Podcast Summary: Faith and Freedom with Shemane Nugent

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Date: December 7, 2025
Host: Shemane Nugent
Main Guests: Dr. Lee Merritt (Navy surgeon & author), Diego Rodriguez (activist, grandfather of “Baby Cyrus”)
Theme: Challenging Mainstream Narratives about Health, CPS, and Finding Peace in Stressful Times

Overview

This episode of Faith and Freedom with Shemane Nugent centers on exposing alternative perspectives to mainstream medical narratives, particularly around “flu season,” vaccines, and so-called disease transmission, as well as a deep dive into the dangers of Child Protective Services (CPS) overreach. The show closes with faith-focused encouragement to restore peace and purpose during a stressful holiday rush.

The tone is candid, questioning, and motivational, with frequent appeals to faith, independence, and the need to challenge authority for the sake of personal and societal well-being.

Key Sections & Discussion Points

1. The True Nature of "Flu Season": Dr. Lee Merritt Interview

[03:31–14:05] & [19:06–30:10]

Main Arguments:

• The commonly-accepted theory of airborne virus transmission is questioned.
  • Dr. Merritt cites Dr. Michael Yeaden (former VP, Pfizer) claiming "no evidence of airborne transmission."
• Flu and pandemics are framed as largely resulting from environmental toxins and electromagnetic influences—not from viruses.
  • “Virus in Latin means poison. It does not mean a germ.” (Dr. Lee Merritt, [05:07])
  • Historical flu pandemics are linked to sunspot cycles and electromagnetic changes, not person-to-person contagion.
• Institutional environments (nursing homes, for instance) worsen health due to poor food, lack of sunlight, and exposure to chemicals—vaccinated populations fare worse.
  • “Think about the people that are dying of flu every year. They're the people that are the most vaccinated.” (Dr. Lee Merritt, [07:22])
• The 1918 pandemic is attributed to vaccine rollout and electrification, not a novel virus.
  • “The only people that died in the pandemic of 1918 were the people that took the vaccines.” (Dr. Lee Merritt, [10:03])

Solutions & Advice:

• Encourage fevers, sunlight (especially infrared/red light), mineral supplementation, and avoiding pharmaceutical "toxins."
• Limit use of antiseptics and hand sanitizers; prioritize natural health tactics.
• Seek out near-infrared light, especially in winter; consider infrared saunas, red-light panels, or tanning booths if sunlight isn’t available.
• Clean diet, adequate sleep, stress-reduction, and strong reliance on faith.

Notable Quotes:

• “Everything they have told us is a lie. It is backwards.” (Shemane Nugent, [27:35])
• “If you have the correct minerals in your body, your body won’t take the bad minerals…” (Dr. Lee Merritt, [28:10])
• "God’s world is simple. It’s simple and it’s natural. And we don’t need all these pharmaceuticals to be well." (Dr. Lee Merritt [23:08])

2. Exposing CPS & “Medical Kidnapping”: Diego Rodriguez Interview

[36:13–45:50]

Summary:

• Rodriguez recounts the story of his grandson, "Baby Cyrus," taken by CPS under the pretense of medical neglect, spurring a viral documentary: Never In America.
• Emphasis that CPS is routinely weaponized—not just for abuse/neglect but for compliance with controversial medical mandates (vaccines, etc).
  • “The CPS myth is this idea that CPS only exists to protect children...that is just simply not true. It’s one of the biggest lies in America.” (Diego Rodriguez, [36:53])
• Paints CPS and state agencies as profit-driven entities involved in “government-subsidized child trafficking,” primarily via incentives from the Adoption Safe Families Act (1997).
  • “Every time a child is taken, the federal government…will pay the state… and every child is worth millions to all the various departments of government.” (Diego Rodriguez, [43:28])
• Claims internal audits reveal that over 80% of removals are unsubstantiated.
  • “83.3% of the time they take children away from their parents for unsubstantiated reasons…” (Diego Rodriguez, [41:24])

Advice for Families:

• Become acutely informed about your rights and the system.
• “Never take your child to a hospital” unless absolutely necessary.
• Practice faith, family unity, and proactive legal awareness.

Call to Action:

• Watch the Never in America documentary for self-protection strategies.

3. Restoring Peace and Clarity During the Holidays

[46:22–54:43]

Host Reflections:

• Shemane discusses the stress and pressure of the holiday rush, urging listeners to rediscover the core spiritual meaning of Advent: slowing down, caring for the body and spirit, rejecting perfection, and reconnecting with gratitude.
  • “Somewhere amidst the gifts and the lists… is the season that was meant to bring up peace, and it actually doesn’t. It brings up stress and pressure. When we speed up, we actually need to slow down.” (Shemane Nugent, [46:22])

Faith-Based Encouragement:

• Pastor Anthony Thomas shares a message on God’s “wonderful” (astonishing, good) nature, encouraging listeners to expect miracles and peace even in chaos.
  • “We need to ask God for wonderful things because His nature is wonderful.” (Pastor Anthony Thomas, [50:36])

Practical Tips:

• Practice small acts of gratitude, self-care, and intentional presence with loved ones.
• Take scheduled breaks for stillness amidst busyness.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Before telegram lines were laid down… people would get flu all at once around the world… That can’t be from a virus. It’s electromagnetic.”
  — Dr. Lee Merritt [05:32]
• “We didn’t have tuberculosis, cancer, and heart disease like we saw until the smallpox vaccine was rolled out, and it’s gotten worse on every vaccine.”
  — Dr. Lee Merritt [19:48]
• “The truth is, CPS is a literal government-subsidized child trafficking ring.”
  — Diego Rodriguez [36:53]
• “If you have a child under 18… once that child is outside your custody, they can do anything they want. The state claims control.”
  — Diego Rodriguez [38:19]
• “God’s world is simple, and it’s natural. We don’t need all these pharmaceuticals to be well.”
  — Dr. Lee Merritt [23:08]
• “Perhaps you were born for such a time as this.”
  — Repeated throughout as the episode’s anchor theme (Esther 4:14)

Timestamps & Key Segments

• 03:31 – Shemane Nugent opens, frames holiday stress & faith; introduces Dr. Lee Merritt.
• 05:07 – Dr. Merritt challenges germ theory, attributes sickness to toxins/electromagnetic factors.
• 10:03 – 1918 Spanish flu and vaccines.
• 13:37 – Bill Gates, sunlight, and health.
• 19:06 – Second segment with Dr. Merritt: natural healing, sun exposure, mineral supplementation.
• 27:35 – Discussion on whom to trust, health solutions; role of minerals and detoxification.
• 36:13 – Diego Rodriguez: CPS, child removal, Baby Cyrus’ story.
• 41:24 – Internal audit: 83.3% of children taken by CPS are for unsubstantiated reasons.
• 46:22 – Shemane on Advent, slowing down, returning to faith.
• 50:13 – Pastor Anthony’s message on God’s wonderful nature.
• 54:43 – Shemane discusses gratitude, launches contest for funniest pet videos, plugs her books and newsletter.

Actionable Takeaways

• Question official medical narratives; seek holistic, nature-centered solutions.
• Equip yourself legally and mentally to resist overreach by government and medical institutions.
• Anchor yourself in faith, gratitude, and intentional relationships during stressful periods.
• Watch Never in America documentary for CPS awareness.
• Explore sunlight or alternatives (infrared saunas, red-light panels) for winter wellness.
• Practice regular acts of gratitude, small self-care rituals, and take time for stillness.

Closing Message

The episode combines skeptical inquiry of medical and governmental authority with calls to faith, family-centered resilience, and practical self-care—especially through the often overwhelming holiday season. Shemane repeats her encouragement: “Perhaps you were born for such a time as this.”