Winning at Home: An Interview With Steve Norman

Steve Norman Bio:

Steve Norman is a pastor, award-winning author, speaker, and coach who loves to encourage and challenge individuals, couples and families to take the next step on their spiritual journey with insights from scripture.

Steve is a gifted speaker who spent the 22 years serving local churches in the Detroit and Grand Rapids areas as a church planter, teaching pastor and lead pastor. He also created and hosted the Bad Soccer Dad Podcast, a resource he designed to help parents and kids explore the intersection of faith, character and the wild world of youth sports. He currently hosts The New Norm with Steve Norman, a weekly podcast with short reflections from scripture on faith, family, leadership, and culture.

Steve uses humor, storytelling, practical illustrations and his own experiences in his messages. Audiences will walk away with specific concepts and ideas that they can apply to help them grow in their faith, their calling, and their key relationships.

As an award-winning author, Steve has written for Christianity Today, Preaching Today and the Covenant Companion. He is also the author of The Preacher as Sermon: How Who You Are Shapes What They Hear. He holds a Doctorate of Missiology from Fuller Seminary and is passionate about helping individuals, families, churches and businesses take the next step in their growth and development. Steve and his wife, Kelly, have been married for twenty-three years and reside in West Michigan with their son, three daughters, and their Bernedoodle, Chewie.

Want to Get in Contact With Steve Norman:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-norman-a964886b/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevejnorman/
Email - steve@winningathome.com
Website - https://www.stevejnorman.com/blog
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-norm/id1765001282

Takeaways

Dads play a crucial role in their children's lives.
Fatherlessness can have lasting emotional and social impacts.
Community support is vital for single-parent families.
Emotional health is essential for effective parenting.
Being present is more important than financial provision.
Breaking the cycle of fatherlessness requires intentionality.
Mentorship can help guide younger fathers.
Modeling gratitude and joy influences children's development.
Leadership in the home is about influence and example.
It's never too late to improve as a father.

Summary

In this episode of the Fathers in Christ podcast, Rob Stein interviews Steve Norman, a seasoned pastor and leader in family and emotional health. They discuss the profound impact of fatherlessness on children and families, the importance of being present as a father, and the role of community in supporting single-parent homes. Steve shares insights from his personal journey, emphasizing the need for emotional health, mentorship, and the legacy fathers leave for future generations. The conversation highlights actionable strategies for fathers to embrace their roles, break cycles of dysfunction, and foster a nurturing environment for their children.