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
A Year of Courage
In this special year-end episode, Dr. Chase Spears is joined by his wife Lori for an intimate conversation reflecting on 2025—a year of unexpected changes, trials, triumphs, and growth.From the launch of Finding Your Spine to navigating personal challenges, they share how stories of courage from guests inspired them, why meekness isn’t weakness, the power of childlike wonder at Christmas, and what anchors a marriage through it all. A heartfelt look back with gratitude, laughter, and hope for the year ahead.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:53 - Podcast Journey Begins
00:02:01 - 2025: A Year of Massive Change
00:04:46 - Courage Is Contagious
00:08:06 - Favorite Guest Moments
00:11:01 - Standing Firm Together
00:14:11 - C.S. Lewis & Childlike Wonder
00:18:18 - Books That Shaped Us
00:22:11 - Elizabeth Elliot & Doing the Next Thing
00:27:31 - Extend Christmas 12 Days
00:30:05 - Meekness, Strength & Servant Leadership
00:36:19 - 2026 Dreams & Goals
00:49:27 - Final Thanks & New Year Blessing
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