An Army of Normal Folks

On September 11th, Welles saved 12 of the only 18 survivors who were at or above the floors where the plane struck the World Traded Center’s South Tower. He’s known as “The Man In The Red Bandana”, because that’s what he wore that day and had with him every day since he was a young boy. His mother Alison pays tribute to her late son. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On September 11th, Welles saved 12 of the only 18 survivors who were at or above the floors where the plane struck the World Traded Center’s South Tower. He’s known as “The Man In The Red Bandana”, because that’s what he wore that day and had with him every day since he was a young boy. His mother Alison pays tribute to her late son. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Shop Talk, Tom Purcell celebrates the 70th anniversary of the polio vaccine. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie’s 2.5-year-old son died from choking on chicken. And her close friends couldn’t have kids, experienced late-term miscarriage, and breast cancer at 30 years old. They became magnets for others walking through tremendous suffering and realized that not everyone had their support network. Together, they founded Faithfully Restored, which has served 2,929 women with prayers and specialized care packages. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie’s 2.5-year-old son died from choking on chicken. And her close friends couldn’t have kids, experienced late-term miscarriage, and breast cancer at 30 years old. They became magnets for others walking through tremendous suffering and realized that not everyone had their support network. Together, they founded Faithfully Restored, which has served 2,929 women with prayers and specialized care packages. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill tells the story of Osceola McCarty, the washerwoman who donated $150,000 to a school she never visited. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Barnhart is the CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging, which gives away 50% of its profits and he believes is God’s company. His personal commitment to earn a normal person salary makes Alan one of the most unique members of the Army. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Barnhart is the CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging, which gives away 50% of its profits and he believes is God’s company. His personal commitment to earn a normal person salary makes Alan one of the most unique members of the Army. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Shop Talk, we dive into the late Jimmy Valvano’s speech at the ESPY Awards, which he delivered only 58 days before losing his battle with cancer. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is a 4-time international whistling champion who’s whistled for Presidents and 60,000 people. But what makes him an Army member is how he whistles happy birthday to 700 people every year! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is a 4-time international whistling champion who’s whistled for Presidents and 60,000 people. But what makes him an Army member is how he whistles happy birthday to 700 people every year! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Shop Talk, we dive into Dr. Martin Luther King’s incredible speech that’s become known as “The Street Sweeper Speech”. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After losing his job, Brian felt called to contribute to society in some way while looking for a new gig. He found mowing his own lawn to be therapeutic, so he figured why not offer to do it for folks in need. His accidental nonprofit I Want To Mow Your Lawn has grown into its own army of 1,404 normal folks who’ve mowed the lawns of over 2,000 people! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After losing his job, Brian felt called to contribute to society in some way while looking for a new gig. He found mowing his own lawn to be therapeutic, so he figured why not offer to do it for folks in need. His accidental nonprofit I Want To Mow Your Lawn has grown into its own army of 1,404 normal folks who’ve mowed the lawns of over 2,000 people! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Shop Talk, Clay Routledge challenges our culture's perspective on what counts as serving others. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vox writer Rachel Cohen had disregarded individual action as an unhelpful distraction to the more important systemic change that was needed to solve our problems. And then she had a change of heart & mind. She wrote an extraordinary article about her transformation that’s titled "Why I Changed My Mind About Volunteering" and we dive deep into it with her. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vox writer Rachel Cohen had disregarded individual action as an unhelpful distraction to the more important systemic change that was needed to solve our problems. And then she had a change of heart & mind. She wrote an extraordinary article about her transformation that’s titled "Why I Changed My Mind About Volunteering" and we dive deep into it with her. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill reflects on a listener's question with some inspiration from Rudyard Kipling's powerful poem "If". Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charmaine is the founder of My Possibilities, which serves who they call HIPsters (hugely important persons), otherwise known as adults with disabilities, with a real college experience that they wouldn’t otherwise get. They started with 10 students and now have 675 students! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charmaine is the founder of My Possibilities, which serves who they call HIPsters (hugely important persons), otherwise known as adults with disabilities, with a real college experience that they wouldn’t otherwise get. They started with 10 students and now have 675 students! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.