Army of Normal Folks

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/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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...

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/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/#join See omnystudio.com/...

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/#join See omnystudio.com/...

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/#join See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

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/#join See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill pontificates on labels, semantics, talking past each other, The Code of the West, and The Code of the Hood. It's more eclectic than ever.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For every single therapist, there are 350 people looking for that type of support. Dr. Trina and her team at Give An Hour realized that there will never be enough therapists to meet this need. And that the answer is us, their own Army of Normal Folks serving one another in peer support groups and as wellness ambassadors.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listen...

For every single therapist, there are 350 people looking for that type of support. Dr. Trina and her team at Give An Hour realized that there will never be enough therapists to meet this need. And that the answer is us, their own Army of Normal Folks serving one another in peer support groups and as wellness ambassadors.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listen...

For our “Shop Talk” series, Coach Bill on the difference between opponents and enemies.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pedro Velasquez Jr was diagnosed with leukemia when was 5 years old. His dad Dr. Pedro Sr. pleaded to God that if St. Jude saved his life, he would dedicate his life to the Memphis community that was there for them. He founded Lifedoc Heath, which has helped 1,100 patients a week improve their health outcomes so much that their cost of care has plummeted by 27%!  Support the show: https://www.norm...

Pedro Velasquez Jr was diagnosed with leukemia when was 5 years old. His dad Dr. Pedro Sr. pleaded to God that if St. Jude saved his life, he would dedicate his life to the Memphis community that was there for them. He founded Lifedoc Heath, which has helped 1,100 patients a week improve their health outcomes so much that their cost of care has plummeted by 27%!  Support the show: https://www.norm...

For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill reacts to an Army member seeking his advice about whether to lean into a difficult situation or to walk away entirely.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve’s 70 year-old dad told him that they should grab a couple buddies and respond to Hurricane Katrina. The next thing you know 6 guys turned into 684 volunteers, and 20 disasters later their 60,000 volunteers have rebuilt 7,000 homes!  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve’s 70 year-old dad told him that they should grab a couple buddies and respond to Hurricane Katrina. The next thing you know 6 guys turned into 684 volunteers, and 20 disasters later their 60,000 volunteers have rebuilt 7,000 homes!  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael has been inspired to volunteer with, donate to, and reach out to 9 different Army members featured on the podcast! Frankly, this normal dude inspires us and we cannot wait for you to meet him. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael has been inspired to volunteer with, donate to, and reach out to 9 different Army members featured on the podcast! Frankly, this normal dude inspires us and we cannot wait for you to meet him. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is the ultimate patriot and renaissance man. He served in Colombia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, co-founded Operation Pineapple Express (which rescued over 750 Afghan allies), wrote the play “Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret,” and is the author of the new book “Nobody is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret’s Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done”.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omn...

Scott is the ultimate patriot and renaissance man. He served in Colombia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, co-founded Operation Pineapple Express (which rescued over 750 Afghan allies), wrote the play “Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret,” and is the author of the new book “Nobody is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret’s Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done”.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omn...

For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill on having to lay off 45% of his employees and the company's character that was their saving grace. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right after surviving a life and death battle with cancer, while pregnant, Gaby and her husband decided to adopt a baby that was experiencing withdrawal from opioids in their mother’s womb. Her story that’s chronicled in her new book “Wrinkles Welcome” is an extraordinary one of perseverance, love, and forgiveness.   Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Right after surviving a life and death battle with cancer, while pregnant, Gaby and her husband decided to adopt a baby that was experiencing withdrawal from opioids in their mother’s womb. Her story that’s chronicled in her new book “Wrinkles Welcome” is an extraordinary one of perseverance, love, and forgiveness.   Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill talks about losing some of his players to the streets. And the necessity of accepting failure like this.  Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.