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
Forging the Next Generation of Young Conservatives
Dr. Chase Spears sits down with Adam Josefczyk, president of Forge Leadership Network, to explore how they're identifying, training, and launching hundreds of young Christian conservatives into public service.From summer intensives in state capitals to year-long academies with national mentors, Adam shares the vision behind Forge's decade-long mission: building a talent pipeline for principled leaders in politics, policy, and culture. They discuss why Gen Z is bolder than ever, the power of mentorship, and how to prepare the next generation to lead with conviction in a challenging landscape.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:00 - Forge Leadership Origin
00:03:34 - Forge Summit Experience
00:04:49 - Forge Academy Selection
00:07:37 - Mentorship & National Exposure
00:09:13 - Gen Z Boldness Rising
00:11:51 - Building Conservative Talent Pipelines
00:13:33 - Theology of Vocation in Politics
00:17:55 - Wilberforce Inspiration
00:20:22 - God’s Calling into Public Arena
00:23:43 - Skills + Army of Friends
00:28:22 - Where Forge Grads Serve Today
00:36:58 - Final Charge & How to Get Involved
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