Michael has been inspired to volunteer with, donate to, and reach out to 9 different Army members featured on the podcast! Frankly, this normal dude inspires us and we cannot wait for you to meet him.

Michael has been inspired to volunteer with, donate to, and reach out to 9 different Army members featured on the podcast! Frankly, this normal dude inspires us and we cannot wait for you to meet him.

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

Michael Lignos: The Ultimate Army Member (Pt 1)

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Service didn’t disappear—it got outsourced. In this Shop Talk, we unpack the trend of nonprofits shifting from relying on volunteers to paid staff members, how it’s weakening our communities—and why reclaiming responsibility starts with normal folks like you choosing to show up.

Service didn&rsquo;t disappear&mdash;it got outsourced. In this Shop Talk, we unpack the trend of nonprofits shifting from relying on volunteers to paid staff&nbsp;members, how it&rsquo;s&nbsp;weakening our communities&mdash;and why reclaiming responsibility starts with normal folks like you choosing to show up.

How Service Became Someone Else’s Job

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Most people don’t find purpose after losing a child—Joe Herr did. After his 4 year-old son died from complications of having cerebral palsy, he started Logan’s Heart and Smiles, a nonprofit that’s helped 450 other families with disabilities by building wheelchair ramps and home modifications —and showing us how service can bring light to the darkest corners of our lives (and the lives of others).

Most people don&rsquo;t find purpose after losing a child&mdash;Joe Herr did. After his 4 year-old son died from complications of having cerebral palsy, he started Logan&rsquo;s Heart and Smiles, a nonprofit that&rsquo;s helped 450 other families with disabilities by building wheelchair ramps and home modifications &mdash;and showing us how service can bring light to the darkest corners of our lives (and the lives of others).

How To Find Light in Life’s Darkest Corners (Pt 1)

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How To Find Light in Life’s Darkest Corners (Pt 2)

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Michael Lignos: The Ultimate Army Member (Pt 1)

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