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EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 1H 3M

Get a Backbone

from Think Deeper · host Focus Press

As C.S. Lewis wrote, "Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point." Every virtue we have to possess as Christians is only as good as the courage we have to stand behind it. Yet, we live in a time when courage is in short supply. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a backbone. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and opening thoughts 06:11 - Hegseth's example 12:15 - How your backbone reveals your purpose 20:51 - The cost of lacking a backbone 24:50 - What do your decisions incentivize? 36:20 - Jesus' example of taking stands 46:02 - Beware the pretend backbone With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out Focus Press at focuspress.org, and join our supporters group at focuspress.org/pluls Join Jack's email list for free at jackwilkie.com

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