Steve Norman

The New Norm

Religion EN ↓ 110 episodes

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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Steve Norman

Episodes

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.