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
Fired Professor Exposes DEI Fraud in Florida
Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Dr. Rick Addante—former NASA scientist, astronaut finalist, tenured professor, and whistleblower fired from Florida Tech after exposing the university president’s plan to secretly continue DEI programs despite state bans.
Rick shares his journey from rough Chicago roots to groundbreaking neuroscience, starting a classical Christian farm school, refusing the Covid vaccine, and now fighting back in court. A raw conversation on moral courage, the cost of truth, and why fathers must model integrity for the next generation.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:47 - Rough Childhood & Moral Compass
00:04:18 - Wrestling & Tenacity
00:07:05 - Classical Christian Farm School
00:09:58 - Parental Involvement Model
00:12:36 - Outdoor Farm Curriculum
00:15:47 - Florida Tech DEI Fraud Exposure
00:20:10 - Whistleblower Reprisal & Lawsuit
00:24:54 - Vaccine Refusal Stand
00:28:29 - Courage for Children
00:33:18 - Scripture & Early Martyrs
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