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An Army of Normal Folks

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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35:32

Erin Steele: When Seniors and Children Help Each...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/05/13

When Erin Steele saw seniors light up around children, she had an idea for combining a senior living facility and a childcare center into one place! And there's all kinds of benefits for both generations by being with one another everyday. Meet The Heritage Home in Alma, Kansas. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:04

Erin Steele: When Seniors and Children Help Each...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/05/13

When Erin Steele saw seniors light up around children, she had an idea for combining a senior living facility and a childcare center into one place! And there's all kinds of benefits for both generations by being with one another everyday. Meet The Heritage Home in Alma, Kansas. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

12:39

On Being A Junkman

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2025/05/09

For Shop Talk, Army member Charlotte Dance shares a beautiful tribute to her late dad that's titled, "On Being A Junkman". And how it relates to the Army.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:08

Supporting Greatness: Scottie Pippen, Sugar Ray...

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2025/05/06

For our special series “Supporting Greatness”, where we typically interview those who’ve achieved public greatness about their own Army of Normal Folks that supported them, this time we interviewedaward-winning sportswriter Michael Arkush. He's written books with Scottie Pippen and Sugar Ray Leonard, about the top 100 golfers in history, and he celebrates each of their Army of Normal Folks that supported them. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee

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37:41

Supporting Greatness: Scottie Pippen, Sugar Ray...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/05/06

For our special series “Supporting Greatness”, where we typically interview those who’ve achieved public greatness about their own Army of Normal Folks that supported them, this time we interviewedaward-winning sportswriter Michael Arkush. He's written books with Scottie Pippen and Sugar Ray Leonard, about the top 100 golfers in history, and he celebrates each of their Army of Normal Folks that supported them. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee

en-US

25:51

Giving $5,600 To Your UPS Driver

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/05/02

UPS driver Tim Daniels and his customers in the East Lake neighborhood of Atlanta truly love each other. So when Tim had a surgery that took him out of commission for a few months, his customers stepped up and showed him just how much they love him. And "The Dancing UPS Man" decided to surprise all of them.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:25

Autism Acceptance Month: Erin's Hope for Friends (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/29

April is National Autism Acceptance Month. And in honor of it, we wanted to bring back to you one of our most compelling episodes about autism, with Army member Stacy Horst. Herdaughter Erin was bullied and excluded by her peers because she had autism, which led to taking her own life at 17 years old. Only four days later, Stacy and her husband Darren heroically decided that they would do everything in their power to prevent any other family from going through this. Their non-profit, Erin’s

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36:04

Autism Acceptance Month: Erin's Hope for Friends (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/29

April is National Autism Acceptance Month. And in honor of it, we wanted to bring back to you one of our most compelling episodes about autism, with Army member Stacy Horst. Herdaughter Erin was bullied and excluded by her peers because she had autism, which led to taking her own life at 17 years old. Only four days later, Stacy and her husband Darren heroically decided that they would do everything in their power to prevent any other family from going through this. Their non-profit, Erin’s

en-US

21:35

Tariffs, Uncertainty, and the Army

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/25

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill and Alex dive into the tariff war. And what we can learn from it as Army members.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:44

Welles Crowther: The 24-Year-Old Who Saved 12 Lives...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/22

On September 11th, Welles saved 12 of the only 18 survivors who were at or above the floors where the plane struck the World Traded Center’s South Tower.He’s known as “The Man In The Red Bandana”, because that’s what he wore that day and had with him every day since he was a young boy.His mother Alison pays tribute to her late son.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:45

Welles Crowther: The 24-Year-Old Who Saved 12 Lives...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/22

On September 11th, Welles saved 12 of the only 18 survivors who were at or above the floors where the plane struck the World Traded Center’s South Tower.He’s known as “The Man In The Red Bandana”, because that’s what he wore that day and had with him every day since he was a young boy.His mother Alison pays tribute to her late son.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

9:23

The Army That Eradicated Polio

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/18

For Shop Talk, Tom Purcell celebrates the 70th anniversary of the polio vaccine.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:58

Jamie Heard: Magnets for Suffering (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/15

Jamie’s 2.5-year-old son died from choking on chicken. And her close friends couldn’t have kids, experienced late-term miscarriage, and breast cancer at 30 years old. They became magnets for others walking through tremendous suffering and realized that not everyone had their support network. Together, they founded Faithfully Restored, which has served 2,929 women with prayers and specialized care packages. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener

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53:48

Jamie Heard: Magnets for Suffering (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/15

Jamie’s 2.5-year-old son died from choking on chicken. And her close friends couldn’t have kids, experienced late-term miscarriage, and breast cancer at 30 years old. They became magnets for others walking through tremendous suffering and realized that not everyone had their support network. Together, they founded Faithfully Restored, which has served 2,929 women with prayers and specialized care packages.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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16:18

Osceola McCarty: The Generous Washerwoman

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/11

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill tells the story of Osceola McCarty, the washerwoman who donated $150,000 to a school she never visited. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:59

God’s Billion Dollar Company That Gives Away 50% of...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/08

Alan Barnhart is the CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging, which gives away 50% of its profits and he believes is God’s company. His personal commitment to earn a normal person salary makes Alan one of the most unique members of the Army.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:05

God’s Billion Dollar Company That Gives Away 50% of...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/08

Alan Barnhart is the CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging, which gives away 50% of its profits and he believes is God’s company. His personal commitment to earn a normal person salary makes Alan one of the most unique members of the Army.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:57

Jimmy V: Laugh, Think, Cry

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/04

For Shop Talk, we dive into the late Jimmy Valvano’s speech at the ESPY Awards, which he delivered only 58 days before losing his battle with cancer.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:19

Chris Ullman: Whistling Happy Birthday To 700 People...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/01

Chris is a 4-time international whistling champion who’s whistled for Presidents and 60,000 people. But what makes him an Army member is how he whistles happy birthday to 700 people every year!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:32

Chris Ullman: Whistling Happy Birthday To 700 People...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/04/01

Chris is a 4-time international whistling champion who’s whistled for Presidents and 60,000 people. But what makes him an Army member is how he whistles happy birthday to 700 people every year!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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