101.1 The Pulse

September 26, 2026--Sandra interviews Brian Myk, a local singer/songwriter in Pickens County. He has a new way of making and distributing his music across the world.

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September 26, 2026--Sandra interviews Alexandra Sinclair, owner of Farmstand 382 in Gilmer County, about the new passport you can get and fill up with stamps at various farm stands around the county.

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September 26, 2026--Sandra talks to AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein about the upcoming race for Georgia Governor and U.S. Senate.

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Griffin shares the behind-the-scenes story of the sudden North Georgia storm that damaged equipment and forced the cancellation of AdventHealth’s Night of Hope in Rome. Plus, Pastor Jarrod Roberts of West Rome Baptist Church offers an encouraging reminder that even without the concert, the hope behind the night still stands.

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Rika Meyer from AdventHealth joins Dan and Griffin live from The Sharp Sickle to preview the free Night of Hope concert featuring Pat Barrett, Naomi Raine and Daniel Mulkey. She also shares the heart behind the event and updates on AdventHealth’s growing services across Rome and Northwest Georgia.

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Dan & Griffin sit down with Paige Flowers to hear how The Sharp Sickle got started, the heart behind its mission, and how the Rome community has embraced it. Plus, they talk about what makes the restaurant’s food, atmosphere, and downtown location so special.

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Sept. 5, 2026--Sandra and Coleen talk about the Bulldogs season opener and share their memories and love for Georgia football.

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Sept. 5, 2026--Sandra interviews broadcast legend Loran Smith on the start of his 54th season with the Georgia Bulldogs broadcast team. He was also recently inducted into the Friends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.

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Sept. 5, 2026--Sandra interviews Sgt. Katherine Evans with the Gilmer Fire Department on the Safe Haven Baby Box program that she's spearheading to bring to Gilmer County. The dedicated box, to be built into Gilmer Fire Headquarters, would allow mothers to anonymously and safely give up their infants. Efforts to raise money to build it are now underway.

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August 26, 2026--Sandra and Coleen share their memorial of Dolly Parton.

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August 29, 2026--Sandra interviews Gary Wilder, president of Gilmer Arts about the upcoming 9th anniversary of the Gilmer Arts Playhouse. A concert celebration will take place at the playhouse on Sept. 5th.

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August 29, 2026--Sandra introduces the Pulse's newest host Kenny Noble Cortes, also known as Uncle Kenny. He will begin his Sunday morning show on The Pulse on September 6th from 7am-11am.

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August 29, 2026--Sandra interviews Kevin Cochrn with Fannin's Empty Stocking Fund. The organization partners with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide books to more than 250 kids in Fannin County.

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August 15, 2026--Sandra and Coleen talk about this week's total solar eclipse in other parts of the world and the memories they had of the one in North Georgia in 2017.

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August 15, 2026--Sandra interviews Pickens County Chamber Pres. Amberle Godfrey on being one of the top three finalists for the Pulse's Best of North Georgia contest. Spoiler: Amberle is the winner!

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August 15, 2026--Sandra speaks to Georgia Rep. Johnny Chastain (R-Fannin) on the latest with the floods in McCaysville as well as several bills he sponsored during this year's legislative session that were recently signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.

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August 15, 2026--Sandra interviews Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce as one of the top three finalists for Person of the Year for the Pulse's Best of North Georgia contest.

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August 15, 2026--Sandra interviews Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson at the Appalachian Gun Stop in Jasper as supporters gather to cheer on his campaign.

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August 15, 2026--Sandra interviews Bob Reece, one of the top three finalists for Person of the Year for The Pulse's Best of North Georgia contest. He is the founder of Glory Bound Ministries in Canton.

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August 15, 2026- Sandra speaks with McCaysville Public Safety Dir. Mike Early about the latest with the floods that impacted the border town earlier this month. 

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August 8, 2026- Sandra and Coleen talk about the Appalachian folklore of Moon-eyed people. 

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August 8, 2026- Sandra interviews Renae Blair founder of Blair Haven Farm and Equine Rescue and Sanctuary in Ellijay. The organization does great work helping and adopting out horses and is in need of fosters right now.

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Did you know there’s a private Christian high school right here in Calhoun serving students from across the region and beyond? GCA Chaplain Josh Woods joins us to share what makes Georgia-Cumberland Academy special and gives us a look at the opportunities available to students and families.

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Brian Pruett joins us to talk about the upcoming Nonprofit Impact Workshop in Cartersville, designed to give nonprofit leaders, board members and volunteers practical tools to strengthen their organizations. Brian also shares more about his Giving Back Charity Nights and how they’re helping support nonprofits and causes throughout Bartow County.

Learn more about the Nonprofit Impact Workshops and upcoming events at nonprofitimpactworkshops.com.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra interviews Gilmer County Schools Superintendent Brian Ridgley about the new school year and the new Performing Arts Center that is now open at Gilmer High School. He also talks about changes coming to Ellijay Elementary School including demolition at the school.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra and Coleen talk about their back-to-school memories as another school year begins this week.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra interviews Gina Higgenbotham, who was a close friend of Pat Webb, talks about the legacy she leaves behind at the Blue Ridge Community Theater. Pat, who died unexpectedly this summer, is one of the original founders of the theater 25 years ago and behind its very successful Sunny D children's program. A memorial service will be held at the theater this afternoon and a memory garden for her will be dedicated as well.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra interviews Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson about his new band with other current and former law enforcement officers called Blue on Black Revival.  Their first concert will be on September 11th and 12th to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra interviews Steve Dusek, pastor of The Orchard Church in Ellijay about their new location. The beautiful new church building is finally complete, and members will be moving everything out following a brief final service at the old location Sunday. The first service at the new building on Highland Parkway will be August 9th at 9am and 11am.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra interviews Susanna Capelouto, the southern bureau chief for National Public Radio and incoming co-president of the Georgia Chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists, about a new educational campaign to help people spot fake news. The Georgia Knows Media campaign trains local journalists to go into communities to educate people how to tell the difference.

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August 1, 2026-- Sandra interviews Jasper Mayor Kirk Raffield about the severe weather that came through the area and the damage done to the Oglethorpe Monument by lightening. He updates us on the future of the monument and planned repairs.

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July 25, 2026--Sandra and Coleen talk about Big Foot and the fun topic that has tourists coming to North Georgia from all over hoping to catch a glimpse of the mythical creature.

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July 25, 2026-- Sandra interviews Alexandra Sinclair about her Farmstand 382 in Gilmer County. Farmstands have become a growing trend in North Georgia. She also created an interactive map of nearly 20 farmstands around Gilmer County.

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July 25, 2026-- Sandra interviews Sherry Turner, administrator for the Christian Community Outreach Ministry, about their 10th annual Back to School event in Calhoun.

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July 25, 2026-- Sandra interviews Irina Garner, assistant manager at the Chief Vann House in Chatsworth, about the annual Vann House Day.

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July 18, 2026-Sandra and Coleen talk about their Five Favorite Things

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July 18, 2026- Sandra interviews Colby Jones, artistic director for The Mustard Seed Players in Chatsworth. The new theater is about to open its latest one-act play, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, which runs July 30-August 8.

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July 18, 2026-Sandra interviews Sarah Paulk, founder of Smithwick Station fawn rehab in Cherokee County about the work they do rehabilitating fawns.  She also updates a fawn rescued recently in Ellijay after its mother is impaled on a pool fence.

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July 18, 2026-Sandra talks to AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein on the bill passed in the U.S. House to allow states to change to Daylight Saving Time year-round. Georgia has already passed a bill, but the measure still must be passed by the U.S. Senate and then signed by Pres. Trump. Greg also updates us on the race for Georgia Governor and U.S. Senator.

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July 11, 2026-Sandra and Coleen talk about their favorite concerts.

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July 11, 2026- Sandra interviews Mike Lacy, director of Mama Won't Fly at the Blue Ridge Community Theater. This hilarious play runs from July 16th through August 2nd.

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July 11, 2026-Sandra interviews Rebecca Harrell with Gilmer County's Optimists Club about their 14th year of Stuff the Bus. 

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July 11, 2026--Sandra interviews Cindy Wiliams with the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce as part of our regular series highlighting different Chambers of Commerce in our listening area on "Saturdays with Sandra". She tells us the benefits of being a member of the Chamber there.

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July 4, 2026- Sandra and Coleen talk about America's 250th birthday 

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July 4, 2026-Sandra interviews Doug Piette, President of the Gilmer County Historical Society, on a history display at the downtown Ellijay Welcome Center that chronicles America's 250 years.

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July 4, 2026-Sandra interviews former State Sen. Don Balfour on the history of the Declaration of Independence as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday.

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July 4, 2026-Sandra interviews KSU track superstar Kali Terza as she prepares for the World Championships in Peru, possibly the 2028 Olympics, and joining the WWE.

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Sandra and Coleen talk about ideas for getting your porch ready for summer

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Sandra interviews Barry Gentry, President and CEO of the Murray County Chamber of Commerce and the benefits of being a member of the chamber.

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Sandra interviews Rebecca Harrell with Ellijay Paws in Need about the annual Lasagna Cookout and fundraiser at Buckley's winery.

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Sandra interviews Greg Bluestein on the 14th District Congressional race

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Sandra interviews Sonia Smith, director of Steel Magnolias, on stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater.

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Sandra and Coleen talk about how to stay healthy on our summer travels this year.

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Sandra interviews Kyle Ray, President and CEO of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, and the benefits of being a member.

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Sandra interviews Sylvia Harris, President of Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter, talks about their annual fundraiser Wolfstock in downtown Ellijay.

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Sandra and Coleen talk about kindness 

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Sandra interviews our newest Pulse host, Holland. She begins her new nightly show next week.

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Sandra interviews Ellen Grant, with the Gilmer County Optimist Club, about the Justin Elliott Tennis Tournament.

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Sandra and Coleen talk about how to be social in your own community

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Sandra interviews former State Sen. Don Balfour, now a Pickens County resident, on his recent honor of having a building named for him at Georgia Gwinnett College

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Sandra interviews Rhiannon Lundquist on the new Sunny D musical High School Musical that opens at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

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Sandra interviews the AJC's Greg Bluestein about the heated gubernatorial race and recent debates between the candidates

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Sandra and Coleen talk about Mother's Day and share their favorite memories of their moms.

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Sandra interviews Kathy Johnson, President and CEO of the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce, and the benefits of being a member of the chamber.

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Sandra interviews Will Linn, a great folk artist from Gordon County.

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Sandra and Coleen talk about the significance of Memorial Day 

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Sandra interviews Nancy Sladky, co-director of A Miracle Worker, a great play on stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater.

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Sandra interviews Amy Myers, Exec. VP of the Pickens Chamber of Commerce and the benefits of being a member.

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Sandra interviews the AJC's Greg Bluestein on the outcome of the primary election.

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Sandra and Coleen talk about old sayings we heard growing up

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Sandra interviews Pam Carnes, President and CEO of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce about the great benefits of being a member of the chamber.

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Sandra and Coleen talk about baseball season and the great job the Atlanta Braves are doing this year.

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Sandra interviews Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in his runoff campaign for Governor.

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Sandra interviews Philip Milam about his runoff campaign for State Senate.

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Sandra and Coleen talk about  how to stay cool during these hot months of summer.

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Sandra interviews Ted Yarborough, Chair of the Committee of the Chatsworth Depot, and the beginning of "Second Saturdays" at the depot with great singing and tours of the depot and old hotel.

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Sandra interviews Barbara Colbert, President of the Board of Directors for Homeward Bound and a plea for volunteers for the organization.

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Sandra interviews Greg Bluestein looking ahead to the primary elections and the Special Legislative Session about to get underway.

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Sandra interviews Gerald Hodge, founder and CEO of Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears Inc. about the growing number of deaths of bears in this part of the state and how to keep both them and you safe.

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Sandra interviews Jan Murphey, founder of the new North Georgia Mountain History Center in Ellijay. 

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Sandra interviews the AJC's Greg Bluestein on the Legislative Special Session underway.

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Sandra and Coleen remember great radio legend Martha Zoller who passed away suddenly just days before she was to retire from her daily radio show in Gainesville.

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Sandra interviews Craig Spirko, director of Beatle Girls at Tater Patch Players in Jasper, a great play based on the real-life Beatles fan club. The show opens July 4th weekend.

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Sandra interviews Bryan Bogue, director of the Victory Christian Center in Ellijay on the upcoming Apple Capital Paddle Battle pickleball tournament in a few weeks. 

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Sandra interviews Rep. Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper) on wrapping up the Legislative Special Session and when lawmakers could be called back to the Gold Dome to redraw Georgia's redistricting maps.

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Listen as Darien talks about how to handle the day after election if your candidate doesn't win.  A lesson for about half of us.

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Darien talks about the freedom to vote and why it's important on this election day.

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Darien looks at what the World Cup can teach us and how this important event can be an example on how we should live.

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Jason Crabb stopped by the Porch and talked with Darien and Holland while they were out at Karen Peck's Homecoming event.  Listen to the good time they had!

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Join Darien as he educates Asa on the importance of nicknames growing up.

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Darien looks back at the shows we grew up with and the lessons that they taught us.  Listen as you remember these morals we got from sitcom TV.

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Darien and Asa talk about what actually makes a church special and the answer is pretty clear.  It's the people that make a church what it is.

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Darien takes on a personal Soapbox when he thinks about his friend who recently passed and what that means.

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Join us as Darien and Asa discuss overalls and what they mean to them.  Find out what Darien thinks about the pants that go all the way to the shoulders.

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On Cinco de Mayo, Darien delivers a heartfelt Small Town Soapbox comparing tacos versus taters, celebrating how Southern country cooking and Mexican flavors bring people together. From fried chicken and gravy to salsa and tortillas, this warm reflection shows that while the plates may differ, the values of family, community, and sharing a meal remain the same.

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In a thrilling final pitch, the Pickens High Dragons become 2026 GHSA Class 3A State Baseball Champions! Dave Garner's electrifying call captures the decisive strikeout by Robert Turner, sealing an unforgettable victory for the team and their fans. A perfect moment of high school sports glory.

Visit The Pulse today to buy your championship shirt!

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What if radio was invented tomorrow — would you line up to buy one? On this Small Town Soapbox, Darien delivers a powerful reminder of radio’s incredible value as a free source of music, news, sports, weather, community connection, and hometown voices in an age of expensive subscriptions.

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Ted Turner’s passing leaves North Georgia reflecting on a larger-than-life legacy. In this somber Small Town Soapbox, Darien honors the bold visionary who turned Atlanta into a world-class city through CNN, the Braves, the Superstation, and sheer determination—reminding us that one person with big dreams can change everything. A heartfelt tribute blending gratitude, local pride, and quiet grace.

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Not everything is fixable — even for small-town folks who can fix anything with duct tape and prayer.

In this powerful Small Town Soapbox, Darien shares a hard truth: while we’re wired to fix things, sometimes the wisest move is knowing when to walk away. Relationships, habits, and situations that keep breaking might be breaking you too. Strength isn’t always in holding on — sometimes it’s in letting go with your head held high.

A must-hear reminder for anyone tired of fixing what refuses to stay fixed.

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