The Fire of Liberty Show

Meet Shannon Adcock, the founder of Awake Illinois and the first Moms for Liberty chapter in IL in DuPage County. Shannon knows what it really means to stand firm when the pressure to stay silent is overwhelming. Her life shifted from a proud stay-at-home mom, homemaker, church deacon, photographer, and PTA leader to a bold public advocate for children in 2020. What began as concern quickly became...

Elena Coppola is the chapter chair in Queens County, New York. She is a former elementary school counselor with over 23 years of experience and she walked away from a career she once loved. As both an educator and a mother, she witnessed a shift in schools away from their core mission and toward policies that blur the boundaries between education, family, and healthcare. She discusses the growing...

On this episode of The Fire of Liberty Show , we sit down with Ryan Petty, Chair of the Florida State Board of Education and member of the Moms for Liberty Advisory Council. Ryan’s life changed forever on February 14, 2018, when his daughter Alaina was murdered in the horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She was one of 17 students and educators lost that day. In the midst of...

Karen Frost is more than a leader; she’s a force of strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment to service. A third-generation law enforcement officer with 29 years at LAPD, Karen has dedicated her life to protecting and uplifting her community. But her service didn’t stop when she took off the badge. As the leader of her Moms for Liberty chapter in Los Angeles County,  a region spanning 4,751...

Join Janelle Bucci, Moms for Liberty Chapter Chair in Green County, NY as she shares her transformation from being quick to “clap back” with a sharp tongue and lingering bitterness to becoming a steady, joyful servant leader in her small upstate New York community. Growing up in the same rural town she now calls home with one stoplight, pickup trucks, and deep roots, Janelle understands the unique...

One mother’s personal history, combined with concern for her children’s education has transformed into a mission of advocacy, underscoring the ongoing national conversation about curriculum, parental involvement, and the future of education in America. Today’s guest is Denise Bell, Moms for Liberty Chapter Chair from Harris County, Texas, and a valued member of our Member Support Team. Denise shar...

Meet Kristy Davis, Chapter Chair of our El Paso County Chapter in Colorado, who is pro-choice , but not in the way you might expect. Kristy will share why parental involvement is essential when advocating for where your child goes to school and how school choice in her state holds districts accountable. She’ll tell the story of how she spoke up at a school board meeting, powerfully and unexpectedl...

In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Nedweski.  She helped start Wisconsin’s first Moms for Liberty chapter in Kenosha and she has turned grassroots momentum into real electoral wins. Amanda shares how she helped launch Moms for Liberty in Wisconsin in 2021, then stepped into the political arena herself. First, she ran for county board to counter pandemic-era government overreach, and she WON....

LIVE from Iowa from Steve Deace’s studio, this episode features Moms for Liberty Iowa leaders Geralyn Jones (Linn County Chapter Chair and Secretary of the Iowa Legislative Committee) and Jenn Turner (Polk County Chapter Chair). Coming off the momentum of hosting the Iowa governor debate the night before, we will take a look behind-the-scenes look at how an ordinary group of moms went from everyda...

Amy Kappelman Chapter Chair, Moms for Liberty Chatham County, NC & State Ambassador is filled with conviction, faith, and grit that has carried her through leadership, hardship, and advocacy. Grounded in the mantras “Stay in the fight,” “Endure to the end,” and “Have tenacity,” Amy reflects on lessons instilled by her parents, especially her father’s unwavering message: never give up. Amy’s mo...

Jamie Hinkle’s goal at Moms for Liberty is to keep us focused on one of our core values of "We build relationships."  She works to build strong coalition partnerships with a multitude of organizations which helps amplify the work our members are doing across the nation.  Jamie is the former chapter chair of the Fauquier County, VA chapter and she has a message for all that will hear, “Do...

Rachel Wilson-Snyder, Chapter Chair in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is a licensed mental health counselor and the mother of twin boys. In this episode, she shares her eye-opening journey of discovering that America’s true history is often missing from today’s classrooms and why that realization changed everything. Rachel sounds the alarm on what she describes as a growing identity crisis in Ame...

Monty Floyd is the Vice Chair for the Moms for Liberty Hernando County Chapter, but more importantly, a homeschool dad of his four children, a devoted husband and a lifelong Floridian. He’s a farmer, businessman, semi-pro hockey goalie and currently a Ph. D. candidate in theology. Monty is bold and brings a rare blend of grit, faith, and firsthand experience to the fight for parental rights. Monty...

Teri Patrick isn’t just the Moms for Liberty - Polk County, Iowa Education Chair… She is the backbone of her chapter.  Her depth of research, her command of education policy, and her unwavering courage are unmatched. She’s taken the hits others would have walked away from - a long, grueling battle with the Iowa Board of Education to a hard fought school board election loss. But none of it has stop...

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Mick—a steadfast advocate for civic engagement and one of Florida’s most recognizable conservative radio voices. For more than three hours every weekday morning, Bill sits behind the mic hosting Bill Mick Live in Brevard County, where he breaks down local and national news, interviews political candidates, and guides listeners through the issues shaping their...

April Gibson is the Moms for Liberty Bay County, FL chapter chair, a dedicated mom, mentor and advocate who believes deeply in three things: 1.    You have the power to make change. 2.    You are stronger than you think. 3.    Parents and community members must get informed about what’s happening in our schools. April’s story is one of discovery, determination, and a refusal to look the other way....

From addiction to elected office, Shellie Flockhart’s story is the embodiment of the American Dream. Shellie shares how she rebuilt her life from rock bottom, transforming pain into purpose through faith, perseverance, and hard work. From owning a thriving salon and raising four kids to winning a seat on her city council, she reminds us that the American Dream isn’t about material success,  it’s a...

Today we sit down with Maria Adams, our 2025 Abigail Adams Founder Award Winner!  She shares how her upbringing laid the foundation for building successful relationships. Guided by her faith, supported by her family, and strengthened by her friends, Maria continues to lead and fight for liberty with grace, purpose, and joy through Moms for Liberty.

Join us as we welcome Erika Donalds — Moms for Liberty Advisory Council member, Founder and CEO of Education Freedom Foundation, Founder and Chairman of OptimaEd, and Chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for Education Opportunity. Erika is a powerful voice for education reform, accountability, and parental empowerment. Tune in as we explore what fuels her passion and how she’s lead...

Autumn Dunlap is a woman who wears many hats.  She is the Chapter Chair of Moms for Liberty – Kershaw County, SC, the GOP County Chair, President of her local Federated Republican Women’s Club, Vice Chair of the Moms for Liberty Legislative Committee, worship leader, homeschool mom and longtime youth ministry volunteer. But at the heart of it all, Autumn says her true calling is simple: serving an...

In this episode, we sit down with Jen Donnelly, who knows what it means to step out of her comfort zone for the sake of her family and community. From speaking at a school board meeting for the very first time, to organizing a rally with the Lt. Gov Winsome Sears, to leading her own Moms for Liberty chapter meetings, Jen shares the milestones that pushed her to do things she never thought she woul...

We sit down with Alyssa Hines , a mom of two, chapter chair, and passionate defender of parental rights. Alyssa shares how her activism isn’t just about protecting freedoms, it’s also about teaching her children courage, resilience, and integrity. From facing hostility in her own neighborhood to door-knocking in the Florida summer heat, her kids are learning firsthand what it means to stand firm f...

Christie Slape, Moms for Liberty – Texas Ambassador and Chapter Chair will join us to share the profound personal loss that shaped her passion for preserving liberty and inspiring others to speak out. After the sudden passing of her mother from a Brain aneurysm at just 64, Christie found herself forever changed and determined to live each day as if it might be her last. Her grief journey led her t...

Kelli Harris shares her journey as a dedicated leader balancing family, faith, and freedom. As a Moms for Liberty’s North Carolina Ambassador and Chair of the Iredell County Chapter, Kelli discusses her chapter’s annual Constitution Day celebration.  Their chapter works closely with their school board and district to honor our founding document.  The program continues to grow each year. Kelli also...

Angela Dubach is a dedicated wife, aunt, mentor, coach, and proud “Godmother of three,” whose life has been shaped by a deep family legacy in education. With parents who were both teachers, her father even serving as her fifth-grade teacher and basketball coach, and a grandmother who served on the local school board, Angela’s passion for education and community engagement runs generations deep. An...