The New Norm

By Steve NormanSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Philosophy

The New Norm episodes

June 24, 2025 Letting Grudges Go
Steve unpacks a story of David choosing to release his enemy, Saul, from resentment.
12 min
June 17, 2025 Practicing Forgiveness
Steve examines a pivotal moment in Jesus’s life where he models forgiveness for us.
13 min
June 10, 2025 Standing Firm in Surrender
Steve explores lessons we learn from how Jesus responds to temptation.
11 min
June 03, 2025 The Best Goodbye
Steve explores what we can learn from Samuel's farewell speech.
9 min
May 27, 2025 The Pastor Problem
Is “pastor” a role? Or is it a title? How do pastors and churches better understand the power dynamic between them so that relationship can be shaped by wisdom and trust?
12 min
May 20, 2025 The Third Day
Steve explores the tragic story of civil war in ancient Israel to help us understand how to respond when we feel like we’re obeying faithfully and not experiencing results.
13 min
May 13, 2025 What Time Is It?
Steve unpacks insights from Judges, Ecclesiastes and James to help us reflect on this question: What season does God currently have us in?
12 min
May 06, 2025 When You’re Stuck in a Cave
Steve unpacks the benefits of being in a “cave” season.
13 min
April 29, 2025 Note for a Frustrated Dad
Steve responds to a dad with concerns about the ideology at his child’s school.
8 min
April 22, 2025 Good Boundaries Are Your Friend
Steve talks about the importance of boundaries for healthy relationships.
14 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.”