Episodes

  • Make A Difference Minute: The First Steps Behind Sleep Trailer

    Make A Difference Minute: The First Steps Behind Sleep Trailer
    Feb 21 2026
    On this Make A Difference Minute, Jason Christensen shares how a single moment of conviction turned into action. After seeing someone sleeping outside in the cold Oregon rain, Jason could not shake the question, “Why isn’t someone doing something?” Instead of waiting, he became that someone. He talks about researching tiny homes and capsule hotels, making calls to manufacturers, hearing plenty of “no’s,” and finally finding a partner willing to help bring the first Sleep Trailer to life. It is a reminder that big solutions often begin with small, persistent steps. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware
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    2 mins
  • A Safe Night’s Sleep: Jason Christensen and the Vision Behind Sleep Trailer, LLC

    A Safe Night’s Sleep: Jason Christensen and the Vision Behind Sleep Trailer, LLC
    Feb 21 2026
    On this episode, I’m having a conversation with Jason Christensen, founder of Sleep Trailer, LLC, to talk about an idea that is simple in concept yet powerful in impact. What began as a moment of compassion turned into a mobile shelter solution designed to provide safety, dignity, and a pathway toward stability for individuals experiencing homelessness. Jason shares how the Sleep Trailer works, what he has learned through pilot programs, and why restoring dignity is just as important as providing a bed. This conversation challenges us to think differently about community responsibility and creative problem solving.
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    35 mins
  • Make A Difference Minute: Kaytrina Simmons Shares About Shoals Scale Back

    Make A Difference Minute: Kaytrina Simmons Shares About Shoals Scale Back
    Feb 20 2026
    On this Make A Difference Minute, City of Florence Council President Kaytrina Simmons shares about the 4th Annual Shoals Scale Back happening Saturday, February 21st, from 1p to 4:30p at Harvest Mitchell Gym in Florence, Alabama. This community event is focused on health, wellness, and taking practical steps toward a healthier lifestyle. From local vendors to valuable resources, Shoals Scale Back is all about loving your city and loving yourself. Learn how you can attend, get involved, or support the mission of positive, healthy living in the Shoals. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
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    2 mins
  • Love Your City. Love Yourself. The 4th Annual Shoals Scale Back

    Love Your City. Love Yourself. The 4th Annual Shoals Scale Back
    Feb 20 2026
    On this episode of The Mark White Show, Council President Kaytrina Simmons joins me to talk about the 4th Annual Shoals Scale Back happening Saturday, February 21st, from 1p to 4:30p at Harvest Mitchell Gym in Florence, Alabama. This community event is focused on health, wellness, and practical steps toward a healthier lifestyle. From local vendors to valuable resources and door prizes, Shoals Scale Back is all about loving your city and loving yourself. Listen to learn how you can attend, participate as a vendor, and take one small step toward better health. Please share.
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    29 mins
  • Make A Difference Minute: Coleman Drew Shares His Transplant Timeline

    Make A Difference Minute: Coleman Drew Shares His Transplant Timeline
    Feb 19 2026
    On this Make A Difference Minute, Coleman Drew talks about the timeline surrounding his upcoming transplant. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just two years old, Coleman has spent his life managing daily treatments and health challenges. Now, as transplant becomes the next step in his journey, he shares what the process looks like, what happens next, and how he and his family are preparing. This is a powerful glimpse into the reality behind the word “transplant.” If you would like to support Coleman and his family with transplant-related expenses, visit: cota.org/cotaforcolemansfight Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry SingingRiverDentistry.com
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    2 mins
  • Fighting Since Age Two: Coleman Drew's Cystic Fibrosis Journey

    Fighting Since Age Two: Coleman Drew's Cystic Fibrosis Journey
    Feb 19 2026
    On this episode of The Mark White Show, I sit down with Coleman Drew, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just two years old. For most of his life, Coleman has faced daily treatments, hospital stays, and the quiet strength required to manage a chronic illness. Now, transplant has entered the conversation, and his family has partnered with COTA, the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, to help with transplant-related expenses. This is not just a story about illness. It's a story about perseverance, faith, family, & the power of community support. Join us as Coleman shares what it has been like to grow up with CF, what this season looks like, & how you can stand with him in the fight. Learn how to support Coleman at: https://cota.org/cotaforcolemansfight/
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    30 mins
  • Make A Difference Minute: Standing With Coleman in the Fight for Life

    Make A Difference Minute: Standing With Coleman in the Fight for Life
    Feb 18 2026
    On this Make A Difference Minute, we highlight the journey of Coleman Drew, a 27-year-old from Grady, Alabama, who is awaiting a second double lung transplant. Through the support of the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) and a compassionate community, efforts are underway to raise funds for his transplant-related expenses. Learn more: cota.org/cotaforcolemansfight Sponsor: Premier Structures, Inc.
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    2 mins
  • Helping is Healing with Austin 1st Foundation's Anthony Terling

    Helping is Healing with Austin 1st Foundation's Anthony Terling
    Feb 18 2026
    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.
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    38 mins