Shows
Charge Forward PodcastReal life, real work, and choosing each other (Part 2) with Emily B. CrippsThis episode continues our story as a family that’s far from perfect but fully committed. We love our life together. Yes, it’s work. Yes, some days are hard. But we’re a team: two adults, one kid, two pups, all charging forward.We talk about raising confidence in a child through small wins, movement, sports, and showing up consistently. About finding community in unexpected places like CrossFit. About making thoughtful health decisions, from recovery tools at home to doing serious due diligence before stepping into regenerative medicine. No hype, just honest experience.We also p...
2025-12-1942 min
Charge Forward PodcastFrom a Flaming TV to a Debt-Free Life: How We Built a Marriage That Lasts with Emily Cripps (Part 1) 🔥 A flaming TV on date two. A honeymoon where it rained inside our room. A Hill Climb that demanded total trust. Some couples bond over dinner… we bonded over chaos. And honestly? We wouldn’t change a thing. In this episode, Emily and I finally sit down together to pull back the curtain on 15 years of marriage, mistakes, miracles, and momentum. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real stuff—the moments that built us, broke us, and pushed us to charge forward when quitting would’ve...
2025-12-1234 min
Charge Forward PodcastA Year of Charging Forward: Amazing Lessons One Guest at a Time (Part 3)Thank you for sharing in our journey in the Charge Forward Podcast. Let me first say that I apologize that we have missed you the past 4 weeks. I took a pause due to the recent loss of my Best Friend, Hero and Mentor, my Dad James M. Cripps. He was a guest 4 times in our first season and I wish he could join us again as he loved the podcast. To our fans: Thank you for hanging in there with us during this difficult time. Jim Every conversation this year pointed to...
2025-12-0438 min
Charge Forward PodcastA Year of Charging Forward: Amazing Lessons One Guest at a Time (Part 2) Thank you for sharing in our journey in the Charge Forward Podcast. Let me first say that I apologize that we have missed you the past 4 weeks. I took a pause due to the recent loss of my Best Friend, Hero and Mentor, my Dad James M. Cripps. He was a guest 4 times in our first season and I wish he could join us again as he loved the podcast. To our fans: Thank you for hanging in there with us during this difficult time. Jim In this second milestone recap, we c...
2025-11-0740 min
Charge Forward PodcastA Year of Charging Forward: Amazing Lessons One Guest at a TimeOne year. So many unforgettable stories. In this milestone episode, host Jim Cripps looks back at the first season of the Charge Forward Podcast—pulling powerful moments, hard-won lessons, and practical takeaways from the guests who shaped our journey.Featured guests & signature takeaways:Bobby Hopkins — Career pivots done right: write the goal, work backward, take action. Plus, his brilliant “text-a-letter” safety code for parenting.Valerie Kemp, CPA — Tax planning as a team sport: align your advisors, build strategy over chaos, and believe there’s enough success for everyone...
2025-10-0340 min
Charge Forward Podcast🎙️From Overworked to Empowered: Valerie Kemp’s Journey to Balance & Freedom (Part 2)What happens when a successful CPA realizes her business is running her instead of the other way around? For Valerie Kemp, a realization at her 1st employeer's funeral . He was an old school accountant, after decades of working holidays and endless hours for clients, only a handful showed up to honor him. In that moment, she made herself a promise: “I will not live—and die—that way.” Fast forward to today, and Valerie has transformed both her business and her life. In this candid conversation with host Jim Cripps, she sh...
2025-09-2758 min
Charge Forward Podcast🎙️From Overworked to Empowered: Valerie Kemp's (CPA) Journey to Balance & Freedom 🎙️From Overworked to Empowered: Valerie Kemp’s Journey to Balance & Freedom What happens when a successful CPA realizes her business is running her instead of the other way around? For Valerie Kemp, a realization at her 1st employeer's funeral . He was an old school accountant, after decades of working holidays and endless hours for clients, only a handful showed up to honor him. In that moment, she made herself a promise: “I will not live—and die—that way.” Fast forward to today, and Valerie has transformed both her business and her life. In this...
2025-09-1939 min
Charge Forward Podcast28 Years of Addiction to Thousands of Smiles & Transformed Lives | Justin Lowry’s Story- Part 228 Years of Addiction to Thousands of Smiles & Transformed Lives | Justin Lowry’s Story - Part 2Justin Lowry had it all—an expanding roofing company he built from the back of his truck, prestigious roles in the dental industry, and the appearance of success. But behind the accolades was a hidden 28-year battle with addiction that began when he was just 10 years old.On July 16, 2021, everything came crashing down. After his arrest, Justin lost his home, his family, and nearly his life. In his darkest moment, he contemplated suicide, convinced the world would be better without him...
2025-09-1254 min
Charge Forward Podcast28 Years of Addiction to Thousands of Smiles & Transformed Lives | Justin Lowry’s Story28 Years of Addiction to Thousands of Smiles & Transformed Lives | Justin Lowry’s StoryJustin Lowry had it all—an expanding roofing company he built from the back of his truck, prestigious roles in the dental industry, and the appearance of success. But behind the accolades was a hidden 28-year battle with addiction that began when he was just 10 years old.On July 16, 2021, everything came crashing down. After his arrest, Justin lost his home, his family, and nearly his life. In his darkest moment, he contemplated suicide, convinced the world would be better without him. But a ju...
2025-09-0439 min
Charge Forward PodcastRegenerative Medicine, Peptides & Healing Trauma | Dr. Mike, Breanna & Steve PriceWhat if the key to healing isn’t in a prescription bottle—but already inside your body?In this breakthrough episode of The Charge Forward Podcast, Dr. Michael Meighen (regenerative medicine specialist), Breanna Price (health coach), and Steve Price (cryo and recovery expert) join Jim Cripps to explore how regenerative medicine, peptides, and functional therapies are transforming the way we approach health, pain, and trauma.Instead of masking symptoms or shutting down inflammation, regenerative medicine works with your biology to “trick the body into healin...
2025-08-281h 18
Charge Forward PodcastWellness for Life: Real Conversations on Health, Family & LongevityWhat happens when you finally draw a line in the sand with your health?In this special episode of The Charge Forward Podcast, host Jim Cripps—who’s lost over 80 pounds himself—recaps powerful conversations with guests who’ve transformed their bodies, minds, and families. Joined by voices like Colby Jubenville PhD, James & Melissa Smith, Holly Hartly, Nick & Rhiannon Hiter, Steve & Bre Price, Chris Neville, and Dr. Michael Meighen, this episode brings together the best lessons and breakthroughs from our ongoing health series.🔥 What you’ll...
2025-08-231h 11
Charge Forward Podcast“From Survival Mode to Service: Rhiannon Hiter on Living with Purpose” Part 2What happens when faith drives your business, your parenting, and your global perspective?In Part 2 of The Charge Forward Podcast with Rhiannon Hiter, we explore how a health insurance professional, wife, and mother uses her platform to create impact far beyond business.Rhiannon opens with a sobering story of religious persecution — a woman killed simply for thanking Jesus on WhatsApp — a reminder of the freedoms many Americans take for granted. This perspective fuels her gratitude and purpose in business, family, and advocacy.We dig into:Customizing health insurance to p...
2025-08-141h 27
Charge Forward Podcast“From Survival Mode to Service: Rhiannon Hiter on Living with Purpose” Part 1Rhiannon Hiter on Faith, Family, and the Truth About Health InsuranceWhat happens when you go all in on a pivot and become a powerhouse in the health insurance industry—and still make breakfast for your kids?In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, The Charge Forward Podcast host Jim Cripps sits down with Rhiannon Hiter, a wife, mother, faith-driven entrepreneur, and one of the most respected health insurance professionals in her field.Rhiannon shares the real story behind her transformation—from juggling toddler tantrums after bar shif...
2025-08-0743 min
Charge Forward PodcastNo Quit in Our Blood: The Unstoppable Lives of James and John CrippsWhat does it mean to Never Quit?In this unforgettable episode of The Charge Forward Podcast, host Jim Cripps sits down with the two men who taught him everything about resilience—his father James Cripps and uncle John Cripps.From Post Depression-era Nashville mischief to near-death experiences in their seventies, these brothers embody grit, ingenuity, and an unshakable zest for life. You’ll hear:How they "borrowed" a boat as kids and paddled miles downriverWhy John, at 69, flipped a RZR 1000 Turbo at 70 mph and still landed on the podi...
2025-08-011h 37
Charge Forward Podcast"25 Years for a Crime He Didn't Commit: Dr. William Arnold’s Fight for Justice"Sentenced to 25 Years for a Crime He Didn’t Commit – This Is What He Did NextWhat happens when the justice system gets it catastrophically wrong?In this unforgettable episode of The Charge Forward Podcast, Dr. William Arnold, shares the harrowing story of being wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison for crimes he didn’t commit. Over 2,498 days, he found strength in faith, and became a powerful advocate for fellow inmates — all while fighting to prove his innocence.Joined by host Jim Cripps, Dr. Arnold reveals...
2025-07-251h 07Charge Forward PodcastFrom Combat to Calm: How a Navy SEAL Reclaimed Peace at Home"From Combat to Calm: How a Navy SEAL Reclaimed Peace at Home"EPISODE DESCRIPTIONWhat happens when elite warriors return home—but can’t turn off the fight?In this gripping episode of The Charge Forward Podcast, retired Navy SEAL Zade Morgan shares the raw truth about life after two decades of high-stakes missions, IED blasts, and combat deployments. The battlefield taught him to survive—but back home, that same hyper-vigilance nearly destroyed his connection with his family.Joining host Jim Cripps is Dr...
2025-07-171h 09
Charge Forward PodcastWisdom, War Stories & Wins: The Best of Season 2🔥 Season 2 was a masterclass in what it takes to Charge Forward — through every win, setback, and pivot. In this special episode, we revisit our favorite conversations and the unfiltered moments that left us inspired, wiser, and ready to level up.👉 From raw ‘war stories’ of sacrifice and big bets… to timeless wisdom about family, faith, business, and legacy… these are the lessons that stay with you.If you’re building something that matters — this recap will remind you why you started, and why you can’t stop now.In this powerful Season 2 Look Back, th...
2025-07-101h 01Charge Forward PodcastFaith, Family & Big Bets: How Grant & Susan Burrow Built a School & a Legacy ✨What does it take to bet your entire future on a dream — and build a legacy that shapes hundreds of young lives every day?In this inspiring episode, Grant and Susan Burrow open up about their journey from promising corporate careers to becoming the owners and operators of Primrose School of Murfreesboro — one of the most respected early childhood education centers in the country.They share how faith, family, and their unwavering commitment to kids gave them the courage to walk away from traditional paths and take a bi...
2025-07-031h 23
Charge Forward PodcastCan Your Body Heal Itself? Regenerative Medicine Explained w/ Dr. Mike MeighenIs Your Body Capable of Healing Itself? Discover the Truth with Dr. Michael MeighenWhat if surgery wasn’t your only option—and your body already had everything it needed to heal?In this episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, host Jim Cripps sits down with regenerative medicine expert Dr. Michael Meighen of the Centner Wellness Group to explore breakthrough therapies like PRP, prolotherapy, and stem cell treatments that activate your body’s own natural healing systems.🔥 Learn how:Regenerative therapies...
2025-06-261h 23Charge Forward PodcastStolen Benefits: One Veteran's Battle Against VSO Negligence🎙️ SABOTAGED: When a Veterans Service Officer decides to Sabotage a Veteran and Costs a Veteran $50,000+ in BenefitsArmy veteran Elmer Richardson walked into his county’s Veterans Service Office seeking help. What he didn’t expect was to become a victim of what now appears to be intentional retaliation—at the hands of the very person paid to advocate for him.Elmer was one of seven veterans who had filed formal statements with Cheatham County, raising concerns that their VSO was mistreating and disrespecting veterans. Months late...
2025-06-191h 18Charge Forward PodcastMarriage, Motors & Millions of Views: The Story Behind ‘Driving With Melissa’ (Part 2)The Real Drive: Power Couple Secrets to Wealth, Love & Supercars - James and Melissa Smith didn’t build their dream life overnight—and they didn’t inherit it either. In this powerful Part 2 episode, the couple behind Driving with Melissa breaks down the real story of how patience, purpose, and smart decisions created both financial freedom and a vibrant community around cars, business, and family.💡 From $5/hour jobs to business ownership 🏡 Their simple wealth strategy: Buy. Pay Down. Level Up. 🔥 How American Heating & Cooling became a Nashville powerhouse...
2025-06-1253 minCharge Forward PodcastMarriage, Motors & Millions of Views: The Story Behind ‘Driving With Melissa’ (Part 1)From Marriage to Motorheads: How a 2-Week Engagement Turned Into 37 Years of Life, Love & JaguarsJames and Melissa Smith of Driving with Melissa join us on their 37th wedding anniversary for an unforgettable ride through love, business, and horsepower.💍 Married on June 4th, 1988, they skipped their own reception to move to Nashville for new jobs—just one of many bold moves they’ve made together. 🚗 From their early days with a Volkswagen Scirocco and yellow Mustang to what’s now called “the rarest modern Jaguar collection in the world,” their journey is anythi...
2025-06-0551 min
Charge Forward PodcastPrivate Prisons = Public Crisis; Part 2 How one father is working to change Tennessee’s Prison ProblemFrom Tragedy to Advocacy: One Father's Mission to Reform Tennessee's Failing Prison SystemWhat if the place meant to rehabilitate your loved one became the reason they never came home?In Part 2 of our conversation with Tim Leeper, father and founder of Kylan’s Light, we dive deeper into the harsh realities of private prisons in Tennessee—and what it will take to change a system built on punishment, not progress.🔒 Private facilities make up just 27% of Tennessee prisons—but are responsible for 63% of inmate deaths....
2025-05-2948 min
Charge Forward PodcastPrivate Prisons = Public Crisis; How one father is working to change Tennessee’s Prison ProblemWhat if your child called you from prison to say he had to sleep with a knife just to survive? For Tim Leeper, that horrifying moment became a painful turning point in a journey he never expected to take. His son Kylan entered Tennessee’s private prison system as a young man seeking redemption—but never made it out alive.In this powerful episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, Tim shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son and the shocking realities he uncov...
2025-05-2351 minCharge Forward PodcastFrom Top Shelf to Legacy: The story of Fiyori VodkaFrom Top Shelf to Legacy: The story of Fiyori VodkaClarence Darkwa, founder of Fiyori Vodka & Johnnie Robinson, join the Charge Forward Podcast to share the incredible story of launching a premium vodka brand rooted in integrity, innovation, and intention.Fiyori isn’t just another bottle on the shelf—it’s redefining what luxury tastes like. With a clean finish, no harsh ethanol bite, and a 97-point score at international spirits competitions, this ultra-premium vodka is winning over both connoisseurs and casual drinkers. How clean is it? Claren...
2025-05-151h 18