Small Town Soapbox | Bullies in Boots: When Small-Town “Jokes” Become Cruelty

Bullies aren’t just in school hallways anymore—they’ve gone digital and even hide behind friendly smiles at church. In this Small Town Soapbox, Darien calls out modern bullying, from online jabs to small-town gossip disguised as jokes. He challenges listeners to replace insecurity-fueled put-downs …

Small Town Soapbox | When Staying Quiet Is the Bravest Choice

What if the strongest thing you could do today… was stay quiet? In this episode of Small Town Soapbox, Darien delivers a heartfelt message about a world that no longer whispers, but broadcasts. From social media pile‑ons to public shaming, we explore what’s been lost when everything becomes front‑p…

Saturdays with Sandra | Helicopter Easter Bunny: Colleen’s Hilarious Easter Adventure

What if your wildest Easter memory involved flying in a tiny helicopter dressed as the Easter Bunny? On this heartwarming episode of Saturdays with Sandra, host Sandra Parrish chats with Colleen, our community queen, about her favorite Easter traditions. From childhood church celebrations and famil…

Saturdays with Sandra | When Plans Change, the Message Remains

What happens when Easter plans get disrupted—and the deeper meaning still shines through? In this special Easter edition of Saturdays with Sandra, Sandra Parrish talks with Pastor Steve Dusek of The Orchard Life Church in Ellijay about shifting Easter celebrations due to weather and why Easter rema…

Saturdays with Sandra | How One Acre is Changing Lives: Glory Haus’s Tiny Home Miracle in Marietta

What if one tiny home village could transform the lives of hundreds of homeless students in Marietta City Schools? On this special Easter episode of Saturdays with Sandra, host Sandra Parrish sits down with Molly Holm, CEO of Glory Haus, to discuss their inspiring partnership with the City of Marie…

Saturdays with Sandra | Thunderbirds Over Rome: Inside North Georgia’s Biggest Air Show

What does it take to bring the Thunderbirds roaring into a small North Georgia city? On this episode of Saturdays with Sandra, host Sandra Parrish sits down with John Cowman of JLC Air Show Management to preview the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show in Rome. From the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and…

Small Town Soapbox | The Pastor Every Small Town Depends On—but Rarely Talks About

Every small town has that one pastor—and he may be the most important person you never brag about. In this episode of Small Town Soapbox, Darien delivers a heartfelt tribute to the local pastor and the small churches that quietly hold communities together. From hospital rooms to muddy cemeteries, t…

Small Town Soapbox | Real Voices, Real Bodies: Why Authenticity Still Wins

What if talent isn’t enough—and never really has been? In this Small Town Soapbox, Darien tackles a quiet truth many people notice but few say out loud: the music industry often values image over raw vocal power. From small-town churches in North Georgia to the polished world of professional music,…

Small Town Soapbox | In a World Full of Fake, Be Real

On April Fools’ Day, when the internet is overflowing with fake news and bad jokes, one thing becomes painfully clear: people can’t tell truth from nonsense anymore. In this Small Town Soapbox, Darien cuts through the noise to challenge the culture of “gotcha” moments, viral hoaxes, and manufacture…

Small Town Soapbox | Big Problems, Small Screens: Are We Carrying Too Much?

What happens when global crises and teenage homework live on the same tiny screen? In this Small Town Soapbox, Darien takes on the overload of modern life—where headlines about war, rising gas prices, and political tension sit inches away from social media scrolls meant for kids. With reflections r…