Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to JP Lane. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi JP, thanks for joining us today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – walk us through the story?

Taking risks has been a part of my journey since I was a kid, especially as an adult. One of the biggest risks I’ve ever taken wasn’t stepping onto a stage as a singer, publishing my book, or competing in adaptive sports as a double amputee—it was choosing to pursue all of it when it would have been safer to pick just one lane after losing both my legs in combat in 2011.

I was hit by a 200lb IED while on mission. I sustained 26 injuries and had 28 surgeries. I was in a coma for 6 weeks and hospitalized for almost a year. I had to start over in life. Now, with a new normal as a double amputee. Early in my post-service career, I was told—more than once—that I needed to “pick a lane.”

But that’s not who I am.

The real risk came at a turning point when I had momentum in music. My social media was growing. I was gaining traction on TikTok with hilarious content. Now, we have over 820k followers on TikTok.

I said yes to speaking opportunities to share the raw impact of how faith and grit got me through the pain. I said yes to adaptive sports. I play for the San Antonio Spurs wheelchair basketball team. I didn’t know if it would stall my momentum or reignite it, especially with the exhaustion of living as a double amputee.

I chose purpose.

Ironically, stepping away from “momentum” created unstoppable momentum.

Refusing to be boxed into only being a singer, or only being an athlete, or only being a speaker. Why not all?

Not every risk landed perfectly. I’ve had speaking events with low turnout. Released songs that didn’t chart. Trained for races that ended short of the podium. But every time I bet on growth over comfort.

The lesson I’ve learned is this:
Risk isn’t recklessness. It’s alignment.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

JP was born in Ohio and raised in Green Bay,
Wisconsin. He currently lives North of San Antonio
with his wife, Crystal. JP Lane was deployed to
Afghanistan in 2010, and little did he know that this
deployment would change the rest of his life. He
sustained 26 injuries, including the loss of his legs,
and had been through 28 surgeries to have a fighting
chance at life. JP will tell you he joined the U.S. Army
to serve and protect the American people, and by the
grace of God, he still does. JP continues to find new
ways to inspire others through adaptive sports. He
competed in the 2025 DOD Warrior Games, bringing
home 6 Gold medals. JP is an endorsed Under Armour
Freedom Athlete and a National Ambassador for
Helping a Hero, where he speaks on building adaptive
homes for combat-wounded veterans and their
families. Crystal and JP, also known as Team Lane,
promotes post-traumatic growth to combat wounded veterans and others across the country,
helping them build a mindset to ‘Never Give Up, Never Surrender.’ Their journey of faith,
determination, and love of life is inspiring.

We’d love to hear about how you met your business partner.

My wife, Crystal Lane, is my caregiver and business partner. Everyone calls us Team Lane.
She is the best business partner; we work great together.
Back in 2017, we met at Gold’s Gym in San Antonio. She was only visiting for a week, and I knew she was not a regular at my gym. I stepped out of my comfort zone, as a risk taker, I knew that I had only one shot. I walked up and said, “You are doing these cable pull-downs better than half of the men in here,” and that is all I got. After 6 months of dating, we got married in 2018. In February 2026, we celebrated 8 years of marriage.
She is my executive director for JP’s Journey. She manages all the bookings, contracts, emails, calls, and everything else. I am grateful God gave me a wife/caregiver/business partner

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

As a combat veteran, I trained to fight and protect America at all costs. The U.S. Army built us to have resilience running in our veins. However, after I was injured, I lost that will to fight. I was just trying to survive day by day. Being in a hospital bed for about a year took a toll on my mental, physical, and spiritual health. But resilience isn’t built when everyone is in the room cheering. It’s built in the moments when the room is empty.

I knew I had a bigger purpose. I was saved by the grace of God to share my story of resilience. After therapy, something shifted in that moment. I realized I had two choices: I could measure my life by what I had lost, or I could start measuring it by what I was still capable of building.

Resilience started with small wins. Losing my legs changed my life forever, but I’m still standing.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.jpsjourney.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jplaneofficial/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JPLaneOfficial/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jplaneofficial/
• Twitter: https://www.x.com/JPLaneOfficial/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JPLaneOfficial/
• Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jplaneofficial