Dr. Chase Spears sits down with Dr. Clarissa Rippee, a former GSA contract specialist turned whistleblower, for a powerful conversation on one of the darkest chapters of recent border policy. Clarissa shares how a routine training session revealed massive government contracts—hundreds of millions of dollars—awarded to transport unaccompanied minors crossing the border illegally to unknown destinations across the U.S. and beyond.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:48 - Discovery in Training

00:02:09 - Contract Details

00:05:40 - Minnesota Fraud Parallel

00:08:15 - Initial Reaction

00:09:20 - Decision to Speak Out

00:15:19 - Reaching James O'Keefe

00:19:38 - Where Children Ended Up

00:24:15 - Scale of the Crisis

00:30:39 - Drafting Evil Plans

00:35:26 - Ongoing Search Efforts

00:39:35 - Media Blackout

00:44:35 - Lack of GSA Retaliation

00:50:10 - Still Employed During Interview

00:57:01 - Closing Prayer

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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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Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Army veteran Sam Shoemate—creator of Terminal CWO, whistleblower who exposed military misconduct, and Chief of Staff for Pete Chambers' Texas Governor campaign. Sam shares how his page started as humor but became a platform for truth during Covid, the 8-month reprisal investigation, refusing unlawful orders, the culture of shadow policy, and why fathers must model courage for their kids. A raw look at accountability in the ranks and refusing to back down.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:47 - Terminal CWO Origins

00:05:05 - Breaking Military News

00:07:11 - Building Trusted Sources

00:09:27 - Shadow Policy Explained

00:12:09 - Protecting the Institution

00:17:03 - General Officer Hypocrisy

00:20:41 - Why Reform Stalls

00:24:14 - COVID Reinstatement Failures

00:30:17 - Apathy as National Threat

00:34:40 - Defending the Constitution

00:36:46 - Starting Terminal CWO

00:42:49 - Exposing COVID Violations

00:46:18 - Doxed and Investigated

00:58:51 - Service Member Abuse Stories

01:03:13 - 2025 Manifesto Incident

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Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Air Force Reserve Major Kim Bitter, a 20-year veteran flight nurse, mother, and midwife, to share her ongoing battle with the military over vaccine policies. Kim details her distinguished service, including a 2016 deployment to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as officer in charge of an aeromedical evacuation crew, where her team evacuated critically injured personnel from battlefields to advanced care facilities.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:29 - Board of Inquiry Explained

00:03:16 - Ongoing Discharge Push

00:04:50 - Contradictory Honorable Finding

00:06:41 - Cognitive Dissonance in Commanders

00:12:47 - Entry into Military Service

00:15:04 - Becoming a Flight Nurse

00:19:29 - Deployment Experiences

00:27:36 - COVID Mandate Onset

00:30:39 - Unlawful Order Recognition

00:37:58 - Rights in Uniform

00:45:01 - No Pay/No Points Status

00:50:06 - Flu Shot Refusal

00:54:12 - Board Findings on Other Allegations

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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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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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