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Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Navy veteran Chris Pierce to Finding Your Spine, sharing his 22-year career in boarding operations and combat systems. Chris discusses intercepting smuggling vessels in the Persian Gulf, the USS Cole bombing aftermath, and his PTSD journey, including therapy and a service dog. They explore courage in civilian life, his city council run in Lansing, Kansas, and the importance of faith and accountability. Chris reflects on family, hard truths, and mentoring.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:57 - Military Background
00:02:24 - Boarding Operations
00:04:46 - Combat Experiences
00:07:04 - Post-Service Challenges
00:09:50 - Civilian Transition
00:13:48 - PTSD Diagnosis
00:16:11 - Service Dog Story
00:19:19 - Leadership Accountability
00:21:22 - City Council Run
00:23:42 - Faith and Reflection
00:26:51 - Family Impact
01:35:00 - Closing Remarks
You can follow Chase Spears on X @DrChaseSpears. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your favorite episodes to keep the conversation going.
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Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Navy veteran Chris Pierce to Finding Your Spine, sharing his 22-year career in boarding operations and combat systems. Chris discusses intercepting smuggling vessels in the Persian Gulf, the USS Cole bombing aftermath, and his PTSD journey, including therapy and a service dog. They explore courage in civilian life, his city council run in Lansing, Kansas, and the importance of faith and accountability. Chris reflects on family, hard truths, and mentoring.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:57 - Military Background
00:02:24 - Boarding Operations
00:04:46 - Combat Experiences
00:07:04 - Post-Service Challenges
00:09:50 - Civilian Transition
00:13:48 - PTSD Diagnosis
00:16:11 - Service Dog Story
00:19:19 - Leadership Accountability
00:21:22 - City Council Run
00:23:42 - Faith and Reflection
00:26:51 - Family Impact
01:35:00 - Closing Remarks
You can follow Chase Spears on X @DrChaseSpears. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your favorite episodes to keep the conversation going.
To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.
#Faith #ChristianLiving #Military #Discipline #Morality #Politics #BiblicalMasculinity #Masculinity #ChristianPodcast #American #America #Army #Navy #AirForce #Marines #CoastGuard #SpaceForce #NationalGuard #ChristianMen

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