The New Norm

By Steve NormanSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Philosophy

The New Norm episodes

April 15, 2025 Mental Health Crises and Spirituality
In this episode, Steve explores two passages (1 Sam. 16 & Mark 5) and how to respond to crises moments with both mental and spiritual dimensions.
13 min
April 08, 2025 Responding to Anxiety
Steve explores two passages in Psalms and Philippians that help us process anxiety.
15 min
April 01, 2025 The King’s Copy
In this episode, Steve unpacks an often overlooked passage in Deuteronomy about why it’s critical for leaders to have a regular practice of engaging scripture.
15 min
March 25, 2025 The Gift of the Thorn
Steve explores how Paul’s thorn gives him a new perspective on God’s grace.
10 min
March 18, 2025 Biblical Conflict Resolution: Two Approaches
Steve unpacks Matthew 18 and Galatians two and the lessons they teach us about leaning into conflict.
10 min
March 11, 2025 God’s Maddening Patience
Steve discusses how to respond when it seems like God’s justice is delayed.
9 min
March 04, 2025 Miriam’s Mistake
Steve talks about how to respond when a community member behaves badly.
9 min
February 25, 2025 Eunuchs and the Kingdom
Steve wrestles with Matthew 19, a passage where Jesus talks about eunuchs and their place in God’s kingdom.
13 min
February 18, 2025 The King and the Crisis
Steve unpacks a challenging passage about God’s response to his people after a brutal crime and what the king does to deliverance justice.
18 min
February 11, 2025 Marriage on Mission
While the Bible has a lot to say about marriage, there aren’t many examples of healthy marriages. Acts 18 includes a powerful portrait of a couple who are committed to a marriage on mission.
17 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.”