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An Army of Normal Folks

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Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding “hey, I can help.” Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday.

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Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding “hey, I can help.” Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Fred Smith’s Perseverance

9/6/2024
For our latest Shop Talk, what the founder of FedEx can teach all of us. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:24

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Seth Kaplan: Repairing America One Zip Code at a Time (Pt 1)

9/3/2024
Seth is a leading expert on fragile states across the world. And after a lot of people have asked him if America has become a fragile state, Seth dove into it. The result is his powerful book Fragile Neighborhoods: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code At A Time. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:05

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Seth Kaplan: Repairing America One Zip Code at a Time (Pt 2)

9/3/2024
Seth is a leading expert on fragile states across the world. And after a lot of people have asked him if America has become a fragile state, Seth dove into it. The result is his powerful book Fragile Neighborhoods: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code At A Time. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:11:21

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Carrie and Paul Moore: The Couple Who Had A Secret (Pt 1)

8/27/2024
And the story of how it was revealed in the most beautiful way possible, while serving with Sleep in Heavenly Peace! This couple has led their Gadsden, Alabama chapter to delivering 1,656 beds to kids without them. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:42

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Carrie and Paul Moore: The Couple Who Had A Secret (Pt 2)

8/27/2024
And the story of how it was revealed in the most beautiful way possible, while serving with Sleep in Heavenly Peace! This couple has led their Gadsden, Alabama chapter to delivering 1,656 beds to kids without them. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:05

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The Gift of a Legacy

8/23/2024
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill pays tribute to his late friend Bill Prest, and it's 12 years after his death. Now that's a legacy which outlasts how much money he made. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:11

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Memphis Allies: The Frontlines of Violence Prevention (Pt 1)

8/20/2024
Florence “Flo” Brooks and Renardo Baker used to live the street life. Today with Memphis Allies, they’re on the frontlines of helping folks just like themselves to find a better way. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:16

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Memphis Allies: The Frontlines of Violence Prevention (Pt 2)

8/20/2024
Florence “Flo” Brooks and Renardo Baker used to live the street life. Today with Memphis Allies, they’re on the frontlines of helping folks just like themselves to find a better way. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:03

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Serving The Quarterback Who Broke Your Records

8/16/2024
For the latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill's tribute to his late friend Steve Davis, an Oklahoma quarterback and true servant leader. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:10:48

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Belinda Leto: Throwing Birthdays for 6,000 Kids! (Pt 1)

8/13/2024
Belinda never dreamed of starting a birthday charity, until she was asked to provide a birthday party for a boy who wouldn’t otherwise have one. And only 5 years later, Celebrate Birthdays and their own Army of Normal Folks, have provided birthday celebrations to over 6,000 kids. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:29

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Belinda Leto: Throwing Birthdays for 6,000 Kids! (Pt 2)

8/13/2024
Belinda never dreamed of starting a birthday charity, until she was asked to provide a birthday party for a boy who wouldn’t otherwise have one. And only 5 years later, Celebrate Birthdays and their own Army of Normal Folks, have provided birthday celebrations to over 6,000 kids. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:47

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Tara Sundem: Helping Babies With Opioid Withdrawal (Pt 1)

8/6/2024
Tara is a NICU nurse who experienced the epidemic of newborns withdrawing from their moms’ drugs that they got in the womb. And she also experienced that they weren’t given great treatment. Tara stumbled into a solution that’s better for everyone (babies, parents, taxpayers), and her Hushabye Nursery has helped 695 infants & their families! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:08

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Tara Sundem: Helping Babies With Opioid Withdrawal (Pt 2)

8/6/2024
Tara is a NICU nurse who experienced the epidemic of newborns withdrawing from their moms’ drugs that they got in the womb. And she also experienced that they weren’t given great treatment. Tara stumbled into a solution that’s better for everyone (babies, parents, taxpayers), and her Hushabye Nursery has helped 695 infants & their families! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:14:00

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The Impact of the Army

8/2/2024
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: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:16:50

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Russell Butler: The Dancing UPS Man (Pt 1)

7/30/2024
The story of the UPS driver who almost committed suicide, found healing, and accidentally started a viral ministry of delivering good vibes through dance. Today Russell is better known as “The Dancing UPS Man”, with 1.6 million followers on TikTok and 1.2 million on Instagram. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:27

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Russell Butler: The Dancing UPS Man (Pt 2)

7/30/2024
The story of the UPS driver who almost committed suicide, found healing, and accidentally started a viral ministry of delivering good vibes through dance. Today Russell is better known as “The Dancing UPS Man”, with 1.6 million followers on TikTok and 1.2 million on Instagram. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:07

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The Carpet Capital of The World

7/26/2024
75% of the world's carpets and rugs are produced in Dalton, Georgia. For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill tells the community's powerful assimilation story that's made it possible. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:57

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Yuri Williams: The Superhero Doing 50 State Tours (Pt 1)

7/23/2024
After losing his mom to cancer, Yuri was depressed and strangely enough found hope when he created an Instagram account. Posts from Army members Officer Tommy Norman and Rodney Smith lifted his spirits, and he even badgered Rodney to join one of his 50 state tours. Next thing you know these guys have gone on 5 Christmas tours together, with Yuri dressed up as a superhero bringing presents to kids with illnesses or disabilities. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:00

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Yuri Williams: The Superhero Doing 50 State Tours (Pt 2)

7/23/2024
After losing his mom to cancer, Yuri was depressed and strangely enough found hope when he created an Instagram account. Posts from Army members Officer Tommy Norman and Rodney Smith lifted his spirits, and he even badgered Rodney to join one of his 50 state tours. Next thing you know these guys have gone on 5 Christmas tours together, with Yuri dressed up as a superhero bringing presents to kids with illnesses or disabilities. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:35

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It All Starts With Education

7/19/2024
67% of America's students aren't reading at grade level. What is An Army of Normal Folks going to do about it? Coach Bill's latest Shop Talk. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:14:35