Secrets, Deception & Raising Kids with Conviction

Secrets, Deception & Raising Kids with Conviction

From the Shemane Show by Shemane Nugent

April 13, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

The episode explores the impact of deception on beliefs, parenting, and the food system through discussions with various guests.

What if the biggest lies aren't just out there… but shaping what you believe, what you eat, and how your kids are being raised? ​This week on Faith & Freedom , Shemane Nugent goes straight at the questions most people won't touch. Shemane sits down with Matt Gaetz, who had access to classified military briefings while serving on the House Armed Services Committee. Now that he's no longer in Congress, he's speaking more freely. What he hints at raises a deeper question: are we getting truth… or a carefully controlled narrative? And if disclosure is happening, what are we really being shown? ​Then, Kirk Cameron opens up about walking away from Hollywood at the height of fame and why he chose faith, family, and purpose over everything the world said he should want. As anxiety rises and identity confusion intensifies for the next generation, he shares why raising strong, grounded kids is no longer optional. It's a responsibility. His new book Built by the Brave is part of that mission, giving families a way to have the conversations that actually matter. ​Next, Tresha Rodriguez takes aim at the modern food system. From lab-grown meat to misleading labels, she breaks down what's…

People in this episode

Host: Shemane Nugent

Guests: Matt Gaetz, Kirk Cameron, Tresha Rodriguez

Topics covered

  • truth
  • food system
  • parenting
  • faith
  • deception
  • identity

Keywords

  • deception
  • parenting
  • food system
  • truth
  • identity
  • faith
  • Kirk Cameron
  • Matt Gaetz

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Built by the Brave

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