Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Air Force reserve officer Jace Yarbrough—combat vet, founder of Saint Francis Academy (a classical Christian farm school), and plaintiff suing the Air Force for free speech rights after a reprimand for his retirement speech.

Jace shares the vision behind his school’s unique model (parent-led, outdoor-focused, accessible to all incomes), why tactile farm life forms virtue in kids, his refusal of the Covid vaccine, the reprisals that followed, and how Scripture and stories like Wilberforce inspire bold leadership today. A powerful conversation on education, courage, and raising the next generation.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:46 - Welcoming Jace Yarbrough

00:01:47 - Air Force Service & Law

00:03:07 - Saint Francis Academy Origin

00:07:44 - Classical Christian Farm Model

00:11:01 - Parental Involvement & Accessibility

00:14:11 - Outdoor & Farm Curriculum

00:18:18 - Forming Virtue Through Nature

00:21:39 - Air Force Reprisal Story

00:25:02 - Free Speech Lawsuit

00:29:06 - Vaccine Refusal & Stand

00:35:58 - Theology of Vocation

00:43:18 - Scripture & Wilberforce Inspiration

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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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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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Dr. Chase Spears welcomes retired Navy SEAL Bill Brown—combat veteran, founder of the NYC SEAL Swim, and fearless advocate for veterans’ rights. From war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan to battling “woke” cancel culture inside a major law firm, Bill shares how speaking up against BLM promotion, critical race theory, and reprisals cost him his career—but freed him to fight harder.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:47 - From Cuba to SEAL Teams

00:03:07 - NYC SEAL Swim Origin

00:09:18 - Equine Therapy at Sky River Ranch

00:11:01 - Cancel Culture in the Workplace

00:13:33 - Law School & Woke Professors

00:18:55 - Fired for Free Speech

00:21:39 - Reprisal & Lawfare

00:26:48 - Fighting for Veterans’ Rights

00:31:19 - Ideological Fight at Home

00:36:58 - Moral High Ground & Action

00:43:18 - Heroes: Pete Hegseth & Tim Parlatore

01:04:25 - Final Thanks & Contacts

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Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Pedro Orta—18-year CIA veteran, undercover case officer, Iraq/Afghanistan combat veteran, and author of The Broken Whistle. From escaping Cuban communism to exposing waste, fraud, harassment, and life-threatening mismanagement inside Langley, Pedro reveals the brutal reprisals he faced for refusing to stay silent. He details the “say-do gap,” the broken whistleblower system, and why the agency’s culture of cover-ups endangers national security. A raw, first-hand look at the cost of courage inside America’s most secretive bureaucracy.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:46 - From Cuba to CIA

00:02:24 - War Zones & Counter-Narcotics

00:04:46 - 2014 Afghanistan Base

00:07:44 - Harassment & False Accusations

00:13:33 - Reprisal Begins

00:18:01 - Whistleblower System Fails

00:23:24 - Undercover Life & Cover Blown

00:29:06 - Fired After 18.5 Years

00:35:58 - The Broken Whistle Book

00:42:38 - Why the CIA Crushes Truth

00:49:27 - Final Thoughts

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Dr. Chase Spears reunites with his former Georgetown professor, award-winning speechwriter, and bestselling author Mike Long (The Molecule of More, Taming the Molecule of More) for a wide-ranging conversation on dopamine—the brain chemical that drives ambition, restlessness, and the endless chase for “more.”

They explore why dopamine isn’t the “happiness molecule” at all, how it fuels both human progress and modern dissatisfaction, why true meaning (not comfort) is the only lasting antidote to perpetual wanting, and how understanding this one neurotransmitter can give you the courage to stand firm when everything around you screams “compromise.” A masterclass in brain science, character, and living with spine in a world engineered to hijack your attention.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:41 - Mike’s Books & Dopamine 101

00:09:49 - What Dopamine Really Is

00:14:33 - Perpetual Dissatisfaction

00:18:37 - Finding Meaning That Satisfies

00:23:33 - Comfort vs. Conscience

00:26:07 - Ancient Survival Tool Gone Wild

00:43:18 - Courage to Face Who You Really Are

00:54:26 - Living in a Polarized Society

01:00:48 - Choosing Virtues That Anchor You

01:11:38 - Enjoy Every Sandwich

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Dr. Chase Spears welcomes filmmaker and author Ryan Whitaker Smith—known for Surprised by Oxford, The Pendragon Cycle, and the beautifully crafted Winter Fire—to explore why G.K. Chesterton remains one of the most joyful, insightful, and courageous Christian voices on the meaning of Christmas.Together they discuss how Chesterton reawakened their sense of wonder at the Incarnation, why the holiday’s ancient roots are something to redeem rather than reject, the richness of celebrating all twelve days of Christmas, and how true Christian joy carries a spark of holy mischief. A thoughtful, heartwarming conversation perfect for anyone wanting to enter Advent with deeper awe and intentional celebration.

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:38 - First Encounter with Chesterton

00:06:12 - Best Writer of the 20th Century

00:10:17 - Winter Fire Book Vision

00:13:16 - Redeeming Pagan Traditions

00:16:11 - Chesterton’s Childlike Wonder

00:18:18 - Recipes & Parlor Games

00:27:31 - Extend Christmas 12 Days

00:37:25 - Everlasting Man Passion Quote

00:42:14 - Ryan’s Films & Books

00:49:27 - Final Thanks & Book Plug

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THIS EPISODE DEALS WITH HEAVY AND SENSITIVE TOPICS. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Dr. Chase Spears welcomes back retired Navy CDR Theresa Carpenter—30-year PAO, Stories of Service host, and military justice advocate. She reveals why she retired 6 months early: supporting Pete Hegseth’s SecDef nomination. From press conference speech to Newsmax stand-down, a LOI, and housing fraud accusations, she details the “say-do gap,” double standards, and fear-driven silence. Part 2 explores false allegations, flawed investigations, and why she won’t stop advocating.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:56 - Early Retirement

00:02:04 - Meeting Pete Hegseth

00:03:40 - Command Friction

00:09:12 - DC Press Conference

00:17:40 - Phone Confrontation

00:21:39 - Letter of Instruction

00:29:06 - Facebook Harassment

00:35:58 - Skill Bridge Exit

00:42:38 - Admin Justice Flaws

00:55:18 - False Allegations Crisis

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