Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Vanessa Reid, a Leavenworth County commissioner, to Finding Your Spine. Vanessa shares her 2020 awakening to political involvement, from challenging school policies on masks and critical race theory to running for office. They discuss the importance of courage in local governance, standing against woke agendas, and building Christian communities. Vanessa reflects on trials as training, family priorities, and encouraging others to act boldly.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:46 - Mask Mandates

00:05:33 - CRT in Schools

00:07:04 - Running for Office

00:10:47 - Political Challenges

00:12:19 - Community Support

00:15:03 - Faith Influence

00:17:17 - Local Impact

00:20:24 - Courage in Action

00:26:51 - Trials as Training

00:31:05 - Family Priorities

00:36:21 - Encouragement for Others

00:53:39 - Closing Remarks

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