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
Navy Veteran Discusses His PTSD Journey
Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Navy veteran Chris Pierce to Finding Your Spine, sharing his 22-year career in boarding operations and combat systems. Chris discusses intercepting smuggling vessels in the Persian Gulf, the USS Cole bombing aftermath, and his PTSD journey, including therapy and a service dog. They explore courage in civilian life, his city council run in Lansing, Kansas, and the importance of faith and accountability. Chris reflects on family, hard truths, and mentoring.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:57 - Military Background
00:02:24 - Boarding Operations
00:04:46 - Combat Experiences
00:07:04 - Post-Service Challenges
00:09:50 - Civilian Transition
00:13:48 - PTSD Diagnosis
00:16:11 - Service Dog Story
00:19:19 - Leadership Accountability
00:21:22 - City Council Run
00:23:42 - Faith and Reflection
00:26:51 - Family Impact
01:35:00 - Closing Remarks
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