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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S6 E5
Guest: Jim Berrier Story
Episode: My Life Changed in a Moment
Host: Barry Scott Young

Life can change in a moment.
One day everything feels normal. The next day, everything is different.

In this powerful episode of the MY NEW NORM Podcast, host Barry Scott Young sits down with Jim Berrier, whose life changed suddenly after suffering an unexpected heart attack.

Jim shares the reality of facing a life-threatening moment, the emotional and physical impact that followed, and how a health crisis forces you to rethink what truly matters. With upcoming double bypass surgery ahead, Jim speaks honestly about fear, faith, perspective, and the importance of living with purpose when tomorrow is no longer guaranteed.

This conversation is not just about heart health — it’s about life, priorities, and perspective when everything changes.

Because the truth is simple:
You don’t control when life changes.
But you absolutely control how you respond when it does.

If you’ve ever faced a moment that shook your world, this episode will encourage you to keep moving forward.

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In This Episode

• The moment Jim realized something was seriously wrong
• The reality of surviving a heart attack
• Processing fear, uncertainty, and perspective
• What really matters when life suddenly shifts
• Choosing purpose when everything changes

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About MY NEW NORM Podcast

The MY NEW NORM Podcast shares real stories of people whose lives were changed by unexpected challenges — and how they found the courage to move forward.

Because when life changes…
you don’t quit.

You discover your New Norm.


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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S6 E4
Guest: Craig Muster, Executive Coach - Author
Episode: When You're Not Okay
Host: Barry Scott Young

About Craig Muster:
Craig Muster is an international speaker and author of Plunder Darkness. His passion to awaken fierce leaders spans multiple platforms from Executive Life and Business Coaching, International Conference Speaking, Pastoring and Leadership Development.

Life doesn’t send a warning.
Sometimes everything looks fine on the outside…
But on the inside? You’re exhausted. Overwhelmed. Not okay.

In this episode, I sit down with executive coach and author Craig Muster for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet.

We talk about burnout.
We talk about breakdown.
We talk about what happens when high performers quietly hit the wall.

And more importantly…
We talk about how to come back.
If you’ve ever smiled publicly but struggled privately — this episode is for you.

Because sometimes the bravest words you can say are:
“I’m not okay.”

Available on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.
FOLLOW / WATCH / SHARE with someone who needs this conversation.

Resources:
Craig Muster's website:
www.craigmuster.com
Amazon: Book / Plunder Darkness

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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S6 E3
Episode: The Dismantling of Fatherhood
Guest: Pastor Chad Harris
Host: Barry Scott Young

In this powerful, unfiltered episode, Barry Scott Young sits down with Pastor Chad Harris to confront one of the most urgent cultural and spiritual crises of our time:
The silencing and sidelining of fathers.

Pastor Chad Harris, Lead pastor at Crossing Church- Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Church info: www.crossingchatt.com

Episode Purpose:
To call men back to biblical fatherhood, restore dignity to the role, and confront the silence of the faith community while culture sidelines fathers.

Show Notes:
The dismantling of fatherhood is not accidental.
It is systemic, cultural, and deeply consequential.

This is not about masculinity.
This is about responsibility, presence, and legacy.

What Does “Dismantling” Mean?
To dismantle fatherhood is to undermine, minimize, or remove the role of fathers from the family—emotionally, spiritually, and socially—until their presence feels optional instead of essential.

How Fatherhood Is Being Dismantled
1. Cultural Messaging
Fathers are often portrayed as unnecessary, incompetent, or even dangerous. Media narratives replace honor with humor and authority with ridicule. Over time, this reshapes expectations—especially for boys growing up without a model to follow.

2. Redefinition of Family
When fatherhood is redefined out of the family structure, children lose a vital source of identity and stability. Scripture consistently presents fathers as anchors of generational faith and responsibility (see Book of Malachi).

3. Absence Normalized
Father absence—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—has become culturally tolerated. The consequences are measurable: fractured identity, increased behavioral struggles, and spiritual drift.

4. Silencing of Fathers
Men are often discouraged from leading, disciplining, or guiding for fear of being labeled harsh or outdated. The result is passivity, not peace.

You don’t erase men first.
You erase fathers.

The Impact on Children and Society
When fathers are removed:
• Homes weaken
• Children drift
• Identity fractures
• Faith becomes fragile

When fatherhood collapses, society doesn’t become freer—it becomes fatherless.

The Call Forward
The solution is not louder arguments, but restored responsibility.
• Fathers must return to presence, not passivity
• Families must honor the role, not replace it
• The church must speak clearly, not cautiously

A culture that doesn’t know God will always struggle to understand fathers.
But a generation without fathers will struggle to know God.

Fatherhood is not the problem.
Its absence is.

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Podcast: MY NEW NORM Podcast
Episode: Season 6, Episode 2 — “Abandoned, Broken and Healed”
Guest: Roger Helle

PG- 13
SHOW NOTES
THIS IS NOT A SAFE STORY.

This is a REAL. RAW. UNFILTERED conversation about pain, war, survival, and REDEMPTION.

In this episode of the MY NEW NORM Podcast, Roger Helle shares a life story forged in abandonment, combat, and near death — and how God met him in the darkest moments and rewrote his future.

WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE

ABANDONED AT THE START

Roger opens up about being abandoned by his parents, a wound that shaped his identity and fueled years of pain.

VIETNAM WAR – INTO THE FIRE

Roger served in the Vietnam War, where courage met chaos. He was severely wounded in combat and earned some of the highest military honors:

-Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V”

-Three Purple Heart Medals

-Multiple additional military honors

PRONOUNCED AS GOOD AS DEAD

Doctors told his brother he wasn’t expected to survive. What happened next will leave you speechless.

FROM BROKEN TO HEALED

Through faith, grit, and God’s intervention, Roger moved from physical and emotional devastation to healing, purpose, and mission.

TRAUMA DOESN’T GET THE FINAL WORD

Childhood abandonment. Combat trauma. Near death. None of it disqualified him.

YOUR “NEW NORM” CAN CHANGE

If you’re stuck, wounded, or barely holding on — this episode is for you.

WITH GOD, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

This story doesn’t point to human strength.

It points to DIVINE REDEMPTION.

RESOURCES

Book: A Time to Kill, A Time to Heal — by Roger Helle

👉 Available on Amazon

Roger Helle Ministries:

👉 www.rogerhelleministries.org

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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S6 E1
Guest: Tim Barker
Episode: High Risk Leadership
Host: Barry Scott Young

SHOW NOTES:
Key Quote
“High-risk leadership isn’t about control—it’s about responsibility, clarity, and showing up steady when everything around you is unstable.” -Tim Barker

In the Season 6 premiere of the MY NEW NORM Podcast, Barry Scott Young sits down with Tim Barker, author of BOOM: What to Do When Your Life Blows Up Around You and one of the most experienced leaders in one of the world’s most dangerous industries—demolition and hazardous remediation.

Discover hope and inspiration in Tim Barker’s debut book, BOOM. Join him as he shares his raw and real-life experiences of overcoming setbacks, finding purpose, and building a life that matters. This memoir is not just another self-help book—it’s a roadmap for anyone who has felt lost or defeated. Dive into BOOM and ignite the spark that will propel you toward resilience and lasting impact.

Tim has spent more than 30 years leading in high-risk environments where clarity, character, and calm under pressure aren’t optional—they’re essential. In this episode, Tim shares how walking through his own personal “BOOM” reshaped his leadership, faith, and approach to responsibility when everything is on the line.

This conversation goes far beyond business or industry—it speaks directly to any leader navigating crisis, stress, and the weight of responsibility for others.

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What You’ll Hear in This Episode
• What high-risk leadership really means when lives are at stake
• How personal crisis can become leadership preparation
• Lessons learned from leading in demolition, hazardous waste, and emergency response
• Why humility and self-awareness matter more than confidence alone
• How faith anchors leaders when pressure and uncertainty collide
• The connection between personal integrity and organizational safety
• What leaders must do before the crisis hits


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📘 About the Guest

Tim Barker is a veteran leader in demolition, hazardous remediation, and emergency response. He has served in roles ranging from assistant foreman to executive leadership and currently works with large-scale decommissioning and demolition projects across the globe.

Tim is also the author of BOOM: What to Do When Your Life Blows Up Around You, where he shares his powerful story of personal collapse, recovery, and renewed purpose—lessons forged in both professional danger zones and personal valleys.

Resources from Tim Barker:
https://www.ROIministry.org
https://www.amazon.com
(search: BOOM by Tim Barker)

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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S5 E14

Guest: Rod Butler- Filament City Media

Episode: Entertainment War on our Kids

We’re living in a time where the challenges facing our children go far beyond the headlines. This isn’t just cultural, political, or social—it’s a spiritual battle for the hearts and minds of the next generation. From the media they consume to the values they’re taught, the pressure is relentless. But there is hope. We’re called to stand, to equip, and to fight—not with fear, but with truth, love, and discernment.

My guest is Rod Butler- Filament City Media. Stay tuned as we uncover what’s really happening, why it matters, and how we can protect and prepare our kids for the world they’re growing up in.
This is one episode you won’t want to miss.

After the episode questions:
1. What kind of messages are shaping my child’s heart through the shows, music, and games they consume?

2. When was the last time I talked with my kids about what they’re watching—and what it really means?

3. How can I be more intentional in protecting, guiding, and discipling my children in a culture that’s constantly competing for their minds?



Resources:
-Rod Butler:
www.filamentcity.com

-Another episode to watch:
S5 E7 / David Tucker / Digital Parenting
https://youtu.be/OK5IbC07C1M?si=ab1RvFmS5rEZfcOz

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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S5 E13
Guest: Dr Kimberlee Mendoza
Episode: Generational Differences

In this episode, you hear from Dr Kimberlee Mendoza. You'll enjoy the conversation about Generational Differences. I know you will want to hear and share with those you know!

About Dr Kimberlee Mendoza-
She grew up in Southern California, but now reside in West Texas with my husband. Dr Kimberlee, is a Professor of Humanities & Leadership at Wayland Baptist University, where she teaches Leadership, Humanities, & Writing. She is an author, playwright, communicator, and friend.

Dr Kimberlee, has a PhD in Leadership Studies from Johnson University. One of my favorite hobbies is traveling to share good leadership practices with leaders throughout the U.S. She has also taught military leaders, at the Lion's Club and Chamber of Commerce, as well as several professional developments in heath care, business, and education.

Show Notes-

-Generational Theory: You are influenced by the culture, the movies, the music, parenting styles, and more.

-Generation: A group of people who shared time and space in history that gives them a collective persona.

-Dr Kimberlee's book:
Teaching Squirrels: How to Reach Generation Z and Create Lasting Engagement
-Link: https://a.co/d/7eLgW2y

-Dr Kimberlee Mendoza's website: https://www.kimmendoza.com

-What are the five types of generations?
1. Greatest Generation- born 1901 to 1925.
2. Silent Generation- born 1926 to 1944.
3. Baby Boomers—born 1945 to 1964.
4. Generation X—born 1965 to 1979.
5. Generation Y—born 1980 to 1994.
6. Generation Z—born 1995 to 2010.
7. Generation Alpha- born 2011 to 2021.

-What are some of the factors that influence a generation?
1. Culture –
What are the cultural outputs of an era? Who were the greatest music artists, the best actors / actresses, the best movies, the fashion icons.? All these aspects tell us a lot about what a generation stands for; what they cared about, and how they wanted to be seen.
2. Social–
What are the social structures, especially the family and parenting styles, both have a huge effect on who we are. In the United States, family structures have evolved throughout the years: from the prevalent nuclear family that most Baby Boomers are familiar with to today’s multi family structures that include nuclear, blended, multi-generational, and single parent households.
3. Economy –
Economic booms and busts always had a huge influence on attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of a generation.
4. Political –
The political context is also a significant factor especially if it includes extreme events like wars or wild card events like terrorist attacks. Think Vietnam war for Baby Boomers, or September 11th for the Millennials. These events are not only memorable but also play a major role in how a generation views the government and its actions. Trust is another dimension we carefully consider in generational research.
5. Technology –
Constantly evolving, technology always puts its mark on a generation. It influences every aspect of our lives including communication, mobility, learning, and so on… each generation has a few major technologies that shape their behaviors and lifestyle.

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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S5 E12
Guest: Austin Scheiwe
Episode: Words With Aus
Host: Barry Scott Young

Show Notes-

In this this episode, you'll meet, Austin Scheiwe. Austin has lived overseas in various countries for almost 10 years of his life. He’s studied more than 12 languages, in depth, and taught English as a second language for more than 20 years, in several different contexts.

Austin is often asked what it takes to learn a new language and what is the best approach. Listen today to hear the answers and learn some surprising tips and available resources for anyone at any age that will enhance your language journey.

Learning a new language offers numerous benefits, from personal growth and enhanced communication to career advancement and improved cognitive function. It can also broaden one's cultural understanding and make travel experiences more enriching.

Here's a more detailed look at the reasons to learn a new language:
1. Enhanced Communication and Social Connections:
Language is fundamental to communication, and learning a new language allows you to connect with a wider range of people, both locally and globally.
It opens doors to forming deeper connections and building relationships with individuals who speak that language.

2. Career Opportunities and Salary:
In today's globalized world, language skills are highly sought after in various industries.
Being fluent in a second language can increase your job prospects and potentially lead to higher salaries.
For example, many jobs in government, business, and international organizations require language proficiency.

3. Cognitive Benefits:
Learning a new language can improve cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention span, and multitasking.
Studies have shown that bilingual individuals may be better at switching between tasks and managing multiple projects.

4. Cultural Understanding and Enrichment:
Learning a language provides insights into the culture, traditions, and perspectives of the language's speakers. It can enhance your appreciation for diverse cultures and broaden your worldview.

5. Travel and Exploration:
Being able to communicate in a foreign language can make travel experiences more rewarding and immersive.
You can connect with locals, navigate unfamiliar situations with greater ease, and truly experience the culture of a place.

6. Personal Growth and Confidence:
Learning a new language can be a challenging but rewarding journey that boosts your confidence and sense of accomplishment.
It can also expand your perspective and make you more open to new experiences.

7. Mental Health Benefits:
Learning a new language can stimulate the brain and help maintain cognitive function, potentially delaying the onset of age-related mental decline.
It can also be a source of mental stimulation and enjoyment.

People who speak more than one language automatically gain the capacity to connect with more people. Creating social relationships leads to building closer business and community connections with each other.

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