Finding Your Spine
In a time when courage feels increasingly rare, Finding Your Spine challenges the status quo. Hosted by Dr. Chase Spears, this weekly podcast explores how Christians—and even secular conservatives—can stand firm in their values amid the pressures of cancel culture. With insightful commentary and bold conversations, Dr. Spears examines the tradeoff many make between conscience and comfort, reminding listeners that true freedom requires the spine to defend it. Tune in each week for thought-provoking discussions that inspire moral courage in an age of compromise.
Episodes
25 episodes
Living as Salt and Light
Chase Spears welcomes back Dr. Owen Anderson, ASU Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, for a second episode exploring how Christians can live boldly in a pagan culture. Building on Samson’s story, they discuss serving as salt and ligh...
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Episode 24
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1:04:48
Having the Moral Strength to Conquer Doubt
Chase Spears hosts Dr. Owen Anderson, ASU Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, to explore Samson’s biblical story as a model of moral strength. They discuss how Samson’s fight against unbelief offers lessons for living boldly in faith...
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Episode 23
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1:09:52
State Senator Stands His Ground Against Worldly Policies
Chase Spears hosts Dusty Deevers, a pastor and Oklahoma State Senator who blends faith with governance. A biology graduate from Oklahoma City University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary alum, he represents Senate District 32, pushi...
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Episode 22
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1:09:57
Canadian Soldier Advocates for Change
Chase Spears hosts Brian Isted, a Canadian military veteran who stood against toxic military culture and faced mental health struggles. Brian shares his 11 years as an officer, resisting harmful norms, and advocating for change. His story inspi...
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Episode 21
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1:36:50
Faith Drives a Businessman to Take a Stand
Chase Spears hosts Michael Young, a Christian businessman who shares his journey of standing firm in faith through decades in construction and aviation. From St. Louis to Angola’s petroleum industry, Michael discusses leading with principle, me...
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Episode 20
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53:09
Forced Out of the Air Force
Chase Spears hosts Daniel Knick, an Air Force veteran who faced career-ending pressure over the COVID-19 shot mandate. Daniel shares his journey of faith, resisting coercion, and rebuilding after an honorable discharge. His story underscores th...
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Episode 19
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54:00
Surviving the January 6 Trials
Chase Spears hosts Will Pope, a January 6 defendant who faced 30 years of federal charges. Will shares his journey of being pushed into the Capitol, self-representing against DOJ tactics, and overcoming false accusations. His story of resilienc...
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Episode 18
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1:13:28
Bureaucrat Betrayal in The Military
Chase Spears hosts Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brandon Bulge and Technical Sergeant Chris Babczak, who share their ongoing battles against unjust military policies. Facing career-ending repercussions despite rescinded mandates, they discuss the fig...
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Episode 17
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48:29
Christian Camaraderie
Chase Spears hosts Dr. Joshua Bowman, Executive Director of The Ciceronian Society, to explore how Christian friendship fosters moral strength. They discuss oases—communities that combat isolation and nurture virtues like resolve, drawing from ...
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Episode 16
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50:07
Persecution in the Air Force
Chase Spears hosts Brennan 'Skip' Schilperoort, an Air Force major who faced persecution for resisting unlawful military mandates. Despite having his pay halted, Skip stood firm in his faith and constitutional rights, inspiring others to hold f...
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Episode 15
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42:48
Challenging School Mandates
Chase Spears hosts Kirsten Workman, a Lansing, KS school board member, who shares her fight against mask mandates and ideological curricula in schools. As a homeschooling mom and pro-life volunteer, she stands for truth despite opposition. Her ...
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Episode 14
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50:13
Resisting Indoctrination in the Public School System
Chase Spears hosts Caedran Sullivan, a veteran teacher exposing DEI and transgender policies in the Shawnee Mission School District. Facing retaliation for opposing critical race theory and compelled speech, Sullivan fights for transparency and...
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Episode 13
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1:08:41
Defending Faith Free of Charge
Chase Spears hosts Kayla Toney, counsel at First Liberty Institute, who fights for religious liberty. Toney shares her calling and cases like Valerie Klosterman’s, challenging hospital gender ideology mandates, and California parents opposing s...
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Episode 12
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23:37
Building a Faithful Legacy
Chase Spears hosts Jake Herzog, son of Stan Herzog, founder of the Herzog Foundation. Jake shares how his father’s quiet faith and bold giving shaped a legacy supporting Christian education. From humble railroad roots, Stan’s vision birthed a f...
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Episode 11
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29:22
Dr. Ben Carson Defends Faith, Family, and Freedom
Chase Spears hosts Dr. Ben Carson, renowned neurosurgeon and former HUD Secretary, on Finding Your Spine. From poverty in Detroit to pioneering medical breakthroughs, Carson discusses his fight to preserve America’s foundational values. His boo...
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Episode 10
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50:21
Faith Based Objections to Unjust Decrees
This week, Chase Spears hosts Colonel Brandi King of the US Air Force Reserve on Finding Your Spine. An airline pilot and C-5 aviator, King shares her transformation from a fearful child to a leader who opposed the military’s COVID shot policy....
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Episode 9
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47:33
A Legal Defense for Our Servicemen
Chase Spears welcomes attorney Davis Younts on Finding Your Spine. A retired Air Force JAG officer and founder of Younts Law, Younts shares his journey from homeschool advocate to defending military members against COVID mandate injustices, inc...
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Episode 8
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45:00
Faith, Fatherhood, and Firm Resolve
Host Chase Spears welcomes Dr. Dave White, chaplain for The White Rose Resistance, on Finding Your Spine. A pastor, NCAA referee, and father of five, Dr. White shares how faith and fatherhood fuel his call to action. From refereeing high-stakes...
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Episode 7
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42:58
Green Beret’s Defiance of COVID Mandates
Former Green Beret John Frankman joins host Chase Spears on Finding Your Spine. Frankman shares his journey as a Special Forces captain who left the Army in 2023 over the unlawful COVID shot mandate. He discusses his eight-year career, resistin...
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Episode 6
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44:53
Beheading Satan
Former naval pilot Michael Cassidy joins host Chase Spears in this exclusive Finding Your Spine episode. Cassidy recounts his bold 2023 act of tearing down a satanic statue in the Iowa State Capitol, driven by Christian conviction. He discusses...
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Episode 5
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46:02
Air Force Wife's School Board Stand
Join Chase Spears on Finding Your Spine with Amy Cawvey, a Lansing, Kansas school board member. Amy shares her journey from Air Force wife to fearless advocate, pushing back against COVID policies and secretive school practices. Elected in 2021...
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Episode 4
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38:37
Moral Courage in the Army
Join Chase Spears on Finding Your Spine as he talks with Dr. Grant Smith, an Army physical therapist and former infantryman. They explore the philosophy of courage, contrasting physical bravery, expected in the Army, with moral courage—acting o...
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Episode 3
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42:53
Medal of Honor Hero: Facing Death In Afghanistan
Join host Chase Spears on Finding Your Spine as he talks with Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee, a Green Beret who risked it all during a 2013 enemy attack in Afghanistan. From a massive truck bomb to fighting insurgents wit...
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Episode 2
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31:17
Defending Freedom: A Navy Commander’s Fight Against Military Overreach
In the premiere episode of Finding Your Spine, host Chase Spears sits down with US Navy Commander Rob Green, author of 'Defending the Constitution Behind Enemy Lines.' Rob shares his bold stand against the military’s unlawful COVID shot mandate...
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Episode 1
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39:13