The Fire of Liberty Show

The Fire of Liberty Show

The Fire of Liberty Show is your weekly dose of inspiration from everyday moms and dads who are stepping up, speaking out, and taking bold action to protect their children’s future and our nation’s values. Meet the Joyful Warriors on the frontlines—parents exposing harmful ideologies, sharing stories of heartbreak, resilience, and victory. These are the voices of courage and conviction, refusing to sit on the sidelines when it comes to their children's education and well-being.

Episodes

August 6, 2025 73 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Misseijer, the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for Moms for Liberty. A seasoned educator with two decades of classroom experience, Charlie brings a unique perspective to the policy world—rooted in history, government, economics, and law.

As the son of a double immigrant, a devoted husband, and father of eight, Charlie shares how his life experiences have shaped his deep commitment...

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Jennifer Pippin never imagined she'd become a voice at the forefront of parental rights—but one school board meeting changed everything. In this episode, Jennifer shares her powerful journey from a full-time working mom to a fearless advocate for transparency and truth in education. She opens up about her first time speaking out, the backlash she’s faced, the resilience of her chapter, and the pride of building a movement that...

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In this powerful and faith-driven episode, we sit down with Emily Jones, the fearless chapter chair from Madison County, Alabama, whose journey into activism began with a spiritual calling and a book that lit a fire no one could extinguish. Emily shares the “God winks” that have guided her mission, from starting her chapter to boldly leading community events that challenged the status quo.

One of those pivotal moments? Organizing th...

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Kit Hart, winner of the inaugural Joyful Warrior Award and Chapter Chair of Moms for Liberty in Carroll County, Maryland shares how her chapter has become a powerhouse for parental rights and community education, standing boldly against radical curriculum mandates and pushing back on political agendas in schools.

From working with her district to have an alternative family life curriculum—now used by 50% of district families—to succ...

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Meet Yadusha Jones, a Nevada native, mom of four, businesswoman, and Chapter Chair for Moms for Liberty in Clark County. With a heart full of retro vibes and old-school grit, Yadusha shares her journey from growing up in poverty as the ninth of thirteen siblings to becoming the first girl in her family to graduate high school and the only one to earn a college degree.

Yadusha shares what it was like coming out as a Black conservativ...

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This week we sit down with Paula Davis, Howard County, Indiana Chapter Chair, a veteran public school teacher, dedicated mom of three, and the Moms for Liberty winner of the 2024 Abigail Adams Award for Holding Decision Makers Accountable. Paula shares her journey from a quiet special education teacher to a bold, outspoken advocate for parental rights and academic integrity in Indiana schools.

Have you ever wondered if one person ca...

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California may be the ultimate nanny state, but that hasn’t stopped Nicolle Young from using her voice to fight for Liberty and for kids. She is a mother of six with children that have been in public school, public charter school and homeschool too. Nicolle first stepped into activism begging lawmakers to reopen schools during COVID. She quickly learned the hard truth: they weren’t listening.

Since then, Nicolle has become a force i...

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tatiana Peña—former teacher, mother of five, and current school board member serving the Title I school district she grew up in. As the daughter of Central American immigrants and a proud product of South Phoenix, Tatiana brings firsthand insight into the challenges facing students today—especially in underserved communities.

Despite living in one of Arizona’s most progressive areas, Tatian...

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This week, we sit down with Marsha McClary, Chapter Chair of Moms for Liberty – Lake County, Illinois, and mother of five, raised in the suburbs of Chicago.

Marsha shares her powerful journey from the corporate world to full-time advocacy, driven by a deep concern for the direction of education and policies in her community. From a school counselor calling isolation the “new normal” to vaccine clinics on campus, she recounts the mom...

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This week, we sit down with Jenn Turner, Moms for Liberty Chapter Chair - Polk County, Iowa.  Jenn is the 2023 recipient of our Joyful Warrior Award!  She is a mom who never expected to become a local—and national—voice in the fight over school curriculum and parental rights.
It started with a simple social media post. She shared concerns about a 4th grade lesson featuring A Kid’s Play About Racism—and the backlash was immediat...

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In this powerful episode, Sarah Garriott—wife, mother of three, and fourth-generation Washingtonian—shares her unexpected journey from quiet citizen to outspoken advocate for parental rights and a quality education for all children.  Raised in Yakima, educated around the world, and rooted in a life of service and family, Sarah recounts the pivotal moment that propelled her into activism: watching the late-night debate over Washingt...

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Meet Karen Fulton, former special education teacher and now the dedicated chapter chair of the Brevard County, FL Chapter of Moms for Liberty. Karen is on a mission: to build strong, meaningful relationships that advance the cause of defending parental rights.

With a joyful spirit and a servant’s heart, Karen exemplifies kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to her community. She was there from the very beginning...

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What happens when a mother’s heartbreak becomes a catalyst for change?

Join this week’s guest Lindsey Beckham, a widowed mother of five and Moms for Liberty Chapter Chair from Madison County, Mississippi as she shares her extraordinary journey from healthcare professional and vaccine advocate to a national voice for parental rights, medical freedom, and educational transparency.

After losing her husband—and watching her son suffer a ...

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This week, we're joined by Alexandra Bougher, Chapter Chair of Bergen County, NJ Moms for Liberty.

From a haunting past to a powerful purpose—hear Alexandra’s courageous journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a fierce advocate for parental rights.

You don’t want to miss this emotional and eye-opening conversation.

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In this powerful first episode of The Fire of Liberty Show, we meet the unstoppable Scarlett Johnson—a fearless Wisconsin mom of five who turned a loss into a statewide movement. After losing her own school board race, Scarlett didn’t back down. Instead, she launched a bold recall effort, gathering over 16,000 signatures to recall four school board members.
 
Scarlett shares how she found her tribe at the Moms for Liberty a...

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