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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 and Friday.

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Dan Jarvis came home from Afghanistan carrying wounds that didn't show up on any medical chart. In this episode, he breaks down what trauma actually does to the brain - why it hijacks your responses, why willpower alone can't fix it, and how understa... more

Dan Jarvis came home from Afghanistan carrying wounds that didn't show up on any medical chart. In this episode, he breaks down what trauma actually does to the brain - why it hijacks your responses, why willpower alone can't fix it, and how understa... more

In this Shop Talk, we reflect on a simple question that can haunt all of this: What do we need to quit so our best work can truly live?

Featuring Erik Løkkesmoe's powerful essay "I Quit," Coach Bill explores the things that quietly pull us away fro... more

Contrary to popular belief, hope isn't a feeling. It's a formula that Dr. Ashley Cross is about to teach you about. And according to research, it's the single best predictor of wellbeing. More than grit, resilience, confidence, and it’s needed to unl... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Mann
Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Green Beret; playwright and author; founder of Operation Pineapple Express
Self / Pineapple Express
Episode: The Generosity of Scars: How Your Hardest Moments Can Help Others Heal (Pt 1)
Lisa Fox
Army member who recorded a firsthand piece about volunteering at Community Cafe
Community Cafe / Farm Hands (as referenced in episode)
Episode: She Heard One Podcast and Drove Nine Hours to Volunteer
Joe Woodward
Guest on the podcast, involved with Stand Together/Army of Normal Folks Wichita
Stand Together/Army of Normal Folks
Episode: The 7 Things Every Person Needs to Flourish (Pt 2)
Brian Mavis
Founder of America's Kids Belong; author of Go Upstream
America's Kids Belong
Episode: What Happens When You Finally Listen to Foster Kids (Pt 1)
Robert Beeson
Founder of Essential Records, later Sony executive, subject of the episode
Essential Records / Sony
Episode: The Hidden Crisis Facing 14 Million Single Parent Families (Pt 1)
Joshua Conley
Executive director of Foster Village Memphis, foster and adoptive parent, nonprofit leader
Foster Village Memphis
Episode: 70% of Foster Families Quit—And You Can Help Change That (Pt 1)
Beni Santibanez
Founder of Hope 4 Da Hood, pastor, former gang member
Hope 4 Da Hood
Episode: How Former Gangsters Pulled 1,000 People Out of Gang Life (Pt 2)
Greg Spillyards
CEO of Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors
Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors
Episode: Why Your “Safe Life” Isn’t Actually Safe (Pt 1)
Niels Jorgensen
9/11 firefighter, FDNY, former Ground Zero responder
FDNY/Ground Zero veteran
Episode: 9/11 Isn’t History. It’s Still Happening (Pt 1)

Host

Bill Courtney
Host of An Army of Normal Folks; coaches conversation and guides guests through stories of ordinary people making extraordinary impacts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 590 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 States4 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 States5 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 States7 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 States8 months 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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Listeners frequently praise the show for featuring “normal people” making a real impact and for practical, actionable ideas.
Audience finds stories inspirational and uplifting, with many listeners feeling motivated to make a difference in their communities.
Some feedback notes that host interjections can overwhelm the guest's voice and messaging.

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The 7 Things Every Person Needs to Flourish (Pt 1)
Q: What is the core idea behind the Every Person Empowered strategy and how does it operate locally?
It centers on strengthening families, neighborhoods, and communities through locally led initiatives, leveraging partnerships to scale proven solutions across multiple markets.
The 7 Things Every Person Needs to Flourish (Pt 1)
Q: Why did you choose to work with Stand Together Foundation and partner with Army of Normal Folks?
The guest explains a shared belief in timeless, universal principles and the power of bottom-up, community-based solutions to solve persistent problems more effectively than top-down approaches.
What Happens When You Finally Listen to Foster Kids (Pt 2)
Q: What role do wraparound services play in sustaining foster families, and how is that communicated to churches and businesses?
Wraparound ministries provide ongoing support to foster families (tutoring, childcare, transportation, respite), which helps reduce attrition; churches and businesses are engaged as ongoing allies, not just donors, to sustain these efforts.
What Happens When You Finally Listen to Foster Kids (Pt 2)
Q: How do you market the films and build a perspective care base without overwhelming viewers or sensationalizing the kids?
They use the videos as a tool for agencies and potential foster families, sharing them through state channels and official platforms to ensure proper channels and consent, rather than sensational standalone YouTube posts.
What Happens When You Finally Listen to Foster Kids (Pt 2)
Q: Of the 4,000 foster kids filmed, how many matched with an adoptive family, and how does that compare to baseline expectations?
About 60% of the filmed kids, roughly 2,400, ended up matched with adoptive families, which is a significant improvement over the baseline expectations in states where inquiries were historically zero for long waits.

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A positivity-driven interview show featuring everyday people who've made measurable community impact. Episodes typically center on social good, resilience, and practical pathways for individuals to help others—often via storytelling, personal journeys, and actionable calls to action. Notable throughlines include empowering underrepresented communities, fostering volunteerism, and turning professional skills into civic outcomes. The format blends heartfelt guest stories with coaching-style prompts and concrete ideas for listeners to contribute locally, making it potentially appealing to volunteers, community leaders, and mission-driven professionals seeking real-world inspiration and scalable models for impact.

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Recent guests on Army of Normal Folks include:

1. Scott Mann
2. Lisa Fox
3. Joe Woodward
4. Brian Mavis
5. Robert Beeson
6. Joshua Conley
7. Beni Santibanez
8. Greg Spillyards

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