For Shop Talk, Coach Bill and Alex dive into one of their favorite speeches, President Teddy Roosevelt's "The Man In The Arena", and what the Army can learn from it.

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill and Alex dive into one of their favorite speeches, President Teddy Roosevelt's "The Man In The Arena", and what the Army can learn from it.

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 and Friday.  

Our country&rsquo;s&nbsp;problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by&nbsp;An Army of Normal Folks just deciding &ldquo;hey, I can help.&rdquo; 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 and Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Army of Normal Folks

The Man in the Arena

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In this Shop Talk, Bill breaks down what a concussion actually is, why repeated hits on an unhealed brain lead to CTE, and why he believes today’s players - armed with the data his generation never had - aren’t victims when they choose to play. He makes the case for why football still matters, from the teamwork and sacrifice it builds to the toughness our culture needs more of, and lays out real solutions to play safely. 

ARMY ACTIONS

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Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org

Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/

Take The 10 Level Challenge, “the hero’s journey for service” at 10LevelChallenge.org

Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription

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In this Shop Talk, Bill breaks down what a concussion actually is, why repeated hits on an unhealed brain lead to CTE, and why he believes today&rsquo;s players - armed with the data his generation never had - aren&rsquo;t victims when they choose to play. He makes the case for why football still matters, from the teamwork and sacrifice it builds to the toughness our culture needs more of, and lays out real solutions to play safely.&nbsp;
ARMY ACTIONS
Subscribe to the podcast and rate &amp; review us!
Signup to join the Army, visit <a href="https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta">NormalFolks.org</a>
Join or start an ANF local service club at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/">https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/</a>
Take The 10 Level Challenge, &ldquo;the hero&rsquo;s journey for service&rdquo; at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/">10LevelChallenge.org</a>
Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - <a href="https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription">https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription</a>
Follow us on all socials: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/">https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks">https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks">https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/armynormalfolks">https://x.com/armynormalfolks</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/</a>

Are We Hypocrites For Loving Football Despite CTE?

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In this episode, James Whitford, co-founder of Watered Gardens and True Charity, breaks down why most well-meaning charity accidentally traps people in dependency instead of helping them be self sufficient. He’ll walk us through what true charity looks like. This one will change how you think about giving, volunteering, and what it actually means to believe in someone.

ARMY ACTIONS

Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us!

Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org

Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/

Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.org

Record a testimonial or recommend a guest - https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription

Follow us on all socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks

X: https://x.com/armynormalfolks

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/

In this episode, James Whitford, co-founder of Watered Gardens and True Charity, breaks down why most well-meaning charity accidentally traps people in dependency instead of helping them be self sufficient. He&rsquo;ll walk us through what true charity looks like. This one will change how you think about giving, volunteering, and what it actually means to believe in someone.
ARMY ACTIONS
Subscribe to the podcast and rate &amp; review us!
Signup to join the Army, visit <a href="https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta">NormalFolks.org</a>
Join or start an ANF local service club at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/">https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/</a>
Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/">10LevelChallenge.org</a>
Record a testimonial or recommend a guest - <a href="https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription">https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription</a>
Follow us on all socials:
Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/">https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/</a>
TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks">https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks</a>
Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks">https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks</a>
X:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/armynormalfolks">https://x.com/armynormalfolks</a>
LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/</a>

How Your “Good Intentions” Keep People Stuck in Poverty 

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HIGHLIGHTS: How Your “Good Intentions” Keep People Stuck in Poverty 

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