And his goal is 1 million kids. But none of this would’ve happened if a high school teacher didn’t make the effort to teach Orrin chess and show him a better path than his gang life.

And his goal is 1 million kids. But none of this would’ve happened if a high school teacher didn’t make the effort to teach Orrin chess and show him a better path than his gang life.

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

Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson: Teaching 100,000 Kids Chess (Pt 2)

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Zig Ziglar didn’t build his success on hype or shortcuts—he built it on discipline, service, and helping others win first. In this Shop Talk, we break down the simple principles that can improve how you live, work, and serve—and why modern self-help has made them far more complicated than they need to be.

Zig Ziglar didn&rsquo;t build his success on hype or shortcuts&mdash;he built it on discipline, service, and helping others win first. In this Shop Talk, we break down the simple principles that can improve how you live, work, and serve&mdash;and why modern self-help has made them far more complicated than they need to be.

What Zig Ziglar Got Right (And Modern Self-Help Gets Wrong)

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Every year, 25,000 babies experience withdrawal from addictive substances after birth. Jill Kingston saw this up close as the very first 2 babies that she decided to decide to foster were withdrawing from heroin. This normal mom felt convicted to do even more and so she founded Brigid’s Path, which helps both these newborns and their parents to heal. And they’re so successful that when 70% of these babies enter foster care, 85% of their babies remain with their families! You’ll walk away from this episode believing that you don’t have to feel qualified to solve a problem—you just have to start.

Every year, 25,000 babies experience withdrawal from addictive substances after birth. Jill Kingston saw this up close as the very first 2 babies that she decided to decide to foster were withdrawing from heroin. This normal mom felt convicted to do even more and so she founded Brigid&rsquo;s Path, which helps both these newborns and their parents to heal. And they&rsquo;re so successful that when 70% of these babies enter foster care, 85% of their babies remain with their families! You&rsquo;ll walk away from this episode believing that you don&rsquo;t have to feel qualified to solve a problem&mdash;you just have to start.

25,000 Babies Experience Withdrawal Every Year—So This Mom Took Action (Pt 1)

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Every year, 25,000 babies experience withdrawal from addictive substances after birth. Jill Kingston saw this up close as the very first 2 babies that she decided to decide to foster were withdrawing from heroin. This normal mom felt convicted to do even more and so she founded Brigid’s Path, which helps both these newborns and their parents to heal. And they’re so successful that when 70% of these babies enter foster care, 85% of their babies remain with their families! You’ll walk away from this episode believing that you don’t have to feel qualified to solve a problem—you just have to start.

Every year, 25,000 babies experience withdrawal from addictive substances after birth. Jill Kingston saw this up close as the very first 2 babies that she decided to decide to foster were withdrawing from heroin. This normal mom felt convicted to do even more and so she founded Brigid&rsquo;s Path, which helps both these newborns and their parents to heal. And they&rsquo;re so successful that when 70% of these babies enter foster care, 85% of their babies remain with their families! You&rsquo;ll walk away from this episode&nbsp;believing that you don&rsquo;t have to feel qualified to solve a problem&mdash;you just have to start.

25,000 Babies Experience Withdrawal Every Year—So This Mom Took Action (Pt 2)

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Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson: Teaching 100,000 Kids Chess (Pt 2)

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