February 25, 2025

Faith & Freedom: JJ Carrell, Charlene Bollinger, Pastor Lucas Miles, & Kate Assaraf

46 minutes

This week on Faith & Freedom, Shemane celebrates her husband Ted Nugent's Defender of Freedom Award and sits down with powerful guests who are making waves in the fight for American values. JJ Carrell, a former Border Patrol agent, exposes the Biden administration’s role in human trafficking and the threat to American sovereignty. Charlene Bollinger introduces her documentary Unpack the Lies, revealing how propaganda distorts public health narratives. Pastor Lucas Miles discusses faith's role in government, and Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip Sustainable Hair Care, shares her journey to create plastic-free products for a healthier, more sustainable world.

[0:50] Ted Nugent’s Defender of Freedom Award

Shemane opens the show by celebrating Ted Nugent’s recognition at Mar-a-Lago with the Defender of Freedom Award, honoring his unwavering commitment to God, family, and country. She reflects on the powerful moment and what it represents for American exceptionalism.

[3:30] Border Security & Human Trafficking

JJ Carrell, former Border Patrol agent and author of Treason, joins Shemane to discuss President Trump’s border policies that reduced got-aways by 97%. He contrasts this with the Biden administration’s approach, revealing how NGOs are involved in funneling funds for human trafficking. Carrell emphasizes the urgent need for accountability and shares alarming insights into the crimes against unaccompanied alien children.

[13:42] Unpacking Health Lies

Documentary filmmaker Charlene Bollinger, creator of Unpack the Lies, exposes how propaganda infiltrates modern medicine and undermines biblical values. She discusses how her personal experiences and faith inspired her to reveal the truth and guide millions toward health freedom. Charlene shares why it’s essential for the church to influence state policies and promote holistic, God-centered health choices.

[25:10] Faith & Government

Pastor Lucas Miles, author and leader at TPUSA Faith, talks about the White House Faith Office and its role in supporting faith-based organizations. He stresses the importance of religious liberty, the church’s role as a moral compass, and how pastors can promote biblical values even in a pro-abortion world. Pastor Miles encourages discipleship and boldness in living out Christian faith.

[37:20] Sustainable Hair Care & Health Awareness

Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip Sustainable Hair Care, shares her journey of creating a plastic-free, toxin-free product line. Motivated by health risks associated with plastics, especially during pregnancy, Kate explains how reducing plastic waste benefits both health and the environment. She encourages supporting refill and zero-waste stores to contribute to a healthier, more sustainable world.

Resources:

JJ Carrell – Treason thisistreason.com

@jjcarrellpolitics

Charlene Bollinger – Unpack the Lies

unpackthelies.com

Pastor Lucas Miles – TPUSA Faith TPUSAFaith.com

LucasMiles.org

@mrlucasmiles

Kate Assaraf – Dip Sustainable Hair Care dipalready.com

@dipalready