

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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Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 3min
Second Place to Peyton Manning: And Other Lessons That Will Level Up Your Life (Pt 2)
For our Supporting Greatness series, two-time Emmy-nominated cartoonist Marshall Ramsey celebrates the Army of Normal Folks that shaped his life. And how we can be that Army for those around us. Plus, his fascinating stories about Peyton Manning, Barbara Bush, and his cousin Dave (yes, that Dave).Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 2026 • 17min
You Don’t Rise to the Moment — You Fall to Your Training
For Shop Talk, we reflect on a dead Greek poet's wisdom, how an alive Salvadoran immigrant is the perfect example of it, and what we need to do be the heroes we're meant to be. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 2026 • 33min
They Call Us The Catholic Hippies (Pt 1)
Do you ever wrestle with how our country’s extraordinary wealth and problems co-exist? Or yearn for a deeper sense of community where we have each other’s backs? Then you’re going to cherish this episode with Jordan Schiele, the co-founder of a Catholic intentional community called Jerusalem Farm. These Catholic hippies, as their neighbors in Kansas City originally called them, live together without salaries and have completed over 300 home repair projects in the last 5 years alone! Learn more: jerusalemfarm.orgSupport the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 2026 • 33min
They Call Us The Catholic Hippies (Pt 2)
Do you ever wrestle with how our country’s extraordinary wealth and problems co-exist? Or yearn for a deeper sense of community where we have each other’s backs? Then you’re going to cherish this episode with Jordan Schiele, the co-founder of a Catholic intentional community called Jerusalem Farm. These Catholic hippies, as their neighbors in Kansas City originally called them, live together without salaries and have completed over 300 home repair projects in the last 5 years alone! Learn more: jerusalemfarm.orgSupport the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2026 • 15min
Marry Your Best Friend, Don't Be Boring, Stay Faithful
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill shares his 3 keys to a successful marriage! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2025 • 38min
What To Do If Wine, Netflix, and "Self-Care" Aren’t Making You Happy (Pt 1)
Society tells us that self-care makes us happy, but Melissa O’Neil discovered that it doesn’t. She’s found happiness through building an identity of someone who serves. Sometimes that shows up in large ways like fostering two boys and other times in smaller, yet meaningful ways like helping a nonprofit write thank you notes. Melissa will show you how to find meaning in every season of life!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2025 • 60min
What To Do If Wine, Netflix, and "Self-Care" Aren’t Making You Happy (Pt 2)
Society tells us that self-care makes us happy, but Melissa O’Neil discovered that it doesn’t. She’s found happiness through building an identity of someone who serves. Sometimes that shows up in large ways like fostering two boys and other times in smaller, yet meaningful ways like helping a nonprofit write thank you notes. Melissa will show you how to find meaning in every season of life! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2025 • 22min
Is Coach Bill Bad for the Environment?!
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill pontificates on the bad wrap that the lumber industry gets about chopping down trees. When the reality is that their work leads to more trees and so many other fascinating environmental benefits! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2025 • 37min
How To Keep Going: When You Literally Lose Your Face. Or Anything Else (Pt 1)
Pat Hardison was a volunteer firefighter, dad, and small business owner when one call changed his life forever. After literally losing his face in a fire and enduring more than 70 surgeries, Pat took the risk of undergoing the most extensive face transplant in history. This episode will show you how to keep going when facing obstacles…. or in Pat’s case losing almost everything. Check out Pat’s new book Facing The Fire: https://lnk.to/FacingTheFireEP Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2025 • 40min
How To Keep Going: When You Literally Lose Your Face. Or Anything Else (Pt 2)
Pat Hardison was a volunteer firefighter, dad, and small business owner when one call changed his life forever. After literally losing his face in a fire and enduring more than 70 surgeries, Pat took the risk of undergoing the most extensive face transplant in history. This episode will show you how to keep going when facing obstacles…. or in Pat’s case losing almost everything. Check out Pat’s new book Facing The Fire: https://lnk.to/FacingTheFireEP Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


