On tonight’s show, I’m having an important conversation with Jason Smith, a Marine veteran who now serves as Director of Veterans Programming at Florida Springs Wellness and Recovery Center. As a former law enforcement officer, this conversation hits close to home for me. We’ll talk about the Military, Veterans, and First Responders Suicide Prevention Summit coming to Enterprise, Alabama, on March 13th, and why caring for those who protect us has to go beyond words. This is about real people, real tools, and real support for those who serve and those who stand beside them. Listen & share.

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that their own experiences with hurt can become a powerful source of compassion. This segment encourages listeners to remember what it feels like to be hurting and to use that understanding to respond to others with patience, grace, and empathy.

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On this MADM, Anthony Terling shares how he and his wife, Lindsey, took their journey with rare disease and pour their hearts into other families in honor of their son, Austin, through the Austin 1st Foundation. Their annual golf tournament Aces Fore Austin is taking place on May 18th. For more information about the tournament and the Austin 1st Foundation effort, go to Austin1stFoundation.org.

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Tonight on The Mark White Show, you’ll hear the story of Austin Terling.

Austin would be 13 years old this year.

Instead, his life on earth ended at just 9 years old in July of 2022 after a long and exhausting fight with a rare neurodegenerative brain disease caused by a mutation in the UBA5 gene.

For four years, his parents, Anthony and Lindsey Terling, searched for answers. They walked through uncertainty, heartbreak, and a diagnosis that came with more questions than solutions.

Out of that journey, the Austin 1st Foundation was born.

What began as a family’s fight for their son has become a mission to help other families facing rare disease, to raise awareness, and to fund research and resources so no one has to walk this road alone.

Tonight, Anthony Terling shares Austin’s story, honors Lindsey’s role as a mother and advocate, and explains how Austin’s legacy continues through the work of the Austin 1st Foundation and their annual Aces Fore Austin charity golf tournament.

This is a story about love, loss, and choosing purpose in the middle of pain.

Austin’s legacy is still changing lives.

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners of a simple but powerful principle, do what’s doable. When life feels overwhelming and problems seem bigger than we can handle, this segment encourages listeners to focus on what they can control, take the next right step, and release the pressure of trying to fix everything at once.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m talking about loneliness through the lens of hesitation and waiting. This message encourages initiative, connection, and the power of being the one who reaches out first. It’s a reminder that many people want connection but are afraid to impose, and a simple invitation can make a meaningful difference.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m talking about Intent, Portrayal, and Perception.

What you intend isn’t always what people see, how something is portrayed isn’t always the whole truth, & perception can take on a life of its own.

I'm reminding listeners why clarity, humility, and grace matter, because how we communicate and how we’re understood can shape relationships, trust, and outcomes. It’s a timely reminder for all of us to slow down, listen closer, and make sure our intent lines up with how we show up.

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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 of the top adaptive golfers in the country, a PGA instructor, and a passionate advocate for children with adaptive needs.

In this conversation, Alex shares how golf became more than a sport, how resilience shaped his path, and why giving others the opportunity to belong is at the heart of his mission. From mentoring young golfers to supporting Ukrainian orphans, Alex reminds us that true success is measured by the difference we make in the lives of others.

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that strength doesn’t always look the way people expect. Sometimes pulling yourself together means showing up. Sometimes it means asking for help. And sometimes it means simply taking the next right step.

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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 efforts they’re passionate about beyond the music, including using their platform to make a positive impact.

Two conversations. One show. Stories of service, purpose, and passion. Listen & share.