Make A Difference Minute: Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions
On this Make A Difference Minute, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions shares fond memories from living in Russellville, Alabama, and his thoughts on the future of the Shoals area. Listen and share.
2m Feb 11, 2020
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Ethan Lybrand, Peter Rosenberger, Wear R.E.D. Awareness, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
The second edition of The Mark White Show this weekend will feature special guests, Ethan Lybrand with Muscular Dystrophy Association, Brandi Taylor & Terrie Warren-Foster Nowland with Wear RED Awareness (Rocking Cactus Designs), and Peter Rosenberger with Hope for the Caregiver & Standing With Hope! The final segment of the program is the Make A Difference Minute Replay.
59m Feb 10, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Brandi Breeden with Clothe Our Kids North Alabama
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Brandi Breeden with Clothe Our Kids of North Alabama. Listen & share.
2m Feb 10, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Brandi Taylor with Wear RED Awareness
On this Make A Difference Minute, Brandi Taylor from Tulsa, Oklahoma, is sharing a special effort called, "Wear RED Awareness." Listen & share!
2m Feb 09, 2020
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School Resource Officer Show with Mo Canady & Stanley McNatt
I’ve had so many interviews this week, I’m not giving you one, but two editions of The Mark White Show this weekend! With a focus on school resource officers, the first show will feature special guests, Mo Canady with National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) & Athens Bible School SRO Stanley McNatt!
59m Feb 08, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Sara Laster with Budding Hope Ministries
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Sara Laster with Budding Hope Ministries. Sara is sharing their efforts to combat human trafficking and providing a safe place for survivors. Find out more about Budding Hope Ministries at BuddingHopeMinistries.org or give them a call at (256) 607-3334. Listen and share.
2m Feb 08, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Brett Kissel
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have musician/singer/songwriter/philanthropist Brett Kissel. I first found out about Brett when I saw a video that my buddy, Van Booth, with WALKING FOR LIFE shared from his experience with Mark Wills at the Grand Ole Opry back in January. As Van was sharing his 3000+ walk across the country for Operation Song & Freedom Sings U.S.A, a man standing between Van...
2m Feb 07, 2020
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Second Helping: Andrea Turner
On this editon of the Second Helping Podcast, we have Andrea Turner, a former hotel manager, who took a chance on a young lady who was battling addiction. Andrea shares how she did and the results of taking a chance on this young lady. Listen and share.
13m Feb 06, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Ruben Alvarez
A couple of days ago, I posted the video of Ruben Alvarez of Greenville, South Carolina, & his daughter, Rachel Sparks, as he stood upright on Rachel & Tyler Sparks' wedding day. On this Make A Difference Minute, Ruben is sharing a special message of encouragement. Listen and share.
2m Feb 06, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: A Home for Landen & Ali
On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m featuring a new fundraiser that has been organized to give Landen & Ali a new home when Landen is released from the hospital! Follow: Pray for Landen Donate: gofundme.com/new-home-for-landen
1m Feb 05, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Human Trafficking Series with Dixie Shannon with The WellHouse
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have a message from Dixie Shannon with The WellHouse. A human trafficking survivor, Dixie was a speaker at this year's 6th Annual Human Trafficking Task Force Summit hosted by END IT Alabama and did an amazing job presenting. Check out The WellHouse on Facebook or find them on the web at the-wellhouse.org.
2m Feb 04, 2020
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Human Trafficking Series: Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Doug Gilmer
On this special segment, Doug Gilmer, Supervisory Special Agent and Resident Special Agent in Charge of the Homeland Security Investigations, Birmingham, Alabama, shares about the financial side of human trafficking crisis and how Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) is be proactive in shutting the human trafficking business down.
32m Feb 03, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: David Pinkleton with the Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have David Pinkleton with the Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force part of END IT Alabama. We’re talking about the 6th Annual Alabama Human Trafficking Summit that happened last Friday in Montgomery, Alabama, and how you can help when it comes to the human trafficking crisis we are currently facing. Go to EndItAlabama.org for more information.
1m Feb 03, 2020
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Vicente Ramirez, Cuitlahuac & Librada Cepeda, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
On this edition of TMWS, I'm in Brownsville, Texas, visiting with my longtime friends, Vicente Ramirez & Cuitlahuac & Librada Cepeda! Translating during The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment is Lucio De La Garza. After those segments, I'll have the Make A Difference Minute Replay. Please listen and share.
59m Feb 02, 2020
59m
Make A Difference Minute: Team Stevens Nation #AxeALS
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have a message from Eric Stevens of Team Stevens Nation and former football player for UC Berkley & St. Louis Rams and, most recently, a firefighter with the Los Angeles Fire Department. Eric is currently battling ALS. I hope you will listen to his message and find a way that you can help. Please share.
2m Feb 02, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Fundraiser for Scottsboro Fire Victims
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm sharing a fundraiser organized by Cassie Humber for Tommy & Yancy Roper. Tommy Jones, was one of the people who resided on the dock and lost all of his belongings. His brother, Yancy, also lived on the dock and, sadly, lost his life due to the fire. The following is from Cassie: We have started a GoFundMe to help him with the tremendous financial burdens he...
2m Jan 31, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Thin Line Support Helping Scottsboro Families
On today's Make A Difference Minute, I'll be featuring Kathy E. Hooper of The Thin Line Support. Kathy will be sharing how TLS is helping those affected by the tragic fire in Scottsboro, Alabama, and how you can help. Make A Difference Minute Sponsors: Green's Dependable Hardware in Russellville, Alabama & Styles By Stephanie in Arab, Alabama
2m Jan 30, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: In Honor of Paramedic Tonya Collins
A ‘93 graduate of West Limestone High School and 2011 graduate of the Calhoun Community College paramedic program, Tonya Collins of Athens, Alabama, was born to serve. Among others, Tonya worked for Lauderdale EMS, First Response, Decatur EMS, Shoals Ambulance, First Response Ambulance-Decatur. I first became acquainted with Tonya when I was working as a police officer in Rogersville, Alabama, ...
2m Jan 30, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Challenged Athletes Foundation with Kobe Bryant & Megan Blunk
On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m featuring Challenged Athletes Foundation! Kobe Bryant was an ambassador for this special organization. With Kobe’s passing, I thought it would be a good way to honor him by bringing awareness to an organization he supported. Listen, find an opportunity to help, & share!
1m Jan 28, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: In Honor of Matthew Carter
On this Make A Difference Minute, we're honoring Matthew Carter of LaFayette, Louisiana, with a special message written and posted by his mother, Chelline Carter. Matthew Carter was Comeaux High senior who was shot while being robbed. Our condolences and continued prayers for the loved ones of Matthew Carter.
2m Jan 27, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: End Heroin Birmingham Walk
On this Make A Difference Minute, we’re setting our sights on this year’s End Heroin Birmingham Walk hosted by Addiction Prevention Coalition! Edward, a recovering heroin addict, and ABC 33/40 Chief Meteorologist James Spann are sharing about a this important walk taking place in Hoover, Alabama, on February 29th!
2m Jan 27, 2020
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Iglesia de Cristo Brownsville, Texas
On January 26th, I was able to worship with the saints in Brownsville, Texas. During my visit, I recorded their songs of praise in Spanish.
20m Jan 27, 2020
20m
Robin’s Room, A Better Home for Bart, Steve Martin’s Message, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
This weekend’s show is ready to go! I’d call it family themed! In the first two segments, I’m talking to Adam & Brenden McCollum of Tuscumbia, Alabama, about their mom, Robin McCollum, who has battled cancer for 15 years! They have organized a special fundraiser in honor of their mom and share about that as well. After that, during The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I’ll be talking to Ch...
59m Jan 25, 2020
59m
Make A Difference Minute: Free Special Graphics Art Effort by Donna Shadoan
Donna Shadoan reached out with several graphic art designs in honor of Wyatt Spann. She offers her services free of charge for families to honor children who have cancer or who has passed with cancer (or any other illness). You can reach out to her through her Facebook pages, DS Photoshop Graphic Art & Light the Way Memories. Listen & share.
1m Jan 25, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO)
On this Make A Difference Minute, Mo Canady, executive director with NASRO is sharing a special message about the relationship between school resources officers their schools and community. I will have an extended conversation with Mo Canady coming soon! Find out more about NASRO by visiting NASRO.org or following National Association of School Resource Officers on Facebook. Listen & share.
2m Jan 25, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Hope of Luggage North Alabama
On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m featuring Hannah Bray of Killen, Alabama, and founder of Hope of Luggage North Alabama, an effort to assist foster children in their transition from home to home. Follow Hope of Luggage North Alabama on Facebook and reach out to Hannah via email at HopeofLuggageNAL@yahoo.com. Listen, find a way to help, & share.
2m Jan 24, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Just Me
On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m sharing my thoughts on being a difference maker. Listen & share.
1m Jan 23, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Fundraising Opportunity Honors Nurse Robin McCollum
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm featuring a special fundraiser in honor of Robin McCollum. Robin, a former nurse who has been battling cancer for 15 years, is nearing the end of her life and her family has been thinking of ways to honor her. Because of the benefit they personally received from the American Cancer Society - Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge in Birmingham, Alabama, they decided to...
2m Jan 21, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: In Honor of Wyatt Spann
On this Make A Difference Minute, I am honoring Wyatt Spann of Winfield, Alabama. Many of you have followed Wyatt since the time he was diagnosed. Please keep Greg and Christy in your prayers.
2m Jan 20, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Tina Cook Shares Drug Addiction Recovery Story
On this Make A Difference Minute, homeless and strung out on drugs, Tina Cook shares about her road to recovery from drug addiction nine years ago. It's a special message you'll want to hear! Listen & share!
2m Jan 19, 2020
2m
Paul Overstreet, Balian’s Park, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
On this edition of The Mark White Show, my guests are singer/songwriter Paul Overstreet & Hannah Funderburk with Balian’s Park/Balian’s All-Inclusive Park Fundraiser! I also have the Make A Difference Minute Replay. Listen & share!
59m Jan 19, 2020
59m
Make A Difference Minute: Paul Overstreet
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have singer/songwriter Paul Overstreet. To find out more about Paul Overstreet Music, visit Paul Overstreet Music on Facebook & Instagram or PaulOverstreet.com.
1m Jan 19, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Balian's All-inclusive Park Fundraiser
On today's Make A Difference Minute, I'm be featuring, Hannah Funderburk of Chickamauga, Georgia! With her own son, Balian, in mind, Hannah has organized an effort to build an all-inclusive playground in Walker County, Georgia, for all children. Listen & share. Follow: Balian’s Park (Facebook) Donate: gofundme.com/allinclusive-park Make A Difference Minute Sponsor: Alabama Music Hall of Fame
2m Jan 18, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Together We Rise
In 2008, TWR was founded by Danny Mendoza after he discovered that his 9 year-old cousin was living in a car. He wanted to help but ran into obstacles because he was under the age of 21. Danny became disheartened after he was denied the ability to help his cousin and youth in similar situations. Instead of giving up, Danny decided there needed to be ways to help children in foster care without ...
1m Jan 17, 2020
1m
Second Helping: Paige Freeman's Road to Recovery
On this edition of the Second Helping podcast, we have Paige Freeman joining us to talk about her road to recovery from drug addiction and how she feels the Second Helping is going to help both employers in the hospitality industry and those who are looking for a second chance after recovery from drug addiction. For more information, go to SecondHelping.com.
25m Jan 17, 2020
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Second Helping: 15-year-old Levi Smith
On this Second Helping segment, we are featuring 15-year-old Levi Smith from Moulton, Alabama. Levi has a message to his mom, Paige, and shares how he feels about the Second Helping program initiated by Tami Reist and Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association.
11m Jan 17, 2020
11m
Second Helping Program
Second Helping Program by Mark White
20m Jan 17, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Sandlyn Fultz Fundraiser
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm featuring a fundraiser for Sandlyn Fultz organized by Cindi Bryant Malone. An Athens State University senior, Sandlyn had to withdraw this semester due to health issues. Erin Miller, who worships with Sandlyn at Church of Christ Hughes Road at Gooch Lane, brought this fundraiser to my attention. Donate: gofundme.com/sandlyn-fultz-back-surgery-and-travel-exp...
2m Jan 15, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Pat McKay Discusses Human Trafficking
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Pat McCay with the Alabama/North Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force END IT Alabama discussing the human trafficking epidemic. Listen, find a way to help, & share.
2m Jan 14, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Kerry Goode Inspiration
On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm sharing an excerpt from a Facebook post from Kerry Goode, founder of The Goode Foundation, on the subject of inspiration. Established by Kerry Goode, soon after his ALS diagnosis, The Goode Foundation's mission is to support ALS research efforts & those affected by the disease. The Goode Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Kerry Goode that su...
2m Jan 13, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Kathy Mattea Shares Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Experience
On Friday, January 10th, Musician Kathy Mattea had the opportunity to go crane watching at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, Alabama, before her concert at The Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Festival of the Cranes. After the concert, I was able to talk to her about her crane watching experience. For more information about Wheeler National Wildlife Refu...
2m Jan 12, 2020
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Retired Trooper Curtis Summerville, Courageous Colton's Crew, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
This weekend’s show features retired Alabama State Trooper Curtis Summerville & Stephanie Whisler with Courageous Colton's Crew! We’ll also have the Make A Difference Minute Replay. Tune in every Saturday at 10 a.m. CST on WDXE Radio and WDXE.com and Sunday at 9 a.m. CST on WKSR Radio and WKSR.com. Listen & share.
59m Jan 11, 2020
59m
Make A Difference Minute: Kathy Mattea Shares Princess Theatre Experience
On Friday, January 10th, Musician Kathy Mattea was in concert at The Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Festival of the Cranes hosted by Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, Alabama. After the concert, Kathy shared her experience putting on a concert at The Princess Theatre. For more information about events taking place at The Princess Theatre Center for the...
1m Jan 11, 2020
1m
Become a Partner of TMWS Today!
If you believe in the mission of The Mark White Show, I would encourage you to become a partner of the show. If you are a business or organization who would like to sponsor the show, send an email to TheMarkWhiteShow@gmail.com. If you are an individual who would like to sponsor the show, go to Patreon.com/TheMarkWhiteShow. By supporting TMWS, you are supporting the effort that supports the effo...
29s Jan 10, 2020
29s
Make A Difference Minute: Maria Tyler Organizes Effort to Help Ronald McDonald House
On this Make A Difference Minute, Maria Tyler talks about a special effort she had organized to help Ronald McDonald House in Mobile, Alabama. Listen, find a way to help & share.
2m Jan 10, 2020
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Nurse Finds Passion in Hospice Care Work
I knew her as Laci Ashworth as classmates back in Hueytown, Alabama. Always kind and compassionate, after high school, Laci Ashworth, now Laci Smith, embarked on a journey to become a nurse. Having served as a nurse for 20 years, Laci, now Smith, found her passion around nine years ago in the hospice field of nursing. Laci shares her passion for her work as a hospice nurse and encourages those ...
2m Jan 09, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: In Honor of Avalynn James
On this Make A Difference Minute, we are honoring 5-year-old Avalynn James of Enterprise, Alabama, who passed away on January 4th after a long battle with neuroblastoma. Many of you followed Avalynn's journey and were encouraged and inspired by her spirit. Our condolences to the family of Avalynn as they mourn the loss of this precious little girl. Listen and share.
2m Jan 08, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: Paige Freeman’s Road To Recovery
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, we’re featuring Paige Freeman. A former teacher, Paige, became addicted to prescription drugs after an operation and lost her way. After batting addiction for years, Paige is now getting her life back on track with the help of family & friends. Listen to her message and share it with others!
2m Jan 07, 2020
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Make A Difference Minute: We ALSUPort Fundraising Effort
On this Make A Difference Minute, we have Angie Edde sharing about an upcoming fundraising effort for the Alsup family from Pulaski, Tennessee. To purchase tickets, you can go to the We ALSUPort Facebook page or call Angie at 931-309-8172.
2m Jan 05, 2020
2m
Officer Lane Harper, We ALSUPort Fundraiser, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
On this edition of The Mark White Show, you can hear City of Birmingham Police East Precinct Officer Lane Harper as he talks about his work as a law enforcement officer, educator, & actor. After my interview with Officer Harper, we will head up to Pulaski, Tennessee, where the community is coming together to help the Alsup family. In the final segment, we will have the Make A Difference Minute ...
59m Jan 04, 2020
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