Steve Norman
The New Norm
When I was in high school, one of my nicknames was “Norm.” In my first real job out of college, I was one of two “Steves” at the office. Because the other was my boss, I became Norm again. Thus, the “New Norm.” I’ve worked in churches for over twenty years, and part of my current journey is learning, re-learning, and unlearning some critical lessons I picked up along the way. (I also had stints as group fitness instructor, a volunteer police chaplain, and trainer at an ice cream plant, but those are stories I can unpack later.) I’m currently a writer, speaker, and pastor of no particular congr...
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Episodes
Crime and Punishment - Part 1 28.01.2025 13:56
Steve unpacks a passage on how churches should respond to evidence of misconduct.
The Word of the Year Is… 21.01.2025 9:29
Steve unpacks his word of the year and how it’s impacting his view of God and others.
When God Seems Late 14.01.2025 16:39
Steve examines how Martha and Mary respond when Jesus doesn’t respond on their timeline.
Between the Prison and Palace 07.01.2025 19:41
How do you survive a season of waiting? Steve looks at lessons in endurance from Joseph’s life.
Lesson on Transition and Loss 31.12.2024 14:32
What do you do when you’re going through chaos? Steve explores insights from a storm in Paul’s life from Acts 27.
When Love Comes to Town 24.12.2024 11:53
In this “classic” Norm episode, Steve offers a Christmas devotional.
Understanding “Speaking in Tongues” 17.12.2024 11:55
Steve provides a brief biblical overview on a much discussed topic.
A Playbook for Thriving 10.12.2024 8:38
Steve identifies three practices that help us move towards spiritual flourishing.
Unpopular Promises 03.12.2024 11:11
Sometimes life is harder than we think it should be. How do we learn to view hardship as an opportunity instead of a curse?
Do You Want to Get Well? 26.11.2024 13:47
Steve explores a powerful, direct question Jesus asked someone who was spiritually and physically stuck. It’s a question God might be asking you these days too.
American Idols 19.11.2024 13:26
Steve explores how to address the sublte pull of idolatry in our lives.
How to Hear from God – Pt. 2 12.11.2024 12:43
In the second of a two episode arc, Steve discusses three more ways we can hear God speak to us.
Election Day Edition 04.11.2024 28:25
Steve asks three questions that help us navigate the uncertainties and complexities of our national election.
How to Hear from God – Pt. 1 29.10.2024 12:02
In the first of a two episode arc, Steve discusses three primary ways we can hear God speak to us.
What Do We Do with the “Billy Graham” Rule? 22.10.2024 10:49
Steve talks about the backstory and the implication of a policy that bars male pastors from private conversations with women.
Reflections on an Exodus 15.10.2024 11:25
Steve discusses lessons he’s learning from the story of the Israelites’ struggle in Egypt.
The Worst Part of Being a Parent 08.10.2024 9:24
Steve explores the story of Hagar and Ishmael to find encouragement for parents with kids in crisis.
Surviving Seasons of Testing 01.10.2024 9:51
Steve explores what we can learn from Jesus’s experiences of temptation in the desert and the garden.
Letter to an Overwhelmed Mom 26.09.2024 7:32
Steve shares five insights on managing expectations for parents who feel overwhelmed.
The Waiting Room: Lessons in patience from the life of Joseph. 17.09.2024 9:46
Sometimes God asks us to wait. Here are some lesson in patience I’m learning from the life of Joseph.
At the Crossroads: Choosing to Trust God When It’s Scary 10.09.2024 22:32
Sometimes God invites us to something good that requires a risk on our part. Often, it’s easier to stay put than push forward. What can we learn from the story of Joshua and Caleb about trusting God when it feels like the odds are against us?
Chasing the One: Reflections on Luke 15 03.09.2024 16:29
In Luke. 15, Jesus tells three related stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. They’re a powerful reminder about the importance of choosing to care about what, and who, God cares about.
Welcome to The New Norm 12.08.2024 3:55
Coming in September… a weekly podcast with a brief devotional thought from Steve Norman.
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