The Mark Harvard Podcast

We look at new factors causing people to toss their jobs AND a woman plays pickleball with NFL stars!  

We talk about a dog that might have set fire to his owner's house AND we go over why some people are more optimistic these days!

Mark talks with Sharman Rutherford from All Things New Counseling Services (allthingsnewcounselingservices.com) about new things with them and how to know if you need to talk to someone.  We also go over the top Christian pickup lines AND discuss an AI that is too smart for it's own good!

We talk about student debt forgiveness and what it means for future generations.  We also go over the top road trip destinations in the U.S.

We recorded live at the Celebrate the Family Expo with our friends at Birmingham Christian Family Magazine!  We also talk about Kanye getting sued again AND we spend time with Debi DeBoer from First Priority!

Dave Adamson stops by to talk about his new book "MetaChurch" and to discuss how churches can reach people that are outside of their physical buildings.  He also tells us how Mark Harvard Podcast listeners can get a FREE audiobook!

We are joined by Laurie Stroud Franklin of Birmingham Christian Family Magazine to discuss the upcoming Celebrate the Family Expo!  Then, Stephanie Plumb stops by to talk about Garth Brooks and penguin counting!

Kevin Derryberry stops in to talk about his story of salvation from the toxic backstage world of rock and roll dangers.  Now he has given his life to God and works year round to help others!

This week we talk about how someone having it worse doesn't always mean your pain doesn't matter.  We also talk about how some kids are learning that the world is bigger than them.

We speak with Counselor Sharmen Rutherford about TikTok and Mental Health.  We also take a look at a new program that help former gang members leave gang life behind!

This week we learn about how people are using AirBNB to help those in the Ukraine.  We also find out about a rock legend that hasn't been able to hear in 20 years AND Mark gives his review of The Batman!

Stephanie Plumb stops by to help us celebrate episode 50!  We also talk about a new study that says some people may have been happier under lockdown.

Aaron Knight joins us from Hargis Christian Camp to talk about the journey they have undertaken to bring this place back from the brink.  We also talk about whether robots are taking our jobs.

Mark talks about how he somehow went viral on TikTok AND we hear from Laurie Stroud Franklin how parents of graduating seniors can get some help with college costs.  

Tune in this week as we talk about how Mark can't be trusted alone.  We also talk about WHY teachers are leaving the educational field AND we'll go over the story of an 8 year old that got his book to be a hit at his local library.

Erin Street stops by to have a talk about how addiction isn't always what we think it is going to look like.  We also discuss the concept of being "sober-curious" and how she is changing her life to help others.  

Monkeys are on the loose!  Screaming for COVID! AND we talk to Laurie Stroud Franklin from Birmingham Christian Family Magazine!    

We talk about kids, injuries and how sometimes tantrums happen.  Stephanie Plumb joins us for this week's fun!

Mark kicks off the new year with a discussion about the low turnout of teachers AND we talk about the financial burden of Legos.

We get ready for Christmas this week as we discuss the worst Christmas songs and we talk about a chicken strip shortage that is looming.   Here is the article we discuss about "Xmas":  https://stevewestsmusings.blogspot.com/search?q=xmas

Counselor Sharmen Rutherford from All Things New Counseling Services joins us to talk about why people get so anxious and sad during the holidays.  We also talk about how to beat this sadness.  AND we find out where a lot of those packages you have been waiting for have ended up!

We welcome our friend Stephanie Plumb in to talk about Thanksgiving, lunar eclipses, the role of politics in the church and more!

Bryan Dawson from 1819 News (www.1819News.com) stops by to talk about honesty in journalism and how 1819 News is trying to bring it back!  We also talk about a class at Texas A&M that has the campus smelling AMAZING!  

Mark talks about Superman's new catchphrase AND we go over how to be a better spouse!  

Stephanie Plumb stops by and talks about bad dates and the supply chain issues.

A school system stops allowing teachers to give kids an "F" and we see how long it takes for Mark's muscle relaxers to kick in!  Join the fun!

Former Mars Hill Church PR guy and current communications guru Justin Dean joins us to talk about his time as an employee of Mars Hill Church.  We discuss what made Mars Hill grow as well as what it was like to be on the inside at the fall.

Mark returns from Orlando with a cold and a theme park review.  He also tells us about how MS has finally just given up on driving laws.  

Mark talks about how strangers saved a little girl and how parents will do ANYTHING to save their kids.

Mark talks about how easy it is to fake a vaccine card, and celebrates the return of one of his favorite 90's movies!

This week we talk about Biden's handling of the Afghanistan situation.  We also talk about the real estate market with Keller Williams Agent Joseph Daley (contact him at 205-465-7099 or wecare@dealwithdaley.com).

This week we welcome Stephanie Plumb back to the podcast!  We also talk about Biden's handling of the situation in Afghanistan, Biden's endorsement in the Birmingham mayor's race and we ask "If you could watch a tv show 24/7, which one would you choose?

We talk about actual reasons why the McDonald's Ice Cream Machine is broken, plus we talk to Sharmen Rutherford, Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor at All Things New Counseling Services about how to handle anxiety and depression from COVID.

We talk about how college kids are starting to get covid cards like they use to get fake IDs.  We also chat with the gang at Sozo Children about the amazing work they are doing and how we can help!  For more information, go find them at www.sozochildren.org!

Podcast host Andrew McLain stops by to talk about why he got kicked off Youtube.  We also discuss Alabama's homecoming and a guy that proposes too much!

Mark gets fussy when he doesn't get out of the studio some, so this special episode comes from Main Street Pizza in Springville, AL!

Mark and Stephanie reunite for the first time since their show ended 4 years ago!  They share updates on what has been going on AND discuss things like Bobby Bowden's health news and new words in the dictionary.  It is going to make you say "Yeet!"

We talk about the rising cost of meats and how long it should last.  We also ask "can you be friends with an ex?"  Finally, we have a giant announcement about next week's show!

Mark talks to Comedian Mickey Bell about his latest projects.  He also welcome Rebecca Beers from from the Young Supporters Board of the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center to talk about the upcoming Fiesta Ball fundraiser. (To get your tickets, go to www.uab.edu/fiestaball)

This week we talk about the recent NCAA ruling that college athletes can market their own image.  We also go over a recent study that says spanking your kids can make behavior WORSE!  What do you think?

Today we check in with Robin from Hammer and Stain in Birmingham!  For more information about them, check out www.hammerandstainbham.com!  We also talk about the war I might have started over paper straws!

Mark discusses what might be the new "Prosperity Gospel", what actual IS in Subway's tuna, and we share lessons that we can learn from our favorite tv shows.

This week we discuss the new federal holiday as well as how the media acts when one of their own is hurting.  We also talk about how Mark did when his son was hurt the week of Father's Day!

This week we celebrate the 20th episode by discussing how churches will move forward with the changing times.  We'll also talk about what animals you could beat in hand-to-hand combat AND we'll discuss the newly designed "Euthanasia Coaster".

Today we talk about how criminals have their own social media network, a little girl outsmarted everyone at her birthday party AND a little old lady made sure people came to visit her grave.      

Mark goes into detail about why we celebrate Memorial Day incorrectly and we also learn about why things might be worse in Atlanta.

This week we discuss Charles Barkley giving back to schools, the 7 best TV marriages, The Pizza Hut Book It Program and a lot more!

This week we talk about how the state of Alabama is taking steps to get rid of time changes.  We also talk about a TikTok star making news over her living situation and Mark tries to sell the audio files for the show as NFT's.

This week we talk about a disturbing new online dating platform and how a lot of people were pressured to change their name after losing a war.

This week we talk about how there is ALWAYS somebody to make money off of unrest.  We'll also go into details about how GA has a growing number of sea otters with COVID.

This week we talk about vaccine shaming, mac and cheese scented things, and how much people are willing to pay you to move to West Virginia.     Don't forget to leave a review, "like" the podcast and share it with friends!