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Normal, Illinois was the starting place—not the destination.
A Far Cry from Normal is a personal podcast exploring faith, family, leadership, marketing, and music through honest storytelling and practical lessons learned along an untraditional life journey. Hosted by Thom Reed—a husband, father, faith leader, marketer, and DJ—the show shares uncommon stories and hard-earned wisdom shaped by lived experience, curiosity, and a path that refuses to fit the mold.
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English
United States
4 episodes
since Dec. 29, 2025
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In this special episode, I introduce one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s most powerful and prophetic messages: “The Drum Major Instinct.” Originally delivered at Ebenezer Baptist Church on February 4, 1968, this sermon explores the universal human desire to be seen, valued, and recognized—and how t…
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Reflecting on insights from Laura Knebusch and Georgia-Pacific, the importance of 'Living Our Brands' is highlighted—not as a marketing campaign but as a business operating system. Every team and function must embody and deliver the brand promise across all touchpoints. FamilySearch is progressing …
In this deeply personal episode, I share my faith journey—from growing up in Normal, Illinois, to discovering eternal families, purpose, and belonging through the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Through stories of loss, questions about death, spiritual awakenings, missionary service, and sacred te…
Marketing isn’t just about producing more content—it’s about stewarding trust. In this episode, Thom Reed shares a long-term vision for leading FamilySearch’s content and integrated marketing with clarity, consistency, and care, grounded in audience insight, collaboration, and mission-driven storyt…
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