The Mark White Show

On this MADM, Retired Sgt. Jay "Packy" Dempsey shares about the founding of his program The Fastest 4 Seconds. Sponsor: Premier Structures, Inc. PremierStructures.com

Retired Sgt Jay “Packy” Dempsey joins me to talk about his survival during a four second shooting, the creation of his Fastest 4 Seconds training, and the long road through PTSD and addiction that tested every part of his life. This is a conversation about readiness, healing, and finding purpose after trauma.

On this MADM, Trey Calloway shares the story behind his new Christmas single, Christmas With You. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware GreensHardware.net

On tonight’s show, we celebrate the upcoming Christmas season with country music legend T. G. Sheppard and singer songwriter Kelly Lang as they share their holiday music and the heart behind their latest album and Christmas single Tender Tennessee Christmas. We also welcome rising artist Trey Calloway to talk about his new Christmas single Christmas With You and the journey that brought him to whe...

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that no amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of anxiety can change the future. We spend so much time pulled between yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s worries that we miss the strength and peace available to us right now. This segment encourages listeners to release what they can’t control and settle into the present moment, wh...

On this edition of TMWS show, I'm having a conversation with Alexis Atchley about her 5-year-old daughter, Oaklee Rayne, a heart transplant child now facing new medical challenges. Alexis shares the highs, the setbacks, the emotional weight of the past week, and the strength that keeps their family moving forward. We also highlight the Alabama Storm Troopers Pray It Forward fundraiser and how the...

On this Make A Difference Minute, Jared Smith shares what life looks like when both he and his wife, April, are battling colon cancer at the same time. From the fear of two diagnoses under one roof to the daily strength they draw from their faith, their family, and each other, Jared opens up about a journey no couple ever imagines. His message is honest, emotional, and filled with courage, a remin...

On this 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, an...

On this Make A Difference Minute, Roosevelt Patterson Jr. shares how the nickname “Rosie” began during his time playing for Coach Gene Stallings at Alabama and how that same name became the heart of his work today. Roosevelt explains why he chose to call his youth mentorship effort Rosie’s Foundation and how his own struggles inspire him to help young people avoid the pitfalls he once faced. His s...

On this episode, Roosevelt Patterson Jr. shares a journey that spans championships at Vigor High School and the University of Alabama, time in the NFL and CFL, and a life-changing commitment to helping young people avoid the mistakes he once made. Roosevelt opens up about the highs of football, the lessons learned through adversity, and the mission behind Rosie’s Foundation. His story is one of re...

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that not everything we pick up in life is ours to carry. Many of us hold on to stress, guilt, and responsibility that was never meant for us. This segment encourages listeners to recognize what they can control, release what they can’t, and protect their peace by letting go of burdens that don’t belong on their shoulders. Sponsor: Green's D...

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that progress comes from focusing on what you can control, not on what others choose not to do. It’s easy to get distracted by the lack of effort, support, or responsibility around us, but real growth happens when we stay committed to our own work, our own integrity, and our own consistency. This segment encourages listeners to redirect the...

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that just because we can’t find something doesn’t mean it’s gone. Sometimes what we’re searching for, clarity, peace, or purpose, hasn’t disappeared at all. Maybe we got distracted, maybe we stopped trying as hard, or maybe we’ve just been looking in the wrong place. This segment encourages listeners to slow down, refocus, and look again, b...

On tonight's show, Shannon Williams joins me to share her journey as a caregiver for her husband, Don, after his life changing injury. Shannon is still in the early months of this new reality, learning, adjusting, and fighting alongside the man she loves. Her story is emotional, honest, and a reminder of the weight caregivers carry every single day. This conversation lifts up the people who give e...

On this Make A Difference Minute, Texas mom Kaci Alvarado shares how a routine oil change turned into a life-changing moment. While sitting at her friend’s Quick Lube in Pampa, she was asked to proofread a letter for a man in desperate need of a kidney. Halfway through reading it, she looked up and said, “I’m O positive. How do I get tested?” That single decision set everything in motion. Six mont...

On this episode of The Mark White Show, Texas living kidney donor Kaci Alvarado shares how an ordinary moment became a life-changing one. After reading a letter while getting her oil changed, Kaci discovered she was a match for a single father in need of a kidney. She said yes, a decision that gave him twelve more years with his family. Kaci talks about the journey from testing to surgery, the spe...

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that you were never meant to stay in places that only tolerate you. Life is too short to keep proving your worth to people who can’t see it. This segment encourages listeners to surround themselves with people and environments that recognize their value, bring out their best, and help them grow. True peace and purpose are found where you’re...

Air Force veteran Chris Ferrell and former University of Alabama football players Desmond Holoman, David “Hoss” Johnson, and Darryl Fuhrman joined me for tonight’s episode of The Mark White Show. We’re shining a light on the Lettermen of the U.S.A Autographs for Heroes event, held yesterday on Veterans Day, as part of the Semper Fi Community Task Force (SFCTF)’s three days of veteran recognition....

On this Make A Difference Minute, the V.P. of LinkedIn, Greg Willis, is sharing a powerful reminder for business owners and community supporters alike. According to new LinkedIn data, nearly 8 in 10 small business owners say their best brand moments come from real conversations that build engagement. In a time when costs are rising and competition is high, authenticity and connection still matter...

On this episode of The Mark White Show, we’re focusing on the heartbeat of our communities, small businesses. As inflation continues to challenge owners and entrepreneurs across the country, many are finding creative ways to adapt and grow. LinkedIn Vice President Greg Willis joins me to share the latest data on small business confidence, how technology and community connections are helping owners...

On this Make A Difference Minute, Chris “Festus” Loyd shares the heart behind Festus’s Bluegrass in the Ridge and the incredible lineup bringing America’s music back home. From legends like Ralph Stanley II and Carson Peters to rising stars Ty and Conner McMeans, this festival is more than a weekend of performances, it’s a gathering of memories, family, and faith that keeps bluegrass alive for the...

Before there were big stages and bright lights, there were front porches, fiddles, and families gathered close. That’s where American music was born. On this edition of TMWS, we’re getting back to our bluegrass roots with Festus’s Bluegrass in the Ridge, a celebration of the sound that built small towns and still brings folks together. We’ll talk with Chris “Festus” Loyd, the man behind the festiv...

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that sometimes you can give everything you have, work as hard as you can, and still not get the outcome you hoped for. But that doesn’t mean your effort was wasted. Every bit of energy, focus, and perseverance builds strength and wisdom. This segment encourages listeners to see effort not just as a means to success, but as a form of growth,...

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that greatness doesn’t happen all at once, it’s built through small, consistent acts done with care. Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s words, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together,” this segment encourages listeners to value each day’s effort. Every action, every word, every bit of kindness adds up to something me...

On this Make A Difference Minute, Dr. Michael Gabriel, National Medical Director for Carelon Palliative Care, reminds us that caregivers need care too. With nearly 59 million Americans serving as unpaid caregivers, burnout is real, but support is available. Dr. Gabriel shares how families can recognize the warning signs, set healthy boundaries, and access the help they deserve. This message is a g...