Podcast by Mark White
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that mistakes do not have to become heavy burdens. When we learn from them, mistakes can turn into milestones that mark growth and progress. This segment encourages listeners to stop carrying the weight of the past and start using their experiences as tools for learning and forward movement. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBibleSchool.org
On this episode of The Mark White Show, Coach Chase Woods reflects on a milestone weekend as the Rocket City Rockets competed in their first tournament in program history at the Big Peach Slam Jam in Emerson, Georgia. We talk about the growth of the program, the determination shown by athletes Lawson, Magda, Jacob, Kira, Nehem, and Caiden, and the deeper purpose behind adapted athletics. This conversation highlights what happens when young people are given opportunity, encouragement, and a place where they belong. I hope you will listen & share.
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm sharing how a simple building project became a reminder about teamwork, communication, and patience. Working together reveals how people approach challenges, handle unclear directions, and respond when things don't go as planned. This segment encourages learning through shared experiences and practicing teamwork long before life's bigger challenges show up. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that social media gives everyone a microphone, but not every thought needs to be shared. This segment encourages responsibility, restraint, and compassion in how we use our voices. Kindness still matters, and the way we communicate online has real impact on real people. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware GreensHardware.net
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that people approach life differently. Some seek unity and understanding, while others seek conflict and division. This segment encourages listeners to recognize the difference, choose where they invest their energy, and intentionally contribute to cooperation, respect, and calm rather than unnecessary tension. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware GreensHardware.net
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that social media gives everyone a microphone, but not every thought needs to be shared. This segment encourages responsibility, restraint, and compassion in how we use our voices. Kindness still matters, and the way we communicate online has real impact on real people. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware GreensHardware.net
On this Make A Difference Minute, Haley Schrimsher shares an honest update on her 9-year-old son, Ruger Ennis, as he continues to navigate kidney failure, dialysis, and daily challenges at school and home. It's a reminder of the strength of a child, the love of a mother, and the power of prayer and community support. Sponsor: CoraNation Tailoring & Alterations
On this episode of The Mark White Show, Haley Schrimsher shares a heartfelt update on her 9-year-old son, Ruger Ennis, whose kidney failure has progressed as dialysis begins affecting his heart. Haley opens up about daily life, school challenges, and the difficult decision to move forward on the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) transplant list, while also encouraging listeners to learn more about organ donation and why one decision can change a life. Listen & share.
On this Make A Difference Minute, we highlight Rocket City Adapted Athletics and a milestone moment for the Rocket City Rockets. As the team prepares for the first tournament in program history at the Big Peach Slam Jam in Georgia, this story focuses on more than competition. Founded by Coach Chase Woods, Rocket City Adapted Athletics exists to create opportunities for young athletes with disabilities to build confidence, experience teamwork, and know they belong. This is a story of preparation, resilience, and belief. No matter the outcome on the court, history has already been made. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that peace often comes from releasing what we cannot control. Trying to manage every outcome and every person only leads to stress and frustration. This segment encourages listeners to focus on what they can influence and let go of the rest, creating room for calm, clarity, and peace. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry SingingRiverDentistry.com
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners not to underestimate the value of what they give. Giving is not about size, recognition, or comparison. When something is offered sincerely and from the heart, it carries full value. This segment encourages confidence, generosity, and trust in the impact of small, meaningful acts. Sponsor: Premier Structures, Inc. PremierStructures.com
On this re-air episode of The Mark White Show, Jared and April Smith open their hearts about a season of life no family ever expects to face. Both diagnosed with cancer, they found themselves fighting two battles at once while trying to keep faith, family, and everyday life moving forward. In this candid and powerful conversation, Jared and April share the fear, the courage, the prayers, the setbacks, and the surprising moments of goodness that have carried them through. Their story is one of resilience, honesty, and a hope that refuses to quit. Tune in as they remind us that even in the hardest moments, none of us are alone.
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm sharing a personal reminder about the importance of a colonoscopy and early detection. After recently having a colonoscopy myself and seeing how prevention works firsthand, I'm encouraging listeners to talk with their medical professional about screening and not wait for symptoms to force the conversation. It's not about fear. It's about information, prevention, and taking care of the people who need you here. Sponsor: Thompson Roofing and Construction 256Roofing.com
On this episode of The Mark White Show, I'm joined by Joel Dixon to talk about the heart behind Forging Families and the community effort that continues to support families pursuing adoption. We also discuss Sacred Selections, a nonprofit dedicated to removing financial barriers so children can find permanent, loving homes, and how the Forging Families 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run, happening January 10th in Columbiana, Alabama, plays a vital role in that mission. This is a conversation about faith in action, community support, and the belief that families are worth investing in. Registration information for the race can be found at www.ForgingFamilies.run.
On this Make A Difference Minute, we're highlighting Forging Families with Joel Dixon, a community effort that supports families pursuing adoption through Sacred Selections. The Forging Families 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run takes place January 10th in Columbiana, Alabama, and offers a way for runners, walkers, and families to come together for a purpose bigger than themselves. Learn more and register at www.ForgingFamilies.run. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBibleSchool.org
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that not everyone has the support system we assume they do. Many people have learned to survive and succeed on their own, quietly and without recognition. This segment encourages kindness, gentleness, and awareness, because we never truly know what someone else has had to carry alone. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
On this Make A Difference Minute, we take a walk down memory lane with Jerry Mathers, forever known to generations as Beaver Cleaver from Leave It to Beaver. But this conversation is about more than remembering lines from a beloved television show. It's about life after the cameras stopped rolling. About growing up in the public eye. About navigating adulthood when the world thinks it already knows your story. Jerry Mathers shares honest reflections on identity, purpose, and what it means to build a meaningful life beyond childhood fame. His journey reminds us that no matter where we start, we are not limited by a single chapter. Growth, reinvention, and gratitude are always possible. This is a reminder that our past may shape us, but it does not have to define us. Listen, reflect, and share this moment with someone who needs encouragement to keep moving forward. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
Thanks to Brenda Lynn Allen of Brenda Lynn Allen Music, I found out about Music & Memory and wanted to share about the work of this organization when it comes to those living with dementia or Alzheimer's. I hope you will listen and share my conversation with Music & Memory Program Director Justin Russo.
On this MADM, Justin Russo is sharing his background and the benefits of a music playlist for those who are living with dementia or Alzheimer's. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBibleSchool.org
Tonight on The Mark White Show, I'm joined by Nicky Wilson and her daughter, Girl Scout Abby Wilson. Abby recently completed a remarkable Silver Award project that brought the Madison City community together in a big way. What began as a simple request for neighbors to save their plastic lids grew into a collection of 650 pounds of recyclable material. Thanks to the generosity of local families and fire stations who served as drop off points, those lids were transformed into two buddy benches and two toddler picnic tables. Nicky and Abby will share how the project came together, why it mattered, and how other civic groups can do something similar. It's a great example of leadership, service, and the power of community support.
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that progress doesn't require perfect timing or perfect conditions. Growth starts when we choose to take the next step with what we have. This segment encourages action, momentum, and the belief that starting now is often the most powerful choice we can make. Sponsor: Premier Structures, Inc. PremierStructures.com
On this episode of The Mark White Show, I'm joined by Icing Smiles founder Tracy Quisenberry and volunteer Sugar Angel Connie Ash. Icing Smiles is a nationwide nonprofit that provides custom celebration cakes to families with a child facing a critical medical illness. These cakes offer comfort, joy, and a moment of normalcy during some of the toughest days a family will ever face. Tracy shares how the organization began in 2010, why this mission matters, and how it has grown into a network of more than fourteen thousand volunteer bakers serving families across all fifty states. Connie shares her own story, including the moment she overcame self doubt, applied to become a Sugar Angel, and began creating cakes that now lift the hearts of medical families in need. This is a conversation about kindness, courage, and the power of small acts that make a big difference.
On this MADM, I'm speaking directly to listeners to acknowledge that this season looks different for everyone. Some experience joy and celebration, while others carry heaviness or quiet reflection. This message encourages peace, understanding, and self-care, reminding listeners that their lives matter and that light can still be found, even in challenging times. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry SingingRiverDentistry.com
On this edition of The Mark White Show, I'm talking with Danielle Stradling, Greater Huntsville Ambassador for Cake4Kids. Through this volunteer-driven effort, over 80 local bakers across North Alabama are delivering homemade birthday cakes and sweet treats to children in foster care, transitional housing, and difficult circumstances. Danielle shares how a simple act of kindness, a personalized cake made by a stranger, can remind a child that they are loved, valued, and celebrated.
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that anxiety, depression, and grief do not take a break during the holidays. This segment encourages compassion for those who are struggling, respect for personal boundaries, and the importance of honoring what brings peace. The holidays look different for everyone, and understanding can make a real difference. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware GreensHardware.net
When Bethany Agee saw a social media post from a New Hampshire mother searching for a kidney donor for her 17-year-old daughter, she didn't hesitate. She filled out the form and soon learned she was a perfect match. In this inspiring episode, Bethany shares her powerful journey as a living kidney donor, from the emotional decision to say yes, to her surgery and recovery in Boston, to the special bond now shared with the young woman whose life she helped save. This story is a beautiful reminder that kindness knows no distance, and that one selfless act can change the world for someone else.
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that friendship teaches us lessons over time. Not everyone who has history with you will stand with you when things get uncomfortable, and that doesn't mean the friendship was never real. It simply means you learned what that relationship could and could not carry. This segment encourages reflection, grace, and discernment as we learn who we can truly count on and where to place our trust moving forward. Sponsor: CoraNation Tailoring & Alterations
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that they are not meant to be for everyone and not everyone is meant to be for them. This segment encourages letting go of the pressure to please, embracing discernment, and finding peace in being authentic. Alignment, not approval, is what leads to healthier relationships and a more grounded life. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that someone else's inconsiderate behavior does not deserve control over their peace. Rudeness, carelessness, and a lack of awareness can easily disrupt our day if we let it. This segment encourages listeners to pause, gain perspective, and choose calm over reaction. Protecting your peace is not ignoring bad behavior. It is refusing to let it dictate your emotional state. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
On this Make A Difference Minute, Kody Norris shares why he chose to record Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. Kody talks about the joy, nostalgia, and sense of togetherness the song represents, and how Christmas music has a way of bringing families and generations together. For Kody, recording this classic was about honoring tradition, spreading joy, and reminding listeners of the simple moments that make the season special. Sponsor: Premier Structures, Inc. PremierStructures.com
Kody Norris joins me to talk about the heart behind The Kody Norris Show's Christmas music, including their festive take on Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. We also discuss the roots of bluegrass, honoring tradition, and why authentic music continues to connect across generations.
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that integrity is not just a private belief but a public way of living. Real integrity shows up in the choices we make, the responsibilities we carry, and the transparency we offer. This segment encourages listeners to live in a way that stands up under scrutiny, because when actions match values, trust and respect naturally follow. Integrity is strongest when it holds from every angle. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry SingingRiverDentistry.com
On this episode of The Mark White Show, Dr. Diana Bitner, board certified OB GYN and Certified Menopause Society Practitioner, joins veteran news anchor and patient advocate Wendee Lee Curtis for an open conversation about moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause. They discuss what these symptoms can feel like, why many women are unprepared for their impact, and the importance of talking with a healthcare professional. The conversation also includes information about Lynkuet® (elinzanetant), a newly FDA approved, hormone free treatment option for moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause. This episode focuses on awareness, understanding, and informed conversations between women and their doctors. These guests appear on behalf of Bayer and have been compensated for their time.
On this Make A Difference Minute, Dr. Kuljeet (Kelly) Gill, neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with Northwestern Medicine, explains what sleep apnea is and shares common warning signs people often miss, including lingering fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and symptoms that can look different in women. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBibleSchool.org
Nearly 30 million Americans are living with sleep apnea, yet many go undiagnosed. On this episode of The Mark White Show, Dr. Kuljeet (Kelly) Gill, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with Northwestern Medicine, explains the warning signs of sleep apnea, why symptoms are often overlooked, especially in women, and what happens during a sleep study. She also discusses popular sleep trackers, viral trends like mouth taping, and when weight loss or GLP-1 medications may help reduce risk. A timely conversation for anyone struggling with fatigue or poor sleep.
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that repaying harm with harm only keeps the cycle going. When we react out of anger or retaliation, we lose the very character we are trying to protect. This segment encourages listeners to handle conflict with maturity, fairness, and self-control. Choosing the high road is not weakness, it is strength that reflects integrity and earns respect, even from those who may disagree. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware GreensHardware.net
On this episode of The Mark White Show, Dr. Robert A. Winn, Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Catharine Grimes, President of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, join me to discuss how clinical research is being reshaped to better serve patients and communities. They explain why expanding participation in clinical trials is critical to developing safe and effective treatments, how trust is built through community engagement, and how the Winn Awards program is helping ensure more people benefit from cutting-edge science.
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that honesty and compassion work best when they work together. It's easy to tell the truth with frustration or anger, but truth delivered harshly can damage relationships. This segment encourages listeners to share truth in a way that lifts others rather than tears them down. When honesty is paired with kindness, it has the power to guide, strengthen, and heal. Sponsor: Thompson Roofing and Construction 256Roofing.com
On this Make A Difference Minute, Catharine Grimes, President of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, shares how the Foundation's investment in the Winn Awards program has grown into a national effort to expand access to clinical research, build trust in communities, and improve health outcomes for patients across the country. Sponsor: CoraNation Tailoring & Alterations
On this Make A Difference Minute, Dr. Robert A. Winn, Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares why clinical trials are essential to developing safe and effective treatments and why including all communities in research leads to better health outcomes for everyone. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
Tonight on The Mark White Show, I'm joined by actress Jill Schoelen! Many of us remember Jill from an episode of Little House on the Prairie and the holiday favorite Babes in Toyland. We talk about the powerful Little House episode “Love,” why Babes in Toyland became a seasonal tradition for so many families, and her thoughtful journey beyond acting.
On this Make A Difference Minute, Dr. Robert Cain shares what high school and college students should know if they are considering osteopathic medical school and why the DO path continues to grow as an important part of meeting our country's healthcare needs. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
On this episode of The Mark White Show, Dr. Robert Cain, President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, joins me to share how osteopathic physicians are helping expand healthcare access, especially in rural and underserved communities. We also discuss the growing demand for whole person care and the role osteopathic training plays in meeting everyday healthcare needs. In the second half of the show, Trisha Tierney, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Apple, offers timely guidance for families as children receive new devices this holiday season. She highlights simple steps parents can take to set up safe, age appropriate experiences and how technology can support learning, creativity, and healthy digital habits. Listen and share as we focus on better care for families and smarter tech use for kids.
On this Make A Difference Minute, Kacey Parker from The Baby Place explains who can benefit from their monthly car seat safety events. From new parents to grandparents, caregivers, and anyone responsible for transporting a child, these free sessions are designed to support families with education, safety checks, and hands-on guidance. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry SingingRiverDentistry.com
Tonight, on The Mark White Show, we're highlighting an important effort at The Baby Place at Athens-Limestone Hospital. Director Kacey Parker and RN Whitney Springer join me to talk about their monthly Car Seat Safety Check and Installation program. This service gives parents hands-on guidance, peace of mind, and the confidence of knowing their child's car seat is installed correctly and safely. If you are a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this is information that can make a real difference. Listen & share.
On this Make A Difference Minute, Juna N Joey share a heartfelt reminder that many people struggle during the holiday season. They encourage us to look out for those who may be hurting and offer small acts of kindness that can make a big difference. Sponsor: Premier Structures, Inc. PremierStructures.com
On tonight's edition of The Mark White Show, I'm joined by the talented sibling duo Juna N Joey. We'll talk about their Christmas recordings, including their heartfelt takes on All I Want for Christmas and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. Their harmonies, their story, and their love for the season shine through every note. Listen & share.
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm reminding listeners that real growth comes from the inside out. A person grows best when they approach life with an honest heart that is willing to learn, willing to listen, and committed to holding onto what is right. This segment encourages listeners to value patience, consistency, and steady effort, because strong character is built over time and produces positive results in every part of life. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBibleSchool.org
On tonight's edition of TMWS , we're taking you inside BawBaw's BBQ in Athens, Alabama. Jimmy and Audrey McMeans join me to share the story behind their new restaurant, why they believed now was the time to take the leap, and what they hope this place will mean to the community. It's a conversation about family, faith, hard work, and building something local for Athens. Listen & share.
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm coming to you from BawBaw's BBQ in Athens, Alabama, where Jimmy and Audrey McMeans share how the teamwork it took to take the leap into the restaurant business. It's a story about courage, family, and following a calling. Listen and share. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware GreensHardware.net
On this Make A Difference Minute, Heather Nawrocki with AARP offers practical encouragement for anyone feeling the sting of loneliness, especially adults over 45. New research shows that nearly 4 in 10 people in midlife are struggling with disconnection, shrinking friendships, and the pressure of juggling work, family, and caregiving. Heather reminds us that loneliness doesn't mean something is wrong with you, it simply means you were made for connection. She shares simple, meaningful steps anyone can take to start rebuilding that connection, both during the holidays and long after they're over. A small reach, a small invitation, a small moment of courage can make a big difference. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
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