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
False Accusations in the Military
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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