In the Season One finale of The Other Side of Success, Tyler sits down with Alabama’s most trusted voice during crisis — Chief Meteorologist James Spann. Known for his calm presence during deadly tornado outbreaks, Spann opens up about the private storms he’s weathered behind the camera: a broken home, early trauma, and the long road to faith and forgiveness.

This episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and hard truth — from electric fences and ashtray VBS crafts to leadership under pressure and rebuilding after loss. Whether you’re from Alabama or not, this one will stay with you.

• ​The childhood trauma that shaped Spann’s work ethic
• ​How April 27, 2011 changed his life forever
• ​The night a tornado hit his own house
• ​Balancing public pressure with private pain
• ​Why his real legacy is in children's ministry — not weather
• ​A deeply personal story about forgiving his father
• ​How he defines real success in today’s chaotic world
• ​📚 Book: Weathering Life by James Spann – Buy on Amazon
• ​📖 Recommended Reading: All Over But the Shoutin’ & The Prince of Frogtown by Rick Bragg
• ​🎧 WeatherBrains Podcast – weatherbrains.com
• ​Instagram @spannwx
• ​Twitter/X @spann
• ​Facebook @JamesSpann
• ​YouTube – Weather Updates
• ​Instagram: @theothersideofsuccesspod
• ​All Episodes & Platforms: linktr.ee/theothersideofsuccess

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In this episode of The Other Side of Success, Tyler Rutledge welcomes Tommy McCollister, founder of High Level Husband — a global ministry that equips men to lead boldly at home, at work, and in the kingdom.

Tommy’s story is anything but surface-level. Raised in chaos, hardened by trauma, and later fueled by success that left him empty, Tommy opens up about what it took to finally surrender — and how that obedience unlocked everything God had planned for his life.

Inside this episode:

• ​Why most high-achieving men still feel empty and unseen
• ​The real reason men struggle to receive love (even from God)
• ​How marriage was never meant to “complete” you — and what to do when your wife feels more like the leader
• ​The painful preparation season that shaped Tommy's mission
• ​Why identity, spiritual leadership, and obedience must be built before external success
• ​The birth of High Level Husband and how it’s transforming men around the world

Tommy’s voice is raw, bold, and anchored in scripture. Whether you're spiritually stuck or hungry for next-level purpose, this episode will fire you up.

Connect with Tommy:

• ​Instagram: @tommymccollister
• ​Coaching + Speaking Inquiries: DM or visit www.highlevelhusband.com
• ​💡 Life-saving habit: Solitude
• ​🧠 Verse on repeat: 2 Peter 3:9 – God is not slow, He’s patient.
• ​🌊 Dream trip: The beach, no question.
• ​✅ Definition of success: A deep relationship with Jesus.

In this powerful Independence Day special, Tyler Rutledge sits down with Michael Stafford — a decorated U.S. Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and survivor of a life-altering IED blast in Iraq. Michael lost his left leg in combat but refused to let that injury define his future. From battlefield trauma to personal redemption, from addiction to spiritual breakthrough, this conversation is raw, honest, and deeply patriotic.

Tyler and Michael explore:

• ​What the 4th of July really means to a combat veteran
• ​The day of the explosion and how Michael stayed alive through pain, prayer, and grit
• ​Mental vs. physical recovery — and why healing the mind is often the hardest battle
• ​How golf became a surprising anchor in his journey toward wholeness
• ​Misconceptions civilians have about veterans, patriotism, and sacrifice
• ​Faith, redemption, and what it really means to come back from rock bottom

This isn’t just a story of survival. It’s a story of purpose. A reminder of what freedom costs — and why it’s worth protecting.

• ​Team Never Quit
• ​The Shawn Ryan Show
• ​Jocko Podcast
• ​Stories of veterans who turned trauma into testimony
• ​Golf, God, and gritty comebacks

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