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.
Finding Your Spine
Theology Driven Missions
Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Alex Kocman, co-host of The Missions Podcast, to explore a bold, theological approach to missions. As Director of Communication at the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE), Kocman shares how sound doctrine fuels effective evangelism, church planting, and leadership development. From the Great Commission to avoiding pragmatic pitfalls, this episode unpacks why missions must stay rooted in biblical truth, not secular trends. Kocman also offers practical advice for those discerning a call to missions, emphasizing the role of local churches and sacrificial service. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about living boldly for Christ and advancing the gospel globally.
00:00:00 - Welcome to Podcast
00:00:24 - Alex Kocman Introduced
00:01:06 - Kocman’s Background
00:02:23 - Missiology Defined
00:03:49 - Biblical Lens Needed
00:06:15 - ABWE’s Mission
00:07:59 - Great Commission Core
00:09:28 - Founding Vision
00:12:16 - Church Planting Focus
00:49:53 - Long-Term Commitment
00:51:10 - Missions Mindset
00:52:35 - Counting the Cost
00:54:19 - Church’s Role
00:57:36 - Connect with ABWE
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