For Shop Talk, we dive into the origin story of a pencil and what lessons it has for An Army of Normal Folks. We bet you didn’t see that one coming!

For Shop Talk, we dive into the origin story of a pencil and what lessons it has for An Army of Normal Folks. We bet you didn&rsquo;t see that one coming!

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.

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What A Pencil Can Teach You And Me

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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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In this Shop Talk, we unpack how Kobe Bryant’s powerful redemption story proves that your worst mistakes don't have to define you. And how An Army of Normal Folks can make a difference, even when our stories aren’t perfect! 

In this Shop Talk, we unpack how Kobe Bryant&rsquo;s powerful redemption story proves that your worst mistakes don't have to define you. And how An Army of Normal Folks can make a difference, even when our stories aren&rsquo;t perfect!&nbsp;

Why Your Worst Mistake Doesn't Have to Define You

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What A Pencil Can Teach You And Me

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