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
Defending Religious Liberty for Those in Uniform
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Dr. Chase Spears sits down with Mike Berry, senior counsel and executive director of external affairs at First Liberty Institute, for a powerful conversation on living out faith boldly—especially in the military. A fellow Marine Corps veteran, Mike shares how a book on America's founding fathers ignited his passion for religious liberty, leading him to sue his own law school as a student and later represent high-profile cases like Coach Joe Kennedy's Supreme Court victory and Navy SEALs during the COVID mandate battles.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:17 - Path to Religious Liberty
00:05:49 - Suing Law School
00:12:25 - Law School Lawsuit Resolution
00:18:20 - Coach Kennedy Case
00:20:07 - Army Chaplain Case
00:23:57 - Commanders' Fear of Offense
00:33:16 - Military Recruiting Crisis
00:39:34 - Personal COVID Impact
00:42:39 - JAG Training Shortfalls
00:49:08 - Restoring Military Culture
00:55:34 - Advice to Law Students
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