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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 07
Charge 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
Charge Forward PodcastHumanity Over Vanity: How Holly Hartley Built Groom Garage with Heart & GritWhat happens when passion, purpose, and a pandemic pivot collide? You get your pups favorite place - Groom Garage.In this inspiring episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, host Jim Cripps sits down with Holly Hartley, founder of Groom Garage in Ashland City, TN. From her early days grooming at PetSmart to launching a grooming salon in her garage during the COVID shutdowns, Holly shares how she built a thriving business rooted in one core value: humanity over vanity.Discover how Holly:Transformed a simple idea into a...2025-05-081h 14Charge Forward Podcast🎙️ Scoops, Strategy & Small-Town Grit: The Sweet Rise of Golly G’s with Founder Joey BoykinWhat do you get when vision, values, and vanilla collide? The story of Joey Boykin, founder of Golly G’s Ice Cream, who built one of the top 25 creameries in the U.S. from the ground up—starting with a dream of old-school charm and a smiling ‘G’.In this episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, Joey shares how he:🎯 Built the brand first, product second—creating a 1950s-inspired ice cream shop experience that communities love.🍨 Developed award-winning flavors like Banana Pudding and Tennessee Fudge (using his mom’s recipe...2025-05-011h 35
A History of India158 - Partition Political Decisions and Historical Consequences (1947 CE) (S11E8)Delve into the complex factors that led to the partition of India in 1947, a decision that resulted in lasting legacies for the subcontinent. We trace the historical roots of this event, starting with the arrival of the British East India Company and examining the evolution of British rule. The Ilbert Bill controversy of the 1880s highlights the racial tensions that simmered beneath the surface. The rise of Indian nationalism and the emergence of groups like the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League are also explored.The episode also discusses the impact of World War II...2025-04-2713 min
A History of India156 - Impact of World War II on India's Struggle for Freedom (c. 1939–1945 CE) (S11E6)Examine the profound impact of World War II on India's struggle for independence, a conflict fought oceans away, yet deeply intertwined with India's destiny. We analyze the conflicting experience of Indians being asked to fight for an empire that denied them basic freedoms. We discuss the Cripps Mission of 1942 and the offer of Dominion status, as well as the reactions of the Congress and the Muslim League.Furthermore, the episode explores how the war exposed the hypocrisy of the British Empire, weakened its authority, and created a window of opportunity for India's independence movement. The Quit India...2025-04-2718 minCharge Forward Podcast🎙️ Part 2: The Truth About Financial Confidence – With Eddie Knight Integrity. Alignment. Real Strategy.🎙️ Part 2: The Truth About Financial Confidence – With Eddie Knight Integrity. Alignment. Real Strategy.In this powerful continuation of our conversation with Eddie Knight, financial advisor at 1847 Financial, we go deeper than rates and returns. Eddie and host Jim Cripps peel back the layers of personal finance to reveal what truly drives financial confidence—and it’s not a product, a rate of return, or a magic bullet.Instead, it's about alignment, shared ownership, and a long-term strategy built on trust and adaptab...2025-04-241h 01
A History of India142 - Resistance and Reform Early Nationalist Movements (c. 1857-1947 CE) (S10E7)This episode explores the origins of resistance against British rule in India, tracing the evolution of early reform movements, social protests, and the intellectual awakening that fueled the independence struggle. The discussion begins with examples of early resistance figures like Banda Bahadur, highlighting the existing spirit of resistance against authority even before British dominance. The rise of organizations like the Triplicane Literary Society and the Indian Association is examined, emphasizing their role in promoting social reform, education, and greater political representation for Indians. The emergence of the Indian National Congress (INC) as a platform for educated Indians is discussed...2025-04-2014 min
A History of India147 - The Role of the Press and Public Opinion in Colonial India (c. 1857-1947 CE) (S10E12)This episode examines the crucial role of newspapers and media in shaping public discourse and resistance in colonial India. The discussion begins by exploring the pre-existing communication networks in India, including marketplaces and temples, and how the arrival of the printing press transformed these networks. The emergence of newspapers and journals in various languages, like Urdu, and their impact on traditional ideas of loyalty and civic engagement are examined, particularly through the lens of publications like the Litten Gazette.The episode then analyzes the power of the press as a platform for dissent and critique, highlighting how...2025-04-2018 min
A History of India142 - Resistance and Reform Early Nationalist Movements (c. 1857-1947 CE) (S10E7)This episode explores the origins of resistance against British rule in India, tracing the evolution of early reform movements, social protests, and the intellectual awakening that fueled the independence struggle. The discussion begins with examples of early resistance figures like Banda Bahadur, highlighting the existing spirit of resistance against authority even before British dominance. The rise of organizations like the Triplicane Literary Society and the Indian Association is examined, emphasizing their role in promoting social reform, education, and greater political representation for Indians. The emergence of the Indian National Congress (INC) as a platform for educated Indians is discussed...2025-04-2014 minCharge Forward PodcastMoney, Mindset & Protection: Eddie Knight’s Roadmap to SecurityMoney isn’t just numbers—it’s about balance, purpose, and protection.In this powerful episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, financial advisor Eddie Knight of 1847 Financial joins host Jim Cripps to tackle one of the most common problems in personal finance: disorganized, disconnected decisions that leave families vulnerable.Eddie shares how his unlikely transition from biology and forensics into financial planning turned into a mission-driven career—especially after helping a grieving family file a life insurance claim for a client he’d just met months before. That life...2025-04-1751 min
Charge Forward PodcastSense, Scale & Strategy: How Elite Companies Use AI, Data & Human Connection – with Nick Hiter🎙️ Sense, Scale & Strategy: How Elite Companies Use AI, Data & Human Connection – with Nick HiterWhat happens when you combine world-class data strategies, AI innovation, and real human connection? You get the blueprint for sustainable business growth—and this episode lays it all out.Join Nick Hiter (serial entrepreneur, SiriusXM radio voice, and brand builder) as he teams up with Jim Cripps and Clayton Geiser of Sense Development to unpack the real strategies elite companies are using to scale smarter—not louder.In this episode, we explore: ✅...2025-04-111h 16
WFH with 2 GuysUnlocking the Power of Data in Business Benny Carreon and Dennis discuss the critical role of data and AI in modern business practices with expert Jim Cripps. They explore how businesses can leverage data to enhance marketing strategies, understand customer behavior, and improve operational efficiency. Jim emphasizes the importance of small businesses embracing AI as a tool for growth and innovation, while also addressing common fears and misconceptions about technology. The discussion highlights actionable insights for business owners looking to optimize their operations and stay competitive in a data-driven world.Jim Cripps is an accomplished business consultant and a world-renowned bowler, exemplifying high performance in...2025-04-0831 minCharge Forward PodcastYour Vision Sets the Ceiling: Resilience, Reinvention & Branding Brilliance with Amber KerbyYour Vision Sets the Ceiling: Resilience, Reinvention & Branding Brilliance with Amber KerbyWhat happens when a literal tornado levels your business—and you rebuild even better? Meet Amber Kerby, the powerhouse behind BB Printing Co, who transformed disaster into growth and a traditional print shop into a full-scale branding solutions company.In this episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, we dive deep into:💥 Amber’s journey from healthcare marketing (helping scale a company from 6 to 64 clinics!) to reviving and revolutionizing her family’s print business🌪️ The day a tornado...2025-04-031h 24
The HitstreakEpisode 180: Unleash The Power Of Data Driven Marketing w/ Clayton Geiser & Jim CrippsEpisode 180 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything! This week we are joined by TWO incredible people. The Co-Founder of Sense Development, Marketing and Sales Expert, Entrepreneur, and Business Strategist, Clayton Geiser AND the Owner of Charge Forward Solutions, Business Coach, Host of the Charge Forward Podcast, and Guinness World Record Holder, Jim Cripps!Episode in a Glance:Check it out! In this episode, Clayton Geyser, Jim Cripps, and I discuss the evolving landscape of data strategy and its critical role i...2025-04-011h 20
Charge Forward Podcast“The Real Secret to Success? The Partner You Choose and the Mentor Who Guides You”What’s the one decision that could make or break your success? According to this collection of powerful stories from top performers and entrepreneurs—it’s your choice of mentor and spouse.In this powerful episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, host Jim Cripps sits down with a variety of inspiring guests—Chris Neville, Nick Hiter, Virgil Herring, Jason Lewis, Colby Jubenville, El Lagutin, Carissa Oakey, Jeremy Qualls, Bob Learn Jr., Miles & Jill Reidelberger , Amber Wotring, Jordan Grubbs, Jamie Steelman, Steve & Bre Price, and more—to explore the deep impact tha...2025-03-2739 min
Charge Forward PodcastAuthenticity Wins: How Jordan Grubbs Built a Social Media Empire Through Consistency & ConnectionAuthenticity Wins: How Jordan Grubbs Built a Social Media Empire Through Consistency & Connection In today’s digital world, authenticity is the ultimate currency—and no one understands that better than Jordan Grubbs, Founder & CEO of Influence Media Marketing Company. From managing social media for Belmont University’s Center for Entrepreneurship to building a thriving agency serving small to medium-sized businesses, Jordan’s journey is a masterclass in brand growth, content strategy, and business resilience.But that’s not all—Jordan didn’...2025-03-201h 25Charge Forward PodcastLarry Schmittou - Part 2: The Man Who Brought Baseball Back to Nashville & Built a Bowling EmpireWhat does it take to build a business that thrives for decades? Larry Schmittou, the man who brought professional baseball back to Nashville and built a thriving bowling empire, reveals his secrets to leadership, longevity, and purpose in this must-watch episode of the Charge Forward Podcast.At 84 years old, Schmittou still leads 500+ employees across multiple Strike & Spare bowling centers with the same passion and integrity that fueled his career in baseball, including founding the Nashville Sounds. His straightforward leadership style, emphasis on honesty and accountability...2025-03-1351 min
One Large DuvetThe One with Sam Lupton and Tom MajorsThe One with Sam Lupton and Tom Majors. Playing Del Boy and Rodney.The smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical will be coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Mon 17 – Sat 29 Mar, direct from a sold-out run in London’s West End.Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back in Only Fools and Horses The Musical and coming to Milton Keynes this March!Join us as we take a trip back in time, where it’s all kicking off in Peckham. While the yuppie invasion of Londo...2025-03-1212 minCharge Forward PodcastLarry Schmittou: The Man Who Brought Baseball Back to Nashville & Built a Bowling EmpireStep into the incredible journey of Larry Schmittou, a Nashville sports legend whose passion for baseball led to an unexpected but remarkable legacy in bowling and entertainment. From coaching high school baseball to founding the Nashville Sounds, Larry’s visionary leadership helped redefine sports and recreation in Music City.In this episode, we explore:⚾ How Larry brought professional baseball back to Nashville🎳 His transformation from baseball to revitalizing the bowling industry🏆 The key to building community-focused businesses that thr...2025-03-0648 min
Apologue Podcast#382 Derek DownhamDerek Downham is an award-winning songwriter/producer. A formidable multi-instrumentalist, Derek has recorded and played live/toured with many of Canada’s finest bands and artists.
He has performed/recorded/written with (in no particular order): The Beauties, Gordon Downie, Don Felder (of The Eagles), Broken Social Scene, Andy Kim, James Burton, Albert Lee, July Talk, Alex Lifeson, Serena Ryder, Sarah Slean, Nels Cline, Redd Volkert, Cindy Cashdollar, Junior Brown, Kellie Loder, Jim Cuddy, Whitehorse, Sam Roberts, Lights, Paul Pigat, Amos Garrett, Brent Mason, Julian Taylor, Jeffery Straker, Freeman Dre, Hayden Neale, Sloan, Jason Collett, Kim Stockwood, Ju...2025-03-031h 10Charge Forward PodcastFrom Factory Floor to IT Director: Brandon Hurst’s Journey of Innovation, AI, and LeadershipWhat happens when a manufacturing expert transitions into a cutting-edge IT leader? Brandon Hurst, Director of IT and Business Systems at Troy Industries, joins the Charge Forward Podcast to share his journey of adaptability, innovation, and leadership in the tech-driven world of manufacturing.🔹 From managing operations to leading digital transformation, Brandon’s unconventional career path highlights the power of curiosity, mentorship, and problem-solving.🔹 Discover how he leveraged AI and automation to modernize outdated systems, saving over $100,000 in development costs.🔹 Learn why internal c...2025-02-271h 15
Charge Forward PodcastInnovation Unleashed: The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs & Problem Solvers – Part 2 with Jeremy Qualls Innovation Unleashed: The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs & Problem Solvers – Part 2 with Jeremy Qualls What happens when young minds are given the tools, mentorship, and freedom to innovate? In Part 2 of our conversation with Jeremy Qualls, we dive into the incredible stories of student entrepreneurs and changemakers who are redefining what’s possible through creativity, resilience, and real-world problem-solving.Jeremy shares a sneak peak at the innovators of tomorrow: Anthony Beckett of Brentwood High School transformed traditional classroom learning by developing an interact...2025-02-2048 min