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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