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
Getting Involved in Local Governance
Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Vanessa Reid, a Leavenworth County commissioner, to Finding Your Spine. Vanessa shares her 2020 awakening to political involvement, from challenging school policies on masks and critical race theory to running for office. They discuss the importance of courage in local governance, standing against woke agendas, and building Christian communities. Vanessa reflects on trials as training, family priorities, and encouraging others to act boldly.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:46 - Mask Mandates
00:05:33 - CRT in Schools
00:07:04 - Running for Office
00:10:47 - Political Challenges
00:12:19 - Community Support
00:15:03 - Faith Influence
00:17:17 - Local Impact
00:20:24 - Courage in Action
00:26:51 - Trials as Training
00:31:05 - Family Priorities
00:36:21 - Encouragement for Others
00:53:39 - Closing Remarks
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