Army of Normal Folks

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70% of Foster Families Quit—And You Can Help Change That (Pt 2) May 12, 2026

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Within 3 years, 70% of foster families stop fostering—not because they don’t care, but often because they’re overwhelmed and unsupported. In this powerful conversation, Joshua Conley shares how Foster Village Memphis is helping keep foster families going through practical support, community, and relationships that change everything. Joshua will show you how your smalls act of support can make all the difference in the world!

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The Plane Ride That Turned Steve Young Into an MVP (And Can Change Your Life) May 08, 2026

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In this episode of Shop Talk, we unpack the unexpected plane ride conversation that transformed Steve Young from being stuck in victim mode into an NFL MVP — and why Stephen Covey’s challenge to “find out how good you can get” applies far beyond football. It’s a powerful story about ownership, mindset, and the moment you stop making excuses and start becoming who you’re capable of being.

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How Former Gangsters Pulled 1,000 People Out of Gang Life (Pt 1) May 05, 2026

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How do you convince someone to walk away from a life they’d die for? In this episode, former gang member Beni Santibanez shares how “Hope 4 Da Hood” has helped over 1,000 people leave gang life by exposing their lie of loyalty and helping them discover their true identity & value. It’s a raw look at transformation and how you can help people break cycles that most never escape.

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How Former Gangsters Pulled 1,000 People Out of Gang Life (Pt 2) May 05, 2026

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The Hidden Reason You Feel Overwhelmed—And It’s Not Your Schedule May 01, 2026

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This Shop Talk gets into a hard truth: you don’t feel overwhelmed because your schedule is full—you feel overwhelmed because of expectations. We unpack why the very thing many are cutting—service and connection—might actually be the thing holding your life together.

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Why Your “Safe Life” Isn’t Actually Safe (Pt 1) Apr 28, 2026

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If every part of a community doesn't have the opportunity to flourish, the community can't flourish. Violence will penetrate your safety and all of us will suffer. Greg Spillyards felt convicted to shift from transactional real estate that made him more money to projects focused on transforming Memphis' forgotten places. And his story will show you how to make a deeper impact without leaving your career.

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Why Your “Safe Life” Isn’t Actually Safe (Pt 2) Apr 28, 2026

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How to Build a Life That 10,000 People Show Up For Apr 24, 2026

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A 24-year-old man dies—and over 10,000 people show up to his funeral, revealing a hidden life of quietly showing up for others. This Shop Talk explores how Pier Giorgio Frassati built that kind of life—and how you can too.

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9/11 Isn’t History. It’s Still Happening (Pt 1) Apr 21, 2026

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2,977 people died on 9/11—but the tragedy didn’t end that day. Since then, over 3,000 people have died from Ground Zero-related illnesses, including 409 FDNY firefighters—more than died on the day itself. Niels Jorgensen was part of a whole Army of Normal Folks who put their own lives at risk by volunteering to clean up Ground Zero for 8 months and he contracted the rarest form of leukemia that nearly killed him. This episode reveals the part of 9/11 that most Americans have never been told: it’s still claiming lives.

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9/11 Isn’t History. It’s Still Happening (Pt 2) Apr 21, 2026

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