The New Norm Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-new-norm 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.” I’ve worked in churches for over twenty years, and part of my current journey is learning, re-learning, and unlearning some critical lessons I picked up along the way. (I also had stints as group fitness instructor, a volunteer police chaplain, and trainer at an ice cream plant, but those are stories I can unpack later.) I’m currently a writer, speaker, and pastor of no particular congregation. This podcast is simple and direct. Every week I’ll share a devotional thought based on something that’s challenging and changing me. Most of these will be directly from a passage of Scripture that’s stretching how I think about spirituality, life, relationships, family, and work. 2024 728916d6-3812-597c-b572-6f734c0ce68e no Welcome to The New Norm en Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:09 -0400 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:02:45 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/_9mgWOgIOX07fkIOsAQuUd7wKTiSS-Z-124zhmQ2LqE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njcz/ZWVhYzUxMjhhZGIz/NmVhNzYwMWRjY2Vk/ZDk0YS5qcGc.jpg The New Norm episodic Steve Norman 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.” I’ve worked in churches for over twenty years, and part of my current journey is learning, re-learning, and unlearning some critical lessons I picked up along the way. (I also had stints as group fitness instructor, a volunteer police chaplain, and trainer at an ice cream plant, but those are stories I can unpack later.) I’m currently a writer, speaker, and pastor of no particular congregation. This podcast is simple and direct. Every week I’ll share a devotional thought based on something that’s challenging and changing me. Most of these will be directly from a passage of Scripture that’s stretching how I think about spirituality, life, relationships, family, and work. 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. winning at home, marriage, family, faith Winning At Home hometeam@winningathome.com No No How to Hear from God 96 96 How to Hear from God full 6a38a3e2-9955-42f3-8fe5-d983bdde6ddd https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b8557cb When was the last time you felt like you heard God speak? In this episode Steve identifies steps we can take to increase our ability to hear from God when we get stuck.

]]> When was the last time you felt like you heard God speak? In this episode Steve identifies steps we can take to increase our ability to hear from God when we get stuck.

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 1188 When was the last time you felt like you heard God speak? In this episode Steve identifies steps we can take to increase our ability to hear from God when we get stuck.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Staff and the Stick 95 95 The Staff and the Stick full f44b30aa-2109-4e30-8c6c-fd89edc71d7a https://share.transistor.fm/s/159f4282 Numbers 20 describes a turning point in Moses’s life and leadership. In this episode, Steve explores how Moses chooses to use (or misuse) his power and influence.

 

]]> Numbers 20 describes a turning point in Moses’s life and leadership. In this episode, Steve explores how Moses chooses to use (or misuse) his power and influence.

 

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 1071 Numbers 20 describes a turning point in Moses’s life and leadership. In this episode, Steve explores how Moses chooses to use (or misuse) his power and influence.

 

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Do You Want to Get Well? 94 94 Do You Want to Get Well? full 3d7fc7c6-64ed-4fc8-bd89-733969af3556 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83541b50 There are sometimes seasons in our lives where we’ll settle for dysfunction. Maybe Jesus is asking us the same question he asked an incapacitated man in John 5: “Do you want to get well?” If getting better requires risk and discomfort on our part, are we ready to take that step?

]]> There are sometimes seasons in our lives where we’ll settle for dysfunction. Maybe Jesus is asking us the same question he asked an incapacitated man in John 5: “Do you want to get well?” If getting better requires risk and discomfort on our part, are we ready to take that step?

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 917 There are sometimes seasons in our lives where we’ll settle for dysfunction. Maybe Jesus is asking us the same question he asked an incapacitated man in John 5: “Do you want to get well?” If getting better requires risk and discomfort on our part, are we ready to take that step?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Finishing Strong 93 93 Finishing Strong full f03a460d-09b5-441a-948b-a9194968a613 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8fe4b73 The Bible is packed with stories about leaders. Those stories, especially those describing the kings of Israel and Judah, include the best and the worst of their leadership. More often than not, these leaders failed to finish their lives and leadership roles well. In this episode, Steve unpacks the six issues that are most likely to prevent us from finishing strong.

]]> The Bible is packed with stories about leaders. Those stories, especially those describing the kings of Israel and Judah, include the best and the worst of their leadership. More often than not, these leaders failed to finish their lives and leadership roles well. In this episode, Steve unpacks the six issues that are most likely to prevent us from finishing strong.

]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 843 The Bible is packed with stories about leaders. Those stories, especially those describing the kings of Israel and Judah, include the best and the worst of their leadership. More often than not, these leaders failed to finish their lives and leadership roles well. In this episode, Steve unpacks the six issues that are most likely to prevent us from finishing strong.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Moving Fences 92 92 Moving Fences full cc4f1b88-0447-4e99-a497-c50efdeb2118 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a40d478 Acts 10 tells a powerful story of how the Holy Spirit challenges Peter’s understanding of who belongs in God’s kingdom and who doesn’t. This chapter compels us to ask: Do I care about the things God cares about? And in the way God cares about them?

]]> Acts 10 tells a powerful story of how the Holy Spirit challenges Peter’s understanding of who belongs in God’s kingdom and who doesn’t. This chapter compels us to ask: Do I care about the things God cares about? And in the way God cares about them?

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 916 Acts 10 tells a powerful story of how the Holy Spirit challenges Peter’s understanding of who belongs in God’s kingdom and who doesn’t. This chapter compels us to ask: Do I care about the things God cares about? And in the way God cares about them?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Postcard from Africa 91 91 Postcard from Africa full dacc1325-a782-45e5-87b9-772c20a08ad5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bedbb15e Steve recently traveled to Africa with a team from Winning At Home. In this episode he shares what he learned about faith, peace, and worship in that experience.

]]> Steve recently traveled to Africa with a team from Winning At Home. In this episode he shares what he learned about faith, peace, and worship in that experience.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 527 Steve recently traveled to Africa with a team from Winning At Home. In this episode he shares what he learned about faith, peace, and worship in that experience.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Wisdom in an AI World 90 90 Wisdom in an AI World full 084b2b3c-9fa4-426c-b5fc-dd3cffa53702 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f13e9ce AI is all the rage. People use it at work, at school, and for church. When technology moves faster than we do, what does it look like to become people of wisdom?

]]> AI is all the rage. People use it at work, at school, and for church. When technology moves faster than we do, what does it look like to become people of wisdom?

]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 865 AI is all the rage. People use it at work, at school, and for church. When technology moves faster than we do, what does it look like to become people of wisdom?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Joy of Sacrifice 89 89 The Joy of Sacrifice full 50e2a515-8c2f-4441-bd2d-fa0d842103d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/675a36a8 Someone once said, “Sacrifice is giving up something you love for something you love more.” What does sacrifice look like for you in your relationships these days? What can learn from the example of Jesus who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of love?

]]> Someone once said, “Sacrifice is giving up something you love for something you love more.” What does sacrifice look like for you in your relationships these days? What can learn from the example of Jesus who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of love?

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 584 Someone once said, “Sacrifice is giving up something you love for something you love more.” What does sacrifice look like for you in your relationships these days? What can learn from the example of Jesus who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of love?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Pharaoh and Me 86 86 Pharaoh and Me full 67dd2dd2-ce03-4bdf-a0b1-fb502599f1c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ce3bbce In the book of Exodus, Pharaoh is consistently described as someone who “hardened his heart.” If I’m not careful, I’ll fall into the same trap. What does a hardened heart look like for you and what might you do to help guard against it?

]]> In the book of Exodus, Pharaoh is consistently described as someone who “hardened his heart.” If I’m not careful, I’ll fall into the same trap. What does a hardened heart look like for you and what might you do to help guard against it?

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 1033 In the book of Exodus, Pharaoh is consistently described as someone who “hardened his heart.” If I’m not careful, I’ll fall into the same trap. What does a hardened heart look like for you and what might you do to help guard against it?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The God of Provision 88 88 The God of Provision full 2f71e745-c927-4de8-a264-033f85d88de6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72830842 Genesis 22 includes an intensely problematic scene: Abraham’s offering of his son, Isaac. In this episode, Steve unpacks what we can learn from this moment of God’s character and work in our lives.

]]> Genesis 22 includes an intensely problematic scene: Abraham’s offering of his son, Isaac. In this episode, Steve unpacks what we can learn from this moment of God’s character and work in our lives.

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 941 Genesis 22 includes an intensely problematic scene: Abraham’s offering of his son, Isaac. In this episode, Steve unpacks what we can learn from this moment of God’s character and work in our lives.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The God of Promise 87 87 The God of Promise full 1fc5dc15-8476-49c0-a86d-7a8d29b080e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d69d0f7 Steve explores the promise God gives to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15

]]> Steve explores the promise God gives to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 713 Steve explores the promise God gives to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Fives Sacrifices of Love 85 85 The Fives Sacrifices of Love full 897816fd-cd76-41a5-9d0c-1e6a18de37b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77b15f9c Paul’s letter to the Romans includes a compelling passage about the nature of love. This week, Steve identifies the five sacrifices of selfless love.

]]> Paul’s letter to the Romans includes a compelling passage about the nature of love. This week, Steve identifies the five sacrifices of selfless love.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 1195 Paul’s letter to the Romans includes a compelling passage about the nature of love. This week, Steve identifies the five sacrifices of selfless love.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Turning a Parent’s Heart 84 84 Turning a Parent’s Heart full 69c8bdec-3b0f-48bc-8ddc-74ef3cb83397 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45ec336c Luke 1 includes an intriguing phrase: "to turn the hearts of the parents to their children .” What does this mean in Luke 1 and what does it mean for us today? How might God be offering to restore broken relationships between parents and children?

]]> Luke 1 includes an intriguing phrase: "to turn the hearts of the parents to their children .” What does this mean in Luke 1 and what does it mean for us today? How might God be offering to restore broken relationships between parents and children?

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 905 Luke 1 includes an intriguing phrase: "to turn the hearts of the parents to their children .” What does this mean in Luke 1 and what does it mean for us today? How might God be offering to restore broken relationships between parents and children?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Forgiveness Journey 83 83 The Forgiveness Journey full 32a5c08b-517f-4f33-9911-385113d99845 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79a45266 Forgiveness takes work and time. In this episode, Steve explores the arc of Joseph’s forgiveness of others in his life and reminds us to give ourselves grace if the journey takes longer than we want it to.

]]> Forgiveness takes work and time. In this episode, Steve explores the arc of Joseph’s forgiveness of others in his life and reminds us to give ourselves grace if the journey takes longer than we want it to.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 1023 Forgiveness takes work and time. In this episode, Steve explores the arc of Joseph’s forgiveness of others in his life and reminds us to give ourselves grace if the journey takes longer than we want it to.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Reframing “Biblical Worldview” 82 82 Reframing “Biblical Worldview” full 9e380365-5e69-4292-8fee-97caf49205aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/31a3882c Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 884 winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Prayers of Dependence 81 81 Prayers of Dependence full f90c9426-a647-4b5b-982a-647fc80f51d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96b72fbc Independence is hardwired into our personal and national stories. Yet, in prayer, God invites us to life and posture of dependence. In the episode, Steve identifies four prayers that remind us of our need for God.

]]> Independence is hardwired into our personal and national stories. Yet, in prayer, God invites us to life and posture of dependence. In the episode, Steve identifies four prayers that remind us of our need for God.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 854 Independence is hardwired into our personal and national stories. Yet, in prayer, God invites us to life and posture of dependence. In the episode, Steve identifies four prayers that remind us of our need for God.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Long Road to Forgiveness 80 80 The Long Road to Forgiveness full 0fa40c1b-1773-4540-8f7e-7ddcde976ec9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd1b69a The book of Genesis tells of Joseph’s challenging relationship with his ten older brothers. Decades after they sell him into slavery, he has the chance to forgive them. The process is both long and complicated. In this episode, Steve explores lessons we can learn from Joseph in our own forgiveness journeys.

]]> The book of Genesis tells of Joseph’s challenging relationship with his ten older brothers. Decades after they sell him into slavery, he has the chance to forgive them. The process is both long and complicated. In this episode, Steve explores lessons we can learn from Joseph in our own forgiveness journeys.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 524 The book of Genesis tells of Joseph’s challenging relationship with his ten older brothers. Decades after they sell him into slavery, he has the chance to forgive them. The process is both long and complicated. In this episode, Steve explores lessons we can learn from Joseph in our own forgiveness journeys.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Jesus’s Public Protest 79 79 Jesus’s Public Protest full bc79f59b-a96f-4af5-a37d-a05e3c60d383 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7de24421 There’s no shortage of protests these days. As people debate the ethics and legality of those protests, they’ll sometime reference Jesus’s protest at the temple in Jerusalem. In this episode, Steve explains the context and the intent of Jesus’s actions in the temple courts.

]]> There’s no shortage of protests these days. As people debate the ethics and legality of those protests, they’ll sometime reference Jesus’s protest at the temple in Jerusalem. In this episode, Steve explains the context and the intent of Jesus’s actions in the temple courts.

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 739 There’s no shortage of protests these days. As people debate the ethics and legality of those protests, they’ll sometime reference Jesus’s protest at the temple in Jerusalem. In this episode, Steve explains the context and the intent of Jesus’s actions in the temple courts.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Resistance and Submission 78 78 Resistance and Submission full 8c7cb2fa-7e51-443c-a946-cf695a6c1bad https://share.transistor.fm/s/af26a24b Romans 13 can be a tricky passage, both to understand and apply in context. In this episode, Steve will unpack one perspective on what Paul meant when he wrote it.

]]> Romans 13 can be a tricky passage, both to understand and apply in context. In this episode, Steve will unpack one perspective on what Paul meant when he wrote it.

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 736 Romans 13 can be a tricky passage, both to understand and apply in context. In this episode, Steve will unpack one perspective on what Paul meant when he wrote it.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No A Proverbs 31 Man 77 77 A Proverbs 31 Man full df162810-903e-49c5-b60b-18945f000cd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9490add5 If you’ve been in church circles for a bit, you may have heard someone reference a “Proverbs 31 Woman.” But what about a Proverbs 31 Man? Who is he? What character traits define him? In this episode, Steve examines Proverbs 31 to look for answers.

]]> If you’ve been in church circles for a bit, you may have heard someone reference a “Proverbs 31 Woman.” But what about a Proverbs 31 Man? Who is he? What character traits define him? In this episode, Steve examines Proverbs 31 to look for answers.

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 702 If you’ve been in church circles for a bit, you may have heard someone reference a “Proverbs 31 Woman.” But what about a Proverbs 31 Man? Who is he? What character traits define him? In this episode, Steve examines Proverbs 31 to look for answers.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No An Eye on Eternity 76 76 An Eye on Eternity full 71c29d2c-bf75-405d-9d63-5b6a7e4d242d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5af1e72 What happens when we die? It’s an important and common question. In this episode, Steve addresses myths, identifies God’s promises, and addresses the value of living life with an eternal perspective.

]]> What happens when we die? It’s an important and common question. In this episode, Steve addresses myths, identifies God’s promises, and addresses the value of living life with an eternal perspective.

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 921 What happens when we die? It’s an important and common question. In this episode, Steve addresses myths, identifies God’s promises, and addresses the value of living life with an eternal perspective.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Begging for Mercy 75 75 Begging for Mercy full e82158bd-ae05-4cff-932b-2973480684ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/af0857d4 Mercy. It’s not a word we often use, but it’s at the center of a famous prayer from Matthew 20. In this week’s episode, Steve unpacks some powerful principles for prayer that are modeled by two desperate men in this story.

]]> Mercy. It’s not a word we often use, but it’s at the center of a famous prayer from Matthew 20. In this week’s episode, Steve unpacks some powerful principles for prayer that are modeled by two desperate men in this story.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 600 Mercy. It’s not a word we often use, but it’s at the center of a famous prayer from Matthew 20. In this week’s episode, Steve unpacks some powerful principles for prayer that are modeled by two desperate men in this story.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Get Up and Go 74 74 Get Up and Go full e212d1e5-5977-448a-a58a-839b5a7a085f https://share.transistor.fm/s/47fe9345 Sometimes we get stuck in situations we don’t like and didn’t ask for. Maybe that discomfort is God’s gentle way of leading us to place we would not have otherwise gone. This episode examines the story of Joseph in Matthew 2 and Isaac in Genesis 26 as examples for how to respond to seasons of crisis.

]]> Sometimes we get stuck in situations we don’t like and didn’t ask for. Maybe that discomfort is God’s gentle way of leading us to place we would not have otherwise gone. This episode examines the story of Joseph in Matthew 2 and Isaac in Genesis 26 as examples for how to respond to seasons of crisis.

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 673 Sometimes we get stuck in situations we don’t like and didn’t ask for. Maybe that discomfort is God’s gentle way of leading us to place we would not have otherwise gone. This episode examines the story of Joseph in Matthew 2 and Isaac in Genesis 26 as examples for how to respond to seasons of crisis.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No All Is Grace 73 73 All Is Grace full a04c8c39-b401-4c99-81af-37c4cd6ec954 https://share.transistor.fm/s/238859c7 I once heard someone refer to the concept of grace as scandalous. It’s crazy to think someone should get something they don’t deserve. And yet, grace is at the very core of the gospel and that’s what Steve addresses in this episode.

]]> I once heard someone refer to the concept of grace as scandalous. It’s crazy to think someone should get something they don’t deserve. And yet, grace is at the very core of the gospel and that’s what Steve addresses in this episode.

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:25:37 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 728 I once heard someone refer to the concept of grace as scandalous. It’s crazy to think someone should get something they don’t deserve. And yet, grace is at the very core of the gospel and that’s what Steve addresses in this episode.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No At the Crossroads 72 72 At the Crossroads full 992a3382-fee6-4d7a-ba39-a191537ee1e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec939f97 A new year brings new opportunities for reflection and perspective. This week Steve explores lesson we can learn from Hagar as she stood on the edge of a new chapter of her life.

]]> A new year brings new opportunities for reflection and perspective. This week Steve explores lesson we can learn from Hagar as she stood on the edge of a new chapter of her life.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 965 A new year brings new opportunities for reflection and perspective. This week Steve explores lesson we can learn from Hagar as she stood on the edge of a new chapter of her life.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Gifts of the Magi 71 71 The Gifts of the Magi full 5e67374e-7fc6-42f3-9238-02bd7bda3fde https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e9b2a7b The Magi are a mysterious group of characters in the Christmas story. In this episode, Steve talks about who they are, where they come from, and what we can learn from them.

]]> The Magi are a mysterious group of characters in the Christmas story. In this episode, Steve talks about who they are, where they come from, and what we can learn from them.

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 720 The Magi are a mysterious group of characters in the Christmas story. In this episode, Steve talks about who they are, where they come from, and what we can learn from them.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Tragedy and Tinsel 70 70 Tragedy and Tinsel full 00395682-5daf-42a5-9cbc-71d5ef9be0a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60d4638f What do you do when you're grieving when everyone else is excited about Christmas? This week Steve looks at passage in Matthew where God acknowledges the very real pain the families in Bethlehem are experiencing. It’s a reminder that, despite our deep heartache, God as not forgotten us.

]]> What do you do when you're grieving when everyone else is excited about Christmas? This week Steve looks at passage in Matthew where God acknowledges the very real pain the families in Bethlehem are experiencing. It’s a reminder that, despite our deep heartache, God as not forgotten us.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 735 What do you do when you're grieving when everyone else is excited about Christmas? This week Steve looks at passage in Matthew where God acknowledges the very real pain the families in Bethlehem are experiencing. It’s a reminder that, despite our deep heartache, God as not forgotten us.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Lord’s Anointed 69 69 The Lord’s Anointed full 1d787f77-f858-4a16-a026-b3ec894f526a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b297b74e In 1 Sam. 26, when David has a chance to attack King Saul, he refuses to “strike the Lord’s anointed.” In some traditions this verse has been interpreted to mean no one should ever challenge anyone in a position of spiritual authority. In this episode, Steve examines this passage to see what it might mean for us today.

]]> In 1 Sam. 26, when David has a chance to attack King Saul, he refuses to “strike the Lord’s anointed.” In some traditions this verse has been interpreted to mean no one should ever challenge anyone in a position of spiritual authority. In this episode, Steve examines this passage to see what it might mean for us today.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 740 In 1 Sam. 26, when David has a chance to attack King Saul, he refuses to “strike the Lord’s anointed.” In some traditions this verse has been interpreted to mean no one should ever challenge anyone in a position of spiritual authority. In this episode, Steve examines this passage to see what it might mean for us today.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Forgive and Be Forgiven 68 68 Forgive and Be Forgiven full 2d0dbc7e-44da-44de-b1a3-c49ec37ca6a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0020707 Part of walking in mercy is choosing to forgive, sometime more than you thought you would. In this episode, Steve explores Jesus’s command in Matthew 6 to forgive so that we might be forgiven

]]> Part of walking in mercy is choosing to forgive, sometime more than you thought you would. In this episode, Steve explores Jesus’s command in Matthew 6 to forgive so that we might be forgiven

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 705 Part of walking in mercy is choosing to forgive, sometime more than you thought you would. In this episode, Steve explores Jesus’s command in Matthew 6 to forgive so that we might be forgiven

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Holy Hovering 67 67 Holy Hovering full f4442de1-060c-4015-976f-098a704a3928 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aca76640 Genesis 1 describes the Spirit of God "hovering over the surface of the waters” immediately before God declares “Let there be light!”

What might it look like to imagine and perceive the Holy Spirit hovering in your life and relationships? What might the Spirit be preparing to do in and around you next?

]]> Genesis 1 describes the Spirit of God "hovering over the surface of the waters” immediately before God declares “Let there be light!”

What might it look like to imagine and perceive the Holy Spirit hovering in your life and relationships? What might the Spirit be preparing to do in and around you next?

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 660 Genesis 1 describes the Spirit of God "hovering over the surface of the waters” immediately before God declares “Let there be light!”

What might it look like to imagine and perceive the Holy Spirit hovering in your life and relationships? What might the Spirit be preparing to do in and around you next?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Promises in Exile 65 65 Promises in Exile full f4341bfd-af37-45f2-9699-4c8154c6a924 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d07786c Sometimes we’re in a set of circumstances we didn’t ask for. This was true of the people of Israel, who were suffering in exile in Babylon. Steve explores the promises God has for us in the midst of these moments from Ezekiel 39.

]]> Sometimes we’re in a set of circumstances we didn’t ask for. This was true of the people of Israel, who were suffering in exile in Babylon. Steve explores the promises God has for us in the midst of these moments from Ezekiel 39.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 609 Sometimes we’re in a set of circumstances we didn’t ask for. This was true of the people of Israel, who were suffering in exile in Babylon. Steve explores the promises God has for us in the midst of these moments from Ezekiel 39.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Relentless Focus 64 64 Relentless Focus full be4e0add-6ae7-4af7-b4d8-eda29709d17d https://share.transistor.fm/s/61a103e2 What does it look like to be totally dialed in on the task God has for you in this season of your life? Steve looks at a passage in Nehemiah 6 that shows us how we can rise above distractions and finish the work God has for us.

]]> What does it look like to be totally dialed in on the task God has for you in this season of your life? Steve looks at a passage in Nehemiah 6 that shows us how we can rise above distractions and finish the work God has for us.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 845 What does it look like to be totally dialed in on the task God has for you in this season of your life? Steve looks at a passage in Nehemiah 6 that shows us how we can rise above distractions and finish the work God has for us.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Pride and Consequences 63 63 Pride and Consequences full 650f5fea-739f-458d-a8e9-cfd63c2b5a15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0da109a0 They say “Pride comes before a fall.” That’s certainly the case in the story of King Uzziah in 2 Chronicles 26. His arrogance results in an unsettling consequence and affects all those around him.

]]> They say “Pride comes before a fall.” That’s certainly the case in the story of King Uzziah in 2 Chronicles 26. His arrogance results in an unsettling consequence and affects all those around him.

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 556 They say “Pride comes before a fall.” That’s certainly the case in the story of King Uzziah in 2 Chronicles 26. His arrogance results in an unsettling consequence and affects all those around him.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Attack of the Bad Shepherds 62 62 Attack of the Bad Shepherds full e2c85b1e-d3df-4f24-8360-aad3b130b8f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3692cc00 There’s nothing quite as scary as pastors who are willing to harm their people for their own personal gain. This week Steve will investigate Ezekiel 34, a passage where God rails against dangerous spiritual leaders.

]]> There’s nothing quite as scary as pastors who are willing to harm their people for their own personal gain. This week Steve will investigate Ezekiel 34, a passage where God rails against dangerous spiritual leaders.

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 688 There’s nothing quite as scary as pastors who are willing to harm their people for their own personal gain. This week Steve will investigate Ezekiel 34, a passage where God rails against dangerous spiritual leaders.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Snapshot of a Stellar Shepherd 61 61 Snapshot of a Stellar Shepherd full db1f32f1-ed07-4627-9fdd-e9033ea22cf9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57bf15f1 Steve digs into Paul’s letter to Titus to find out what makes a great pastor.

]]> Steve digs into Paul’s letter to Titus to find out what makes a great pastor.

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 771 Steve digs into Paul’s letter to Titus to find out what makes a great pastor.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Well of Shame 60 60 The Well of Shame full 2ff61830-e526-4432-b6d3-a2e3d94b1e9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b6e2f03
Steve unpacks the story of Jesus and the woman at the well in John 4. This passage is a call for us to move beyond the well of shame to Christ, our redeemer and healer.

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Steve unpacks the story of Jesus and the woman at the well in John 4. This passage is a call for us to move beyond the well of shame to Christ, our redeemer and healer.

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 723
Steve unpacks the story of Jesus and the woman at the well in John 4. This passage is a call for us to move beyond the well of shame to Christ, our redeemer and healer.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Forgive As… 59 59 Forgive As… full 8af63f4a-9117-4afa-90f6-0f41466156fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/561b2508 Steve digs into Matthew 18 to explore Jesus’s parable about forgiving others in the same way that God forgives us.

]]> Steve digs into Matthew 18 to explore Jesus’s parable about forgiving others in the same way that God forgives us.

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 775 Steve digs into Matthew 18 to explore Jesus’s parable about forgiving others in the same way that God forgives us.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Eyes on Your Enemy 58 58 Eyes on Your Enemy full 1e62e415-b890-401b-85ef-5ab33bf2c239 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c1b9193 In this episode, Steve reflects on God’s invitation for Elijah to pay attention when his nemesis, Ahab, turns a spiritual corner. It’s gentle reminder that people you and I have written off are not beyond the reach of God’s grace.

]]> In this episode, Steve reflects on God’s invitation for Elijah to pay attention when his nemesis, Ahab, turns a spiritual corner. It’s gentle reminder that people you and I have written off are not beyond the reach of God’s grace.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 681 In this episode, Steve reflects on God’s invitation for Elijah to pay attention when his nemesis, Ahab, turns a spiritual corner. It’s gentle reminder that people you and I have written off are not beyond the reach of God’s grace.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Lord Is (Still) My Shepherd 57 57 The Lord Is (Still) My Shepherd full 1a0cab5c-729a-4f40-8363-51b34fd2bf05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c07819a1 This week Steve takes a look at the beauty and the power of living in the truth of Psalm 23.

]]> This week Steve takes a look at the beauty and the power of living in the truth of Psalm 23.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 763 This week Steve takes a look at the beauty and the power of living in the truth of Psalm 23.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Who Does God Say You Are? 56 56 Who Does God Say You Are? full d40df1a1-7f63-4ab7-af2b-604164f78086 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0961d1f7 Steve unpacks what Ephesians 2 teaches us about anchoring out identity in Christ.

]]> Steve unpacks what Ephesians 2 teaches us about anchoring out identity in Christ.

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:40:18 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 808 Steve unpacks what Ephesians 2 teaches us about anchoring out identity in Christ.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Naming Names 55 55 Naming Names full b4b971d0-da82-4463-b7de-6f31576a10f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d1930c0 Not everyone who claims to speak for God is sent by God. This is why prophets in both the Old and New Testaments warn God’s people about the threat of false prophets. Steve explores episodes in the life of Jeremiah where he calls out prophets for speaking convenient and compelling, though terribly false messages.

]]> Not everyone who claims to speak for God is sent by God. This is why prophets in both the Old and New Testaments warn God’s people about the threat of false prophets. Steve explores episodes in the life of Jeremiah where he calls out prophets for speaking convenient and compelling, though terribly false messages.

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 607 Not everyone who claims to speak for God is sent by God. This is why prophets in both the Old and New Testaments warn God’s people about the threat of false prophets. Steve explores episodes in the life of Jeremiah where he calls out prophets for speaking convenient and compelling, though terribly false messages.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Only Miracle You’ll Ever Need 54 54 The Only Miracle You’ll Ever Need full 3f2f466f-06f8-4389-bc08-198facc28927 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61fbc53c When Jesus heals a paralyzed man in dramatic fashion, he reminds us the best miracles in our lives are often the hardest to see.

]]> When Jesus heals a paralyzed man in dramatic fashion, he reminds us the best miracles in our lives are often the hardest to see.

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 537 When Jesus heals a paralyzed man in dramatic fashion, he reminds us the best miracles in our lives are often the hardest to see.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Prayers on the Road to Damascus 53 53 Prayers on the Road to Damascus full 606d833b-b07a-47c4-afeb-fc7b6bac1456 https://share.transistor.fm/s/160f4171 There’s an episode in Elijah’s life where he feels frightened and overwhelmed. When he’s most tempted to look inward and focus on himself, God invites him to look around for how might influence others.

]]> There’s an episode in Elijah’s life where he feels frightened and overwhelmed. When he’s most tempted to look inward and focus on himself, God invites him to look around for how might influence others.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 627 There’s an episode in Elijah’s life where he feels frightened and overwhelmed. When he’s most tempted to look inward and focus on himself, God invites him to look around for how might influence others.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Power of Blessing 52 52 The Power of Blessing full f0bb5166-e3ed-4a4f-8f37-49e123c0c544 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcaa3fb6 “Blessing” can be a foreign concept for many of us. But blessing is a key piece of every thriving relationship. In this episode, Steve talks about what blessing is and how to incorporate it into our families.

]]> “Blessing” can be a foreign concept for many of us. But blessing is a key piece of every thriving relationship. In this episode, Steve talks about what blessing is and how to incorporate it into our families.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 970 “Blessing” can be a foreign concept for many of us. But blessing is a key piece of every thriving relationship. In this episode, Steve talks about what blessing is and how to incorporate it into our families.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No What’s Yours to Carry? 51 51 What’s Yours to Carry? full dfb4c33e-a4f8-4ec6-8421-56e0b8abcee6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5055124e In the midst of all the spinning plates in your life these days, how do you know what to focus on? Steve dives into the book of Numbers to help us discern what we should, and should not, be about.

]]> In the midst of all the spinning plates in your life these days, how do you know what to focus on? Steve dives into the book of Numbers to help us discern what we should, and should not, be about.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 783 In the midst of all the spinning plates in your life these days, how do you know what to focus on? Steve dives into the book of Numbers to help us discern what we should, and should not, be about.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No When Kings Go AWOL 50 50 When Kings Go AWOL full abc3687c-cc55-403e-9548-74104b1c61a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc8d78d9 The story of David and Bathsheba is a famous cautionary tale for Bible readers. But what if it’s as much about sloth and it is about lust?

]]> The story of David and Bathsheba is a famous cautionary tale for Bible readers. But what if it’s as much about sloth and it is about lust?

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 734 The story of David and Bathsheba is a famous cautionary tale for Bible readers. But what if it’s as much about sloth and it is about lust?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Doing the Work 49 49 Doing the Work full 12095156-edf5-4c11-b3e3-c6fb886b234b https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bcaf0d6 How do you know what you’re supposed to focus on these days? Steve examines King David’s charge to his son Solomon and what we can learn from it about our current calling.

]]> How do you know what you’re supposed to focus on these days? Steve examines King David’s charge to his son Solomon and what we can learn from it about our current calling.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 853 How do you know what you’re supposed to focus on these days? Steve examines King David’s charge to his son Solomon and what we can learn from it about our current calling.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Freedom Revisited 48 48 Freedom Revisited full 00028ed4-9797-44d1-8cf5-210fef6a090f https://share.transistor.fm/s/05de3f77 Steve explores how our understanding of personal freedom may differ from what the Bible says.

]]> Steve explores how our understanding of personal freedom may differ from what the Bible says.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 359 Steve explores how our understanding of personal freedom may differ from what the Bible says.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No How To Be Good 47 47 How To Be Good full 6025c863-d269-4210-a12a-00ad5a3c5cf6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3457ef28 We all want to walk in goodness; sometimes we’re not sure how to go about it. In this episode, Steve pulls a pathway for pursuing goodness from Romans 6.

]]> We all want to walk in goodness; sometimes we’re not sure how to go about it. In this episode, Steve pulls a pathway for pursuing goodness from Romans 6.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 722 We all want to walk in goodness; sometimes we’re not sure how to go about it. In this episode, Steve pulls a pathway for pursuing goodness from Romans 6.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Upside Down Imposter Syndrome 45 45 Upside Down Imposter Syndrome full 4a21f52a-fd8d-48e3-86f3-7ccf9cbcf22f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4009eeb What do you do when you realize God’s thinks more highly of you than you do of yourself?

]]> What do you do when you realize God’s thinks more highly of you than you do of yourself?

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 939 What do you do when you realize God’s thinks more highly of you than you do of yourself?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Reading the Story from the Beginning 44 44 Reading the Story from the Beginning full 2f312bd7-3d21-412c-a54b-b813fc545631 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1afd20d7 Steve looks at why it’s important for us to read the story of the gospel, and of our lives, from the first chapter of the Bible.

]]> Steve looks at why it’s important for us to read the story of the gospel, and of our lives, from the first chapter of the Bible.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 698 Steve looks at why it’s important for us to read the story of the gospel, and of our lives, from the first chapter of the Bible.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Letting Grudges Go 43 43 Letting Grudges Go full 093aadc8-429a-4d23-8595-2a063e996273 https://share.transistor.fm/s/765c879f Steve unpacks a story of David choosing to release his enemy, Saul, from resentment.

]]> Steve unpacks a story of David choosing to release his enemy, Saul, from resentment.

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 699 Steve unpacks a story of David choosing to release his enemy, Saul, from resentment.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Practicing Forgiveness 42 42 Practicing Forgiveness full 70c56fec-b0a1-4d84-8973-f6f51df42092 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbb3f780 Steve examines a pivotal moment in Jesus’s life where he models forgiveness for us.

]]> Steve examines a pivotal moment in Jesus’s life where he models forgiveness for us.

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 740 Steve examines a pivotal moment in Jesus’s life where he models forgiveness for us.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Standing Firm in Surrender 41 41 Standing Firm in Surrender full 1a4de5fa-7336-44bc-bb24-442de3e9ee14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdec3c08 Steve explores lessons we learn from how Jesus responds to temptation.

]]> Steve explores lessons we learn from how Jesus responds to temptation.

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 632 Steve explores lessons we learn from how Jesus responds to temptation.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Best Goodbye 40 40 The Best Goodbye full 14148c15-e40e-4251-abb5-50ed03497e8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/67335c28 Steve explores what we can learn from Samuel's farewell speech.

]]> Steve explores what we can learn from Samuel's farewell speech.

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 484 Steve explores what we can learn from Samuel's farewell speech.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Pastor Problem 39 39 The Pastor Problem full 73e0ed01-d8e9-469e-9f5d-720996702657 https://share.transistor.fm/s/667a791c 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?

]]> 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?

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 705 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?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Third Day 38 38 The Third Day full 5cb50fb9-5508-495c-aba3-51c48c367846 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42214bba 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 778 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.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No What Time Is It? 37 37 What Time Is It? full c7b36c50-9e1a-4b52-8c50-fd06d6f63b3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/69136179 Steve unpacks insights from Judges, Ecclesiastes and James to help us reflect on this question: What season does God currently have us in?

]]> Steve unpacks insights from Judges, Ecclesiastes and James to help us reflect on this question: What season does God currently have us in?

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 717 Steve unpacks insights from Judges, Ecclesiastes and James to help us reflect on this question: What season does God currently have us in?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No When You’re Stuck in a Cave 36 36 When You’re Stuck in a Cave full 6f2328b4-7eac-44cd-9e1a-105828165387 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d6884a5 Steve unpacks the benefits of being in a “cave” season.

]]> Steve unpacks the benefits of being in a “cave” season.

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 752 Steve unpacks the benefits of being in a “cave” season.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Note for a Frustrated Dad 35 35 Note for a Frustrated Dad full e555135d-9114-4709-96b3-d7c932133b6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b122470 Steve responds to a dad with concerns about the ideology at his child’s school.

]]> Steve responds to a dad with concerns about the ideology at his child’s school.

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 435 Steve responds to a dad with concerns about the ideology at his child’s school.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Good Boundaries Are Your Friend 34 34 Good Boundaries Are Your Friend full 2b2bc717-8633-42c8-bcef-1a0e4bff7022 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fda786f Steve talks about the importance of boundaries for healthy relationships.

]]> Steve talks about the importance of boundaries for healthy relationships.

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 804 Steve talks about the importance of boundaries for healthy relationships.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Mental Health Crises and Spirituality 33 33 Mental Health Crises and Spirituality full e201750a-ef72-4380-a1c5-3341d2cfedde https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8290aac 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 776 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.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Responding to Anxiety 32 32 Responding to Anxiety full bbb549e4-de73-401d-9690-56d28297d6af https://share.transistor.fm/s/0dbbadc5 Steve explores two passages in Psalms and Philippians that help us process anxiety.

]]> Steve explores two passages in Psalms and Philippians that help us process anxiety.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 900 Steve explores two passages in Psalms and Philippians that help us process anxiety.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The King’s Copy 31 31 The King’s Copy full 83b6c487-0c3b-4fb1-9efd-ef1ea5bf471e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6eb257e 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 889 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.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Gift of the Thorn 30 30 The Gift of the Thorn full 6157c8d3-5e11-4d86-a4eb-d38e8f8ac5a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4229474e Steve explores how Paul’s thorn gives him a new perspective on God’s grace.

]]> Steve explores how Paul’s thorn gives him a new perspective on God’s grace.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 555 Steve explores how Paul’s thorn gives him a new perspective on God’s grace.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Biblical Conflict Resolution: Two Approaches 29 29 Biblical Conflict Resolution: Two Approaches full ec3dd46d-d9c8-438f-9ac8-71a01e978d2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/03921363 Steve unpacks Matthew 18 and Galatians two and the lessons they teach us about leaning into conflict.

]]> Steve unpacks Matthew 18 and Galatians two and the lessons they teach us about leaning into conflict.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 569 Steve unpacks Matthew 18 and Galatians two and the lessons they teach us about leaning into conflict.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No God’s Maddening Patience 28 28 God’s Maddening Patience full aed508fc-eda4-4749-92b9-45818ab87b61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/308e1a6f Steve discusses how to respond when it seems like God’s justice is delayed.

]]> Steve discusses how to respond when it seems like God’s justice is delayed.

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 513 Steve discusses how to respond when it seems like God’s justice is delayed.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Miriam’s Mistake 27 27 Miriam’s Mistake full e4933764-04e4-4d5c-8973-449501ded9c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bdc69d9 Steve talks about how to respond when a community member behaves badly.

]]> Steve talks about how to respond when a community member behaves badly.

]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 489 Steve talks about how to respond when a community member behaves badly.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Eunuchs and the Kingdom 26 26 Eunuchs and the Kingdom full a09fecf4-65b9-4c6d-a98b-d9eedce0d6a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/357461b2 Steve wrestles with Matthew 19, a passage where Jesus talks about eunuchs and their place in God’s kingdom.

]]> Steve wrestles with Matthew 19, a passage where Jesus talks about eunuchs and their place in God’s kingdom.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 733 Steve wrestles with Matthew 19, a passage where Jesus talks about eunuchs and their place in God’s kingdom.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The King and the Crisis 25 25 The King and the Crisis full 760306be-351d-442b-a61d-b2d7fa497fc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca46081c Steve unpacks a challenging passage about God’s response to his people after a brutal crime and what the king does to deliverance justice.

]]> Steve unpacks a challenging passage about God’s response to his people after a brutal crime and what the king does to deliverance justice.

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 1053 Steve unpacks a challenging passage about God’s response to his people after a brutal crime and what the king does to deliverance justice.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Marriage on Mission 24 24 Marriage on Mission full 0d07ac6e-919e-41b4-b598-d8ac20bd4b7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/59bf17e2 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 1016 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.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Responses to Deconstruction 23 23 Responses to Deconstruction full 47f56bfb-f260-49c1-b004-2cbdd8598c47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cc1cfac Steve explores how to understand and respond when someone in our world says they are deconstructing.

]]> Steve explores how to understand and respond when someone in our world says they are deconstructing.

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 895 Steve explores how to understand and respond when someone in our world says they are deconstructing.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Crime and Punishment - Part 1 22 22 Crime and Punishment - Part 1 full 015edf97-86f1-4494-a668-c7ed6bfad2d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7b2722a Steve unpacks a passage on how churches should respond to evidence of misconduct. 

]]> Steve unpacks a passage on how churches should respond to evidence of misconduct. 

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 836 Steve unpacks a passage on how churches should respond to evidence of misconduct. 

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Word of the Year Is… 21 21 The Word of the Year Is… full 8f6855be-95bd-46e9-baef-3f18d293169f https://share.transistor.fm/s/127f1d31 Steve unpacks his word of the year and how it’s impacting his view of God and others.

]]> Steve unpacks his word of the year and how it’s impacting his view of God and others.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 569 Steve unpacks his word of the year and how it’s impacting his view of God and others.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No When God Seems Late 20 20 When God Seems Late full 057296e8-5500-42a9-8807-40050b9b78a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00d343cb Steve examines how Martha and Mary respond when Jesus doesn’t respond on their timeline.

]]> Steve examines how Martha and Mary respond when Jesus doesn’t respond on their timeline.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 999 Steve examines how Martha and Mary respond when Jesus doesn’t respond on their timeline.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Between the Prison and Palace 19 19 Between the Prison and Palace full 80e5f5bb-3820-4b6f-beaf-6a3947d0e00b https://share.transistor.fm/s/369f7e1e How do you survive a season of waiting?

Steve looks at lessons in endurance from Joseph’s life.

]]> How do you survive a season of waiting?

Steve looks at lessons in endurance from Joseph’s life.

]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 1181 How do you survive a season of waiting?

Steve looks at lessons in endurance from Joseph’s life.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Lesson on Transition and Loss 18 18 Lesson on Transition and Loss full 0000a744-e809-4ec1-a977-828859880c4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c2e92ea What do you do when you’re going through chaos?

Steve explores insights from a storm in Paul’s life from Acts 27.

]]> What do you do when you’re going through chaos?

Steve explores insights from a storm in Paul’s life from Acts 27.

]]> Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 872 What do you do when you’re going through chaos?

Steve explores insights from a storm in Paul’s life from Acts 27.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No When Love Comes to Town 17 17 When Love Comes to Town full 0d8bb936-6890-4520-96c6-dea7b2b3c136 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41ddb2d1 In this “classic” Norm episode, Steve offers a Christmas devotional.

]]> In this “classic” Norm episode, Steve offers a Christmas devotional.

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]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Understanding “Speaking in Tongues” 16 16 Understanding “Speaking in Tongues” full bfcbb10f-620d-4de6-aa5f-68092c01264a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b5d2893 Steve provides a brief biblical overview on a much discussed topic.

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]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No A Playbook for Thriving 15 15 A Playbook for Thriving full 6a7518a2-68aa-4123-bbba-cc5d3a8efd67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dd09a48 Steve identifies three practices that help us move towards spiritual flourishing.

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]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Unpopular Promises 14 14 Unpopular Promises full 66e53f35-6960-4fcb-a13c-81dba8a45276 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e61cc9b Sometimes life is harder than we think it should be. How do we learn to view hardship as an opportunity instead of a curse?

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]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Do You Want to Get Well? 13 13 Do You Want to Get Well? full 3515f4f7-dadf-4e85-b7ec-7bd262a01314 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22fc3415 Steve explores a powerful, direct question Jesus asked someone who was spiritually and physically stuck. It’s a question God might be asking you these days too.

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]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 827 Steve explores a powerful, direct question Jesus asked someone who was spiritually and physically stuck. It’s a question God might be asking you these days too.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No American Idols 12 12 American Idols full b1190776-f542-4182-94c0-563dedbe2c5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/864f6701 Steve explores how to address the sublte pull of idolatry in our lives.

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]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No How to Hear from God – Pt. 2 11 11 How to Hear from God – Pt. 2 full d0a927ab-c33d-4f46-9ada-cac045bab811 https://share.transistor.fm/s/527d1537 In the second of a two episode arc, Steve discusses three more ways we can hear God speak to us.

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]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 763 In the second of a two episode arc, Steve discusses three more ways we can hear God speak to us.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Election Day Edition 11 11 Election Day Edition bonus bd6bd475-4482-4a37-aaed-47e820764d56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87ba0791 Steve asks three questions that help us navigate the uncertainties and complexities of our national election.

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]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:27:44 -0500 Steve Norman Steve Norman 1705 Steve asks three questions that help us navigate the uncertainties and complexities of our national election.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No How to Hear from God – Pt. 1 10 10 How to Hear from God – Pt. 1 full 73a3bc75-b6d2-4831-af8d-fb06dc03a13b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c603f551 In the first of a two episode arc, Steve discusses three primary ways we can hear God speak to us.

]]> In the first of a two episode arc, Steve discusses three primary ways we can hear God speak to us.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 722 In the first of a two episode arc, Steve discusses three primary ways we can hear God speak to us.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No What Do We Do with the “Billy Graham” Rule? 9 9 What Do We Do with the “Billy Graham” Rule? full 7776e555-dae3-464c-a618-568e985cbd98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3f594bf Steve talks about the backstory and the implication of a policy that bars male pastors from private conversations with women.

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]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Reflections on an Exodus 8 8 Reflections on an Exodus full 218b8e75-ee8e-47bd-9c0b-a88141216186 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f5aa079 Steve discusses lessons he’s learning from the story of the Israelites’ struggle in Egypt.

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]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Worst Part of Being a Parent 7 7 The Worst Part of Being a Parent full 4784f08e-4be1-44b2-9a8c-14fb44c48d8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/20bf88cc Steve explores the story of Hagar and Ishmael to find encouragement for parents with kids in crisis.

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]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Surviving Seasons of Testing 6 6 Surviving Seasons of Testing full f51927b1-0727-4017-93ad-0291481f8043 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c07c74f8 Steve explores what we can learn from Jesus’s experiences of temptation in the desert and the garden.

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]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 591 Steve explores what we can learn from Jesus’s experiences of temptation in the desert and the garden.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Letter to an Overwhelmed Mom 5 5 Letter to an Overwhelmed Mom full ad7085af-ee5b-4160-bf74-5a99b91cf041 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fde2e50 Steve shares five insights on managing expectations for parents who feel overwhelmed.

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]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No The Waiting Room: Lessons in patience from the life of Joseph. 4 4 The Waiting Room: Lessons in patience from the life of Joseph. full 6eabb5f1-4528-4e43-84e3-6d9f1fb52006 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d701c1cc Sometimes God asks us to wait. Here are some lesson in patience I’m learning from the life of Joseph.

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]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 586 Sometimes God asks us to wait. Here are some lesson in patience I’m learning from the life of Joseph.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No At the Crossroads: Choosing to Trust God When It’s Scary 3 3 At the Crossroads: Choosing to Trust God When It’s Scary full 5983e7ab-b87e-4fa7-9b07-ebf71f2f3e6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1809eff7 Sometimes God invites us to something good that requires a risk on our part. Often, it’s easier to stay put than push forward. What can we learn from the story of Joshua and Caleb about trusting God when it feels like the odds are against us?

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]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 1352 Sometimes God invites us to something good that requires a risk on our part. Often, it’s easier to stay put than push forward. What can we learn from the story of Joshua and Caleb about trusting God when it feels like the odds are against us?

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Chasing the One: Reflections on Luke 15 2 2 Chasing the One: Reflections on Luke 15 full feec03a9-45c5-4977-8324-83c71a39f4a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b02c8b4 In Luke. 15, Jesus tells three related stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. They’re a powerful reminder about the importance of choosing to care about what, and who, God cares about.

]]> In Luke. 15, Jesus tells three related stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. They’re a powerful reminder about the importance of choosing to care about what, and who, God cares about.

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Norman Steve Norman 989 In Luke. 15, Jesus tells three related stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. They’re a powerful reminder about the importance of choosing to care about what, and who, God cares about.

]]> winning at home, marriage, family, faith No Welcome to The New Norm 1 1 Welcome to The New Norm trailer c6a004a5-30fd-4412-8595-97690c505aea https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a008ba6 Coming in September… a weekly podcast with a brief devotional thought from Steve Norman.

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