Make A Difference Minute: Buddy Bench Dedication in Honor of Jace Watkins
On this Make A Difference Minute, you will hear from Hueytown Intermediate School Principal Cari McClellen as she shares why the Buddy Bench dedication in honor of 5th grader Jace Watkins matters so much to her school family. Principal McClellen also shares her vision for the future, using Buddy Benches to bring students together across campuses, creating safe places for friendship, empathy, a...
2m Jan 20
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Make A Difference Minute: You Are Not Alone
On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that one of the most meaningful things we can do is let people know they are not alone. Many carry silent burdens and feel unseen, even while surrounded by others. This segment encourages presence, compassion, and small acts of connection that can make a lasting difference. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBibleSchool.org
2m Jan 19
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Make A Difference Minute: Aware, Not Cynical
On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners of the importance of awareness without cynicism. Some people are more interested in what you can do for them than in who you are. Recognizing that doesn’t require bitterness, but it does require clarity. This segment encourages healthy boundaries, discernment, and staying kind while remaining aware. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes Banksto...
2m Jan 18
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Make A Difference Minute: One Yard at a Time
On this Make A Difference Minute, Darryl Fuhrman shares the heart behind LOTUSA and the mission of the One Yard at a Time Gala. It’s a conversation about honoring our veterans, serving with purpose, and stepping up in meaningful ways for those who have given so much. Sponsor: Premier Structures, Inc. PremierStructures.com
2m Jan 17
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One Yard at a Time and Stop Thinking
On this episode of The Mark White Show, I’m joined by Darryl Fuhrman, President of Lettermen of the USA, sharing the mission behind the One Yard at a Time Gala and how LOTUSA serves and supports our nation’s veterans and their families. Also joining me are Juna N Joey, a rising brother sister country duo with millions of views online. They talk about their new single Stop Thinking and the effo...
31m Jan 17
31m
Make A Difference Minute: A Message for Those Who Teach the Music with David & Regina Raney
On this Make A Difference Minute, Regina Raney and David Raney share a message for band directors and music educators who quietly shape lives far beyond the classroom. Drawing from decades of experience and the honor of marching in the Rose Bowl Parade as part of the Band Directors Marching Band, they reflect on perseverance, purpose, and the lasting impact of investing in students. This messa...
2m Jan 16
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When the Music Lives On: Honoring a Lifetime of Teaching and Legacy
On this episode of The Mark White Show, longtime Alabama band directors Regina Raney and David Raney join Mark White for a meaningful conversation about careers devoted to students, service, and the power of music education. Regina and David share what it truly means to invest in young lives, the unseen work that happens beyond performances, and the lasting relationships formed inside the band...
43m Jan 16
43m
Make A Difference Minute: Those Who Shaped the Healer
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm sharing a moment from my conversation with orthopedic physician and author Dr. Marc Patrick Pietropaoli as he reflects on the people who shaped his life and calling. From mentors to influences along the way, Dr. Pietropaoli reminds us that no one becomes who they are alone. Behind every healer, leader, or difference-maker are voices that encouraged, challe...
2m Jan 15
2m
Repair Not Replace: Rethinking Joint Pain and the Path to Healing
On this episode of The Mark White Show, I'm sitting down with orthopedic physician and author Dr. Marc Patrick Pietropaoli, founder of Victory In Motion and author of Repair Not Replace. Dr. Pietropaoli shares what led him to challenge the idea that surgery and medication must always be the first answer to joint pain. This thoughtful conversation explores listening to the body, restoring funct...
31m Jan 15
31m
Make A Difference Minute: Refill The Tray
On this MADM, I'm using a simple everyday example to remind listeners that you can't keep giving from an empty place. Just like an ice tray has to be refilled before it can produce anything, we have to take time to restore ourselves. This segment encourages balance, awareness, and the importance of refilling so we can continue to show up for others. Sponsor: CoraNation Tailoring & Alterations
2m Jan 14
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Alex Fourie, Turning Adversity Into Opportunity Through Golf
On this episode of The Mark White Show, I’m joined by Alex Fourie, a PGA professional and founder of Single Hand Golf, whose journey began in a Ukrainian orphanage and led to breaking barriers in the world of golf. Born with one arm and facing early life challenges, Alex found purpose and belonging through the game of golf after being adopted and brought to the United States. Today, he is one ...
32m Jan 14
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Alex Fourie, Filling the Gap for Youth Through Adaptive Golf
On this Make A Difference Minute, Alex Fourie shares why there is a critical gap when it comes to youth clinics for kids with adaptive needs and how that gap often leaves children feeling overlooked or left out. Alex explains how his own journey in golf revealed the need for intentional spaces where kids of all abilities can learn, belong, and grow. Through his work with Single Hand Golf, he’s...
2m Jan 13
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Bonnie Lynn Harlow and the Ripple Effect of Compassion
On tonight's show, you’ll hear the full conversation with Bonnie Lynn Harlow, a listener whose life intersected with Ruger Ennis’ story in a powerful way. After hearing Haley & Ruger’s journey shared on the show, Bonnie made the decision to become a living kidney donor. This is definitely about what can happen when stories are shared with care and purpose. This is the heart behind The Mark Whi...
33m Jan 13
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Make A Difference Minute:The Ripple Effect of Compassion
On this Make A Difference Minute, listeners will hear from Bonnie Lynn Harlow. After hearing Ruger Ennis’ story on The Mark White Show, her own life experience connected in a powerful way and inspired her to become a kidney donor. Bonnie’s surgery is January 20th. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBibleSchool.org
3m Jan 12
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Make A Difference Minute: Who You Work With Matters
On this MADM, I'm reminding listeners that who you work with matters just as much as the work itself. Titles, paychecks, and promises cannot compensate for poor character or unhealthy leadership. This segment encourages discernment, awareness, and the importance of choosing environments where integrity and respect are present. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
2m Jan 11
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Make A Difference Minute: Inspired Thinker Rookie Initiative with Fatima Jackson & McKinsey-Beth
On this Make A Difference Minute, we’re reminded that making a difference does not have an age requirement. McKinsey-Beth, who turned six years old today, is already learning the power of encouragement through creativity. Just days before her sixth birthday, she launched a coloring book and youth brand built around positive thinking, intentional choices, and encouraging others. With support f...
2m Jan 10
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Make A Difference Minute: Amy Carmichael Shares Her Story
On this Make A Difference Minute, Amy Carmichael of Selma, Alabama, is sharing about her cancer journey. Amy is facing a recurrence of stage four metastatic breast cancer, while her husband Clay is undergoing treatment for melanoma that has spread to his lymph nodes. As they navigate ongoing treatments, they are also raising two young children and choosing to share their journey to bring aware...
2m Jan 09
2m
Amy & Clay Carmichael Facing Cancer Side by Side
On this episode of The Mark White Show, Amy Carmichael of Selma, Alabama, shares their family’s journey through cancer. Amy is facing a recurrence of stage four metastatic breast cancer, while her husband,  Clay, is undergoing treatment for melanoma that has spread to his lymph nodes. As both navigate ongoing treatments, they are also raising two young children and choosing to share their stor...
29m Jan 09
29m
Make A Difference Minute: Why Being There Mattered with Coach Chase Woods
On this Make A Difference Minute, Coach Chase Woods reflects on why simply showing up in Emerson, Georgia for the first tournament in Rocket City Adapted Athletics history was such a powerful moment. From starting with no equipment, no gym, and only a few athletes, to years of steady commitment and growth, this milestone represents perseverance, belief, and the reward of staying the course. It ...
2m Jan 08
2m
From LCHS to AT&T Stadium: Jonah Romine’s Blue-Grey All-American Experience
On this episode of The Mark White Show, Lauderdale County High School Tiger Jonah Romine shares what it was like representing his school and community in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Jonah reflects on competing alongside elite players from across the country, preparing with limited practice time, and helping the East All-American Team earn a 22–14...
26m Jan 08
26m
Make A Difference Minute: Use the Microphone Wisely
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: Premier Structures, Inc. PremierStructures.com
2m Jan 07
2m
Encouraged Early: McKinsey-Beth’s Creativity, Confidence, and the Power of Support
On this episode of The Mark White Show, I’m joined by 5-year-old McKinsey Beth, who will turn six this Saturday, and her mom, Fatima Jackson. McKinsey Beth recently celebrated her birthday at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library with a special event that also marked the launch of her very own coloring book and youth fashion brand through the Inspired Thinker Rookie initiative. In this c...
38m Jan 07
38m
Make A Difference Minute: Mistakes into Milestones
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 AthensBibleSchoo...
2m Jan 06
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Making History with Rocket City Adapted Athletics
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 c...
31m Jan 06
31m
Make A Difference Minute: Built Together
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....
2m Jan 05
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Make A Difference Minute: Choosing Unity
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 Dependab...
2m Jan 05
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Make A Difference Minute: Ruger Ennis Update
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
2m Jan 03
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Ruger Ennis Update: A Mother’s Voice, A Community’s Hope
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 m...
28m Jan 03
28m
Make A Difference Minute: Rocket City Adapted Athletics
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 disa...
2m Jan 02
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Release What You Can't Control
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 SingingRiverDentist...
2m Jan 01
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Make A Difference Minute: It All Counts
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
2m Dec 31, 2025
2m
Faith in the Fire: Jared and April Smith’s Journey Through Cancer and Hope
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 se...
30m Dec 31, 2025
30m
Make A Difference Minute: A Simple Step That Can Make a Difference
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, preven...
2m Dec 30, 2025
2m
Forging Families, Faith, and Forever Homes
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 Ja...
31m Dec 30, 2025
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Make A Difference Minute: Forging Families Through Faith and Community
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 r...
2m Dec 29, 2025
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Make A Difference Minute: Be the Kindness Someone Needs
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
2m Dec 28, 2025
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Make A Difference Minute: Jerry Mathers
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 ...
2m Dec 27, 2025
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Music & Memory with Program Director Justin Russo
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.
31m Dec 27, 2025
31m
Make A Difference Minute: Music & Memory with 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
3m Dec 26, 2025
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Girl Scout Abby Wilson Turns Plastic Lids Into Community Impact
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 familie...
32m Dec 26, 2025
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Start Where You Are
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
2m Dec 25, 2025
2m
Bringing Smiles in Hard Times: Icing Smiles Founder Tracey Quisenberry & Sugar Angel Connie Ash
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...
30m Dec 25, 2025
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Make A Difference Minute: A Christmas Message to Listeners
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 Dentistr...
2m Dec 24, 2025
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Celebrating Every Child: Danielle Stradling with Cake4Kids Huntsville
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...
27m Dec 24, 2025
27m
Make A Difference Minute: When the Holidays Are Hard
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 Dependab...
2m Dec 23, 2025
2m
The Perfect Match: Bethany Greenwood Agee’s Gift of Life
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 speci...
32m Dec 23, 2025
32m
Make A Difference Minute: What Friendship Teaches Us
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 wh...
2m Dec 22, 2025
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Make A Difference Minute: You're Not for Everyone
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 Bankston...
2m Dec 21, 2025
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Make A Difference Minute: Don't Hand Over The Controls
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 l...
2m Dec 20, 2025
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Kody Norris Christmas
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 t...
2m Dec 19, 2025
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