Charge Forward Podcast
Episodes
Real life, real work, and choosing each other (Part 2) with Emily B. Cripps
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This 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 day...
From a Flaming TV to a Debt-Free Life: How We Built a Marriage That Lasts with Emily Cripps (Part 1)
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 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…...
A Year of Charging Forward: Amazing Lessons One Guest at a Time (Part 3)
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 too...
A Year of Charging Forward: Amazing Lessons One Guest at a Time (Part 2)
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
A Year of Charging Forward: Amazing Lessons One Guest at a Time
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One year. So many unforgettable stories. In this milestone episode, host Jim Cripps looks back at the first season of the Charge Forward Podcast—pu...
🎙️From Overworked to Empowered: Valerie Kemp’s Journey to Balance & Freedom (Part 2)
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
🎙️From Overworked to Empowered: Valerie Kemp's (CPA) Journey to Balance & Freedom
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️From Overworked to Empowered: Valerie Kemp’s Journey to Balance & Freedom What happens when a successful CPA realizes her business is ...
28 Years of Addiction to Thousands of Smiles & Transformed Lives | Justin Lowry’s Story- Part 2
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
28 Years of Addiction to Thousands of Smiles & Transformed Lives | Justin Lowry’s Story - Part 2Justin Lowry had it all—an expanding roofing c...
28 Years of Addiction to Thousands of Smiles & Transformed Lives | Justin Lowry’s Story
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
28 Years of Addiction to Thousands of Smiles & Transformed Lives | Justin Lowry’s StoryJustin Lowry had it all—an expanding roofing company he...
Regenerative Medicine, Peptides & Healing Trauma | Dr. Mike, Breanna & Steve Price
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What 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,...
Wellness for Life: Real Conversations on Health, Family & Longevity
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What 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’...
“From Survival Mode to Service: Rhiannon Hiter on Living with Purpose” Part 2
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when faith drives your business, your parenting, and your global perspective?In Part 2 of The Charge Forward Podcast with Rhiannon Hiter,...
“From Survival Mode to Service: Rhiannon Hiter on Living with Purpose” Part 1
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhiannon 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 ...
No Quit in Our Blood: The Unstoppable Lives of James and John Cripps
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What 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...
"25 Years for a Crime He Didn't Commit: Dr. William Arnold’s Fight for Justice"
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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?I...
From Combat to Calm: How a Navy SEAL Reclaimed Peace at Home
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"From Combat to Calm: How a Navy SEAL Reclaimed Peace at Home"EPISODE DESCRIPTIONWhat happens when elite warriors return home—but can’t ...
Wisdom, War Stories & Wins: The Best of Season 2
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 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 ...
Faith, Family & Big Bets: How Grant & Susan Burrow Built a School & a Legacy ✨
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Can Your Body Heal Itself? Regenerative Medicine Explained w/ Dr. Mike Meighen
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Your Body Capable of Healing Itself? Discover the Truth with Dr. Michael MeighenWhat if surgery wasn’t your only option—and your body already h...
Stolen Benefits: One Veteran's Battle Against VSO Negligence
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ SABOTAGED: When a Veterans Service Officer decides to Sabotage a Veteran and Costs a Veteran $50,000+ in BenefitsArmy veteran Elmer Richardson...
Marriage, Motors & Millions of Views: The Story Behind ‘Driving With Melissa’ (Part 2)
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Real Drive: Power Couple Secrets to Wealth, Love & Supercars - James and Melissa Smith didn’t build their dream life overnight—and they ...
Marriage, Motors & Millions of Views: The Story Behind ‘Driving With Melissa’ (Part 1)
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Marriage to Motorheads: How a 2-Week Engagement Turned Into 37 Years of Life, Love & JaguarsJames and Melissa Smith of Driving with Melissa j...
Private Prisons = Public Crisis; Part 2 How one father is working to change Tennessee’s Prison Problem
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Tragedy to Advocacy: One Father's Mission to Reform Tennessee's Failing Prison SystemWhat if the place meant to rehabilitate your loved...
Private Prisons = Public Crisis; How one father is working to change Tennessee’s Prison Problem
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 painfu...
From Top Shelf to Legacy: The story of Fiyori Vodka
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Top Shelf to Legacy: The story of Fiyori VodkaClarence Darkwa, founder of Fiyori Vodka & Johnnie Robinson, join the Charge Forward Podcast to...
Humanity Over Vanity: How Holly Hartley Built Groom Garage with Heart & Grit
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when passion, purpose, and a pandemic pivot collide? You get your pups favorite place - Groom Garage.In this inspiring episode of the Ch...
🎙️ Scoops, Strategy & Small-Town Grit: The Sweet Rise of Golly G’s with Founder Joey Boykin
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 crea...
🎙️ Part 2: The Truth About Financial Confidence – With Eddie Knight Integrity. Alignment. Real Strategy.
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Part 2: The Truth About Financial Confidence – With Eddie Knight Integrity. Alignment. Real Strategy.In this powerful continuation of our co...
Money, Mindset & Protection: Eddie Knight’s Roadmap to Security
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Money isn’t just numbers—it’s about balance, purpose, and protection.In this powerful episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, financial advisor E...
Sense, Scale & Strategy: How Elite Companies Use AI, Data & Human Connection – with Nick Hiter
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Sense, Scale & Strategy: How Elite Companies Use AI, Data & Human Connection – with Nick HiterWhat happens when you combine world-cl...
Your Vision Sets the Ceiling: Resilience, Reinvention & Branding Brilliance with Amber Kerby
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your Vision Sets the Ceiling: Resilience, Reinvention & Branding Brilliance with Amber KerbyWhat happens when a literal tornado levels your busine...
“The Real Secret to Success? The Partner You Choose and the Mentor Who Guides You”
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the one decision that could make or break your success? According to this collection of powerful stories from top performers and entrepreneur...
Authenticity Wins: How Jordan Grubbs Built a Social Media Empire Through Consistency & Connection
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authenticity Wins: How Jordan Grubbs Built a Social Media Empire Through Consistency & Connection In today’s digital world, authenticity is the ...
Larry Schmittou - Part 2: The Man Who Brought Baseball Back to Nashville & Built a Bowling Empire
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a business that thrives for decades? Larry Schmittou, the man who brought professional baseball back to Nashville and built...
Larry Schmittou: The Man Who Brought Baseball Back to Nashville & Built a Bowling Empire
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the incredible journey of Larry Schmittou, a Nashville sports legend whose passion for baseball led to an unexpected but remarkable legacy i...
From Factory Floor to IT Director: Brandon Hurst’s Journey of Innovation, AI, and Leadership
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a manufacturing expert transitions into a cutting-edge IT leader? Brandon Hurst, Director of IT and Business Systems at Troy Indust...
Innovation Unleashed: The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs & Problem Solvers – Part 2 with Jeremy Qualls
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation Unleashed: The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs & Problem Solvers – Part 2 with Jeremy Qualls What happens when young minds are gi...
Revolutionizing Education & Entrepreneurship: How Jeremy Qualls is Building Future Innovators
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if high school wasn't just about textbooks and tests, but about real-world business experience, industry mentorship, and innovation? That’...
Charge Forward Rewind: The Biggest Breakthroughs, Boldest Moves & What it takes to Win
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missed an episode? New to The Charge Forward Podcast? This is your one-stop shop for the most powerful insights, biggest lessons, and unforgettable mo...
Building Landscapes & Legacies: The Quintegrity Story with Jessica Quinn
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a thriving business from the ground up—literally?Jessica Quinn, founder of Quintegrity, joins us on the Charge Forward Po...
The Cost of Opportunity: Dr. Rolly Lagutin’s Journey of Sacrifice and Love
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Cost of Opportunity: Dr. Rolly Lagutin’s Journey of Sacrifice and LoveWhat would you sacrifice to secure a better future for your family? In thi...
From Military Missions to Wellness Innovations: Steve & Breanna Price on Health, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Military Missions to Wellness Innovations: Steve & Breanna Price on Health, Entrepreneurship, and ResilienceDescription:Kick off 2025 with an...
Skin to Soul:✨ Part 2 -The Healing Journey with Anna DiCarlo of La Belle Naturelle 💛
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skin to Soul: The Healing Journey with Anna DiCarlo – Part 2In the conclusion of our powerful two-part series with Anna DiCarlo, founder of La Belle...
Skin to Soul, the healing journey, Anna DiCarlo of La Belle Naturelle shares her journey of Resilience, Wellness and Purpose
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we often forget about Soul or Self?Welcome to the Charge Forward Podcast and the kickoff of 2025! This January, we’re focusing on health, wel...
The Fixer: Problem-Solving, Career Growth, & Embracing Change with Quinton Horner
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how an engineer could seamlessly transition into the world of law? Meet "The Fixer" Quinton Horner, my best friend of 35 years, ...
From the Field to the Skies: Chris Neville on Resilience, Innovation, and Legacy on the Charge Forward Podcast
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Title: From the Field to the Skies: Chris Neville on Resilience, Innovation, and LegacyDescription:What does it take to go from climbing telephone pol...
Veterans Affairs: Empowering Veterans to Claim the Benefits They Deserve with James Cripps & Don Smith
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Veterans Affairs: Empowering Veterans to Claim What They DeserveDescription:Navigating the labyrinth of Veterans Affairs benefits can be overwhelming,...
Security to Supercars: Janis Lasmanis' Journey to Automotive Excellence
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Security to Supercars: Janis Lasmanis' Journey to Automotive ExcellenceDescription:How does a car enthusiast from Latvia go from guarding Pr...
Bowling Beyond the Lanes: Ron Hickland Jr.’s Journey of Passion, Innovation, and Resilience
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bowling Beyond the Lanes: Ron Hickland Jr.’s Journey of Passion, Innovation, and ResilienceWhat does it take to design revolutionary bowling product...
Charge Forward with Virgil Herring: Embracing Growth, Mentorship, and Resilience - Part 2
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charge Forward with Virgil Herring: Mastering Resilience, Adaptability, and Success - Part 2Description:In this second installment of our two-part ser...
Charge Forward with Virgil Herring: Mastering Resilience, Adaptability, and Success - Part 1
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charge Forward with Virgil Herring: Mastering Resilience, Adaptability, and Success - Part 1Description:World-renowned golf coach Virgil Herring joins...
Welcoming the WildThings -Strength in Partnership: How Jill & Miles Reidelberger are Successful in CrossFit & Veterinary Care
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a military veteran and an industrial chemist combine forces in the worlds of CrossFit and animal care? Meet Jill and Miles Reidelber...
Unleashing Growth & Confidence: Top Lessons from 13 Game-Changing Guests
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to level up? Dive into the ultimate recap episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, where we bring you the best insights from our first 13 powerhou...
Mastering Relationships & Personal Growth: A Conversation with Colby Jubenville, PhD & John Hurst
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an impactful episode of the Charge Forward Podcast as I sit down with Colby Jubenville, PhD, and John Hurst, to uncover the power of extra...
"Mr. Murfreesboro: Bill Wilson on Community, Recovery, and the Future of Murfreesboro"
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Mr. Murfreesboro: Bill Wilson on Community, Recovery, and the Future of Murfreesboro"Description:What if the key to transforming a communit...
Episode 11: Bob Learn Jr. – Embracing Possibility, Crafting Champions, and Living Life in Strikes
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Team!In this episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, I’m joined by the legendary bowler and coach Bob Learn Jr., AKA "Mr. 300" for hi...
Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life - How Two Women Are Revolutionizing Home Building in Tennessee
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Transform Your Home, Transform Your LifeImagine coming home to a space tailored perfectly to your lifestyle & family. Carissa Ockey and Amber Wotr...
Faith, Family, and Forward Momentum: The Nick Hiter Story
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do faith and family play a role in building a successful business and a fulfilling life? In this episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, we sit do...
Leadership, Ownership, and Legacy: A Journey with Josh Gifford on the Charge Forward Podcast
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a leader takes full ownership, no matter the situation?Join us for a deep dive into leadership, accountability, and personal growth ...
From Tragedy to Triumph: Jamie Steelman on Family, Faith, and the #GIVELIFE4RYAN Legacy
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jamie Steelman, a local mortgage broker, coach, and father of six. Jamie shares his 30-year journey in the ...
Leaving Corporate America: Jason Lewis on Building a Thriving Landscaping Business
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to leave the security of a stable corporate job and build a thriving business from the ground up? In this insightful epis...
On Trial to On Track: Troy Sandifer’s Mission to Rebuild Lives, Helping Thousands Overcome Addiction
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if faced with 24 years in prison? For Troy Sandifer, the answer was to turn his life around and help thousands of others do the same...
Empowering Women, One Hike at a Time. We talk Grace, God, and the Great Outdoors with Kate Joiner on the Charge Forward Podcast
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a life-changing accident sparks a movement that empowers thousands of women? Meet Kate Joiner, founder of Outdoor Women of Nashville...
Navigating Veterans' Benefits, Grit & the Dark Legacy of Agent Orange with James Cripps
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 James Cripps joins us today on the Charge Forward Podcast and shares his tips, tricks and insights on how to prove even the un-provable / AKA &qu...
Mastering Tax Strategies and Seizing Opportunities with CPA Valerie Kemp
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: Mastering Tax Strategies and Seizing Opportunities with CPA Valerie Kemp🎙 Valerie Kemp joins us today on the Charge Forward Podcast and ...
Secrets to Successful Career Transitions, Networking, & Selling your Business with Bobby Hopkins
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Episode Summary: Secrets to Successful Career Transitions, Networking, & Selling your Business with Bobby HopkinsIn this must-listen episode ...