I was inspired by Monica Kelsey and her safe baby boxes to where I approached our local fire station. They were not receptive to the idea, as the station is not manned Full-time. So I approached our nurse manager in the OB unit at the hospital that I work at , I told her about the program and sent her information. She was more than receptive. She is currently working on getting a baby box for the OB unit of our hospital. It’s a process, but at least our small community will hopefully have a baby box in the near future.

I’ve been a listener since day one. I find Coach Bill’s perspective, and his own journey learning about the people in his community, inspiring, relatable, and heartwarming. My views on so many things have changed because of this podcast and the people he highlights. I recommend this podcast every chance I get. Coach Bill’s heart and passion for humanity are evident; he makes me want to be better.

The portion of the show where y’all talked about “hate speech,” and use of the “r” word as being offensive offended me. The only difference is I choose not to be offended. Y’all are addressing a first world problem that is a “problem” in privileged sectors of society. Yall need to grow some callouses. As it stands, I’m trying to buy food to get my family through this week. The majority of actual “normal” folk are focusing on surviving, not non-PC words. Go to the ‘hood and you are guaranteed to hear “offensive” words and phrases—just like Cioffi has probably heard in some of the prisons in which he worked. This is just as stupid as someone praying that their rescuers “look like them.” That’s about as ignorant a statement anyone can make. As a black man and retired military officer, I’ve worked for, with, and buried too many good men and women of all stripes to think like a pinhead (dang it! Almost made it without slipping). None of the five protections afforded in the first amendment bans the right to not like someone. Hating Biden or Trump is no better than hating someone based on their skin color. Hate is hate but everyone is still entitled to their opinion. I swore an oath to support and defend constitutional rights—all of them. Simply put, Voltaire, Oscar, Wilde, or Evelyn Beatrice Hall —whoever said it first—was right when they said, “I may not agree with what you say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.”

So far, so good…🤔🇺🇸 So what?…🏴‍☠️🤨😖 Just kidding.…😁😎 So bring on your best! 🦅 🇺🇸🏴‍☠️🗽🏴‍☠️🇺🇸 A small edit (not really) from my post of a year ago, an addition for your consideration: …a tweak-twist-suggestion to name of your new line of short form, normal-folks of the dead persuasion 🧐🤔 ‘Army of Normal Folks “Past”…’😎🤨 i.e. - (Passed), passed away, belonging to the ages, history speaking across time to the living,.…but no longer among the living, i.e. –dead– …has a nicer ring to it don’t ya think?? covers a bit more time & space & meaning🙂 Lovin’ the show, you’re doing great😝 Didja catch the bell pun I threw in there?? Ring-a-ding-ding🤪 Mike .…working way out in the woods on the Oregon coast ranges

We have been trying to find this amazing film in a theater near us, but not any success. Where can we go to find those theaters in South Eastern Idaho please?

I love the show. I love the idea of the show. However, I’m on episode 3 and the host is constantly talking over his guests and telling his own stories. Stop it!

Bill brings a sizable dose of reality to a society that wants to believe it takes governmental intervention to resolve issues people face daily. The truth is that normal folks can and do impact the world in extraordinary ways. These stories relate to our own lives and help us see that we are not alone and we CAN impact our world for good.

We were recently honored to interview Bill on our Northern AZ radio show, he’s the real deal. Please become a sustaining member of the Army of Normal Folks, and support Bill, his team and his wonderful guests in making America a more loving, compassionate, successful place for all of us.

Each week I look forward to Tuesday ! Listening and sharing this podcast is such a wonderful way to motivate both myself and my family and friends to go make a difference as just a normal person making a difference in the lives atound is! I love that you ask the hard questions and talk about the hard topics with care and compassion! Thank you for all you do to make our world a better more unified place 🙏🏼🎁

Seek it Do it Teach it @BadgerSmith7 Loving it, keep it up this is a great Platform for US Amazing stories every week 5* inspirational guests 5* bringing out their story 5* production excellence

Thank you for the short story on your forgiveness journey. People need to hear that and I greatly appreciate your raw openness.

Thank you for the inspiration and enjoyment I receive from these episodes! I just finished Alice Johnson’s story and I was so moved by her and what she has done with her life and how she has affected so many people. Each week I’m touched by these episodes. Highly recommended podcast!

I absolutely look forward each week to the podcast. As a normal folk I can align with rediscovering talents I have that can help others. I think normal folks working together can build and reform this country one good deed at a time. My personal favorite has been the story of cornbread hustle.

I love the premise behind this show, and really want to love it. However I keep getting distracted during the interviews when Bill starts talking and interjecting too much. We are listening to hear the stories from the Normal folks, not Bill. Unfortunately I’m unsubscribing.

I will admit that I am a podcast junkie. When I heard Bill’s interview on Kira Davis i looked this podcast up to give it a try. I listened to the intro and then binge listened to every single podcast right after that. I am hooked I enjoy this show immensely because it is positive and motivating. Sure beats all the same old political banter. Plus I am a pastor so I am always on the lookout for feel good positive stories of God’s hand at work in people.

Thank you for shining a light and enabling a voice in the people who are making a difference at the micro level, where it matters most.

You can’t help but want to become involved. These people are hero's in my mind. Mr Courtney & Team do a great job of finding and interviewing normal people.

Keep up the great work, Coach Bill. Great diversity of guests with great messages and stories that everyone would benefit from hearing.

A great and inspiring show. I love listening to coach Bill and his guests are awesome. Their discussions are always laid back and just fun to listen to. But they are also very poignant and incredible stories.

People who aren’t celebrities, or wealthy or politicians

Heard about this podcast from “The Hopeful Majority”. Tried a couple of episodes and it’s becoming a must listen to for what normal people are doing to make an impact. Fair warning it will make you think about what you can do to have an impact

Coach is genuine funny and even humble after hitting life out of the park. I look forward to hearing HIS story and this podcast stories!

It will make your day to hear about ordinary people doing extraordinary things to help their community!

I just enjoyed the first three episodes. Incredible show. If your not tuning in your missing out on some amazing stories. Thank you sir. I’ll be her for all of your episodes.

Truly the embodiment of Jesus’ words that those who serve and love others will have not only the most impact, but the most satisfying life and the greatest reward in heaven.

I love the idea of an army of normal people. It’s obvious the ordinary people are not ordinary. Keep up the good work.

First learned of this podcast from Mike Rowe The way I heard it. When Mr Courtney was interviewed. So inspired and added An Army of Normal Folks to my podcast subscriptions. Looking forward to catching past and future shows!

Great show highlighting those people in their community changing our country on person at a time

The lack of nuance in his viewpoint, and absence of understanding on how we got to where we are, really limits his goal of solving the cultural divide and other social challenges in our world. I’d urge them to do a bit more research on topics to educate and elevate the army of “regular people”. Hoped they can take a broader and more inclusive approach that could bring everyone into the discussion as “regular people”.

I’ve listened to every podcast in this series. Each one, in their own way, is compelling, gripping, and, ultimately, inspiring. Real people doing real acts of service in their communities and their individual flash points are things we all encounter every day. It’s a refreshing confirmation that everyone of us can make a difference and the larger the Army, the bigger the impact. Keep it up, Coach!

heard the commercial several times while listening to another podcast-- sad to hear how divisive it was-- normal people? an army of normal folks? no big words or suits? no people in d.c.? you do realize you are insulting everyone, right? but that's okay cause some people like uneducated people that don't know big words-- and they like to keep them that way while filling their ears with garbage--

I’m young, but my inner crank hates all the five-minute-fads and political & social frustration used to gin up an audience quickly and cash in then check out. This is not that, but it is a much needed breather. This show asks you to join these folks, both in the hour or so of the conversation as well as in their efforts to find something better around us. Heck, to BE SOMETHING better around us. I saw a comment about how Mr. Courtney jumps all over guests. I notice that sometimes too, but the person then complained about how he needs to get out of the way. Could he do better? Sure! But he’s not a man trained for this! He’s been improving, and for goodness sake he’s elevating these folks and sharing their stories. Surely we can give some grace for him learning how to do this thing. Overall, a beautiful product celebrating broken, yet beautiful people.

I’ve listened to every episode. I listen to lots of podcasts and this has become my new favorite. Getting to the heart of what makes these normal people exceptional is well crafted and heartfelt. People’s lives are complicated and learning how the people got to be extraordinary will touch your heart and inspire you to make a difference in your own community. This is the ripple the world needs.

Thank you for introducing me to Arshay. I just ordered his book.

In an era of click bait and blood-lust journalism, it’s great to have a podcast that focuses on the good and inspiration that exists in America.

Thanks

Coach Bill has a great passion for helping to raise an awareness for ways each of us can start with small steps impacting our communities for good.

Bill is the guy we’ve all been waiting for! Finally, somebody who speaks the truth! Thank you!

Thank you for what you do and reminding me that I can make a difference by joining the “Army of Normal folks”

I never write reviews, but this podcast is a breath of fresh air! We need more people like those in this podcast and I need more stories. Keep this podcast going. It’s the silver lining to a dark cloud, which is the world we live in.

The host is messing up what could be a top of the line show by talking over and trough his guest. I just heard him ask then answer his own question while interrupting his guest (who tried but failed to get a word in.) You must, must, must, MUST sit back & let your guest take the stage. Perhaps the attempt is to have a convo-style show but even that should be structured so the guest has the space and stage to complete his statements. It seemed like there were no notes being followed, only reactionary engagement which short changed the guest and the listeners. Keep long-winded thoughts for the end of the show if they’re necessary, but for god sake shhhhhhhh. Have the officer back on your show (if he’ll come) once you learn how to conduct a proper interview. I feel like I wanted to hear so much more he was TRYING to get out but instead I got your random memories and ideas- wise and kind nonetheless belabored and redundant. I respect the effort and concept but come on. Take a critical ear, listen to your interview, and fix it. The good humans of earth have basically lost any tolerance or patience for men who don’t understand when it’s necessary to tuck in their egos. Don’t hate me for being honest- be mad at the dilettantes who have used up all the worlds reserve tolerance for themselves. (Cough cough Musk, Trumps etc).

Loved what I heard with exception of the profanity. Would not recommend to my friends because of that one issue. Wasn’t needed and did not add anything to the interview.

Hearing these life stories fills my heart. There’s a message in every story for everyone. For those that haven’t joined in -do it. It’s inspiring. They didn’t let their pain be their forever. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

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I love the idea and execution of this podcast. There’s so much to appreciate and be grateful for that isn’t covered in the news. Let’s stop and listen to what our neighbors (and fellow citizens) around the country are doing. Only we can improve the state of our world. These stories can inspire us.

The Authentic, inspiring, and beautiful stories that we need now more than ever! Thank you for making a podcast that’s making a difference.

I often delve into true crime and was so happy I found this podcast. Loved the first three episodes and can’t wait to see what comes. Inspires and motivates me that maybe I can make small changes to make big impact.

Great conversations with real people doing real things to make the world a better place. Exactly what we need more of.

So nice to hear real people having real conversations. So refreshing!

Loved the first 3 episodes. Looking forward to hearing what’s next!