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Make A Difference Minute: Bringing Light to the Grieving – Light Work 316

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 2:18


On this Make A Difference Minute, Abbie Maberry, founder of Light Work 316, shares how her nonprofit is offering comfort and care to families facing serious illness and loss. In the aftermath of the devastating Kerrville flood, Abbie's mission to support the grieving has never been more important. Hear how one act of compassion can make all the difference. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com

Lincoln Kallas: Fighting Leukemia with Courage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 2:36


On this Make A Difference Minute, teenager Lincoln Kallas of Hartselle, Alabama, shares a powerful glimpse into his journey battling leukemia and how the care he received at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital—and the support from his community—helped him through. From hospital stays to a surprise message from a Tennessee Vols player, Lincoln's story reminds us that even in the darkest moments, hope and encouragement can make all the difference. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com

Light in the Darkness: Abbie Maberry & the Mission of Light Work 316

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 30:05


In this moving episode of The Mark White Show, I welcome back Abbie Maberry, founder of Light Work 316, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Marion, Texas, devoted to lightening the burden for families facing serious illness, injury, or loss. We discuss the heart behind her mission, the power of grief support, and how the recent Kerrville flood has impacted her community and reinforced the need for compassionate action. Abbie shares how Light Work 316 continues to bring light into life's darkest moments and offers hope to those who need it most. If you've ever wondered how to support someone through sorrow or how healing can begin with one act of kindness, this episode is for you. Listen in and be inspired to make a difference. Check out LightWork316.com.

T. Graham Brown Saddles Up for St. Jude

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 2:31


On this Make A Difference Minute, country music legend T. Graham Brown shares why he's using his voice to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the upcoming Saddle Up for St. Jude event in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Hear why this cause is close to his heart and how you can be part of an effort that brings healing, hope, and help to children and families in need. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry SingingRiverDentistry.com

Lincoln Kallas: Strength Beyond the Struggle

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 29:02


When Lincoln Kallas was diagnosed with leukemia as a teenager, everything changed—but he didn't give up. With the support of his family, the care of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and encouragement from people near and far—including a special message from Tennessee Vols player Will Brooks—Lincoln found the strength to fight. Now in remission and moving forward with life, Lincoln joins The Mark White Show to reflect on his journey, the moments that helped him push through, and the message he hopes to share with others facing battles of their own. This is a story of grit, gratitude, and the quiet courage of a young man who's not just a survivor—but a difference-maker in the making. Please listen & share.

Make A Difference Minute: Timmy Pickett Needs a Kidney Donor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 2:33


On this MADM, Timmy Pickett is sharing a little bit about his life and his need for a kidney donor. Please listen & share. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com

Music, Mission, and a Fight for Life with Timmy Pickett & T. Graham Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 28:24


Tonight on The Mark White Show, we're bringing you two powerful conversations that speak to the heart of what this show is all about—hope, courage, and making a difference. First, I'm joined by country music legend T. Graham Brown as he shares about his upcoming performance at Saddle Up for St. Jude in Tuscumbia, Alabama. With a voice that's moved millions and a heart for giving back, T. Graham talks about why supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital means so much to him and what fans can expect from this special event. Then, I'll introduce you to Timmy Pickett, a devoted husband and father who is currently battling kidney failure and searching for a living kidney donor with O+ blood. His story is one of perseverance, love, and the power of community support in the face of overwhelming challenges. It's a night of music, mission, and moving stories—because when voices unite with purpose, lives can truly be changed.

Make A Difference Minute: Singer-Songwriter Trey Calloway Shares About "She Misses Being Mrs."

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 2:36


On this MADM, Trey Calloway is sharing how the song "She Misses Being Mrs." came about. Listen & share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com

Singer-Songwriter Trey Calloway: Honoring the Fallen Through Music

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 32:41


Tune in for a special conversation with singer-songwriter Trey Calloway as we talk about his music journey and the heart behind his powerful single, “She Misses Being Mrs.” — a moving tribute to fallen soldiers and the families they leave behind. Trey has a gift for telling stories that stir the soul, and this latest release honors the love, loss, and strength carried by military families every day. If you've ever been touched by the sacrifice of our servicemen and women—or simply appreciate music that speaks from the heart. Listen & share.

Make A Difference Minute: Maria Valentina Almeida Searching for a Kidney Donor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 2:18


On this MADM, Maria Valentina Almeida is sharing her lifelong journey with kidney disease. Maria needs a kidney donor. Please consider being a donor & sharing this segment. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com

Find a Kidney for Maria

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 32:58


Tonight, I'm speaking with 23-year-old Maria Valentina Almeida, who is currently in need of a kidney donor. You may have seen the billboards that helped bring attention to her urgent search—now you'll have the chance to hear her story in her own words. Maria Valentina is young, full of life, and determined to keep moving forward. I hope you'll tune in and consider how you might help or share her story to reach someone who can. Listen & share.

Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Keith Summa on Gut Health & Everyday Triggers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 2:35


On this MADM, Dr. Keith Summa of Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute discusses how routine changes can lead to bloating, heartburn, and other digestive issues. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com

Gut Health & Southern Harmony: From Wellness to Swanky Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 30:15


On tonight's show, Dr. Keith Summa, gastroenterologist with Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute will be sharing how changes in routine can trigger bloating, heartburn, and other gut issues—along with practical ways to combat them. Following that conversation, I'll be joined by Makky Kaylor and Brenda Lynn Allen of Swanky Southern Nights as we talk about their show and the exciting ideas they have for growth moving forward. Listen & share.

Swanky Southern Nights with Makky Kaylor & Brenda Lynn with Special Guest Jim Messina

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 118:48


Enjoy tonight's edition of Swanky Southern Nights via The Mark White Show! Joining Makky & Brenda Lynn is Jim Messina of Loggins & Messina! Sit back, relax, & enjoy the show!

Make A Difference Minute: Mo'Bay Beignet Co. & Bay Town Burger Co. with Chris Gothart

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 2:28


On this MADM, Chris Gothart, co-owner of Mo'Bay Beignet Co. & Bay Town Burger Co. in Huntsville, Alabama, is sharing about the foundation of their business. Listen & share. Sponsor: J. Calvert Farms

Mo'Bay Beignet Co. & Bay Town Burger Co. with Chris Gothart

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 32:54


For tonight's show, I'm sitting down with Chris Gothart at Mo'Bay Beignet Co & Bay Town Burger Co.! Chris and his wife, Stephanie, are lifelong friends of Huntsville native and Mo'Bay founder, Jaclyn Robinson. In 2023, they made the prayerful decision to join Jaclyn's vision to #MakeAmericaSweeter, one city at a time, by opening their own Mo'Bay & Bay Town location right here in Huntsville. Located at 1981 Jeff Road, their store is more than just beignets and burgers—it's a project built from the ground up with heart, soul, and a deep commitment to community. Their passion reflects the very mission that's at the core of Mo'Bay Beignet Co. & Bay Town Burger Co.

Children's Book Author Leah Rise with Maverick

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 30:07


On this edition of TMWS, I have Children's Book Author Leah Rise with her son, Maverick. Leah has written a book about her son called, "Maverick A Million." Maverick A Million is an inspirational children's bedtime story about inner strength, courage and self-worth. Listen & share.

Make A Difference Minute: Power of Life Foundation Backpack Giveaway

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 2:16


On this MADM, Officer Lane Harper is sharing about the upcoming Power of Life Foundation backpack giveaway and the importance of this effort. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com

Make A Difference Minute: Joe Saul-Sehy with The Stacking Benjamins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 2:35


Joe Saul-Sehy is talking travel on this edition of the MADM. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com

Joe Saul-Sehy with Stacking Benjamins & Lane Harper with Power of Life Foundation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 27:37


On this edition of TMWS, we are talking travel with Joe Saul Sehy and backpack giveaways with Lane Harper of the Power of Life Foundation!

Make A Difference Minute: Project Yellow Light

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 2:29


On this MADM, Julie Garner is sharing about Project Yellow Light as they seek to educate everyone on distracted driving. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry SingingRiverDentistry.com

Project Yellow Light & Power of Life Foundation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 30:21


On tonight's show, I'll have Julie Garner with Project Yellow Light as we discuss distracted driving & Lane Harper with Lane Harper, Power of Life Foundation as he shares about the upcoming backpack giveaway!

Make A Difference Minute: Haley & Ruger

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 2:20


On this MADM, I have Haley & Ruger as Ruger continues to wait on a kidney donor. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com

Update on Ruger Ennis with Ruger & Haley!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 30:27


Ruger is back home on dialysis and Ruger & Haley are sharing the latest with me from Ardmore City Hall.

Make A Difference Minute: Mrs. Alabama America Brianna Sistrunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 2:37


On this MADM, Mrs. Alabama America Brianna Sistrunk is sharing about how she is using her platform to make a difference. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com

Mrs. Alabama America Brianna Lynn Sistrunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 27:28


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Schizophrenia Awareness & Midwest Black Rodeo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 32:22


Schizophrenia is one of the top 15 causes of disability, affecting 1 in 300 people worldwide. On tonight's show, I'll have Brooke Kempf, PMHNP, psychiatric nurse practitioner & Katie Hayes, registered nurse, and caregiver to her adult son who lives with schizophrenia. After that, I'll be joined by Carolyn Hayes with the Midwest Black Rodeo as she shares about their upcoming rodeo at the Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo Arena on June 21st!

Bradley Cooper Caregiver Documentary & Edward Jones Focuses on Caregivers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 28:26


On tonight's show, we are focused on caregiving. To start things off, I'm talking to Jessica Guthrie, a caregiver to her mother for the past 10 years, and Debra Barrett, vice president of corporate affairs at Otsuka, about the documentary executive produced by Bradley Cooper called Caregiving. After that, I'll be talking with Edward Jones' Vanessa Okwuraiwe as she shares about a new study done by Edward Jones to assist caregivers in this often challenging undertaking.

Meningitis Awareness with Dr. Aprel Barnes & John Grimes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 31:41


On tonight's show, we'll be focusing on the subject of meningitis and the upcoming Lifetime film “Pretty Hurts” with Dr. Aprel Barnes & meningitis survivor John Grimes.

Bill Bubba Bussey with Bubba on the Lake

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 37:41


On this edition of TMWS, we are starting out at Central State Bank in Alexander City, Alabama, with Bill "Bubba" Bussey! Bubba will be sharing about his radio career and his new podcast venture, Bubba on the Lake!

Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Janet Nwaukoni Discusses Gen Z in the Medical Field

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 2:24


On this MADM, Dr. Janet Nwaukoni has advice for the younger generation wanting to enter the field of family medicine. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com

Dr. Janet Nwaukoni focuses on Gen Z in Family Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 23:26


On tonight's show, I have Dr. Janet Nwaukoni to share about the importance of Gen Z when it comes to a shortage of those working in the field of family medicine. Listen & share.

Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Aprel Barnes Discusses Meningitis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 2:43


On this MADM, Dr. Aprel Barnes shares about meningitis and how to combat the disease. Listen & share. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware

Meningitis Awareness with Dr. Aprel Barnes & John Grimes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 31:41


On tonight's show, we'll be focusing on the subject of meningitis and the upcoming Lifetime film “Pretty Hurts” with Dr. Aprel Barnes & meningitis survivor John Grimes.

Dr. Pearl Grimes & Neil Goetz Discuss Vitiligo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 27:57


June is Vitiligo Awareness Month. In an effort to bring awareness to this subject, on this show I'm joined by Dr. Pearl Grimes, a globally recognized dermatologic expert and a leading international authority on vitiligo and pigmentation disorders, along with one of her patients, Neil Goetz, an acclaimed advertising executive and producer, who lives with vitiligo. I hope you will listen and share this show with others.

Make A Difference Minute: Edward Jones Focuses on Caregiving

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 2:17


On this MADM, Vanessa Okwuraiwe as she shares about a new study done by Edward Jones to assist caregivers in this often challenging undertaking. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com

Make A Difference Minute: Debra Barrett with Otska Discusses Caregivers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 2:53


On this MADM, Debra Barrett is sharing about the role of caregivers as she promotes Bradley Cooper's new documentary called Caregiving. Listen & share. Sponsor: CoraNation Tailoring & Alterations

Make A Difference Minute: Caregiver Jessica Guthrie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 2:28


On this MADM, Jessica Guthrie shares about being a caregiver for her mother for the past 10 years as we highlight Bradley Cooper's documentary called Caregiving. Listen & share. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com

Bradley Cooper Caregiver Documentary & Edward Jones Focuses on Caregivers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 28:26


On tonight's show, we are focused on caregiving. To start things off, I'm talking to Jessica Guthrie, a caregiver to her mother for the past 10 years, and Debra Barrett, vice president of corporate affairs at Otsuka, about the documentary executive produced by Bradley Cooper called Caregiving. After that, I'll be talking with Edward Jones' Vanessa Okwuraiwe as she shares about a new study done by Edward Jones to assist caregivers in this often challenging undertaking.

Make A Difference Minute: Schizophrenia Awareness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 2:31


Schizophrenia is one of the top 15 causes of disability, affecting 1 in 300 people worldwide. On this MADM, I have Brooke Kempf, PMHNP, psychiatric nurse practitioner, sharing about this mental health subject.

Make A Difference Minute: Midwest Black Rodeo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 2:13


On this MADM, I have Carolyn Carter with the Midwest Black Rodeo as she shares about the early beginnings of this effort and how it's going today. Listen & share. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com

Schizophrenia Awareness & Widwest Black Rodeo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 32:22


Schizophrenia is one of the top 15 causes of disability, affecting 1 in 300 people worldwide. On tonight's show, I'll have Brooke Kempf, PMHNP, psychiatric nurse practitioner & Katie Hayes, registered nurse, and caregiver to her adult son who lives with schizophrenia. After that, I'll be joined by Carolyn Hayes with the Midwest Black Rodeo as she shares about their upcoming rodeo at the Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo Arena on June 21st!

Rosie Richardson Foundation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 30:41


On tonight's show, I am talking with Sherry Bray about her mother, Rosie Richardson, and her legacy that is now called the Rosie Richardson Foundation. Listen & share.

Make A Difference Minute: Rosie Richardson Foundation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 2:17


On this MADM, Sherry Bray is sharing about her mother and the founding of the Rosie Richardson Foundation. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com

Make A Difference Minute: Update on 8-year-old Ruger Ennis

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 2:32


On this MADM, Ruger's mom, Haley Schrimsher, is sharing an update on Ruger and how they are handling the current circumstances. Listen & share. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry SingingRiverDentistry.com

Update on 8-year-old Ruger Ennis

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 27:03


On tonight's show, we'll get an update from Ruger's mom, Haley Schrimsher!

Make A Difference Minute: 13-year-old Establishes Scholarship

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 2:26


On this MADM, we are highlighting 13-year-old Walker Fetner's 501(c)(3) Harmon-Robison Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of Allen Lee Harmon and Otis Lee Robison from Talladega County — who were killed in the line of duty in 1974. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com

13-year-old Walker Fetner Establishes Scholarship & Ruger Ennis Needs A Kidney Donor

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 31:39


On tonight's show, we are highlighting 13-year-old Walker Fetner's 501(c)(3) Harmon-Robison Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of Allen Lee Harmon and Otis Lee Robison from Talladega County — who were killed in the line of duty in 1974. After that, we'll once again focus on Ruger Ennis's need for a kidney donor.

Make A Difference Minute: Sgt. George Mills' Toast to the Flag

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 2:38


In recognition of Memorial Day, I am playing my recording of SGT George F. Mills and his “Toast to the Flag.” I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com

Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Elisa Borah with Veteran Spouse Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 2:28


On this MADM, Dr. Elisa Borah with Veteran Spouse Network is sharing about the importance of resources for military spouses. Listen & share. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com

Dr. Elisa Borah with Veteran Spouse Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 29:46


Listen in as Dr. Elisa Borah with Veteran Spouse Network shares about her efforts to support military spouses. Listen & share.

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