When Prudence Crandall admitted a black student into her school in 1832, townspeople from Canterbury, CT twice set their building on fire, poisoned their well, and 3 lawsuits were filed to stop her. But Prudence persevered, which is why we're celebrating her on our special series "An Army of Normal Dead Folks". 

When Prudence Crandall admitted a black student into her school in&nbsp;1832, townspeople from Canterbury, CT twice set their building on fire, poisoned their well, and 3 lawsuits were filed to stop&nbsp;her. But Prudence persevered, which is why we're celebrating her on our special series "An Army of Normal Dead Folks".&nbsp;

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

The First Integrated Classroom in America

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This title doesn't make much sense, unless you listen to the episode. JT is the founder of Both Hands, whose own Army of nearly 145k normal folks in 45 states has raised $21 million to adopt 1,648 kids by serving 1,632 widows! 

This title doesn't make much sense, unless you listen to the episode. JT is the founder of Both Hands, whose own Army of nearly 145k normal folks in 45 states has raised $21 million to adopt 1,648 kids by serving 1,632 widows!&nbsp;

JT Olson: Raising Money for Adoptions by Helping Widows (Pt 1)

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JT Olson: Raising Money for Adoptions by Helping Widows (Pt 2)

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For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill gives a fascinating (and devastating) look at the trade war's unintended effects on the hardwood lumber industry and what it can teach us about our work serving others. 

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill gives a fascinating (and devastating) look at the trade war's unintended effects on the hardwood lumber industry and what it can teach us about our work serving others.&nbsp;

The Law of Unintended Consequences 

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