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Army of Normal Folks

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Community Service
Foster Care
Mental Health
Community Engagement
Adoption
Homelessness
September 11, 2001
An Army Of Normal Folks
Memphis
Affordable Housing
Memphis, United States
Education
Community Support
Entrepreneurship
Firefighters
Poverty
Charity
Prison Yoga Project
Trauma
Dignity In Helping

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 and Friday.

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In this episode, Bill sits down with Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe for a Supporting Greatness conversation about the three normal men who made him: a grandfather who only went to the seventh grade, a scoutmaster who ran Boy Scout Troop 16 like an organiz... more

It's not a matter of if a disaster hits your community. It's when. And when it does, the first person on the scene isn't first responders or government officials. It's your neighbor.

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It's not a matter of if a disaster hits your community. It's when. And when it does, the first person on the scene isn't first responders or government officials. It's your neighbor.

Jeff Byard has spent 24 years in disaster response - from the Mar... more

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Teague McCoy
Co-founder of Unify USA
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Episode: HIGHLIGHTS: Why America Is in Better Shape Than You've Been Told | Unify USA
Kos McCoy
Co-founder of Unify USA
Unify USA
Episode: HIGHLIGHTS: Why America Is in Better Shape Than You've Been Told | Unify USA
Ariel Moore
Author, speaker, former senior director at the Center for Social Innovation at OSU OKC
Center for Social Innovation at OSU OKC
Episode: What a Former Heroin Addict Will Teach You About Relationships | Ariel Moore
Tony Kriz
Author and filmmaker; Co-founder of the Children's Literacy Project
Children's Literacy Project
Episode: 43 Million Americans Can’t Read Well Enough to Work (Here’s the Fix)
Paul Chapman
Director of Restore Hope
Restore Hope
Episode: His Tool Helped 13,000 Families Out of Crisis. This is How | Restore Hope
Allison Sesso
President and CEO of Undue Medical Debt
Undue Medical Debt
Episode: How $1 Can Erase $100 of Medical Debt in Your Community
Leigh Mansberg
President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Memphis in the Mid-South
Junior Achievement USA / Junior Achievement of Memphis in the Mid-South
Episode: Inside the Town Run Entirely By 10-Year-Olds | Junior Achievement
Frank Schwartz
CEO of F3 (Fitness Fellowship and Faith)
F3
Episode: HIGHLIGHTS: The 100,000-Man Movement That Will Change Your Life
Chris Campbell
Executive director of the 111 Project
111 Project (Oklahoma)
Episode: This State Is Solving The Foster Care Crisis (Here's How)

Hosts

Bill Courtney
Host of Army of Normal Folks; frequent interviewer and guiding figure
Alex
Co-host and producer; participates in interviews and discussions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 611 ratings
  • Inspiring and uplifting

    Recently found this podcast and thoroughly enjoying it. Very inspirational as it challenges me to make a difference in my part of the world every day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keristew
    United States7 months ago
  • Inspiring and uplifting

    Recently found this podcast and thoroughly enjoying it. Very inspirational as it challenges me to make a difference I my part of the world every day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keristew
    United States8 months ago
  • Great concept, but needs a new host

    The concept of the podcast is really good. And if I could get past the first couple episodes, it may get better, but I’ve heard the host talk more than I’ve heard the actual guest. So far it seems like an army of one, Voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MissJamie12
    United States10 months ago
  • Too many ads

    The show now seems to be mostly ads with an occasional little bit of content. Now they even accept ads from anti-American organizations.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    This Ken
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great inspirational podcast!

    I look forward to every Army of Normal Folks episode. The stories of those who step up to meet a need and the shop talk episodes always inspire me to do better. Thanks for all you do to bring us the stories that encourage us to do more than status quo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carol Roper
    United Statesa year ago

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The host interrupts too much, which can distract from guest insights.
People value the hopeful, action-oriented messaging.
Episodes are generally positive and oriented toward real-world help, with strong calls to action.
Audience enjoys diverse guests and practical takeaways about fostering community life.
Overall, listeners praise the show for highlighting normal people making a difference.
Listeners appreciate inspirational stories and practical community impact.
Some criticism about ad load and pacing in certain episodes.
Many guests are aligned with nonprofit, education, and community service arenas.

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43 Million Americans Can’t Read Well Enough to Work (Here’s the Fix)
Q: How does volunteerism tie into broader community impact?
Volunteer engagement changes perceptions, creates neighborhood ties, and, through consistent relationships, improves literacy outcomes while also strengthening local institutions like churches and schools; it's a habit that multiplies across a community.
43 Million Americans Can’t Read Well Enough to Work (Here’s the Fix)
Q: Tony, what's that answer to fixing literacy in America?
The core solution is to have every first through third grader connected with a weekly reading buddy who reassures them of their potential, helps with phonics, and gives teachers more margin to teach; the community—especially churches—can provide that support at scale.
HIGHLIGHTS: 43 Million Americans Can’t Read Well Enough to Work (Here’s the Fix)
Q: How can listeners get involved and start helping in their communities?
Listeners can become reading mentors, participate in local screenings of Sentenced, and help organize church or community partnerships that provide reading support in schools, libraries, and corridors where children congregate, with straightforward steps like background checks and introductory training.
HIGHLIGHTS: 43 Million Americans Can’t Read Well Enough to Work (Here’s the Fix)
Q: What is the core solution the guests propose for improving literacy by fourth grade?
The core solution is to deploy a 'new best friend' for every child in the hurting end of the distribution—an adult who visits weekly to read with them, supported by churches and communities to scale the effort across neighborhoods, potentially transforming headwaters and long-term outcomes.
What a Former Heroin Addict Will Teach You About Relationships | Ariel Moore
Q: What was the pivotal moment that started turning your life around?
Meeting a kind, accepting person who helped with practical support and the realization that there are good people who genuinely want to help shifted her from isolation to seeking connection and services.

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What is Army of Normal Folks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on everyday people making a tangible impact in their communities, often through local service, mentorship, foster care, education, and leadership. Episodes profile ordinary folks who mobilize neighbors, volunteers, and local clubs to tackle social challenges—from youth education and foster care reform to combating loneliness and strengthening civic life—while also featuring guests connected to nonprofits, faith communities, and grassroots movements. Across interviews and “shop talk” discussions, the program tends to highlight practical action, ethical leadership, and building belonging through small, consistent steps that compound into meaningful change. A standout aspect is the recurring emphasis on mobilizing ordinary peo... more

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Recent guests on Army of Normal Folks include:

1. Teague McCoy
2. Kos McCoy
3. Ariel Moore
4. Tony Kriz
5. Paul Chapman
6. Allison Sesso
7. Leigh Mansberg
8. Frank Schwartz

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