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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.” 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.

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Facing Death and Understanding Resurrection

2026/10/27

What would you do if God told you the end of your life is near? That’s precisely what happens to Paul in Acts 21. His response and Hebrews 11 offer perspective and encouragement when we consider our mortality and the hope we have in Christ.

What’s In the Box?

2026/10/20

Sometimes we lose sight of who God is and who God says we are. There’s a line in Hebrews 9 that describes the contents of the ark of the covenant. A closer look reminds us that God promises to provide for us, show favor to us, and invite us into relationship with both God and others.

Bless Those Who Curse You

2026/10/13

Jesus tells his followers to pray for their enemies and bless those who curse them. It seems like, and is, a challenging command. Even so, the book of Exodus gives a case study (Moses and Pharaoh) for what prayer, forgiveness, and blessing can look like in our lives.

Unrighteous Anger

2026/10/06

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.

Standard for Leaders

2026/09/29

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.

Five Roles for Growth

2026/09/22

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.

Final Instructions

2026/09/15

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.

A Pattern for Prayer

2026/09/08

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.

Church Merch and the Motive Police

2026/09/01

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.

Grace on the Mountain

2026/08/25

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.

Getting Unstuck

2026/08/18

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.

The Lost Art of Repentance

2026/08/11

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.

A Church Wherever Everyone Speaks

2026/08/04

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?

The Open-Handed Life

2026/07/28

Money is a big part of life. In fact, how we hold our money tells us what we believe about God, about wealth, and about others. When we answer these questions well, we’re on our way to living a generous life.

The Best Kind of Sad

2026/07/21

Have you ever considered the possibility that sadness can be good? 2 Corinthians includes a line where Paul challenges his readers to discern between “godly” and “worldly” sorrow. Understanding the difference can be a game-changer.

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31 reviews

★★★★★

Drew Hage 2025/12/17

The BEST Bible teacher!

Love and appreciate you, Steve!

★★★★★

MADMATT5000 2025/07/26

Bible Centered 🤍

Steve’s excellent at communicating and his voice is so soothing!

★★★★★

Victory_1969 2024/09/24

This content is short and sweet.

This podcast is just what I need did. Steve looks deeply at the heart of what Jesus said without the religious trappings that most podcasts have thes...

★★★★★

Kate Donnelly 2024/09/13

A relatable scholar

I’ve had the privilege of listening to Steve preach for many years. His biblical knowledge paired with his relatable storytelling makes him a master o...

★★★★★

Colin Harfield 2024/09/08

Excited for this new podcast!

For a long time now, I’ve known Steve to be a particularly powerful communicator, but more importantly I’ve watched him up close at times and know him...

★★★★★

MagicalMaggieSmith 2024/09/04

Fantastic

I first had the pleasure to hear Steve Norman teach in the summer of 2012 and to this day, I still uphold him as the most effective biblical teacher I...

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