America wasn’t always this divided or isolated from one another. In this Shop Talk, Coach Bill unpacks Robert Putnam’s fascinating research on the historical forces that pulled us apart — and the simple, local actions normal folks can take right now to bring “we” back to their communities.

America wasn&rsquo;t always this divided or isolated from one another. In this Shop Talk, Coach Bill unpacks Robert Putnam&rsquo;s fascinating research on the historical forces that pulled us apart &mdash; and the simple, local actions normal folks can take right now to bring &ldquo;we&rdquo; back to their communities.

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. 

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.

An Army of Normal Folks

How America Lost “We” — And How You Can Help Rebuild It Today

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What if many food pantries (and other types of nonprofits) are solving the wrong problem? This week on Shop Talk, Birch Community Services reveals a radically different model that helps families escape financial instability — and offers lessons that could reshape how you think about service, dignity, and what it actually takes to help people flourish.

What if many food pantries (and other types of nonprofits)&nbsp;are solving the wrong problem? This week on&nbsp;Shop Talk, Birch Community Services reveals a radically different model that helps families escape financial instability &mdash; and offers lessons that could reshape how you think about service, dignity, and what it actually takes to help people flourish.

They Came For Food. They Left With Financial Freedom

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Unannounced, Robert Beeson's ex-wife abandoned him and their 3 young daughters one morning. In this important episode, he vulnerably shares why single parents suffer in silence and how there were almost no resources available to 14 million fellow Americans in his position. 

So Robert did what every member of Army of Normal Folks does—he saw a need and he’s filling it. Today, his nonprofit “Solo Parent” has support groups in 18 states, on Army bases, worldwide virtually, a podcast, and they’ve impacted 220,000 families so far! 

You will learn about an incredible resource that either you need, or someone you know needs. Because we all know Solo Parents.

Unannounced, Robert Beeson's ex-wife abandoned him and their 3 young daughters one morning. In this important episode, he vulnerably shares why single parents suffer in silence and how there were almost no resources available to 14 million fellow Americans in his position.&nbsp;
So Robert did what every member of Army of Normal Folks does&mdash;he saw a need and he&rsquo;s filling it. Today, his nonprofit &ldquo;Solo Parent&rdquo; has support groups in 18 states, on Army bases, worldwide virtually, a podcast, and they&rsquo;ve impacted 220,000 families so far!&nbsp;
You will learn about an incredible resource that either you need, or someone you know needs. Because we all know Solo Parents.

The Hidden Crisis Facing 14 Million Single Parent Families (Pt 1)

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Unannounced, Robert Beeson's ex-wife abandoned him and their 3 young daughters one morning. In this important episode, he vulnerably shares why single parents suffer in silence and how there were almost no resources available to 14 million fellow Americans in his position. 

So Robert did what every member of Army of Normal Folks does—he saw a need and he’s filling it. Today, his nonprofit “Solo Parent” has support groups in 18 states, on Army bases, worldwide virtually, a podcast, and they’ve impacted 220,000 families so far! 

You will learn about an incredible resource that either you need, or someone you know needs. Because we all know Solo Parents. 

Unannounced, Robert Beeson's ex-wife abandoned him and their 3 young daughters one morning. In this important episode, he vulnerably shares why single parents suffer in silence and how there were almost no resources available to 14 million fellow Americans in his position.&nbsp;
So Robert did what every member of Army of Normal Folks does&mdash;he saw a need and he&rsquo;s filling it. Today, his nonprofit &ldquo;Solo Parent&rdquo; has support groups in 18 states, on Army bases, worldwide virtually, a podcast, and they&rsquo;ve impacted 220,000 families so far!&nbsp;
You will learn about an incredible resource that either you need, or someone you know needs. Because we all know Solo Parents.&nbsp;

The Hidden Crisis Facing 14 Million Single Parent Families (Pt 2)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/42417d9d-9066-46b4-8561-b44f001a117c/transcript

How America Lost “We” — And How You Can Help Rebuild It Today

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