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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.

society & culture documentary

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23:12

Man's Search for Meaning

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/11/14

For Shop Talk, we dive into Victor Frankl's monumental book, which he wrote in just 9 days after being liberated from a Nazi concentration camp!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:42

Mik And Tracy Taylor: The Faces of Transracial...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/11/11

Transracial adoption is a term that we didn’t know, until we met the Taylors. The black couple adopted 2 white kids and 1 black kid. And we have a fascinating conversation about love, hate, stereotypes, and redemption!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:28

Mik And Tracy Taylor: The Faces of Transracial...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/11/11

Transracial adoption is a term that we didn’t know, until we met the Taylors. The black couple adopted 2 white kids and 1 black kid. And we have a fascinating conversation about love, hate, stereotypes, and redemption!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:21

What Kids Said About How to Get Them Off Their Phones

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/11/07

For Shop Talk, we bring you fascinating data and wisdom from the righteous troublemakers known as Jonathan Haidt, Lenore Skenazy, and Zach Rausch.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:36

Vanessa Elias: The Block Party Revolution (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/11/04

When Vanessa Elias saw a rise of incivility in her Connecticut town, she rallied citizens to host 40 neighborhood block parties that had 1,200 attendees, so that people can get to know their neighbors, realize that they don’t hate them, and even enjoy them. It got so much attention that she started Block Party USA to spread this simple solution across the country!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:52

Vanessa Elias: The Block Party Revolution (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/11/04

When Vanessa Elias saw a rise of incivility in her Connecticut town, she rallied citizens to host 40 neighborhood block parties that had 1,200 attendees, so that people can get to know their neighbors, realize that they don’t hate them, and even enjoy them. It got so much attention that she started Block Party USA to spread this simple solution across the country!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

22:44

Freed Slaves Bought A Plantation?!

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/31

For Shop Talk, we tell the extraordinary story of Madison Park. If freed slaves can figure out how to buy a plantation and build a self-sustaining community, what do you think An Army of Normal Folks in 2025 can achieve?!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:04

Kellie Lauth: How 25 Students Came To Own Patents!...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/28

At a time when 67% of students are not at grade level, Kellie Lauth is revolutionizing education in America. Her nonprofit MindSpark is spreading an innovative approach called problem-based learning like wildfire across the country. And it’s resulted in over 25 of their students owning patents, starting dozens of companies, and a 15% improvement in STEM and literacy achievement!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:51

Kellie Lauth: How 25 Students Came To Own Patents!...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/28

At a time when 67% of students are not at grade level, Kellie Lauth is revolutionizing education in America. Her nonprofit MindSpark is spreading an innovative approach called problem-based learning like wildfire across the country. And it’s resulted in over 25 of their students owning patents, starting dozens of companies, and a 15% improvement in STEM and literacy achievement!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

18:45

Guess How Much Family Meals Have Declined By?!

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/24

You'll have to listen to this edition of Shop Talk to get the answer. Plus, some fascinating data on the impact of family meals on our well-being.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:34

Atticus LeBlanc: Co-Living Is The Answer (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/21

Atticus LeBlanc is the founder of PadSplit, the largest co-living marketplace in America. It’s like the Airbnb for room rentals, which both saves renters an average of $366 a month and can make property owners 2x as much money. Say hello to the solution to our affordable housing crisis that’s hiding in plain sight!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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77:40

Atticus LeBlanc: Co-Living Is The Answer (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/21

Atticus LeBlanc is the founder of PadSplit, the largest co-living marketplace in America. It’s like the Airbnb for room rentals, which both saves renters an average of $366 a month and can make property owners 2x as much money. Say hello to the solution to our affordable housing crisis that’s hiding in plain sight!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:27

The Kids Who Might Have Saved The Civil Rights Movement

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/17

For Shop Talk, when An Army of Normal Teenage Protestors inspired the adults to get back into the game. The little known story of The Children's Crusade!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:22

Bob Lupton: My Charity Was Toxic. Is Yours? (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/14

Bob Lupton moved into inner-city Atlanta, where he learned the hard lesson that most of his charitable work was toxic. This led him to radically change how he showed up. And to write the bestselling book Toxic Charity that rocked our world and likely will rock yours.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:00

Bob Lupton: My Charity Was Toxic. Is Yours? (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/14

Bob Lupton moved into inner-city Atlanta, where he learned the hard lesson that most of his charitable work was toxic. This led him to radically change how he showed up. And to write the bestselling book Toxic Charity that rocked our world and likely will rock yours.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:13

Closing the Loop

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/10

For Shop Talk, we deep dive into 211, a nationwide helpline which fields over 16 million requests each year and how a brand-new solution is helping to close the loop on these calls. The story offers great lessons for Army members and a way that you might be able to help the 211 system.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:45

Adrianne Hillman: My Sneaky Way To Teach People To...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/07

Adrianne's home of Tulare County has the highest rate of chronically unsheltered homelessness in America, with over 2,500 people experiencing homelessness in a county of 484,000. Despite not wanting to take action, Adrianne felt convicted that she must and her nonprofit Salt + Light built The Neighborhood Village, a brand-new community of 50 housing units with onsite whole-person care. Community changes everything and teaches all of us to love each other better.Support the show:

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80:51

Adrianne Hillman: My Sneaky Way To Teach People To...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/07

Adrianne's home of Tulare County has the highest rate of chronically unsheltered homelessness in America, with over 2,500 people experiencing homelessness in a county of 484,000. Despite not wanting to take action, Adrianne felt convicted that she must and her nonprofit Salt + Light built The Neighborhood Village, a brand-new community of 50 housing units with onsite whole-person care. Community changes everything and teaches all of us to love each other better.Support the show:

en-US

29:24

The Rising Violence and Assassination Culture

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/10/03

For Shop Talk, we reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the disturbing share of Americans who think such actions are justified, and what An Army of Normal Folks can do about it.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:21

Chris Brewster: We Don't Love Kids in Oklahoma (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/30

When 80% of kids aren't reading on grade level in Oklahoma, Chris Brewster believes that they don't love kids in his state. His wife told him "Suck it up princess, get to work" and so Chris did. He founded Santa Fe South Schools, which has an inner-city population of 5,000 students that usually score in the bottom 5-10% in the state, but their elementary and early childhood students are in the top 5-10%!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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