The Fire of Liberty Show

Lisa Adams, our Chapter Chair from Plymouth County, MA, spent six years in the Navy serving as a cryptologist. She understands psychological warfare and sees clearly how it is being used in America today. Lisa comes from a long line of military and police service. She was also one of the five moms behind what they called “The Motherlode.”  Tune in to hear how Lisa sees psychological warfare is bei...

Terry Schilling, President of the American Principles Project and dad of eight from Virginia, shares his perspective on fatherhood, family, and what parents can do to have a greater impact in their communities. Terry talks about what raising eight kids has taught him, why fathers play such an important role in their children’s lives, and the importance of being present and leading your family. He...

Katie Gorman, our Shasta County, California Chapter Chair, was never the person who wanted the microphone. She was a wife, mom, and teacher who was perfectly happy staying behind the scenes. But sometimes life puts you in a place you never expected to be. In this episode, Katie shares the moment that pushed her to finally speak up, how a meeting at a local sandwich shop turned into something much...

Patty Alexander always believed two things: that parents are a child's first teacher and that strong relationships between parents and educators matter.  After 34 years in the classroom Patty has retired from her job, but she continues to find new ways to fight for children and education. She ran for school board twice, speaks at the Iowa State Capitol on important bills, serves on the Social...

Carrie Moore, our Nueces County, Texas Chapter Chair, has been part of Moms for Liberty almost from the very beginning. She launched the first chapter in Texas and over the last five years has experienced just about every high and low that comes with this fight. She’s served as both Chair and Vice Chair, and she and her current Chair have a pretty simple agreement: when one gets tired, the other s...

Annette went from working in tobacco fields to standing in the Oval Office beside the President of the United States. Her path has taken her places she never imagined, including Moms for Liberty. She is our brand-new Mecklenburg County, NC Chapter Chair who was raised in a small North Carolina town by parents who believed education was non-negotiable.  Annette knows firsthand how education can cha...

Colette Cooper is passionate about saving America, but she believes that starts with putting first things first: God and family. An active member of the original Brevard County, Florida, chapter of Moms for Liberty, Colette now serves as the Human Resources and Compliance Manager for Moms for Liberty and the Moms for Liberty Foundation. Her diverse background has uniquely prepared her for this wor...

Meg Rudnick, our Gwinnett County, GA Chapter Chair, knows what is means to fight for someone you love.  She has been advocating for her son with autism, ADHD, a rare MYT1L chromosome deletion, and moderate intellectual disability for almost two decades. From delayed kindergarten and challenging IEP meetings to fighting for safer classrooms, we explore the realities many families face.  Meg serves...

At Moms for Liberty we have three Values:   1. Stand for Truth   2. Build Relationships   3. Empower Others And Shannon Ciecko, our Wayne County, MI Chapter Chair has excelled in the craft of Empowering others. Shannon never planned on becoming a chapter chair. She was pursuing her graduate degree with dreams of becoming a midwife, but something pulled her to fight that she could not ignore. Now l...

Michelle Brown, Chapter Chair of Bay County, Florida, is a proud Noni to six grandchildren: with number seven on the way! She's also the wife of Charlie, and never far from her side is her loyal beagle, Ace. After surviving two near-death experiences, Michelle believes God made her purpose clear: stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves. That calling led her to Moms for Liber...

Washington County, Rhode Island Chapter Chair Amy Rodrigues joins The Fire of Liberty Show to share what it’s really like leading a Moms for Liberty chapter in one of the bluest states in the country.  In Rhode Island opposition is strong, support is limited and progress feels very slow. Amy is a homeschooling mom of three, she left full-time work and now serves as a full-time unpaid volunteer in...

Emily Greenough, Chapter Chair from Collier County, Florida learned from her mother and grandmother to work hard and never sit on the fence.  Emily believes Moms for Liberty is a sisterhood. No matter how much time passes, members can always pick up right where they left off because they are united by the mission. In this episode Emily explains why grassroots leadership and endorsing candidates ma...

Matt Susin, Chairman of the Brevard County Public School Board in Florida, joins us for an inside look at what it really takes to lead and serve on a school board. Representing one of Florida’s largest districts with more than 74,000 students, we discuss the realities, challenges, and lessons that come with the role. You’ll hear what drives him, what he’s learned along the way, and you’ll likely f...

Jami Reese, our Chapter Chair in Transylvania County, North Carolina, has been advocating in the public school system for 22 years including speaking at school board meetings. Her passion for parental rights became personal when she took legal action against her school district following an incident involving her special needs son. Today, Jami continues to use her experience to encourage other par...

Hear from Hilary Jackson, chapter chair in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Hilary is bold, unapologetic, and committed to defending children. Tune in as she shares what it means to live boldly - and not in fear. #moms4liberty #fireofliberty

 This week’s guest is Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU . Her journey from classroom educator to CEO of one of the nation's most influential educational media organizations will inspire you.  Driven by a passion for education, developing the next generation of leaders, and preserving American history and civics, Marissa has spent her career finding innovative ways to reach students and families....

Anne Fundner, former Chapter Chair in Monmouth County, New Jersey, is a mother, advocate, and a voice on a mission to save America’s children. Anne’s story is one of unimaginable loss and unwavering purpose. In 2022, she lost her 15-year-old son, Weston, to an accidental overdose when he was given a pill that was laced with fentanyl. This tragedy forever changed the course of her life. Join us for...

 Shelley Gwartney reminds us of what is truly at stake. As the Tulsa County, OK chapter chair and the Moms for Liberty Chapter Onboarding and Compliance Specialist, Shelley works hard every day to make education better not only for her children, but all children.    What began with a routine question to her son, “What did you do at school today?” opened the door to unsettling discoveries. From act...

Rosalind Hanson, Chair of the Moms for Liberty - Montgomery County, MD Chapter and our Director of Development, joins the show for a conversation about courage and conviction. Rosalind shares the extraordinary journey of being a plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor, and what it felt like to stand firm all the way to victory at SCOTUS. She also discusses her recent school...

What does it take to build a winning team and a culture people want to be part of? Caitlin Boyle, winner of our 2025 Penelope Barker Award and former Chapter Chair of Moms for Liberty York County, South Carolina is our guest to discuss what it takes to create a culture of joyful warriors and how strong teams win. Caitlin shares practical lessons on: Setting the tone early, because culture matters...

Florida State Representative Monique Miller is a force to be reckoned with. She has served on our Moms for Liberty Advisory Committee from the day we launched using her expertise as an IT executive to guide us through some hard times and growth challenges.  She now serves on the Board of Directors for both Moms for Liberty and Moms for Liberty Foundation. Monique brings a steady, mission-first min...

What is Moms for Libraries?  Catherine Rahimian serves as the Moms for Liberty Foundation’s program coordinator and is a seasoned writer with over 15 years of experience.  She has a deep, unwavering passion for literacy and commitment to ensuring children have access to quality literature. Learn how our Moms for Libraries went from an idea to a successful program with over 15,000 books donated to...

Special guest Ann Streit, the M4L Chapter Chair in King County, Washington, is a mom of two, a grandmother of four, and she spent over 30 years as a speech and language pathologist in public schools. Ann work tirelessly to shine a light on what’s really being taught in our classrooms. Did you know that timeless stories of courage and honor are being replaced with narratives centered on victimhood...

Showing up is half the battle.  It doesn’t always mean speaking, sometimes just being present sends a powerful message. Sherri Garrett is our chapter chair from Knox County, Tennessee. She’s a mom of five boys and a proud grandma to twelve. She has been serving as nurse for 37 years. Through these years of experience, Sheri learned skills that she is finding useful in her role as Moms for Liberty...

Join us as we sit down with Becky Lew-Hobbs, Chapter Chair in Wake County, North Carolina, and a proud mom of three incredible children, including her son, Gideon. We’ve titled this episode Gideon’s Army , inspired by the story in the Book of Judges, where Gideon led a force reduced from 32,000 to just 300—and, through faith over fear, achieved victory against the Midianites. Much like that story,...