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
No Compromise
Dr. Chase Spears sits down with Brendan Regan, a former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, to unpack his bold stand against the Army’s unlawful COVID vaccine mandate at Fort Leavenworth in 2021. Regan shares his grueling administrative battle under harsh leadership, his ultimate victory, and his decision to exit the military on his own terms in 2024. Brendan reflects on how faith and conviction guided his path through persecution to purpose. From Fort Leavenworth’s “COVID fury” to building a new career in Augusta, Georgia, Regan’s story inspires principled resilience. This episode challenges listeners to hold fast to truth, drawing on Proverbs 25:26 to reject compromise. A powerful call to live boldly for Christ.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:47 - Meet Brendan Regan
00:01:06 - Regan's Background
00:02:23 - Army Life Reflections
00:03:24 - Fort Leavenworth Context
00:04:36 - COVID Mandate Battle
00:06:45 - Administrative Harassment
00:08:50 - Standing Firm
00:12:16 - Transition Decision
00:54:21 - New Career Path
00:57:02 - Faith Anchors
01:00:18 - Military Dysfunction
01:03:12 - Proverbs 25:26
01:04:15 - Call to Courage
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