The Mark White Show

Today on The Mark White Show, I’m joined by Coach Blaine Woody to talk about a grassroots effort born from heartbreak, The “I Matter” Project of Chattooga County. After two suicides have shaken the community in Northwest Georgia, Blaine and co-founder Michael Farmer stepped forward with a mission to remind every young person that they are valued, seen, and never alone.

In this conversation, Blaine shares how the initiative began, what they hope to build, and how the community can help create a safe, supportive place for local kids through mentorship, counseling, activities, and connection.

This is an honest, compassionate discussion about loss, hope, and taking action before another life is gone. Listen & share.

On this Make A Difference Minute, Andrew Harbin with Pork Belly BBQ shares why giving back is at the center of everything they do. From school fundraisers to helping individuals to supporting Angel Tree families, Andrew and his team believe in showing love through good food, open arms, and a judgment free atmosphere. During a recent food giveaway in Rogersville, they prepared enough for about five hundred plates because they wanted everyone to know they were welcome. Andrew says good food and laughter bring people together, and at Pork Belly Barbecue, no matter who you are or where you come from, you will be accepted, embraced, and treated like family.

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On this episode of TMWS, I have two guests who are both from the West Limestone area in Limestone County, Alabama.

My first guest is Alex White as she shares about her daughter's fight with hydrocephalus. This is a recent diagnosis, and the family is in the early stages of navigating this battle.

After that, we'll be talking to Andrew Harbin in Rogersville, Alabama, as he shares about his family business, Pork Belly BBQ, and their effort to support the community through small business ownership.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, Alex White explains how a routine appointment turned into a frightening diagnosis for her daughter Holly. With hydrocephalus and a tumor or cyst creating pressure around her brain, Holly now faces specialized care and upcoming decisions. Alex invites the community to rally around their family with prayers and support.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that the people we criticize are human long before they are athletes, performers, or professionals. Everyone makes mistakes, and most of the time, the person who fell short is already carrying the weight of it. This segment encourages compassion over blame, patience over public shaming, and understanding over harsh judgment. The way we respond to someone’s worst moment can either lift them up or leave a lasting wound.

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On this MADM, Retired Sgt. Jay "Packy" Dempsey shares about the founding of his program The Fastest 4 Seconds.

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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.

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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 where he is today. Listen & share.

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, where healing, growth, and real life actually happen.

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