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Dr. Gabrielle Clowdus is the founder of Settled, which helps churches build…
John Norman is a normal dude who made a blood platelet donation one day. When…
After the loss of his wife, Daron spiraled out of control and into brawls…
Stacy’s daughter Erin was bullied and excluded by her peers because she had…
Peter Mutabazi is a Ugandan immigrant didn’t accept the cultural narrative…
Liz Scott's 4 year-old daughter Alex was fighting neuroblastoma cancer and yet…
Is the American Dream real if you lack access to the Holy Trinity of mentors,…
While 94.6% of kidney donors give them to someone they know, Sam Fledderjohann…
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Americans fear public speaking almost as much as death. In this solo Shop…
During COVID, Maryam Banikarim posted a photo of a long table full of…
During COVID, Maryam Banikarim posted a photo of a long table full of…
In this Shop Talk, Bill breaks down what a concussion actually is, why…
In this episode, James Whitford, co-founder of Watered Gardens and True…
In this episode, James Whitford, co-founder of Watered Gardens and True…
In 1975, 42% of Americans hosted friends or family at home at least once a…
At 16, Sean Pica made a decision that landed him in a maximum security prison.…
At 16, Sean Pica made a decision that landed him in a maximum security prison.…
In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex take on the nine million self-help books…
In this episode, Bill sits down with Rob Maaddi, senior NFL writer for the…
In this episode, Bill sits down with Rob Maaddi, senior NFL writer for the…
Bob Buford had already won – he built his family's media business into a major…
In this episode, Bill sits down with Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe for a…
It's not a matter of if a disaster hits your community. It's when. And when it…
It's not a matter of if a disaster hits your community. It's when. And when it…
In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex break down ACE scores – Adverse Childhood…
In this episode, Bill sits down with Teagan and Koston McCoy of Unify USA: how…
In this episode, Bill sits down with Teagan and Koston McCoy of Unify USA: how…
At one of the most secular campuses in America, a group of Christians set up a…
Ariel Moore lost nearly everything – her home, her freedom, and even her…
Ariel Moore lost nearly everything – her home, her freedom, and even her…
In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex break down the speech Bill gave at the West…
Nearly 2/3 of American kids aren't reading proficiently by 4th grade. And if…
Nearly 2/3 of American kids aren't reading proficiently by 4th grade. And if…
When Jesse Itzler was broke and sleeping on a friend's couch, he couldn't…
Paul Chapman spent years doing charitable work until he finally got frustrated…
Paul Chapman spent years doing charitable work until he finally got frustrated…
In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex dive into the odd history of the Independent…
1 out of every 3 Americans carries medical debt. It's the #1 cause of…
1 out of every 3 Americans carries medical debt. It's the #1 cause of…
53% of Americans ages 18-29 say talking to strangers is exhausting. But small…
Economic mobility has dropped 45% in recent decades. The American Dream -…
Economic mobility has dropped 45% in recent decades. The American Dream -…
What if the most radical thing you could do was just show up? In this Shop…
Frank Schwartz is the CEO of F3 Nation, a 100,000-man volunteer led movement…
Frank Schwartz is the CEO of F3 Nation, a 100,000-man volunteer led movement…
Researchers at Harvard analyzed the tax records of 40 million Americans to…
This is the shorter "highlights" version of the episode. Coach Bill Courtney…
Coach Bill Courtney sits down with Chris Campbell, Executive Director of…
The number of Americans with no close friends has increased fivefold since…
More than half of Americans are socially disconnected. But what if the problem…
More than half of Americans are socially disconnected. But what if the problem…
In this Shop Talk, Coach Bill dives into one of his favorite topics, Maslow's…
At 25 years old, while many young people are still trying to way their way in…
At 25 years old, while many young people are still trying to way their way in…
The Hero's Journey isn't just the formula behind Star Wars, Rocky, Pixar…
What if one of the biggest solutions to loneliness, toxic division, and…
What if one of the biggest solutions to loneliness, toxic division, and…
We're bringing back Shop Talk #3. Because it's been years and it's beautiful!…
Dan Jarvis came home from Afghanistan carrying wounds that didn't show up on…
Dan Jarvis came home from Afghanistan carrying wounds that didn't show up on…
In this Shop Talk, we reflect on a simple question that can haunt all of this:…
Contrary to popular belief, hope isn't a feeling. It's a formula that Dr.…
Contrary to popular belief, hope isn't a feeling. It's a formula that Dr.…
In today's Shop Talk, Bill and Alex discuss the Asoh Defense — the forgotten…
Nate Larkin spent 20 years hiding a sex addiction. For 5 of those years, he…
Nate Larkin spent 20 years hiding a sex addiction. For 5 of those years, he…
Most commencement speeches are forgotten within days. But when country music…
After nearly taking his own life during a difficult transition from the…
After nearly taking his own life during a difficult transition from the…
For Shop Talk, the extraordinary story one Army member inspiring another one,…
What does it actually take for a person—and a whole community—to flourish?…
What does it actually take for a person—and a whole community—to flourish?…
After surviving poverty, racism, violence, and a near-fatal beating, John…
When Brian Mavis and his wife learned there were hundreds of foster kids in…
When Brian Mavis and his wife learned there were hundreds of foster kids in…
What if many food pantries (and other types of nonprofits) are solving the…
Unannounced, Robert Beeson's ex-wife abandoned him and their 3 young daughters…
Unannounced, Robert Beeson's ex-wife abandoned him and their 3 young daughters…
What happens when a self-made millionaire realizes he’s losing everything that…
Within 3 years, 70% of foster families stop fostering—not because they don’t…
Within 3 years, 70% of foster families stop fostering—not because they don’t…
In this episode of Shop Talk, we unpack the unexpected plane ride conversation…
How do you convince someone to walk away from a life they’d die for? In this…
How do you convince someone to walk away from a life they’d die for? In this…
This Shop Talk gets into a hard truth: you don’t feel overwhelmed because your…
If every part of a community doesn't have the opportunity to flourish, the…
If every part of a community doesn't have the opportunity to flourish, the…
A 24-year-old man dies—and over 10,000 people show up to his funeral,…
2,977 people died on 9/11—but the tragedy didn’t end that day. Since then,…
2,977 people died on 9/11—but the tragedy didn’t end that day. Since then,…
Service didn’t disappear—it got outsourced. In this Shop Talk, we unpack the…
Most people don’t find purpose after losing a child—Joe Herr did. After his 4…
Most people don’t find purpose after losing a child—Joe Herr did. After his 4…
In this Shop Talk, we unpack how Kobe Bryant’s powerful redemption story…
Pastor Corey Brooks has helped transform the most violent area of Chicago into…
Pastor Corey Brooks has helped transform the most violent area of Chicago into…
Zig Ziglar didn’t build his success on hype or shortcuts—he built it on…
Every year, 25,000 babies experience withdrawal from addictive substances…
Every year, 25,000 babies experience withdrawal from addictive substances…
America’s birth rates have fallen below replacement level—we’re no longer…
Most of us walk past someone on the street because we don’t know how to…
Most of us walk past someone on the street because we don’t know how to…
Charles Murray’s book Coming Apart revealed a hard truth: we stopped living…
Is the American Dream real if you lack access to the Holy Trinity of mentors,…
Is the American Dream real if you lack access to the Holy Trinity of mentors,…
After being captured at the Battle of the Bulge, Master Sergeant Roddie…
After helping free his childhood friend who spent 18 years in prison for a…
After helping free his childhood friend who spent 18 years in prison for a…
An 18-year-old clocked into Burger King on his graduation night—not because he…
Most people think success means getting out of the hood. Reverend Kevass…
Most people think success means getting out of the hood. Reverend Kevass…
Before Helen Keller changed the world, someone saw her when others didn’t.…
What if the thing that changed someone’s life wasn’t charity — but a purchase?…
What if the thing that changed someone’s life wasn’t charity — but a purchase?…
America wasn’t always this divided or isolated from one another. In this Shop…
What if the problem isn’t a lack of compassion—but a lack of expectation? Ruth…
What if the problem isn’t a lack of compassion—but a lack of expectation? Ruth…
For Shop Talk, we unpack Robert Putnam's monumental book "Bowling Alone" and…
At 19 years old, King Randall put aside his own self-interest and started…
At 19 years old, King Randall put aside his own self-interest and started…
For Shop Talk, we dive into the worst ice storm to ever hit the American…
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis has spent 14 years in the NFL as…
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis has spent 14 years in the NFL as…
A mail carrier trusted her gut, made one call, and saved a life. In this Shop…
After mixing antidepressants and alcohol, Christie Luther hit someone with her…
After mixing antidepressants and alcohol, Christie Luther hit someone with her…
For Shop Talk, we bring you Wilma Mankiller's powerful commencement address.…
At 50 years old, Charlotte Dance had a 2 year old child placed in her lap. And…
At 50 years old, Charlotte Dance had a 2 year old child placed in her lap. And…
Real change doesn’t start with convincing a majority of the public — it starts…
For our Supporting Greatness series, two-time Emmy-nominated cartoonist…
For our Supporting Greatness series, two-time Emmy-nominated cartoonist…
For Shop Talk, we reflect on a dead Greek poet's wisdom, how an alive…
Do you ever wrestle with how our country’s extraordinary wealth and problems…
Do you ever wrestle with how our country’s extraordinary wealth and problems…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill shares his 3 keys to a successful marriage!
Society tells us that self-care makes us happy, but Melissa O’Neil discovered…
Society tells us that self-care makes us happy, but Melissa O’Neil discovered…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill pontificates on the bad wrap that the lumber…
Pat Hardison was a volunteer firefighter, dad, and small business owner when…
Pat Hardison was a volunteer firefighter, dad, and small business owner when…
For Shop Talk, we dive into the origin story of a pencil and what lessons it…
James is the founder of Prison Yoga Project, which brings trauma-informed yoga…
James is the founder of Prison Yoga Project, which brings trauma-informed yoga…
For Shop Talk, we dive into the reality that only 33% of Americans are…
Lydia and Scott Rosencrants have 13 children, 11 of which are adopted and 8 of…
Lydia and Scott Rosencrants have 13 children, 11 of which are adopted and 8 of…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill shares his outside-the-box take on the Lane Kiffin…
Dr. Gabrielle Clowdus is the founder of Settled, which helps churches build…
Dr. Gabrielle Clowdus is the founder of Settled, which helps churches build…
For Shop Talk, we explore why did human life expectancy stick around 30-40…
Lisa Steven is a former teen mom who went on to build the only home for teen…
Lisa Steven is a former teen mom who went on to build the only home for teen…
For Shop Talk, we bring you Army member Anita Marin's awesome recommendation…
Steve Wanta is the co-founder of JUST, a nonprofit lender to 14,000 black and…
Steve Wanta is the co-founder of JUST, a nonprofit lender to 14,000 black and…
For Shop Talk, we dive into Victor Frankl's monumental book, which he wrote in…
Transracial adoption is a term that we didn’t know, until we met the Taylors.…
Transracial adoption is a term that we didn’t know, until we met the Taylors.…
For Shop Talk, we bring you fascinating data and wisdom from the righteous…
When Vanessa Elias saw a rise of incivility in her Connecticut town, she…
When Vanessa Elias saw a rise of incivility in her Connecticut town, she…
For Shop Talk, we tell the extraordinary story of Madison Park. If freed…
At a time when 67% of students are not at grade level, Kellie Lauth is…
At a time when 67% of students are not at grade level, Kellie Lauth is…
You'll have to listen to this edition of Shop Talk to get the answer. Plus,…
Atticus LeBlanc is the founder of PadSplit, the largest co-living marketplace…
Atticus LeBlanc is the founder of PadSplit, the largest co-living marketplace…
For Shop Talk, when An Army of Normal Teenage Protestors inspired the adults…
Bob Lupton moved into inner-city Atlanta, where he learned the hard lesson…
Bob Lupton moved into inner-city Atlanta, where he learned the hard lesson…
For Shop Talk, we deep dive into 211, a nationwide helpline which fields over…
Adrianne's home of Tulare County has the highest rate of chronically…
Adrianne's home of Tulare County has the highest rate of chronically…
For Shop Talk, we reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the disturbing…
When 80% of kids aren't reading on grade level in Oklahoma, Chris Brewster…
When 80% of kids aren't reading on grade level in Oklahoma, Chris Brewster…
For Shop Talk, we honor the story of Hody Childress, an Alabama farmer whose…
Sparky Reardon worked in student services for 36 years at Ole Miss, including…
Sparky Reardon worked in student services for 36 years at Ole Miss, including…
For Shop Talk, we dive into yet another column from Andrew Peters. On the…
Mike Flynt got kicked off his college football team for one too many fist…
Mike Flynt got kicked off his college football team for one too many fist…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill is joined by his son Max to talk about the day that…
Liz Scott's 4 year-old daughter Alex was fighting neuroblastoma cancer and yet…
Liz Scott's 4 year-old daughter Alex was fighting neuroblastoma cancer and yet…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill dives into a powerful column from Andrew Peters…
Peter Mutabazi is a Ugandan immigrant didn’t accept the cultural narrative…
Peter Mutabazi is a Ugandan immigrant didn’t accept the cultural narrative…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on US News and World Report's recent…
After large events like weddings, the flowers are too often thrown away. But…
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill tells the story of his hilariously unconventional…
Pam was a member of National Service League, where moms and daughters do…
Pam was a member of National Service League, where moms and daughters do…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill dives into "The Matheny Manifesto: A Young Manager's…
Peggy Halvorsen was "only" trying to adopt a kid from Liberia. Shortly after…
Peggy Halvorsen was "only" trying to adopt a kid from Liberia. Shortly after…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill talks about coaching football again this season…
After black snow rained down on her on 9/11, Nancy knocked on the door of…
After black snow rained down on her on 9/11, Nancy knocked on the door of…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill tells the story of An Army of Normal Refugees who…
Military spouse unemployment is 21%, which is 5 times the national average,…
Military spouse unemployment is 21%, which is 5 times the national average,…
For Shop Talk, Bill and Alex reflect on 4 of their favorite nonfiction books.…
Dr. Rhonda Smith has assigned the podcast to over 400 of her social work…
Dr. Rhonda Smith has assigned the podcast to over 400 of her social work…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill and Alex reflect on some of their favorite books.…
Jenn had to amputate her right leg due to sarcoma cancer. She committed to…
Jenn had to amputate her right leg due to sarcoma cancer. She committed to…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on the extraordinary life of Fred Smith,…
An Egyptian engineer, a Hispanic Navy Seal, and an Italian construction…
An Egyptian engineer, a Hispanic Navy Seal, and an Italian construction…
For Shop Talk, we feature Army member Erik Lokkesmoe's reflections on what he…
When Father Dennis Lewis was assigned to St. Michael’s parish in Milwaukee, he…
When Father Dennis Lewis was assigned to St. Michael’s parish in Milwaukee, he…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on Army member Erik Lokkesmoe's powerful…
Kevin was tired of walking by people experiencing homelessness, not doing…
Kevin was tired of walking by people experiencing homelessness, not doing…
For Shop Talk, we explore the idea of potentially experimenting with a few…
Ginny Manguno, a teacher at Briarcrest Christian School, assigned listening to…
Ginny Manguno, a teacher at Briarcrest Christian School, assigned listening to…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill shares his deeply personal experience with Father's…
9/11 firefighter Tim Brown helped save lives that fateful day, but he also…
9/11 firefighter Tim Brown helped save lives that fateful day, but he also…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on Army member Andrew Maue's email.
When Kim found out that thousands of kids in her suburban community were going…
When Kim found out that thousands of kids in her suburban community were going…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on some fascinating studies that show…
John Norman is a normal dude who made a blood platelet donation one day. When…
John Norman is a normal dude who made a blood platelet donation one day. When…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill tells the story of learning about "church schools"…
Tanya is a hairstylist who decided to bake some cakes for some firemen. And…
Tanya is a hairstylist who decided to bake some cakes for some firemen. And…
For Shop Talk, we feature portions of Eboo Patel's powerful talk "Could A…
When Erin Steele saw seniors light up around children, she had an idea for…
When Erin Steele saw seniors light up around children, she had an idea for…
For Shop Talk, Army member Charlotte Dance shares a beautiful tribute to her…
For our special series “Supporting Greatness”, where we typically interview…
For our special series “Supporting Greatness”, where we typically interview…
UPS driver Tim Daniels and his customers in the East Lake neighborhood of…
April is National Autism Acceptance Month. And in honor of it, we wanted to…
April is National Autism Acceptance Month. And in honor of it, we wanted to…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill and Alex dive into the tariff war. And what we can…
On September 11th, Welles saved 12 of the only 18 survivors who were at or…
On September 11th, Welles saved 12 of the only 18 survivors who were at or…
For Shop Talk, Tom Purcell celebrates the 70th anniversary of the polio…
Jamie’s 2.5-year-old son died from choking on chicken. And her close friends…
Jamie’s 2.5-year-old son died from choking on chicken. And her close friends…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill tells the story of Oseola McCarty, the washerwoman…
Alan Barnhart is the CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging, which gives away 50%…
Alan Barnhart is the CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging, which gives away 50%…
For Shop Talk, we dive into the late Jimmy Valvano’s speech at the ESPY…
Chris is a 4-time international whistling champion who’s whistled for…
Chris is a 4-time international whistling champion who’s whistled for…
For Shop Talk, we dive into Dr. Martin Luther King’s incredible speech that’s…
After losing his job, Brian felt called to contribute to society in some way…
After losing his job, Brian felt called to contribute to society in some way…
For Shop Talk, Clay Routledge challenges our culture's perspective on what…
Vox writer Rachel Cohen had disregarded individual action as an unhelpful…
Vox writer Rachel Cohen had disregarded individual action as an unhelpful…
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill reflects on a listener's question with some…
Charmaine is the founder of My Possibilities, which serves who they call…
Charmaine is the founder of My Possibilities, which serves who they call…
For Shop Talk, Real Heroes author Larry Reed tells us the epic story of…
Suzy is the founder of All 4's Rescue League, which has distributed 1,680…
Suzy is the founder of All 4's Rescue League, which has distributed 1,680…
Father Jerzy Popieluszko was the chaplain for Poland's resistance movement…
For Shop Talk, we bring you former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's…
Khali started Downtown Boxing Gym to use boxing as the hook to teach…
Khali started Downtown Boxing Gym to use boxing as the hook to teach…
For An Army of Normal Dead Folks, Larry Reed brings us the story of the pilot…
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill shares the story of the motel where Rev. Martin…
While 94.6% of kidney donors give them to someone they know, Sam Fledderjohann…
While 94.6% of kidney donors give them to someone they know, Sam Fledderjohann…
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill and Alex dive into one of their favorite speeches,…
In the state of Tennessee, payday lenders can charge interest rates upwards of…
In the state of Tennessee, payday lenders can charge interest rates upwards of…
For "Shop Talk", we share Army member John Norman's powerful note about…
After having been abandoned as a baby, Monica Kelsey has gone on to help save…
After having been abandoned as a baby, Monica Kelsey has gone on to help save…
And they might just impact your life too. Our latest Shop Talk on visiting the…
As a 6 year old, Nate saw his parents die right before his eyes. He was living…
As a 6 year old, Nate saw his parents die right before his eyes. He was living…
For An Army of Normal Dead Folks, Larry Reed tells the story of the Polish…
Merriam-Webster’s 2024 Word of the Year was "polarization." For Shop Talk, we…
Todd is the founding director of Calvin Prison Initiative, an accredited…
Todd is the founding director of Calvin Prison Initiative, an accredited…
For our series "An Army of Normal Dead Folks", Larry Reed tells the story of…
An Army member asked for producer Alex to share the origin story of An Army of…
Inga Arvin felt called to move to the challenging Louisville neighborhood of…
Inga Arvin felt called to move to the challenging Louisville neighborhood of…
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill dives into the paradox of An Army of Normal Folks…
50 friends paid off their college debt, 7 families helped them buy a house,…
50 friends paid off their college debt, 7 families helped them buy a house,…
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill reflects on an Army member's email about cell…
America is one of the most generous countries in the world and yet many of our…
America is one of the most generous countries in the world and yet many of our…
For our series "An Army of Normal Dead Folks", Larry Reed tells the story of…
For "Shop Talk", we share Army member Ken Morris' reflection that he is in…
Buddy was a Golden Gloves boxer who bit his opponent's ear, a union organizer…
Buddy was a Golden Gloves boxer who bit his opponent's ear, a union organizer…
For “An Army of Normal Dead Folks”, we celebrate Harriet Tubman, the runaway…
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill's hot take on fake vs. real Christmas trees and…
This title doesn't make much sense, unless you listen to the episode. JT is…
This title doesn't make much sense, unless you listen to the episode. JT is…
When Prudence Crandall admitted a black student into her school in 1832,…
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill gives a fascinating (and devastating) look at the…
Dakota celebrates his own Army of Normal Folks who’ve supported his greatness:…
Dakota celebrates his own Army of Normal Folks who’ve supported his greatness:…
We’re kicking off a new special series called “An Army of Normal Dead Folks”,…
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill weighs in on an Army member's suggestion.
After Ole Miss football player Chucky Mullins’ devastating injury left him as…
After Ole Miss football player Chucky Mullins’ devastating injury left him as…
For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill tells the story of a prison football…
Coach Bill Courtney shares one of the most important life lessons he's ever…
Gilbert lost his 8-year-old daughter Samantha to cancer and then lost his…
Gilbert lost his 8-year-old daughter Samantha to cancer and then lost his…
On this episode of Shop Talk, Coach Bill responds to an Army member's question…
After accidentally moving next to the worst housing project in America, Bob…
After accidentally moving next to the worst housing project in America, Bob…
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill responds to a listener's question about two…
Todd was the producer of Elf, writer of Sully, and is the producer, writer,…
Todd was the producer of Elf, writer of Sully, and is the producer, writer,…
The Carsons had “The American Christian Dream” of a nice house and golfing at…
The Carsons had “The American Christian Dream” of a nice house and golfing at…
For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill pontificates on labels, semantics,…
For every single therapist, there are 350 people looking for that type of…
For every single therapist, there are 350 people looking for that type of…
For our “Shop Talk” series, Coach Bill on the difference between opponents and…
Pedro Velasquez Jr was diagnosed with leukemia when was 5 years old. His dad…
Pedro Velasquez Jr was diagnosed with leukemia when was 5 years old. His dad…
For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill reacts to an Army member seeking his…
Steve’s 70 year-old dad told him that they should grab a couple buddies and…
Steve’s 70 year-old dad told him that they should grab a couple buddies and…
Michael has been inspired to volunteer with, donate to, and reach out to 9…
Michael has been inspired to volunteer with, donate to, and reach out to 9…
Scott is the ultimate patriot and renaissance man. He served in Colombia,…
Scott is the ultimate patriot and renaissance man. He served in Colombia,…
For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill on having to lay off 45% of his…
Right after surviving a life and death battle with cancer, while pregnant,…
Right after surviving a life and death battle with cancer, while pregnant,…
For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill talks about losing some of his players…
As a teenager, Antong founded the Dallas Blood gang and ran the city’s…
As a teenager, Antong founded the Dallas Blood gang and ran the city’s…
For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill pays tribute to Sunde Smith, a single…
For the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, we re-run our episode with Sonia Agron. When…
For the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, we re-run our episode with Sonia Agron. When…
Bishop is the inspiration for Angel Studio’s latest film, Sound of Hope. And…
Bishop is the inspiration for Angel Studio’s latest film, Sound of Hope. And…
For our latest Shop Talk, what the founder of FedEx can teach all of us.
Seth is a leading expert on fragile states across the world. And after a lot…
Seth is a leading expert on fragile states across the world. And after a lot…
And the story of how it was revealed in the most beautiful way possible, while…
And the story of how it was revealed in the most beautiful way possible, while…
For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill pays tribute to his late friend Bill Prest, and…
Florence “Flo” Brooks and Renardo Baker used to live the street life. Today…
Florence “Flo” Brooks and Renardo Baker used to live the street life. Today…
For the latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill's tribute to his late friend Steve…
Belinda never dreamed of starting a birthday charity, until she was asked to…
Belinda never dreamed of starting a birthday charity, until she was asked to…
Tara is a NICU nurse who experienced the epidemic of newborns withdrawing from…
Tara is a NICU nurse who experienced the epidemic of newborns withdrawing from…
For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill answers a premium member's question…
The story of the UPS driver who almost committed suicide, found healing, and…
The story of the UPS driver who almost committed suicide, found healing, and…
75% of the world's carpets and rugs are produced in Dalton, Georgia. For our…
After losing his mom to cancer, Yuri was depressed and strangely enough found…
After losing his mom to cancer, Yuri was depressed and strangely enough found…
67% of America's students aren't reading at grade level. What is An Army of…
After the loss of his wife, Daron spiraled out of control and into brawls…
After the loss of his wife, Daron spiraled out of control and into brawls…
Like normal people. So said Coach Bill's daughter… and just wait until you…
Susan knew almost nothing about foster care. And when the blinders came off at…
Susan knew almost nothing about foster care. And when the blinders came off at…
For our latest Shop Talk, Coach Bill shares a fascinating perspective about…
And his goal is 1 million kids. But none of this would’ve happened if a high…
And his goal is 1 million kids. But none of this would’ve happened if a high…
At a time when only 38% of Americans are extremely proud of being American,…
When Jim and Melinda brought presents to a low-income family, they felt off…
When Jim and Melinda brought presents to a low-income family, they felt off…
For our latest “Shop Talk”, Coach Bill responds to a listener who is…
Professor Rhonda has assigned listening to and reflecting on our podcast to…
Professor Rhonda has assigned listening to and reflecting on our podcast to…
Our host brings us a special short episode on his difficult and yet redemptive…
For our latest “Shop Talk”, Coach Bill pays tribute to Ole Miss’ former Dean…
Don is on the frontlines of challenging our broken 20th century education…
Don is on the frontlines of challenging our broken 20th century education…
She taught me a whole lot about grace. For our latest “Shop Talk”, Coach Bill…
Carly has experienced molestation, prostitution, sex trafficking, addiction,…
Carly has experienced molestation, prostitution, sex trafficking, addiction,…
Not well enough at least. For "Shop Talk," Coach Bill Courtney gets vulnerable.
When Ronda Paulson found out that kids entering foster care slept in government…
When Ronda Paulson found out that kids entering foster care slept in government…
For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney gives his hot take on a topic…
Robert was the beneficiary of older black men who assigned him to a church,…
Robert was the beneficiary of older black men who assigned him to a church,…
For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney talks about why he calls his…
Turkish immigrant Hakki Akdeniz ended up homeless in New York City after a…
Turkish immigrant Hakki Akdeniz ended up homeless in New York City after a…
For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill pontificates on vacuums and when they…
Scott is the founder of Church Health, the largest faith-based privately…
Scott is the founder of Church Health, the largest faith-based privately…
For our “Shop Talk” series, Coach Bill tells the inspirational story of…
At 16 years old, Jeff was wrongfully convicted of raping and murdering a…
At 16 years old, Jeff was wrongfully convicted of raping and murdering a…
Adrien and his bride felt called to foster and adopt three boys. And then came…
Adrien and his bride felt called to foster and adopt three boys. And then came…
For our “Shop Talk” series, Coach Bill Courtney talks about the necessity of…
Pat Koch and an army of figurative elves respond to upwards of 30,000 letters…
Pat Koch and an army of figurative elves respond to upwards of 30,000 letters…
For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney talks about Bill Clinton,…
Richard is a Marine veteran who was subject to 4 IED explosions and…
Richard is a Marine veteran who was subject to 4 IED explosions and…
For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney shares the story of Holiday…
The COVID pandemic led to two problems that strangely existed at the same…
The COVID pandemic led to two problems that strangely existed at the same…
When a naked and bloody victim of gang violence ran into his Sunday service,…
When a naked and bloody victim of gang violence ran into his Sunday service,…
For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney shares the behind-the-scenes…
Big Al is our first 2-time guest! After our story about his Christmas charity,…
Big Al is our first 2-time guest! After our story about his Christmas charity,…
For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney pays tribute to his late…
The Owens battled addiction in some of Memphis’ worst dope houses. When they…
The Owens battled addiction in some of Memphis’ worst dope houses. When they…
Veteran Richard McKinney hated Muslims and after returning from Iraq, he…
Veteran Richard McKinney hated Muslims and after returning from Iraq, he…
For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney shares the story of an…
After struggling with addiction for almost 2 decades, Scott Strode found hope…
After struggling with addiction for almost 2 decades, Scott Strode found hope…
For our “Shop Talk” series, Coach Bill Courtney shares one of the most…
After racking up 17 felonies, Trina finally had enough and had a vision for a…
After racking up 17 felonies, Trina finally had enough and had a vision for a…
Coach Bill Courtney answers this question from a premium member of An Army of…
There are 677,000 volunteer firefighters across America and Ellen Yarborough…
There are 677,000 volunteer firefighters across America and Ellen Yarborough…
In Melvin’s family, you were either a drug dealer or a junkie. At 8 years old,…
In Melvin’s family, you were either a drug dealer or a junkie. At 8 years old,…
25 million books sold, a film starring Tim McGraw and Octavia Spencer, and…
25 million books sold, a film starring Tim McGraw and Octavia Spencer, and…
While working as a fashion designer, Christina found herself being the only…
While working as a fashion designer, Christina found herself being the only…
After marrying her husband whose son Bradley has an intellectual &…
After marrying her husband whose son Bradley has an intellectual &…
After decades working as a traditional real estate developer, one day Tim…
After decades working as a traditional real estate developer, one day Tim…
In 1996, Alice decided to “bloom where you’re planted”—in prison. After…
In 1996, Alice decided to “bloom where you’re planted”—in prison. After…
Jessica is a survivor of child molestation and human trafficking, who found…
Jessica is a survivor of child molestation and human trafficking, who found…
Al is the co-founder of Secret Families, which just over two weeks ago…
After Rev. John Anderson heard our episode on Sleep in Heavenly Peace (who’s…
The pastor and businessman never expected to find himself in prison, and yet…
The pastor and businessman never expected to find himself in prison, and yet…
After suffering through a failed adoption, Troy and Erica put themselves…
After suffering through a failed adoption, Troy and Erica put themselves…
Deb had just lost her own house to foreclosure when she decided to start…
Deb had just lost her own house to foreclosure when she decided to start…
We've launched a campaign called “Don’t Be A Turkey Person” to challenge all…
Realizing that his traditional therapy was failing kids with substance abuse…
Manu wasn’t planning to dedicate his life to preserving our democracy, but a…
Shane is the co-founder of Memphis Inner-City Rugby, which has brought a sport…
Shane is the co-founder of Memphis Inner-City Rugby, which has brought a sport…
Chad's life was forever changed when he was asked to teach 8 young men in…
After Hurricane Katrina struck his hometown, Chef John Currence knew he had to…
This episode is kind of a “betweener”— part Normal Folks and part our special…
Stacy’s daughter Erin was bullied and excluded by her peers because she had…
Stacy’s daughter Erin was bullied and excluded by her peers because she had…
Enrique’s 3-year-old daughter Arianna was diagnosed with an incredibly rare…
Enrique’s 3-year-old daughter Arianna was diagnosed with an incredibly rare…
Kagan’s Base Camp Coding Academy trains high school graduates in rural…
When Gina’s son was stillborn, she asked Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep for one of…
When Gina’s son was stillborn, she asked Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep for one of…
When the World Trade Center was struck on 9/11, Sonia promised her husband, an…
When the World Trade Center was struck on 9/11, Sonia promised her husband, an…
Wendy was frustrated that many women weren’t able to participate in female…
Wendy was frustrated that many women weren’t able to participate in female…
Tiani found herself navigating uncharted territory as a single mother to three…
Tiani found herself navigating uncharted territory as a single mother to three…
Amy and her husband Jim adopted 6 kids. And because Amy apparently didn’t have…
Amy and her husband Jim adopted 6 kids. And because Amy apparently didn’t have…
Mike kicks off our special series “Supporting Greatness” where we interview…
Mike kicks off our special series “Supporting Greatness” where we interview…
When he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn, Rodney felt called to…
When he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn, Rodney felt called to…
Arshay grew up on the West Side of Chicago and his life was forever changed…
Arshay grew up on the West Side of Chicago and his life was forever changed…
Arshay grew up on the West Side of Chicago and his life was forever changed…
In 2012 Luke was inspired to build and donate a bed after learning about a…
In 2012 Luke was inspired to build and donate a bed after learning about a…
Cheri used to be gripped by meth and alcohol. Even during her own struggles…
Cheri used to be gripped by meth and alcohol. Even during her own struggles…
Cheri used to be gripped by meth and alcohol. Even during her own struggles…
Chavis Daniels played football for Coach Bill Courtney and was one of the…
Chavis Daniels played football for Coach Bill Courtney and was one of the…
Our episode with Erin Smith and Thomas already inspired one listener to become…
Thomas is a foster child who’s been physically and sexually abused. He never…
Thomas is a foster child who’s been physically and sexually abused. He never…
After 26 years of crime, Jon ironically found hope in prison and committed his…
After 26 years of crime, Jon ironically found hope in prison and committed his…
Our host brings us a special short episode on his difficult and yet redemptive…
Anne dives into how she didn't save any homeless Americans. They transformed…
At 26 years old, Anne was working through a lot of pain and running was her…
In Part 3, Tommy shares a devastating loss that's all-too-close to home. In…
In Part 2, we dive deep into community policing. And just wait until you hear…
Tommy is the most famous police officer in America, with 2 million followers…
Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice…
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