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Charge Forward Podcast
The Charge Forward Podcast: Dedicated to those who choose to Charge Forward into the Storm when hit with challenges. This is what makes them different and has lead to their success. When in doubt.... Charge Forward!
Episodes
53 episodes
No Quit in Our Blood: The Unstoppable Lives of James and John Cripps
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 everything about resilience—his father James Cripps and uncle <...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:37:05
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"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. W...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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From 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 Pod...
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Wisdom, 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 lev...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:01:39

Faith, 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 corporat...
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Can Your Body Heal Itself? Regenerative Medicine Explained w/ Dr. Mike Meighen
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 had everything it needed to heal?In this episode of the Charge Forward Pod...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:23:52
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Stolen 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...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:18:01
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Marriage, 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
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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53:45
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Marriage, 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 ri...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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51:54
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Private Prisons = Public Crisis; Part 2 How one father is working to change Tennessee’s Prison Problem
From 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 T...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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48:55
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Private Prisons = Public Crisis; How one father is working to change Tennessee’s Prison Problem
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 painful turning point in a journey he never expected to take. His so...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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51:36

From Top Shelf to Legacy: The story of Fiyori Vodka
From 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 r...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:18:55
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Humanity Over Vanity: How Holly Hartley Built Groom Garage with Heart & Grit
What 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 H...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:14:36
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🎙️ Scoops, Strategy & Small-Town Grit: The Sweet Rise of Golly G’s with Founder Joey Boykin
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 creameries in the U.S. from the ground up—starting with a dream of old-...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:35:23
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🎙️ 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...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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Money, Mindset & Protection: Eddie Knight’s Roadmap to Security
Money 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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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51:35
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Sense, 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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:16:23

Your Vision Sets the Ceiling: Resilience, Reinvention & Branding Brilliance with Amber Kerby
Your 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 <...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:24:53
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“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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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39:06

Authenticity Wins: How Jordan Grubbs Built a Social Media Empire Through Consistency & Connection
Authenticity 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<...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:25:21

Larry Schmittou - Part 2: The Man Who Brought Baseball Back to Nashville & Built a Bowling Empire
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 a thriving bowling empire, reveals his secrets to leadership, longevity, and purpose in this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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51:22
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Larry Schmittou: The Man Who Brought Baseball Back to Nashville & Built a Bowling Empire
Step 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 baseba...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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From Factory Floor to IT Director: Brandon Hurst’s Journey of Innovation, AI, and Leadership
What 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 ada...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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Innovation 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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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48:17

Revolutionizing Education & Entrepreneurship: How Jeremy Qualls is Building Future Innovators
What if high school wasn't just about textbooks and tests, but about real-world business experience, industry mentorship, and innovation? That’s exactly what Jeremy Qualls, Director of the Entrepreneur & Innovation Cen...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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45:01
