This Alabama Life

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Stories are powerful; we hand our traditions down through storytelling. But, the people telling the stories about Alabama don’t share your values. That’s why we started ”This Alabama Life.” We interview Alabamians who are making a positive difference in our world. Take a break from the 24-hour news cycle. Instead, listen to inspiring, uplifting stories about our great state, Alabama. read less
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Biden’s DOJ targets Alabama non-profit. Are individuals next?
Sep 15 2022
Biden’s DOJ targets Alabama non-profit. Are individuals next?
Becky Gerritson, head of Eagle Forum of Alabama, talks about the organization’s long history of working with the Alabama legislature, the formation of the Vulnerable Child Compassion Act and how Eagle Forum is now the target of the Department of Justice in an unprecedented show of government overreach.  https://www.heritage.org/gender/report/puberty-blockers-cross-sex-hormones-and-youth-suicide https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/09/just-non-profit-fights-back-bidens-communist-doj-subpoenas-group-legally-drafted-bill-prevent-gender-transitioning-19-demands-communications-including-social-media-pos/ Be sure to subscribe to Alabama Unfiltered on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Biden’s DOJ targets Alabama non-profit. Are individuals next?
Sep 15 2022
Biden’s DOJ targets Alabama non-profit. Are individuals next?
Becky Gerritson, head of Eagle Forum of Alabama, talks about the organization’s long history of working with the Alabama legislature, the formation of the Vulnerable Child Compassion Act and how Eagle Forum is now the target of the Department of Justice in an unprecedented show of government overreach.  https://www.heritage.org/gender/report/puberty-blockers-cross-sex-hormones-and-youth-suicide https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/09/just-non-profit-fights-back-bidens-communist-doj-subpoenas-group-legally-drafted-bill-prevent-gender-transitioning-19-demands-communications-including-social-media-pos/ Be sure to subscribe to Alabama Unfiltered on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Alexa James with Blanket Fort Hope
Apr 15 2022
Alexa James with Blanket Fort Hope
Founder and CEO of Blanket Fort Hope tells her personal story leading to her efforts to help children rescued from sex trafficking in Alabama. Be sure to subscribe to This Alabama Life on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
KCarl Smith Editorial contributor to 1819 News
Apr 8 2022
KCarl Smith Editorial contributor to 1819 News
Join Don & Andrea as they sit down with KCarl Smith, who is an editorial contributor to 1819 News and founder/CEO of the Douglass Initiative. Be sure to subscribe to This Alabama Life on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Ted Pitsios
Apr 1 2022
Ted Pitsios
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Warren Callaway
Mar 25 2022
Warren Callaway
Retired hospital exec teaches himself video production so he can capture missionaries at work in some of the world's most dangerous places. Be sure to subscribe to This Alabama Life on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Matt Letorneau w/ Never Thirst
Mar 18 2022
Matt Letorneau w/ Never Thirst
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Earl Smith: Facing the H bomb
Mar 11 2022
Earl Smith: Facing the H bomb
A story about a bomb technician who saved millions of US lives in a nuclear event you probably never knew about. Be sure to subscribe to This Alabama Life on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Jeff Rease
Mar 4 2022
Jeff Rease
Photographer doing portraits of WW2 veterans for their families.   Be sure to subscribe to This Alabama Life on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Willing to Serve - the story of Will and Kate
Feb 25 2022
Willing to Serve - the story of Will and Kate
A prison cell, misplaced Bible, unwanted pregnancy, and desperate prayer all feature in the story of how the Willings landed in Auburn to help others. Be sure to subscribe to This Alabama Life on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
MD Smith - High Tech Storyteller in Alabama’s early Radio/TV days
Feb 18 2022
MD Smith - High Tech Storyteller in Alabama’s early Radio/TV days
MD Smith and family combined creativity and emerging technology into a business that shaped the communities of Birmingham and Huntsville. Be sure to subscribe to This Alabama Life on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Service Dogs of Alabama
Feb 11 2022
Service Dogs of Alabama
Frances McGowin and her team of dog trainers take the combination of animal and human psychology to a deeper level of usefulness and impact. Be sure to subscribe to This Alabama Life on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Interview with Ray Melick
Feb 4 2022
Interview with Ray Melick
We talk about Ray's career in Sports Journalism, PR, and now news that tells the truth. Be sure to subscribe to This Alabama Life on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
In Studio w/Amie Beth Shaver
Jan 29 2022
In Studio w/Amie Beth Shaver
Former Miss Alabama talks about her adoption story, pagaents, pro-life advocacy, and political endeavours here in the state she grew up in. Be sure to subscribe to This Alabama Life on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Tom Robert’s Radio & TV days with the Crimson Tide
Jan 19 2022
Tom Robert’s Radio & TV days with the Crimson Tide
Tom Roberts started as sports editor of the Crimson White student newspaper at the University of Alabama while in school, but always dreamed of working with the radio broadcast of Alabama games. He later got into radio and was news director at Channel 13 TV in Birmingham before finally living his dream at Alabama. He worked with many of the legendary play-by-play teams in football and basketball, did play-by-play in basketball, hosted the Alabama football coach’s show, and more, from Bear Bryant to Nick Saban.
Interview with Steve Skipper
Dec 30 2021
Interview with Steve Skipper
In this episode of This Alabama Life, Sports Artist Steve Skipper tells us about how God has helped him overcome gang membership, and crippling injuries in order to become one of the Sports world's most respected portrait artists.
Christmas
Dec 24 2021
Christmas
Christmas Special with Don & Andrea
Interview with Bryan Dawson
Dec 22 2021
Interview with Bryan Dawson
What is this Alabama life and why should you tune in?