The New Norm
The New Norm
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.
The Worst Part of Being a Parent
Steve explores the story of Hagar and Ishmael to find encouragement for parents with kids in crisis.
Oct 8, 2024
9 min
Surviving Seasons of Testing
Steve explores what we can learn from Jesus’s experiences of temptation in the desert and the garden.
Oct 1, 2024
9 min
Letter to an Overwhelmed Mom
Steve shares five insights on managing expectations for parents who feel overwhelmed.
Sep 26, 2024
7 min
The Waiting Room: Lessons in patience from the life of Joseph.
Sometimes God asks us to wait. Here are some lesson in patience I’m learning from the life of Joseph.
Sep 17, 2024
9 min
At the Crossroads: Choosing to Trust God When It’s Scary
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?
Sep 10, 2024
22 min
Chasing the One: Reflections on Luke 15
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.
Sep 3, 2024
16 min
Welcome to The New Norm
Coming in September… a weekly podcast with a brief devotional thought from Steve Norman.
Aug 12, 2024
3 min