The Mark White Show

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,...

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...

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. I...

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 p...

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 wr...

On this Make A Difference Minute, we are highlighting a woman who has spent her life serving others. Her name is Savannah Butler. She is a wife, a mom to five children, a dedicated friend and coworker, and a United States Marine veteran who has always been the kind of person who steps up when someone needs help. Savannah was first diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in 2020. She fought through chemo and...

On this edition of The Mark White Show, nurse practitioner Tye Hutt joins me to share the story of her friend and coworker, Savannah Butler, a Marine veteran and mother of five who is now facing a recurrence of Ewing Sarcoma. Tye explains Savannah’s medical journey, the support her family needs, and how the community can help as she begins treatment and explores a clinical trial. I’ll also be talk...

On this Make A Difference Minute, Dr. Sheehan Fisher from Northwestern Medicine shares an important truth many families never hear, about one in ten new fathers experience postpartum depression. The symptoms often look different in men, which means many cases go unnoticed or untreated. Dr. Fisher explains why dads are vulnerable during those early months, how their mental health can affect the who...

Tonight’s show is for the people who feel like they’re doing life by themselves, even when they’re surrounded by others. If you’re a new dad wrestling with emotions you can’t explain. If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and wondering when your circle got smaller. If the holidays make the quiet moments feel heavier than normal. You are not alone. We’re joined by Dr. Sheehan Fisher from Northweste...

On this Make A Difference Minute, Makenzie Phipps from this season of The Voice shares the heart behind her new song titled Christmas Snow. Makenzie has connected with listeners through her gentle sound and honest storytelling. In this short segment, she talks about the meaning of the song and what she hopes it brings to those who hear it. Tune in for a beautiful moment of music and message. Spons...

On tonight’s edition of The Mark White Show, you will hear from two guests with two very different but meaningful stories. First, you will meet Hayden Stuart from the McCalla, Alabama, community. Hayden has been facing multiple seizures a day, and he opens up about the impact this challenge has had on his life and the support he has received along the way. You will also meet Makenzie Phipps from t...

On this Make A Difference Minute, 21-year-old Hayden Stuart of McCalla, Alabama, opens up about the daily impact of his severe seizures and the concerns he faces as he looks toward the future. Hayden shares how unpredictable each day can be and what it means to have people praying for him and offering support. His strength and honesty remind us why lifting one another up truly matters. Sponsor: At...

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...

On this Make A Difference Minute, volunteer baker Connie Ash shares how she once doubted she had what it takes to serve as a Sugar Angel for Icing Smiles. She wondered if her skills were good enough and if she could truly make a difference for a family facing the critical illness of a child. But she took a chance, submitted her application, and was accepted without hesitation. Today, Connie create...

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 an...

On this Make A Difference Minute, Girl Scout Abby Wilson shares how quickly her community responded when she asked for help collecting plastic lids for her Silver Award project. In just a short time, neighbors and local fire stations stepped up, helping her gather an incredible 650 pounds of recyclable material that became buddy benches and toddler picnic tables. Abby also offers the message she h...