Pt 2)

Mike kicks off our special series “Supporting Greatness” where we interview those who’ve achieved public greatness about the unsung heroes... more

08 Aug 2023 · 32 minutes
Rodney Smith Jr: The 50 Yard Challenge (Pt 1)

When he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn, Rodney felt called to pull over and finish it... more

01 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes
Rodney Smith Jr: The 50 Yard Challenge (Pt 2)

When he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn, Rodney felt called to pull over and finish it... more

01 Aug 2023 · 43 minutes
Arshay Cooper: Inner-City Rowing (Pt 1)

Arshay grew up on the West Side of Chicago and his life was forever changed when he joined the first... more

25 Jul 2023 · 31 minutes
Arshay Cooper: Inner-City Rowing (Pt 2)

Arshay grew up on the West Side of Chicago and his life was forever changed when he joined the first... more

25 Jul 2023 · 52 minutes
Arshay Cooper: Inner-City Rowing (Pt 3)

Arshay grew up on the West Side of Chicago and his life was forever changed when he joined the first... more

25 Jul 2023 · 57 minutes
Luke Mickelson: No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town! (Pt 1)

In 2012 Luke was inspired to build and donate a bed after learning about a 6-year-old girl in his community... more

18 Jul 2023 · 55 minutes
Luke Mickelson: No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town! (Pt 2)

In 2012 Luke was inspired to build and donate a bed after learning about a 6-year-old girl in his community... more

18 Jul 2023 · 25 minutes
Cheri Garcia: Hustling for Second Chances (And Cornbread) (Pt 1)

Cheri used to be gripped by meth and alcohol. Even during her own struggles with addiction, she helped formerly incarcerated... more

11 Jul 2023 · 42 minutes
Cheri Garcia: Hustling for Second Chances (And Cornbread) (Pt 2)

Cheri used to be gripped by meth and alcohol. Even during her own struggles with addiction, she helped formerly incarcerated... more

11 Jul 2023 · 44 minutes
Cheri Garcia: Hustling for Second Chances (And Cornbread) (Pt 3)

Cheri used to be gripped by meth and alcohol. Even during her own struggles with addiction, she helped formerly incarcerated... more

11 Jul 2023 · 54 minutes
Chavis Daniels: Mentoring 1,000 Kids (Pt 1)

Chavis Daniels played football for Coach Bill Courtney and was one of the accidental stars of the Oscar-winning film Undefeated. But... more

04 Jul 2023 · 57 minutes
Chavis Daniels: Mentoring 1,000 Kids (Pt 2)

Chavis Daniels played football for Coach Bill Courtney and was one of the accidental stars of the Oscar-winning film Undefeated.... more

04 Jul 2023 · 33 minutes
Will the Army Act?

Our episode with Erin Smith and Thomas already inspired one listener to become a volunteer with CASA! But what if... more

30 Jun 2023 · 5 minutes
Erin Smith: Advocating for Thomas (Pt 1)

Thomas is a foster child who’s been physically and sexually abused. He never had an adult advocate until Erin Smith... more

27 Jun 2023 · 38 minutes
Erin Smith: Advocating for Thomas (Pt 2)

Thomas is a foster child who’s been physically and sexually abused. He never had an adult advocate until Erin Smith... more

27 Jun 2023 · 26 minutes
Jon Ponder: Hope for Prisoners (Pt 1)

After 26 years of crime, Jon ironically found hope in prison and committed his life to helping other returning citizens... more

20 Jun 2023 · 30 minutes
Jon Ponder: Hope for Prisoners (Pt 2)

After 26 years of crime, Jon ironically found hope in prison and committed his life to helping other returning citizens... more

20 Jun 2023 · 30 minutes
Coach Bill Courtney: “I Was Miserable on Father’s Day, Until…"

Our host brings us a special short episode on his difficult and yet redemptive experience with Father’s Day.Support the show:... more

18 Jun 2023 · 7 minutes
Anne Mahlum: Homeless Running Clubs (Pt 2)

Anne dives into how she didn't save any homeless Americans. They transformed their own identity through running. And then transformed... more

13 Jun 2023 · 32 minutes
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Our host brings us a special short episode on his difficult and yet redemptive experience with Father’s Day.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener... more