Make A Difference Minute: Kami Cotler, Elizabeth of The Waltons
On this MADM, Kami Cotler, who played Elizabeth Walton on The Waltons, is sharing her path after the TV series ended. Kami will be at the North East Missouri Pickers Market in Macon, MO, October 1st & 2nd. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m Aug 28, 2022
3m
Jon Walmsley, Jason Walton on The Waltons!
As advertised, Jon Walmsley is joining me tonight from the UK! Jon not only will be at the North East Missouri Pickers Market on October 1st & 2nd in Macon, Missouri, but will also be performing at Greensburg Community High School in Greensburg, IN, on September 24th! In addition to a great conversation, Jon is sharing some of his latest music from his album titled, “goin’ to Clarksdale!” Liste...
36m Aug 28, 2022
36m
Kami Cotler, Keri DeWitt with Dino Encounters, Tooth Fairy in Disguise, & Cora's Corner
On this morning's show, you are getting a full hour and a half of TMWS! I finally finished putting it together around 2 a.m. this morning and I’m really proud of how it turned out as Kami Cotler, Keri DeWitt with Dino Encounters & Rocky's Retreat, Tooth Fairy In Disguise, & Cora with Cora’s Corner join me on the show today! Cora will be reading Stars in My Eyes by Michelle Norwood & Hunter Norw...
1hr 30m Aug 27, 2022
1hr 30m
The Waltons' Jon Walmsley (Jason Walton)
Interviews with Jon Walmsley are very rare, but thanks to Jack Bishop with the North East Missouri Pickers Market, Logan County Pickers Market-Lincoln,IL, Wizard of Oz Days, it happened! Listen to today's Make A Difference Minute & share. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine
2m Aug 26, 2022
2m
Leslie Winston of The Waltons
On tonight's show, we are continuing to highlight cast members from The Waltons TV series as we talk with Leslie Winston who played Ben Walton's wife, Cindy Walton! Cindy will be at the North East Missouri Pickers Market on October 1st & 2nd in Marion, Missouri. I hope you will tune in and share this show with your family, friends, and neighbors!
42m Aug 26, 2022
42m
Make A Difference Minute: The Walton's Leslie Winston
On this MADM, I have Cindy Winston who played the wife of Ben Walton on The Waltons' TV series, Cindy Walton. I hope you will listen and share this message with others. Sponsor: BamaEstatePlanning.com
3m Aug 25, 2022
3m
Little House on the Prairie Special with Alison Arngrim
On tonight's show, I have Alison Arngrim who played Nellie Olsen on Little House on the Prairie! You have to listen to this conversation! Alison will be in Lincoln, Illinois, on October 8th & 9th for The Logan County Fall Pickers Festival and in Hannibal, Missouri, on October 22nd for Wizard of Oz Days!
1hr 6m Aug 25, 2022
1hr 6m
Make A Difference Minute: Little House on the Prairie's Alison Arngrim
On today's MADM, we are highlighting Alison Arngrim who played Nellie Olsen on the Little House on the Prairie! I hope you will listen and share. The full interview will post at 9 p.m. CST/10 p.m. EST. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, AL
3m Aug 24, 2022
3m
Cooking with Danna Standridge & Van Sykes with Bob Sykes Bar B Q
On tonight’s show we’re talking food, fun, & family with Danna Standridge & Van Sykes of Bob Sykes Bar B Q! I really enjoyed being able to travel to both Hayden and Bessemer to visit with two very inspirational people! I hope you will listen and share.
58m Aug 24, 2022
58m
Make A Difference Minute: Little House on the Prairie's Dean Butler
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, Dean Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie, is sharing about a lot of nos that he has received during his career. It is so important that we understand that we see the “yes” on the screen, but don’t see the rejection. Sponsor: Athens Bible School BibleSchool.com
2m Aug 23, 2022
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Little House on the Prairie Special with Dean Butler
On tonight’s show, I have Dean Butler who played Laura Ingalls Wilder’s husband, Almanzo Wilder, on the Little House on the Prairie television series. Along with other cast members, Dean will be at the Logan County Pickers Market - Lincoln,IL, on October 8th & 9th. This is a conversation you don't want to miss! Listen & share.
49m Aug 23, 2022
49m
Make A Difference Minute: Little House's Patrick Labyorteaux Shares About Merlin Olsen
While acting on the Little House on the Prairie TV series as Andy Garvey, Patrick Labyorteaux’s father was battling a serious illness. On this Make A Difference Minute, Patrick shares about his friendship with Merlin Olsen who played Patrick’s TV dad, Jonathan Garvey, and how it helped him through his father’s illness and subsequent death. Listen & share. Sponsor: J. Calvert Farms JCalvertFarm...
2m Aug 22, 2022
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Everett Neil
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, we are continuing to highlight Cara Neil’s story about her son, Everett, and being kind to others. Listen & share. Sponsor: Visit North Alabama NorthAlabama.org
2m Aug 21, 2022
2m
Cora's Corner: She Fought, Too by Tara Ross
On this episode of Cora's Corner, Cora is reading "She Fought, Too" by Tara Ross. Tara Ross has put together and amazing book of Revolutionary War heroines and I hope that you will order your copy to learn more about these special female patriots. Sponsor: Brad Wallace Edward Jones in Madison, AL
6m Aug 20, 2022
6m
Little House on the Prairie's Patrick Labyorteaux & Cora's Corner with Cora White
On today’s show, I have Patrick Labyorteaux who played Andy Garvey on Little House on the Prairie. Patrick will be sharing about his role on LHOTP as well as what he is currently doing and the Logan County Pickers Market-Lincoln,IL, coming up on Oct. 8th & 9th! After my conversation with Patrick, we’ll have a brand new episode of Cora’s Corner as she reads, “She Fought, too: Stories of Revolut...
43m Aug 20, 2022
43m
Make A Difference Minute: Logan County Fall Pickers Market & Little House on the Prairie Cast
On this MADM, we are highlighting the Logan County Fall Pickers Market with Jack Bishop! This year's special treat is having cast members from Little House on the Prairie! Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m Aug 20, 2022
3m
One More Moment Founder Nicole Persinger & Collar for Cricket with Judy Willis
After helping her own daughter find ways to make better choices, Nicole did not want to hide the pieces of the puzzle that she had found from others: the resources that they had discovered, the professionals who were a guiding force. It became her purpose to share with other parents their story, to connect parents to one another for support. It is from this, that One More Moment was born. The O...
36m Aug 20, 2022
36m
Make A Difference Minute: "Miss Beadle" Shares Breast Cancer Support Effort
On this MADM, Charlotte Stewart, who played Miss Eva Beadle on Little House on the Prairie, had her own battle with breast cancer in 1991. After finding a special post-surgery program, she decided to support the effort by selling Beadle Bags. Listen & share. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine
2m Aug 19, 2022
2m
Little House on the Prairie's Miss Eva Beadle, Charlotte Stewart
“Willie, go stand in the corner!” Tonight, I have special guest Charlotte Stewart on TMWS! Charlotte played Miss Eva Beadle on the Little House on the Prairie TV series! Charlotte is sharing experiences from the LHOTP series as well as her own personal battles with sobriety and breast cancer. I hope this show is an encouragement to you as you journey through life. Please listen and share.
43m Aug 19, 2022
43m
Make A Difference Minute: North East Missouri Pickers Market Featuring The Walton's
The Walton’s are heading to Missouri! On today’s Make A Difference Minute, I'm highlighting the North East Missouri Pickers Market taking place on October 1st & 2nd! Jack Bishop is sharing about this special event that includes seven of The Walton's cast! Sponsor: BamaEstatePlanning.com
3m Aug 18, 2022
3m
The Walton's, Little House, Wizard of Oz, & Pickers! Oh My!
Tonight, Jack Bishop is joining me to share about the cast of the Walton’s joining him at North East Missouri Pickers Market on October 1st & 2nd, the cast of Little House on the Prairie joining him at Logan County Pickers Market-Lincoln, IL, on October 8th & 9th, and Alison Arngrim as the Wicked Witch of the West and Judy Garland’s son, Joey Luft, joining him at Wizard of Oz Days in Hannibal, ...
50m Aug 18, 2022
50m
Make A Difference Minute: MDA's Ethan LyBrand & Sonic The Hedgehog Movie's Ben Schwartz
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, we’re turning it into the Muscular Dystrophy Association National Ambassador Ethan LyBrand & the Sonic The Hedgehog Movie’s Ben Schwartz “Joke Minute!” Get a laugh and share! Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, AL
3m Aug 17, 2022
3m
Angela Bishop with Brewed Blessings & MDA's Ethan LyBrand & Sonic The Hedgehog Movie's Ben Schwartz
A few days ago, I posted a personal story from my childhood about how hard it was on me to change schools. Today, I had the opportunity to hear Cassie’s story and an amazing effort that came from that experience. When Cassie Bishop’s family moved from Nashville, Tennessee, to Dallas, Texas, it was a hard move for Cassie. Already feeling “different,” it lead to further isolation and depression....
37m Aug 17, 2022
37m
Make A Difference Minute: Covington Veterans Foundation with Judge Ben Bowden
It was my pleasure to speak with several members of Covington Veterans Foundation in Andalusia, Alabama, the last week in July as they hosted the The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. One of the members I spoke with was current CVF president and Air Force Reserve member Judge Ben Bowden. On today’s Make A Difference Minute, Judge Bowden is sharing about their efforts through CVF to honor vetera...
2m Aug 16, 2022
2m
Shonka Dukureh Memorial Foundation
When you see someone in the entertainment industry, especially on a “big stage,” it’s easy to assume they are in good shape financially. In many cases, we’d be mistaken. Recently, I was talking with a publicity agent when the subject of the brevity of life came up. She began sharing about her friend, 44-year-old Shonka Dukureh. Shonka was recently in the new Elvis movie. It was her big debut. ...
37m Aug 16, 2022
37m
Make A Difference Minute: Shonka Dukureh Memorial Foundation
On this MADM, we are highlighting the Shonka Dukureh Memorial Foundation with Dion Davis. I hope you will listen as Dion shares about the family, including two children ages 12 and 3, that she left behind and find an opportunity to help. Please share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m Aug 15, 2022
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Safer Birth in Bama with Haley Crowell
On this MADM, Haley Crowell is sharing about Safer Birth in Bama and how they are working to help underserved areas in Alabama. I hope you will find a way to help and share this segment with others. Sponsor: Visit North Alabama NorthAlabama.org
2m Aug 14, 2022
2m
Tara Ross & Cora's Corner
Joining me on the show will be Tara Ross as she shares about the “Six Triple Eight,” an all-black battalion of the Women’s Army Corp and the Declaration of Independence, tying into Cora’s Corner as she reads, “Freedom Friends” by Cameron McCormick Marasco! Listen & share!
31m Aug 13, 2022
31m
Make A Difference Minute: Safer Birth in Bama with Haley Crowell
On this MADM, Haley Crowell is sharing about Safer Birth in Bama and how they are working to help underserved areas in Alabama. I hope you will find a way to help and share this segment with others. Sponsor: J. Calvert Farms JCalvertFarms.com
2m Aug 13, 2022
2m
Safer Birth in Bama with Haley Crowell
Last week, at Killen Founder's Day in Killen, Alabama, I had the opportunity to meet with Haley Crowell about Safer Birth In Bama and their efforts to offer support to expecting mothers in underserved areas in the state of Alabama. In a addition to being posted on SoundCloud, you can also listen to the show via Facebook or by subscribing to TMWS via TuneIn Radio, Apple iTunes, SoundCloud, Audi...
33m Aug 13, 2022
33m
Make A Difference Minute: Dennis DeMille Shares Path to Military
On this edition of the MADM, I have Dennis DeMille, who served 21 years in the U.S. Marines. Dennis shares about his path to the military and the challenges his children faced during his service. Listen & share. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine
2m Aug 12, 2022
2m
Judge's Order Gives U.S. Marine Dennis DeMille Path & Purpose
After getting into trouble as a teenager, and with no intentions of joining the military, Dennis DeMille says, he opened up his “soup cooler” to the judge about joining the military and the judge liked the idea. That moment in front of the judge would lead Dennis on a 20 year path of service as a U.S. Marine along with two high power rifle championships, the creation of the popular 6.5 Creedmoo...
41m Aug 12, 2022
41m
Make A Difference Minute: Everett Neil Story
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, we are continuing to highlight Cara Neil’s story about her son, Everett, and being kind to others. Listen & share. Sponsor: BamaEstatePlanning.com
3m Aug 11, 2022
3m
Cara Neil Shares Message of Being Kind to Others
A couple of weeks ago, Cara Neil of Fort Worth, Texas, wrote about three little girls completely mocking her son, Everett, behind his back (in very close proximity), while they were trying to enjoy one of their last beach days. I was touched by Cara’s message and asked her to join me on the show, so we could encourage parents and caretakers to speak directly to their young people about being ki...
41m Aug 11, 2022
41m
Make A Difference Minute: Pickleball - A Big "Dill" in Athens, Alabama
Apparently, Pickleball is a big “dill” in Athens, Alabama, and we are highlighting the subject again tomorrow on the Make A Difference Minute! Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, AL
3m Aug 10, 2022
3m
Eli's Cruise for a Cure with Derrick Stidham & Pickleball Association with Rhonda Weatherford
On today’s show, we're highlighting Eli's Cruise for a cure with Derrick Stidham and Athens Alabama Pickleball with Rhonda Weatherford! Listen & share!
37m Aug 10, 2022
37m
Make A Difference Minute: Eli's Cruise For A Cure with Derrick Stidham
Currently, there is one known person in the entire state of Georgia who is living with Tay-Sachs disease and his name is Eli. 13-year-old Eli is one of 60 individuals living in the U.S. with Tay-Sachs disease and 1 of 120 around the world. There currently is no cure for Tay-Sachs disease. Sponsor: J. Calvert Farms jcalvertfarms.com On tomorrow’s Make A Difference Minute, I’ll have Derrick St...
2m Aug 09, 2022
2m
Meredith's Miracles with Kiley Spears
Meredith Elizabeth McGlamory was the bright and beautiful daughter of Janna and Russell McGlamory. She is the reason for Meredith's Miracles. Meredith was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Wilms Tumors at the age of three. After two years of radiation, chemotherapy and multiple surgeries, sadly, Meredith stopped responding to treatments. Meredith lost her battle with cancer on September 7...
36m Aug 09, 2022
36m
Make A Difference Minute: Meredith's Miracles Kiley Spears
On today's Make A Difference Minute, my daughter, Cora, is filling in for me as we highlight Meredith's Miracles with Kiley Spears! I hope you will listen and find a way to support this effort! Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com
2m Aug 08, 2022
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Ethan's Heart-Bags4Blessings
On the Make A Difference Minute tomorrow, we are featuring Ethan Hill with Ethan's Heart-Bags4Blessings! As you now know, Ethan is an incredible young man who has a heart for those who are struggling, especially when it comes to homelessness. Sponsor: BamaEstatePlanning.com
2m Aug 07, 2022
2m
Princess Nora's Warrior Foundation & Cora's Corner
On this edition of TMWS, I am speaking with Tiffany McConathy about her daughter, Nora, and what led her and her husband, Jeremy, to found Princess Nora's Warrior Foundation as they support other families who are battling childhood cancers. After my conversation with Tiffany, we'll have Cora reading "Stars in My Eyes" by Michelle Norwood on Cora's Corner. I hope you will listen and share today'...
38m Aug 06, 2022
38m
Make A Difference Minute: Princess Nora's Warrior Foundation
We begin today with the Make A Difference Minute as Nora’s mom, Tiffany McConathy, as she shares about Nora and what led to the founding of Princess Nora’s Warrior Foundation. The full show will post at 9 a.m. CST. Listen, share, and check out NorasWarriors.org Sponsor: Marble City Pharmacy MarbleCityPharmacy.com
3m Aug 06, 2022
3m
Kyle Berman Shares 4+ Years of Sobriety
On July 19th, Kyle Berman celebrated four years of sobriety. Kyle shares his story openly, because his fear of being judged by people does not supersede his desire to help and be a story of hope. Kyle says, “WE recover loudly, so our friends and family don’t have to die silently.” It has been the hardest year of Kyle’s life, almost losing himself when his little sister passed in February only ...
52m Aug 06, 2022
52m
Workforce Development with LBWCC Workforce Development Director Chad Sutton
Today, we’re continuing to highlight workforce development with LBW Community College Director of Workforce Development & Continuing Education Chad Sutton! Listen & share. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine
2m Aug 05, 2022
2m
LBW Community College Workforce Development Director Chad Sutton
With school starting back, it’s a great time to talk about workforce development! On today’s show, I have LBW Community College Workforce Development Director Chad Sutton. Chad and his family have been in Alabama since January and he has hit the ground running when it comes to developing a “ready to work” workforce through the LBWCC program. Listen & share.
37m Aug 05, 2022
37m
Make A Difference Minute: Ethan's Heart-Bags4Blessings
On the Make A Difference Minute tomorrow, we are featuring Ethan Hill with Ethan's Heart-Bags4Blessings! As you now know, Ethan is an incredible young man who has a heart for those who are struggling, especially when it comes to homelessness. Sponsor: BamaEstatePlanning.com
3m Aug 04, 2022
3m
Ethan's Heart-Bags4Blessings
On this edition of TMWS, we are heading back to Birmingham, Alabama, to visit with my friend, 11-year-old Ethan Hill. At just six years old, Ethan decided he wanted to make a difference in the lives of the homeless in his community and founded Ethan's Heart. I hope you will listen as Ethan shares how far this effort has come over the past few years and the goals that Ethan has for this effort. ...
32m Aug 04, 2022
32m
Make A Difference Minute: 8-year-old Della & Jennifer Morgan with Deljen's
In January 2021, 8-year-old Della Morgan's first grade teacher assigned the class a journal prompt on "What goal would you like to make this year?" Della had an idea to start a shaved ice business in the small town that her parents and she reside in because she loved shaved ice so much. Della wanted to sell ice cream and shaved ice to her friends, family and school friends. Fast forward, Della ...
3m Aug 03, 2022
3m
Alabama Authors Jan White & Walt Merrell
On today's show, we'll be talking with two authors from Andalusia, Alabama, Jan White and Walt Merrell! Both writers of inspirational books, I hope you will listen as Jan and Walt share the passion behind their efforts. Please listen and share.
51m Aug 03, 2022
51m
Make A Difference Minute: Shepherding Outdoors with Walt Merrell
On today’s Make A Difference Minute and full show, I’ll be highlighting Author Walt Merrell of Andalusia, Alabama! Walt will be sharing about his Shepherding Outdoors book series for fathers. The full show will air at 9 p.m. CST/10 p.m. EST. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com
2m Aug 02, 2022
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