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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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13:10

Secretly Paying for the Prescriptions of Strangers

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/26

For Shop Talk, we honor the story of Hody Childress, an Alabama farmer whose secret generosity came to light after his death.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:18

Sparky Reardon: The Most Loved Dean Ever (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/23

Sparky Reardon worked in student services for 36 years at Ole Miss, including his final 14 years as the Dean of Students. His stories span the hilarious to the tragic and he is a one-of-a-kind leader who thousands call a mentor and a friend, including Coach Bill Courtney.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:36

Sparky Reardon: The Most Loved Dean Ever (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/23

Sparky Reardon worked in student services for 36 years at Ole Miss, including his final 14 years as the Dean of Students. His stories span the hilarious to the tragic and he is a one-of-a-kind leader who thousands call a mentor and a friend, including Coach Bill Courtney.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

13:20

What the Barber Chair Taught Me About Asking for Help

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/19

For Shop Talk, we dive into yet another column from Andrew Peters. On the magic that happens when we ask for help.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:57

Mike Flynt: The AARP Member Playing NCAA Football (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/16

Mike Flynt got kicked off his college football team for one too many fist fights and lived with the regret of letting down his team for decades.Until, he forged one of the greatest redemption stories you will ever hear, becoming the oldest linebacker in NCAA history at 59 years old! And he's nowthe subject of Angel Studios’ latest film The Senior.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

79:05

Mike Flynt: The AARP Member Playing NCAA Football (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/16

Mike Flynt got kicked off his college football team for one too many fist fights and lived with the regret of letting down his team for decades.Until, he forged one of the greatest redemption stories you will ever hear, becoming the oldest linebacker in NCAA history at 59 years old! And he's nowthe subject of Angel Studios’ latest film The Senior.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

37:27

Is It Well With Your Soul?

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/12

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill is joined by his son Max to talk about the day that he flatlined, their full-circle moment that's about to take place, and their friend who asked Max, "Is it well with your soul?"Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:22

Liz Scott: The Lemonade Stand That Inspired A...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/09

Liz Scott's 4 year-old daughter Alex was fighting neuroblastoma cancer and yet Alex decided to host a lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. From her first stand that raised $2,000 to raising $1 million by the time she died at age 8, Alex inspired a movement that has raised $350 million, with a literal Army of Normal Folks hosting lemonade stands for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-US

27:53

Liz Scott: The Lemonade Stand That Inspired A...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/09

Liz Scott's 4 year-old daughter Alex was fighting neuroblastoma cancer and yet Alex decided to host a lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. From her first stand that raised $2,000 to raising $1 million by the time she died at age 8, Alex inspired a movement that has raised $350 million, with a literal Army of Normal Folks hosting lemonade stands for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-US

12:33

The Standard, Or How You Do One Thing

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/05

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill dives into a powerful column from Andrew Peters that's titled "The Standard, Or How You Do One Thing". It'll move you to reflect on how you do everything in your life!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:01

Peter Mutabazi: The Single Dad Who's Fostered 47 Kids...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/02

Peter Mutabazi is a Ugandan immigrant didn’t accept the cultural narrative that only white married people can foster and adopt kids. So far, this single dude has fostered 47 kids, adopted 3 of them, and he’s in the process of adopting 2 more of them! His radical love also happened to go viral, making him the most famous foster dad in America, with 2.5 million followers across social media. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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53:38

Peter Mutabazi: The Single Dad Who's Fostered 47 Kids...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/09/02

Peter Mutabazi is a Ugandan immigrant didn’t accept the cultural narrative that only white married people can foster and adopt kids. So far, this single dude has fostered 47 kids, adopted 3 of them, and he’s in the process of adopting 2 more of them! His radical love also happened to go viral, making him the most famous foster dad in America, with 2.5 million followers across social media. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-US

17:52

America's Leadership Crisis

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/29

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on US News and World Report's recent article titled “New Poll: Americans Say the U.S. Is in a Leadership Crisis”. And offers a solution to this crisis.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:55

Stephanie Simpson: Donating 25,000 Flower Arrangements

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/26

After large events like weddings, the flowers are too often thrown away. But Stephanie Simpson had an idea, couldn't we repurpose these flowers and bring joy to folks at nursing homes, cancer centers, and schools? 901 POP (Petals of Purpose) has their own Army of 580 volunteers who've donated 25,000 arrangements!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:50

Sonic Wrappers, Mickey Ears, and My Movie Debut

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/22

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill tells the story of his hilariously unconventional experience watching Undefeated for the very first time.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:14

Pam Rosener: 33,000 Moms And Sons Serving Together...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/19

Pam was a member of National Service League, where moms and daughters do service projects. But she's got 3 sons, so she thought why not start something for moms and sons to do this too?! 24 years later, Young Men’s Service League has 199 chapters with 33,000 moms and sons serving together!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:36

Pam Rosener: 33,000 Moms And Sons Serving Together...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/19

Pam was a member of National Service League, where moms and daughters do service projects. But she's got 3 sons, so she thought why not start something for moms and sons to do this too?! 24 years later, Young Men’s Service League has 199 chapters with 33,000 moms and sons serving together!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:11

The Matheny Manifesto

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/15

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill dives into "The Matheny Manifesto: A Young Manager's Old-School Views on Success in Sports and Life."Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:04

Peggy Halvorsen: The Wisconsin Mom in Liberia (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/12

Peggy Halvorsen was "only" trying to adopt a kid from Liberia. Shortly after they agreed to adopt his brother too, he died from cholera and Peggy insisted that this could not be the end of the story. 14 years later, their accidental ministry Teamwork Africa has built 216 wells, repaired over 500 existing ones, sponsor the education of 180 kids, and they're about to open their second school.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

58:59

Peggy Halvorsen: The Wisconsin Mom in Liberia (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/12

Peggy Halvorsen was "only" trying to adopt a kid from Liberia. Shortly after they agreed to adopt his brother too, he died from cholera and Peggy insisted that this could not be the end of the story. 14 years later, their accidental ministry Teamwork Africa has built 216 wells, repaired over 500 existing ones, sponsor the education of 180 kids, and they're about to open their second school.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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