The Patriettes Podcast – Episode 38

(iHeartPodcasts / Real America’s Voice)
Released September 25, 2025

Episode Overview

Theme:
This episode, hosted by Angie, Shannon, and Teresa, is a heartfelt, emotionally charged discussion recapping a "revival"-like weekend in the conservative Christian community, especially in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and memorial. The hosts reflect on the spiritual impact and legacy of Kirk, the immense turnout at his memorial, and the growing public conversation about faith, youth activism, and vaccine safety spurred by recent events and a notable press conference with former President Trump. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes, commentary on faith’s role in American life, and rigorous debate on vaccines, culminating in a call for revival, repentance, and renewed engagement.

Major Discussion Points and Insights

1. Weekend Reflections & Faith Community Revival

(03:01–05:56)

• The hosts recount a spiritually significant weekend, citing baptism services and church attendance that made them feel "at home."
• Angie shares attending Host 1’s childhood church: “I walked in there and sat down and I felt like I was at home.” (04:00, Angie)
• Discussion of welcoming, familial environments in local churches and the importance of preaching that connects faith to contemporary life.
• Personal testimony on how sermons referencing Charlie Kirk “made it cool for the youth to love Jesus” (08:20, Host 1).

2. Charlie Kirk’s Influence, Memorial, and the Youth Movement

(05:56–14:39)

• Host 3 reflects on how Kirk used his platform to link patriotism and evangelical Christianity: “God does come first. I just use my platform as a patriot to integrate that.” (06:44, Host 3)
• The hosts recount a massive, moving memorial for Charlie Kirk, with over 70,000 attendees in person, 60,000 more in overflow, and over 100 million streaming online:
  “Our production and streaming partners tracked over 100 million overall streams for today’s Trib to Charlie.” (13:29, Host 1)
• Turning Point USA students took the stage, displaying spiritual and political passion: “Seeing the passion at this age…took me…” (10:18, Host 3)
• Hosts note a “pivotal turning point in history,” calling the current era a “revival and a revolution” driven by youth. (07:23, Host 3)

3. Memorial Highlights: Music, Scale, and National Attention

(11:47–14:00, 17:38–19:51)

• Emotional moments from the memorial: Three hours of praise and worship, highlighted by “Brendan Lake doing Hallelujah” (11:08, Host 2), with tens of thousands raising hands in worship.
• Notable attendance: multiple cabinet members, Secret Service, and high-security measures.
  “Who was the designated survivor? … How many Secret Service…snipers was like 300.” (18:17, Host 2/3)
• Comment on spiritual themes that ran through the event: “the thread of Christ was just woven through everyone.” (13:55, Host 2)
• Politicians and media figures, including Marco Rubio, Stephen Miller, and Tucker Carlson, delivered powerful speeches.

4. Erica Kirk’s Forgiveness: The Memorial’s Emotional Pinnacle

(21:20–25:45)

• The segment centers on Erica Kirk’s address, just 13 days after her husband’s assassination, in which she forgave his killer:
  “My husband Charlie, he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life… I forgive him.” (22:56–23:54, Erica Kirk via Host 1)
• Hosts discuss the Christian ideal of loving enemies and note the palpable impact on all present:
  “For me, it was the first time I saw the most Christian act in real time, genuinely in my life.” (25:22, Host 3)
• Reflections on spiritual strength and grace: “If we could all be an Erica…” (25:35, Host 3)

5. Security and Investigation in Wake of Tragedy

(26:00–29:00)

• Impressive security detail: “Over 800 Secret Service.” (26:00, Host 3)
• Commentary on conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination, and FBI Director Kash Patel’s public commitment to a thorough investigation. “The public is going to be pissed off if they try and convince us that it was this lone patsy all by himself.” (28:51, Host 1)
• Expression of shared skepticism and need for transparency.

6. Trump’s Autism & Vaccine Press Conference

(32:30–40:41, 44:27–53:15)

• Recap of Trump's recent press conference with medical experts and public figures (Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Oz, etc.), promising investigations into autism causes.
• Discussion on the controversy:
  “He promised he was gonna look into and dig into what is causing autism.” (32:52, Host 2)
• Trump’s remarks linking Tylenol use in pregnancy, MMR vaccine scheduling, and the presence of mercury/aluminum in vaccines to autism concerns:
  “There are certain groups of people that don’t take vaccines and don’t take any pills that have no autism.” (35:56, Trump-as-quoted)
• Debate on vaccine safety, rising number of childhood shots (cited as now 90 before adulthood), and concerns about ingredients like thimerosal/mercury and the use of fetal cell lines.
• Personal stories and regrets about following official advice as mothers:
  “If I only knew then what I know now, I think the trajectory of my children would have been different.” (34:38, Host 3)
• Reflection on parental powerlessness:
  “They feel so powerless...they think they're crazy and. But they're the ones that have to deal with their child that wants to speak but doesn't…” (53:28, Host 2)

7. Aborted Fetal Tissue and Pharmaceutical Industry Critique

(47:58–52:51)

• Hosting a segment with Children’s Health Defense expert Brian Hooker:
  “There are fetal remains in the MMR vaccine…So these were multiple abortions. There’s no way around it.” (47:58, Expert)
• Ethical, religious, and parental consent issues: “It’s infuriating that every Catholic hospital…” (49:29, Host 3)
• Historical context through audio from Larry King Live and Jenny McCarthy (2007):
  “We give twice as many shots as any of those countries. Why is that?” (51:32, Expert)

8. Personal “Aha Moments” and Call for Common Sense

(53:24–56:07)

• Hosts share the moments that made them skeptical of vaccine practices—referencing “one size does not fit all.”
• “At least check to see if you have antibodies first…before we re-inject our children with a chemical.” (56:00, Host 3)

9. Spiritual and Community Calls to Action

(57:20–58:49)

• Upcoming events: MAGA rally at Long Island wineries, celebration for Charlie Kirk’s birthday with local Turning Point students (October 14).
• Show closes with a fervent prayer for national repentance and revival:
  “We cry out for revival. Let it begin with repentance. Let it begin with us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” (57:27, Host 2)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Spiritual Revival & Youth:
  “Charlie Kirk made it cool for the youth to love Jesus and to want to attend church…” (08:20, Host 1)
• On Forgiveness:
  “I felt. For me, it was the first time I saw the most Christian act in real time, genuinely in my life.” (25:22, Host 3)
• On Vaccine Policy:
  “If I only knew then what I know now, I think the trajectory of my children would have been different.” (34:38, Host 3)
  “One size does not fit all.” (56:00, Host 1, quoting Jenny McCarthy on Oprah)
• Industry Critique:
  “Medical schools are financed by the drug companies. This is a huge business. Vaccines are the largest growing division of the pharmaceutical industry.” (52:27, Expert)
• Prayer & Faith:
  “May the church in America be known not for our buildings… but for our brokenness before you and our obedience to your voice. We cry out for revival. Let it begin with repentance. Let it begin with us.” (57:27, Host 2, prayer)

Key Timestamps

• 03:01 – Show begins, weekend/spiritual highlights
• 05:43 – Charlie Kirk’s influence discussed
• 10:18 – Youth activism at memorial
• 11:02–14:00 – Memorial’s music and scope
• 18:05–19:51 – Security, political attendance at memorial
• 21:20–25:45 – Erica Kirk’s emotional eulogy and public forgiveness
• 26:00–29:00 – Security/investigation details, FBI statement
• 32:30–40:41 – Trump’s press conference, vaccine discussion, Tylenol & autism claims, MMR scheduling
• 47:58–52:51 – Aborted fetal cells segment, historical vaccine expansion critique
• 56:00 – “One size does not fit all” vaccine discussion
• 57:27–58:49 – Closing prayer for national revival

Conclusion

A powerful episode, Episode 38 of The Patriettes Podcast weaves themes of revival—spiritual and social—with calls for truth and transparency in health policy, anchored by the transformative legacy of Charlie Kirk. The hosts blend poignant personal stories, national outrage, and hopeful visions for youth, ultimately inviting their audience toward community action, faith, and ongoing vigilance in pursuit of “real news, honest views.”