The New Norm

By Steve NormanSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Philosophy

The New Norm episodes

October 06 Unrighteous Anger
In Jonah 4, God asks the prophet a pointed question: “Is it right for you to be angry?” There are seasons where our anger might feel justified, but that doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Steve takes this episode to explore the differences between righteous and unhealthy anger.
16 min
September 29 Standard for Leaders
In 1 Timothy 3, Paul lays out a baseline standard for spiritual leadership. Steve takes this episode to explore what that means for us today.
10 min
September 22 Five Roles for Growth
Every person who is a Christ-follower is wired for one of five roles to help the people of God grow in unity and maturity. In this episode, Steve identifies and explains these “five-fold” gifts.
12 min
September 15 Final Instructions
When you’re leaving for a trip and someone is going to watch your house or pet, you typically leave a list of detail instructions. When Paul wraps up his letter to his friends in Thessalonica, he has some final instructions for them as well. Here are some reflections on key details I need to remember as I navigate the chaos of life.
14 min
September 08 A Pattern for Prayer
We all know we’re supposed to pray for others. If you’re like me, you might not always be sure how to go about it. In this episode, we look at Eph. 6 and Col. 1 to learn how to best pray for people in our lives.
12 min
September 01 Church Merch and the Motive Police
Seems like more churches are selling branded gear these days. It reminds me of the division in the early church at Corinth over which “version” of the faith was the best. Join me as I look at 1 Cor. 1 and Phil. 1 for perspective on branding, motives, and unity.
14 min
August 25 Grace on the Mountain
Do you ever wonder if there’s any grace for the most critical mistakes you’ve made? Moses’s refusal to trust God resulted in a life-altering consequence. Even then, God breaks through with incredible grace. If that grace was available to him, it’s certainly available to you.
15 min
August 18 Getting Unstuck
What do you do when you feel emotionally or spiritually stuck? In this episode, Steve examines an invitation to practice five different character traits in Philippians 4 to help us move towards maturity.
19 min
August 11 The Lost Art of Repentance
What is your first thought when you hear the word “Repent”? In this episode, Steve explores the meaning, practice, and power of repentance to change our lives and relationships.
20 min
August 04 A Church Wherever Everyone Speaks
Most of the church services I’ve been to have a single speaker for the day. I’ve been that person … a lot. And yet, in 1 Corinthians 14, Paul describes a scenario in which everyone present contributes something for the benefit of those who gather. What would church look like for us if we followed his instructions?
15 min

About The New Norm

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When I was in high school, one of my nicknames was “Norm.” In my first real job out of college, I was one of two “Steves” at the office. Because the other was my boss, I became Norm again. Thus, the “New Norm.”