An Army of Normal Folks

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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. 

  1. When Your Brother Is Your Enemy

    1 DAY AGO

    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 reconcile with his brother.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  2. Bob Muzikowski: If I Get Half, My Neighbor Gets Half (Pt 1)

    4 DAYS AGO

    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 for its kids, then intentionally moved into the hood on Chicago’s West Side, and started the largest inner-city little league in the country there. Finally, when Bob sold part of his company, he donated 50% of his earnings to build a world-class school there called Chicago Hope Academy.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  3. Bob Muzikowski: If I Get Half, My Neighbor Gets Half (Pt 2)

    4 DAYS AGO

    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 for its kids, then intentionally moved into the hood on Chicago’s West Side, and started the largest inner-city little league in the country there. Finally, when Bob sold part of his company, he donated 50% of his earnings to build a world-class school there called Chicago Hope Academy.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 5m
  4. Building Your Bench

    NOV 15

    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 2) When to transfer leadership to the next generation. And Bill somehow relates this to football.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  5. Todd Komarnicki: Bringing Bonhoeffer To The Big Screen (Pt 1)

    NOV 12

    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 Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a normal pastor who had the courage to stand up to Hitler, rescued Jews, joined a conspiracy to assassinate Hitler, and was ultimately hanged for his defiance.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
  6. Todd Komarnicki: Bringing Bonhoeffer To The Big Screen (Pt 2)

    NOV 12

    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 Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a normal pastor who had the courage to stand up to Hitler, rescued Jews, joined a conspiracy to assassinate Hitler, and was ultimately hanged for his defiance.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min
  7. Joe and Kelli Carson: We Had No Idea How Small Our World Was (Pt 1)

    NOV 5

    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 son spent a weekend as a homeless person and everything changed. They have since sold their dental practice, founded the Memphis Dream Center, and have lived life with people who didn’t look just like them.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min
  8. Joe and Kelli Carson: We Had No Idea How Small Our World Was (Pt 2)

    NOV 5

    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 son spent a weekend as a homeless person and everything changed. They have since sold their dental practice, founded the Memphis Dream Center, and have lived life with people who didn’t look just like them.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min
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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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    iHeartPodcasts
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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    189
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    iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc

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