Come sit a spell—as my Granny used to say—and let's visit about all things Arkansas.
Gwen Faulkenberry is a small town girl through and through. Born and raised in Ozark, AR, she’s been everything from school teacher to a state Representative candidate. Gwen is a mother, author, English professor, an award-winning columnist–and now, a podcast host.
On this podcast, Gwen sits down for thoughtful conversations that move fluidly from politics in Arkansas to big, deeply human questions about love, vulnerability, faith, identity, and what it means to stay connected in a digital world.
Vulnerable, true, and deeply small town.
Join the conversation at gfaulkenberry@hotmail.com! New episodes drop every other week.
"We Did Have Choices": Losing Their Son & Abortion Access
Greg and Sid Adams learned that their son, Kerry, had a fatal brain condition and would not survive. They chose to induce labor, allowing them to hold their son, say goodbye and grieve with the support of their community. But today, that choice isn't available for Arkansas families. Sid and Greg had access to the type of care that is now banned in Arkansas. Many, like our host Gwen, grew up with preconceived ideas on the type of people and situations that led to abortions. Sid and Greg share their story not only to spread awareness but also to combat those stereotypes.
7 Oct 2026
"I Finally LOVE Who I Am": Coming Out Later in Life
In this episode of Small Town Girl, Gwen sits down with Dr. Jim Mark Ingram, an allergy physician who spent much of his life hiding a fundamental part of who he was. Growing up in a small, conservative Arkansas town and a Southern Baptist family, Jim knew from a young age that he was gay, but he didn't have the language, community or understanding to make sense of those feelings. What happens when the life you've built no longer matches the person you know yourself to be?
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Read Gwen’s Column: https://www.arkansasonline.com/staff/gwen-faulkenberry/ Listen to past episodes! ARKANSAS ONLINE: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/podcast/smalltowngirl/ NORTHWEST ONLINE: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/podcast/smalltowngirl/
23 Sept 2026
You're Not Broken... You're Having a HUMAN MOMENT
In this deeply personal episode of Small Town Girl, Gwen Faulkenberry sits down with Dr. Rose Smith, the therapist she credits with helping change her life. Gwen opens up about the difficult period following her 2020 election loss, the physical toll of chronic stress, and the moment she began to understand that her body had been trying to tell her something. Together, Gwen and Dr. Rose explore what it means to live an authentic life, recognize when our internal truth conflicts with outside expectations, and find the courage to listen. Listen & Subscribe!
Read Gwen’s Column: https://www.arkansasonline.com/staff/gwen-faulkenberry/ Listen to past episodes! ARKANSAS ONLINE: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/podcast/smalltowngirl/ NORTHWEST ONLINE: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/podcast/smalltowngirl/
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