Join host Chase Spears on the Finding Your Spine podcast as he welcomes Mark Bashaw, a former military officer pardoned by President Trump. Mark shares his 17-year military career, including his court martial on April 29, 2022, for resisting Covid-19 mandates, and his pardon on May 28, 2025. They discuss his stand against unlawful orders, the weaponization of emergency use authorized products (masks, tests, injections), and retaliation like the 413-day ban from duty. Topics include Article 138 redress, the deep state’s impact, constitutional oath neglect, and the psychological manipulation during the pandemic.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:43 - Mark Bashaw’s Background

00:02:06 - Covid Mandate Resistance

00:06:38 - Article 138 Process

00:10:23 - Commanders’ Accountability

00:14:30 - Foreign Belligerent Occupation

00:20:24 - Oath to Constitution

00:29:30 - Experimental Testing Issues

00:34:38 - Masking Concerns

00:44:07 - Court Martial Experience

00:54:58 - Yevgeny Vindman’s Role

01:07:12 - Presidential Pardon

01:13:19 - Closing Remarks

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Dr. Chase Spears sits down with Brendan Regan, a former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, to unpack his bold stand against the Army’s unlawful COVID vaccine mandate at Fort Leavenworth in 2021. Regan shares his grueling administrative battle under harsh leadership, his ultimate victory, and his decision to exit the military on his own terms in 2024. Brendan reflects on how faith and conviction guided his path through persecution to purpose. From Fort Leavenworth’s “COVID fury” to building a new career in Augusta, Georgia, Regan’s story inspires principled resilience. This episode challenges listeners to hold fast to truth, drawing on Proverbs 25:26 to reject compromise. A powerful call to live boldly for Christ.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:47 - Meet Brendan Regan

00:01:06 - Regan's Background

00:02:23 - Army Life Reflections

00:03:24 - Fort Leavenworth Context

00:04:36 - COVID Mandate Battle

00:06:45 - Administrative Harassment

00:08:50 - Standing Firm

00:12:16 - Transition Decision

00:54:21 - New Career Path

00:57:02 - Faith Anchors

01:00:18 - Military Dysfunction

01:03:12 - Proverbs 25:26

01:04:15 - Call to Courage

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Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Alex Kocman, co-host of The Missions Podcast, to explore a bold, theological approach to missions. As Director of Communication at the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE), Kocman shares how sound doctrine fuels effective evangelism, church planting, and leadership development. From the Great Commission to avoiding pragmatic pitfalls, this episode unpacks why missions must stay rooted in biblical truth, not secular trends. Kocman also offers practical advice for those discerning a call to missions, emphasizing the role of local churches and sacrificial service. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about living boldly for Christ and advancing the gospel globally.

00:00:00 - Welcome to Podcast

00:00:24 - Alex Kocman Introduced

00:01:06 - Kocman’s Background

00:02:23 - Missiology Defined

00:03:49 - Biblical Lens Needed

00:06:15 - ABWE’s Mission

00:07:59 - Great Commission Core

00:09:28 - Founding Vision

00:12:16 - Church Planting Focus

00:49:53 - Long-Term Commitment

00:51:10 - Missions Mindset

00:52:35 - Counting the Cost

00:54:19 - Church’s Role

00:57:36 - Connect with ABWE

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Dr. Chase Spears confronts the shocking aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, diving into a disturbing trend of extremism within the U.S. military. Joined by R. Davis Younts and Caleb Byrd of Younts Law, Spears unpacks reports of military officers openly mocking Kirk’s death, revealing a crisis of character in the ranks. The discussion explores how eroded standards, from social engineering to relaxed discipline, have led to conduct unbecoming of officers, violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice. With a call for accountability and a return to principled leadership, this episode challenges listeners to demand integrity in our armed forces. Tune in for a raw, urgent conversation about faith, duty, and the future of America’s military.

00:00:00 - Kirk’s Assassination Shock

00:00:48 - Studio Mood Shifts

00:02:11 - Fatal News Confirmed

00:03:15 - Military Extremism Exposed

00:04:49 - Veterans Speak Out

00:05:56 - Guests Introduced

00:07:02 - Officer Conduct Standards

00:08:50 - Murder Condemned

00:10:18 - Social Engineering Impact

00:12:16 - Oath Betrayed

00:54:21 - Accountability Demanded

00:55:42 - Army Size Debate

00:58:58 - Character Matters

01:03:11 - Call to Action

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Chase Spears welcomes back Dr. Owen Anderson, ASU Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, for a second episode exploring how Christians can live boldly in a pagan culture. Building on Samson’s story, they discuss serving as salt and light in challenging settings, grounded in theology and ethics. The conversation offers practical insights for standing firm in faith.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:41 - Christians in Society

00:10:15 - Salt and Light

00:20:30 - Confronting Pagan Culture

00:30:45 - Theological Foundations

00:41:00 - Ethical Challenges

00:51:15 - Practical Applications

01:04:01 - Closing

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Chase Spears hosts Dr. Owen Anderson, ASU Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, to explore Samson’s biblical story as a model of moral strength. They discuss how Samson’s fight against unbelief offers lessons for living boldly in faith and confronting challenges. The episode examines the intersection of theology, ethics, and public life.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:48 - Samson’s Story

00:10:15 - Moral Strength

00:20:30 - Fighting Unbelief

00:30:45 - Faith in Action

00:41:00 - Ethics and Public Life

00:51:15 - Philosophical Insights

01:09:10 - Closing

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Chase Spears hosts Dusty Deevers, a pastor and Oklahoma State Senator who blends faith with governance. A biology graduate from Oklahoma City University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary alum, he represents Senate District 32, pushing bold legislation rooted in Christian principles. He discusses resisting worldly powers and calling government to righteousness.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:49 - Faith in Office

00:12:47 - Legislative Stands

00:22:12 - Christian Duty

00:30:56 - Facing Opposition

00:41:38 - Righteous Governance

00:52:12 - Campaign Challenges

01:04:14 - Inspiring Action

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Chase Spears hosts Brian Isted, a Canadian military veteran who stood against toxic military culture and faced mental health struggles. Brian shares his 11 years as an officer, resisting harmful norms, and advocating for change. His story inspires action and resilience.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:49 - Military Service

00:14:06 - Toxic Culture

00:24:47 - Mental Struggles

00:35:53 - Resisting Norms

00:50:09 - Advocacy Push

01:04:14 - Personal Healing

01:20:21 - Inspiring Change

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