Former TLC Star Jinger Duggar Hopes to Expose “Religious Cult” She Grew Up In
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2023
- Jinger Duggar was a breakout star on the TLC hit series “19 Kids and Counting,” which chronicled the infamous Duggar family’s strict religious lifestyle and iron-fist Christian values. Since the show, a flood of controversy has surrounded the Duggar family-from the #FreeJinger movement to Josh Duggar, Jinger’s brother, being sentenced to 12 years in prison for child pornography charges. Jinger joins “Tamron Hall” for an exclusive sit-down to talk about life now, the relationship with her parents, and raising children with her husband Jeremy Vuolo.
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“I will let my parents speak for themselves” GRACEFUL answer.
Indeed. Excellent and very classy.
Of course, she isn't going to hold her parents responsible for being in a cult. This book is the doing of her husband and the co-author (who is a high up member of her new fundie cult church). It doesn't take a rocket scientist to look at this book and know is a bunch of nonsense. If you look at some of her quotes from the book, she is still brainwashed by a lot of the same stuff. I really do hope that she wakes up one day and can truly escape this life.
I bet she won’t let them babysit her kids. Having a pedophile brother and parents who protect him is toxic enough.
@@anniemac3782 yup
@@anniemac3782 THANK YOU for being a voice of reason. Im not falling for it either. People are going to be giving money to her and another cult who do real harm bc they’re powerful people.
I'm not a religious person and yet I'm glad she's been able to hang on to faith despite the struggles of her childhood.
Very respectfully said.
She went from one fundie cult to another. Why would you be happy?
Sadly, she's in another cult with her husband now. She just traded one for another.
@@acat8842 What cult is that ?
@@anniemac3782I believe she was happy because she didn’t give up faith of believing in God, which is a good thing.
"I don't need to follow a person except Jesus" 💪👏
Amen!
That part!!
Amen friend!
Amen! That could be just the sum up of her book. I got the audio book and I am a couple minutes into chapter 10. It’s so good and I’ll recommend this book to anyone.
A Very Powerful Statement, That is Beautiful! Thank You for Sharing!
Jinger is brave to expose the cult! I am so glad she is doing this. Good for her and thanks to her husband for supporting her while she is doing it.
I hope Jinger hears this song called “God Favored Me” by Hezekiah Walker because I think her story goes along with the words in the song
Thank god someone has some sense
And how are they a cult? Do you know the definition of a cult?
@@Sunnysidestoriesandmusic Read Jinger's book. I did and that is why I believe the group is a cult. I cannot answer your questions for you. You have to do your own research and make your own opinions from that.
@@Sunnysidestoriesandmusic You may want to look into Bill Gothard and his teachings and his Institute in Basic Life Principles. I would call it a cult with some mior reservations. I am devoutly Christian though. But he has so much fear in his teachings. I think most cults use fear as the mechanism to keep people invested in the movement.
I love the way Jinger answers questions. She doesn’t try to bash or be a mouthpiece for anyone. Rather, she tries to answer questions as objectively as possible. I respect her deeply.
I noticed that too! So graceful
@@ashliew9395 She wants to speak the truth but only in love
@@chrispleasantable Yeah, as that truthfully speaks volumes within itself. She’s not trying to do a “tell all”. She’s just trying to share facts. That’s admirable.
Highly self aware ❤ yep
She didn’t answer the questions. The interview was horrible. She has an agenda and like a robot, she says the same thing over and over.
I love that she doesn’t blame God she blames the false teachings . Many blame Jesus and turn away from him . I’m so glad the Lord has kept her in his hands 💗
She’ll find out soon enough about the Jesus myth.
@@pealrnsc wdym?!
@@pealrnsc hmmm, nope. Not you.
@@pealrnsc doubt it!
She is very smart but still keeps having babies like a rabbit.
I’m so glad she’s sharing her story. She’s so brave to be vulnerable and open about her life.
Wearing dresses, no TV and being in a loving family....where is the abuse??? There are kids that have truly been abused.....there are many kids that have parents that are drug users, physically abusive, mentally abusive...these things will bring fear. Many things in the Bible will bring fear....hell which is real, will bring fear...I feel great sadness for 2 parents who truly loved their children. Ginger had a life of travel, love, a beautiful home. We all saw the show....I didn't see abuse. Perhaps the churchs teachings are strict, but I believe they were not devastating as presented.... Honor your father and mother??? Where did I hear that? How can you be a Christian and break this commandment? I have been in both worlds, Christian conservative and the partying secular lifestyle and I say..give me Jesus 🙏 will people sell out their own parents for fame and fortune?? . as far as Goddard, was he convicted ? Perhaps he is a false prophet, but all believers have a Bible , prayer..family ..other believers. I know no family is perfect, but on the show, were all those smiles, weddings, missionary trips, family dinners, outings etc...fake? I grew up in a large family, and with the busy schedules etc, shopping for jeans or hanging out with the neighborhood rowdies didn't leave me with a fear of the world???
@@jlewis1646 uh okay. I think her parents truly did raise their children on what they believed was the best way to do so. But they are not following the word of God. They are being religious. Those are two different things. Do I think they love God? Yes, but they are being taught false ways. I have never seen Jinger or any of the other children dishonor their parents. I hear her speak very highly of them. They all seem like good people and I’m sure she truly loves them and her siblings.
@@jlewis1646 Het brother is in jail for sexually abusing siblings, possession of child pornography and more. Her didn't do enough to protect their other children from the perpetrator. Their "religion" is a cult. l admit l watched the show from the first season until it ended. As a person who grew up going up church 3 times a week, every week l didn't see the signs of a cult until nearly the end of show. It not only opened my eyes to their faith but my own, so many lies taught and ruined in most faiths.
@@jlewis1646 I'm confused by your comment. Jinger stated that she was taught if she wore pants or listened to anything other than gospel music, God would be angry. I call that mental abuse if she was living in fear (as she stated). The travel, beautiful home, etc. were ALL compliments of TLC...read up on it. TLC paid for those vacations and the completion and decorating of that home. Smiles? Sure...they knew the consequences (from Jim Bob) if they didn't. Lastly, I'm confused by your last sentence that you used to shop for jeans and hang out with neighborhood kids...the Duggar kids were NOT allowed to do those things. Sorry, that's a cult and I'm so happy Jeremy got her away from that. I'm a Christian but don't think for one minute God will send me to Hell for wearing short skirts, tight jeans, dancing, playing cards, watching TV, etc....the list could go on and on.
@@jlewis1646 The eldest son admitted to SA with his sisters. The parents made every effort to excuse and minimize this during a TV interview. They continue to make excuses for him and blame others, even though he's serving time for CSAM. JimBob's pre-trial testimony in the case revealed a character far from Godly or Christian and this same "loving" dad exploited his kids for years on a fake reality show for fame and money.
BTW, hell has been and is right here on earth for a great many people. The hell in your religious fantasy is a figment of the warped thinking of those who have sought power and control over people, and the destructive myth continues. That's called tyranny.
Gotta love the sick irony (quackery) of being forbidden by your parents to watch TV...while they were being filmed for a TV show. 🤔🙄
🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
😂😂💯💥💥💥
You do realize that a lot of intellectuals, and Hollywood actors don’t allow their children to watch TV? Or see movies? Everyone wanting to blame FAITH as evil? Are you seeing what is happening to millions of youth in the world today? Growing up with no discipline whatsoever, no faith in anything good?
Sure…things are so much better now!
@@loveroffreedomp.5426 Said 'actors/intellectuals' don't put their kids ON TV *while condemning* it, so you're comparing apples to assholes.
Yup. I thought the same thing. I grew up religious. I doubted it at times but I had to follow as a child because I didn't want to be punished or have to read extra scriptures if I was being "worldly". I was independent like her with my own thoughts that "this is crazy" (religion) at times but all I can say is, childhood conditioning is real. I do not believe in the circus of religion or God or Jesus anymore. To look objectively at life and science (science was the devil according to many Christians I knew lmao) without the clouded lense of religion/jesus/god/satan is freeing and the most peace I have ever felt vs being a Christian and in fear at times I was sinning for 29 years.
I don't need to follow a person, except for Jesus!! ♥️. So true!!
She is so well spoken, even when she corrected Tamron ❤️ she displayed gentleness, kindness, and love - all fruits of the spirit
I wish I was able to do that but I get frustrated and angry so quickly
@@chrispleasantable Pray and add fasting. It works. My husband is a witness!
She can thank her parents for that spirit.
I ALWAYS thought they were a cult, not just a regular "Christian" family. CLEARLY, this was abuse.
My mom and sisters used to watch their show, almost religiously, back before any of the Josh stuff started to come out. From the outside looking in, they appeared by all accounts to be what they presented themselves to be. A large, conservative Christian family. But I would always leave the room, or wear headphones, whenever they turned it on. Because there was something about it all, and them, that just seemed off. And there were three members of the family who *always* gave me the heebie-jeebies. Those three were Jim Bob, Michelle, and Josh.
they are not a cult. They are in a cult. There’s a difference.
@@paulan7218 they themselves kinda are a mini cult bc the family is so big
@@paulan7218 Jim Bob *wants* them to be a cult. The reason why he bought so much land was so that the whole family would all stay together, even after moving out and getting married. As far as I know, the only people who have left the compound are either in prison, or have escaped the cult.
@@ciaradiam0nd no, dear having a large family does not make you a cult. Try googling the definition of a cult because you have no clue what the hell you’re talking about.
She speaks so beautifully and her energy is so calm. Really inspiring
So different to how Michelle, Anna and her sister speak.
@@lilacscentedfushias1852 Yea.. I was trying to think of what is the difference in their voices.. and it came to mind that Jinger's has a stronger "confidence".
I think stepping out of only that world, and with a husband that is strong in Jesus too.. helped her to feel free... but not in a stupid way, like "nothing matters but what makes you feel good" like I see alot. She's showing that you can be free and a strong thinker, that still is choosing Jesus of her own free will! Which is the smartest thing she could ever do.. to not have religion, but a real relationship with Jesus!
I grew up in an extremely conservative christian household as well, and in kindergarten I remember being terrified of life because I was always scared of not being enough for God and that the devil was going to come get me after any mistake I made. Hearing Jinger’s story validates me and my religious trauma so much. I’m so glad she’s able to open up and be her true self now.
I hope you have been able to find healing! I had some similar experiences with religion growing up. Some adults who are VERY into their religion sometimes don’t realize how terrifying they can make religion and/or God/Devil etc seem to kids who are just learning and trying to figure it all out themselves along with life in general. Which is sad and can ruin religion for some kids as they grow up. Religion should not be scary and forced upon anyone. What you experienced is definitely valid as is mine and as is Jinger’s and anyone else who had any kind of bad/scary experience with religion at any age. Luckily I have been able to heal (for the most part) and I hope you have too and I feel like this is Jinger’s journey to healing as well! So proud of her for doing all that she is because it is not easy especially when in the public eye like her and her family are.
@@allysonporter1492 I’m still working on fully healing myself but have made a lot of progress once I started to get help and began to understand why I am the way that I am. I had no idea how much of an impact those ideologies had on me all the way up into adulthood until I found therapy. It’s incredibly sad knowing that it is such a common occurrence, but it makes me feel better knowing that none of us are alone in our struggles❤️
@@journiepope oh for sure! Yeah I struggled for many, many years trying to understand why I had such a hard time having a good healthy relationship with God like my friends and family did/do. It just seemed so easy and effortless for them and for me I just couldn’t do it. I grew up with my uncle being a minister and having his own church but my grandma was the one that made me terrified of religion and tried teaching my sis and I how cards are the devil and all that and would make us watch these cartoons from like the 40s or 50s about Jesus/God and the Devil and those stories still scar me today. They way the were drawn and depicted they just looked terrifying plus the stories were also terrifying. I can barely talk about them honestly. More now than I used to but still. Took me years to even tell my parents and they were furious! And just so many other things too. But finally being able to talk and being heard really helped a lot and helped to come to the understanding that I’m ok and it’s ok to make mistakes and one mistake isn’t going to send you to hell. It’s just crazy how some will try to scare others into religion when it just does the opposite!! But yeah I agree!! Knowing others who have had similar experiences and feel similarly about religion really does help! Because there was definitely a time that I felt super alone!! As I’m sure you did too. But we definitely are not! And hearing others like Jinger speak their truth solidifies our experiences and feelings even more! We are more than enough in God’s eyes and never intended for any of us to be perfect!
Not only was it their stifling religious upbringing, but the unnecessary frugality, taking their children to resale shops for their clothes and shoes, in spite of all the money they were making. It was as if they were dirt poor. What kind of upbringing was this, as if to say that they didn't deserve new things
Hurray for Jinger, but don't forget Derrick and Jill. They were really the first ones to rebel and stand up to the dictator, Jim Bob.
She's a good communicator. It wouldn't be easy to speak on this subject. She did extremely well.
She was always the one on the show who had the most questions and a more independent spirit. And yes, I got through grad school binge-watching the Duggars and Say Yes To The Dress re-runs. 😂
Yes, you're right, I remember her as a young teenager on the show, her personality was stronger than the other children. So glad to see her set free
I agree. I knew she was gonna be different way back then.
I never watched their show because it triggered my own cultish religious trauma but I’m so happy she became free and wrote this book! God bless her!
JW?
You’re speaking from a place of hurt not of healing. I find people now a days just don’t want to be governed. I rather be doing too much and be on my way to heaven then to go along with this cultish society .
@@jessiemac4970 more than likely she is or was..Jehovah Witness don’t believe or know the true and living God.
Her husband wrote it I believe and she’s still in a cult
I hope you find healing
Anytime someone in leadership says to not question what they’re telling you, QUESTION EVERYTHING!
The kids were also never paid. Jimbob took it all. Should be laws on that.
She has turned out to be the most amazing and levelheaded person in her family
Her sisters too. They haven’t been as vocal but they have changed their views.
Jill has also spoken out.
Jill is also awesome. If fact, she broke away years ago and her family shunned her for it and now Jinger is doing it and going a step further by calling it all out as a cult.
I agree
@@kezzz1137😮l
It's interesting that the viewers were able to see in her that she had this anxiety in her life and would be happier outside of that cult before she even saw it.
I agree with the anxiety. But it’s wrong to call it a cult. It was a family. We all had families with rules.
We eventually grow up and realize the reason for these rules and that they are only there for you as a child.
She so misunderstands things and actually gives the wrong impression.
Bill Gothard had nothing to do with giving parents an easy answer to save their kids from sex, drugs, and rock and roll.
It was something we as young adults and teenagers wanted to go to and learn wisdom.
Jinger totally misrepresents the whole thing by making it as if you didn’t do this your life would become totally ruined etc.
They are principles. Period. They are guidelines.
There was an immaturity from which she interpreted events.
With all the allegations and fuss over the Jinger girl of the Duggars and her book; and the allegations against Gothard that happened a decade ago; I thought it good to recall the excellent teaching of Bill Gothard.
There has been this continuous onslaught by the media that it was a cult.
Having attended the week long seminars three times in my young life and having lived in a cult for just as many weeks consecutively, I can tell you it’s not a cult.
It was a seminar. People take things and use them in a wrong way and the results may feel like a cult but that’s their particular experience and has to involve another leader who twists the original teachings.
This has also happened to me when a man used the teachings of Calvinism and RJ Rushdoony in a very cultic way. I worked for this man and had to leave after a month.
The other charge is that Bill Gothard was a false teacher but this also has been unproven.
So what do he teach?
He distilled his message to 7 Life Principles. This is no different than what a Pastor often does on Sunday in a 3- point sermon.
So here they are: you be the judge. billgothard.com/what-bill-gothard-really-teaches-in-the-basic-seminar/
John, it isn't a healthy biblical life to think God will smite you for every choice. I have gone through the seminars the threat of bad things happening is there. I also know a family who's son left IBLP is still a Christian and when his son was born disabled it was blamed on him leaving by the IBLP community. Those in the community used it as an example to me as why I should follow Gothards teaching. How terrible.
@@barbourjohn shut up, the IBLP is a cult. you wrote that nonsense essay full of lies for no reason. it's a harmful and abusive cult. josh is a product of the cult.
@@barbourjohn just need to point out that just because you have been in one cult, it doesn’t mean you’re immune to being caught up in one again. Believing you’ll be able to identify a cult very easily now- actually sets you up for the opposite. Because you believe you’re not susceptible. Recognizing how dangerous cults are includes how they use psychological + community manipulation. Which is something that everyone is susceptible to at some extent.
And even if you don’t personally believe Bill Gothard’s “teachings” cultivated an environment for cult-like communities/beliefs; the Duggar family themselves are a cult. Discrediting Jinger’s experience because you don’t think she has the right perspective about Bill Gothard’s preaching is how victims within cults + extremely religious communities are made. It blames the victim and does nothing to address the actual abuse occurring. Gothard’s “teachings” were also being spewed by the Duggar parents- so even if he didn’t make a cult himself, the fact that his beliefs were adapted by a cult so easily is a red flag.
@@barbourjohn you are just wrong
I am happy for Jinger and her sister Jill. Kudos, to them both for standing in their truth!
Reminds me of the songs “Shackles (Praise You)” by Mary Mary and “Breaking of Day” by The Winans
@@chrispleasantable Exactly!
So now y'all say it's a Holt dang we always thought that especially when your brother was doing wrong God bless u
Yes, Jill is living her best life!
I honestly thought Jessa was going to "break out" too but she didn't 🥺
This was the one show that annoyed me. Having children then passing them on to siblings to rear is abuse. That's why that boy could molest so many of his siblings without her knowing. You can't be actively present with so many kids.
Breaking from a cult takes great courage.
I want that rose strewn dress!! She looks so lovely!
“No,I don’t need to follow a person,but Jesus.” Amen Jinger! I’m glad your faith in Him is still strong. Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.
Always some predator at the helm of these cults. I'm glad she was able to find her way out. I hope she continues to heal.
Me too
Yep - always. That’s their raison d'être…that, and conning people out of their hard-earned cash. It’s a cross between Christo-Fascism and The Handmaid’s Tale, run by a bunch of pervs.
Please don’t call it child pornography. It’s child sexual abuse material.
Can you explain the difference?
@@sunnyd4341 The conversation/terminology has evolved to help underline the abuse involved. P*rn is an adult industry, and there needs to be a clearer, more severe line in describing that those materials are not "p*rn". They are abusive materials. For child victims, "CSAM" is more accurate, more appropriate, and more helpful in the legal system to underline the severity and the non-consent involved.
@Euodia Clitterhouse I work in the legal field and have never heard the term before, but it does make it more clear. Thank you
@@sunnyd4341 - the word pornography doesn’t really fit when dealing with children. A child can’t give consent and the exploitation of these children is abuse. Calling it child sexual defines it for what it is.
@@sunnyd4341 Of course. Interestingly enough, Arkansas (where her abuser/ brother's highly media covered trial was set) is where legislation is being proposed for the new terminology in their legal system. So it's wild how Jinger herself is attached to this evolution in the national dialogue.
I grew up in North Love Baptist Church and the school. This is the church Josh was sent to for "help." NLBC/NLCS are staunch followers of Gothard. I 100% identify with Jinger. It took my family many years to shed this cult and the teachings. Thank you, Jinger, for sharing.
Thank goodness that your family got out with u. It's less lonely if you and your parents do it compared to your parents still believing it all. My mom came out of it a long time ago and my dad is better too. I feel so blessed that when my church has bizarre behaviors and I bring it up to my mom she 100% agrees with me.
"New York Times best selling author Jinger Vuolo!" I love her introduction. I love that for her so much. I love how she was introduced as her own person and recognized for her amazing achievements! Not as a Duggar or "from the Duggar family"
At last!!!
Wow. Just wow. Thank God for giving her the grace, strength, and discernment to step away from that false teaching. So many people just "go crazy" so to speak after living through something like that- she's grown in grace and maturity instead. Way to go Jinger and praise you God! ❤️
God doesn't exist.
Absolutely! All praise to Elohiym for bringing her through and setting her Free! Also for the freedom that will come to so many more by her releasing this book.
And she’s being graceful when describing her family and some of the wrong that happened
@@lizparker88 but aliens do?Sit down
Jessica Haywood, I can imagine you now, saying grace before dinner. At the end, instead of Amen, you say Wow, Just Wow. I like it !!! 💋😇
Such a gracious young woman. When people wanted her out, instead of getting upset she looked at it as people just cared about her. I am glad she is out of this cult and happy! God bless her!
All religions are a cult if you think about it.
@@pattiwhite9575 I would imagine just about all religions have had a cult sect created from them. I know Christianity is not a cult but there have been cults built from the basic principles. If any of the churches I had ever been to practiced some of the things cults practiced, I don’t know what I would do. They are scary and in some way abusive.
Honestly, good for this woman. I am so glad she has found her path. I can only imagine growing up with such a strict set of values/rules let alone living it out on national television. Plus, the strength to pull back and critically look at the doctrine and do something different for her own children.
I always felt the Duggar family were a train wreck but I couldn’t stop watching them.
I’m so happy Jinger got away from the parents control and is living the life she wants to life, I’m sure her little girls will be so grateful one day for their brave mom.
I think it was the smartest thing to do was to get far away from the stranglehold of her parents. I got the impression that her husband was not part of the same cultish group as the Duggers.
“I don’t need to follow a person except for Jesus”… so we’ll spoken and so happy for her!
I watched the show here and there, and I was always drawn to Jinger in that I felt she was different and that she would do something different. She has, and I hope she is proud of what she has done because it’s not easy to break free. I’ll get her book.
I’m so very proud of Jinger and her finding the true word of God and finding her true self ❤❤
I started reading her book less than a day ago & I'm more than halfway through. It's such a good book. As promised, she didn't slam her family, but she does share a lot about her faith struggles.
it's a phenomenal book
I know the Duggar family personally and I’m sooo happy for Jinger!!!! ❤❤❤
Preach the truth girl!! Glad you’re free!!
The girl never learn yet how to say truth... Such a fearfull speech of her between fear not to displease Jeremy' control or get so mad her controlled daddy...dilema!
I was raised in the same culture. Your book will help others understand the spiritual abuse that occurs in these churches and how it is perpetuated through families.
I've always thought it was brainwashing as a means of control.Im so sorry you had to endure it.Do you still speak to your parents?
So you just wanted to be free to watch tv and hang out with friends
Yessss exactly!! So much abuse in churches. It's not that being religious and believing in God is wrong. Loving God is wonderful but doing it with a balance and not becoming obsessive.
@@Alex4andrescu
1 Corinthians 2:2 KJV - For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
I'd not heard of the "Free Singer" movement, but I've heard a lot of "Free Jana" because she's stuck at her parents' house taking care of all the kids they've popped out.
Truth be told ALL of them need to be free.
That extreme fear based control is sickening. It’s all about completely controlling peoples lives and especially controlling them financially. power is a crazy thing.
Ginger was always my fav..her strength was evident..at least to me..Girl..be strong in the Lord you had made you fearfully and wonderfully in His image..Jeremy rocks too!
Families need to stop putting themselves on reality TV. Everytime this happens, the family falls apart.
YES!!!!
@@cocoadavis6061 and NOW SHE IS ON A SHOW and going around talking about her parents and looking just like the WORLD.
Yeah, probably not a good idea for a Christian family. They are only going to end up being slandered by everyone that wants to write a book or be on a talk show.
It has to be hard to go against your parents. I feel for her. She's very brave. God bless her
I don't agree and think she didn't need to go against her parents!! Now she's on a celebrity circuit and it's kind of a cliche. I don't like it.
@@lisalamour4909 I also think she's playing the victim because I remember them even having cell phones and wearing makeup! The other stuff about her being scared, maybe, but not to the extent that she describes. She's the one I always saw as a rebel actually!
It shows she’s still brainwashed. She needs more healing and deliverance
Wow beyond brave.
I also grew up in this cult, and make no mistake, it was 100% a cult. I traveled all over the world with them and there are so many of us out there who have so many insane stories. I applauded Jinger and fully agree, I follow no person other than Jesus.
Hi! I'm Sofia. Do you still follow the bible? And If so do you pick and choose?
Whats the name of the cult?
This is incredible to see the breakthrough that is coming to those children. 🙏🏾❤🕯
As a woman who grew up almost the same exact way just slightly more strict, I’m sooooo happy she’s talking about it
How was it more strict?
@@sarahpalmer411ow I grew up women could not cut their hair, but had to wear it up in a bun, which made no sense to me. Men could not have long hair over their ears. There was no wearing jewelry even engagement rings, or wedding rings. You cannot buy anything on Sunday. dresses had to be below the knee. No pants or shorts I think that’s all at least the basics. I got out of that but I am glad that I did not turn against God and I’ve got a good church to go to, and I have kept my belief in God and realize that some of the things that I was charged is not want to get you into Heaven it’s all in your heart, and the fact that you have to be saved by the blood of Jesus Christ. Also, you could not wear any make up.
And the fact that you didn’t grow up on TV.
@@jymitchem thats sad, I think wearing pants Is not a sin or wearing makeup isn't a sin
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In other words, we can now see how bossy, how controlling and sexist men tend to be. We also see how weak grown women are and will not stand up or speak up for their daughters protect their daughters. We see how male cult
Leaders, target girks.
In other words, women and girls are waking up and seeing men for the hypocrites we are.. And men will eventually destroy the world, if women continue to act dumb and keep quiet because you're trying to please your husband and your dads.
Well spoken Jinger,I’m so glad u have found ur voice!!💞💞💞
She is so well spoken. I love that her and her sisters are speaking against these things ❤
“I don’t need to follow a person except for Jesus”
Love this statement.
I have great respect pastors and teachers
when their teaching is in line with the Word of God.
Unfortunately,
there are a few bag apples, yet there are so many
more good men of God who care.
In this life you will have good and bad everywhere,
even in the church.
I'm so glad Ginger and Jill got out of that mess!!!!!
My mother took me to Bill Gothard's seminars when I was in middle school, because she totally bought into it. I can attest to the fear based and non-questioning way that faith was taught and presented. I would go to bed every night and makes sure I repented of every "sin" I had committed that day and lay awake sometimes hoping I didn't forget anything because if Jesus came while I was sleeping and I hadn't confessed everything or lived a virtuous enough life I was going to go to hell. I was 13! I hadn't lived long enough to really know what sin was, for crying out loud. Another thing that Bill Gothard was big on were catch phrases and one that my mom repeated frequently was "God said it, I believe it, that settles it". This goes towards the not questioning anything because the "God said it" part was actually Bill's convoluted interpretation of what God said. I was never encouraged to read and understand the bible on my own, but to let the "experts" tell me what to think. Luckily I always did have a mind of my own and I sought my own interpretations and focused on what Jesus said and found grace and mercy and love there that I had never know as a child. It opened up a whole new dimension of life and faith in Jesus and and understanding of God outside the box of Christianity. As a side note, I never knew the Duggars were followers of Gothard while their show was on air, but every time I watched it, I would get a creepy feeling that I couldn't put my finger on, especially when I heard some of the faith principles they described, I now know why it gave me chills. Not just because of Gothard, obviously there was so much more going on, but his teachings were at the heart of their beliefs. Through fear, shame, and guilt is no way to live life and raise children
Gothard was so pervasive in creating a controlling culture of legalism. All from a man who never married, nor had children....he surely had a lot of expert "opinions" on marriage and parenting. I'm so grateful my parents and church saw the dangers by the 90s.
That desperation to confess sounds a tiny bit like Roman Catholicism and the reason why so many Catholics end up reaching for the bottle or needle. Basically the need to remember every sin (for a week till they can go to confessional and tell someone and be absolved of it) is a very old belief so it's interesting that this man used that same mindset to hold people hostage to fear.
@@LSSYLondon Some of my religious trauma happened before I ever went to a Gothard seminar. I grew up in a very legalistic fundament Christian denomination. He is not of the “once saved always saved” school of thought, but rather you can lose your salvation if you don’t confess. This dovetailed with all the things I’d learned in church. It was likely my fear and diligence that compelled me to do the ritual repentance nightly. I began to have nightmares and insomnia around this same time period. Go figure. 🤷♀️
@@FancyPants_RN I’m glad for you that they did because there’s a lot of reprogramming you have to do on yourself to heal from that. Luckily there is mercy and grace to be had and absolutely no harm in any of Jesus’ teachings. I found if I stuck those and questioned everything through a filter of what Jesus, not Paul, said on the subject (don’t get me started on how Paul’s words have been twisted to keep people, especially women, fearful and subjugated). There’s so much love and grace in Jesus and if we are indeed Christian’s (Christ followers) he really is our first and last stop in getting advice on how to live.
I heard the God said it, phrase growing up. I got in trouble asking where God said it. I wasn't even IBLP
Point of clarity: she didn't give evidence she was raised in a cult. Rules like not allowing certain musical instruments or women dressing only in dresses are strict, but not cultish. Evidence of a cult are secretive rituals that are probably against the law, and the leader not permitting anyone to leave that belief system. If she had been raised in a cult, it is highly unlikely that cult would have allowed her family to be made famous in a t.v. series. That's not something cults do.
I knew something wasn't right when watching it, when Jill walked away I knew what I felt was true. I'm glad she's exposing everything.
Didn't have a TV but accepted being a show on TV 🤔
Jinger was rockin those pants! Fabulous...it was the first thing that I noticed. I'm happy about her transparency...this was not easy...blessings to her and her family. Wow, I can't believe that she's almost 30!
And a crop top... good for her.
I'm so glad that Jinger has learned to think for herself and realized that it's ok to believe what she wants.
I feel Jeremy helped her see the outside world of her family
You have grown up to be a strong faith filled woman. Keep sharing your story for the ones who are caught up in these cults
Look at her she looks so beautiful and happy! 💗 I’m so happy for her
Jinger was always my favorite! I am so proud of her
Growing up watching this show and knowing what I know now it really makes me happy seeing her be so open.
She was always my favorite on the show she is still such a kind a beautiful soul. I'm 100% sure growing up she way she did shaped her to be as kind as she is. However is was her being open to questioning that I'm sure has made her belief even stronger, just maybe in a different way.
Go Jinger go!! From being on free jinger in 2014 rooting for her freedom to seeing her now in 2023, wow! Congrats Jinger!
Incredibly proud of her!!
Go Jing! I am so proud of you!!
We really need to FREE JANA!! JB is never going to let her escape and she is too sweet to disobey him.
So grateful for everyone involved allowing me to view this. Don't know Jinger enough to express my gratitude but glory be to God for keeping her strong enough to not only endure but escape her abuse and go on to raise her children.
I grew up in a cult just like this. I had so many fears as well just like Jinger expressed. It is so healing to hear others from my generation speak out about the harm of the super conservative clostered homeschool lifestyle.
God is so good. Jesus plus nothing!
Sorry that happened to you. I grew up sheltered. It does not prepare you for the real world. It makes you a target
Sadly, she moved from one cult to another. Look at some of the quotes from her book. They definitely are not from someone that is "Free indeed ".
@@anniemac3782 oh I'm sorry to hear that, I haven't read her book, I just found this video the other day. I assume she will still continue on her journey and learn and grow in the Lord, as we all are. It's a process, and God is so good and patient with us.
@@lydiahoffman1560 there is nothing wrong with her book..they are saying she is still a Christian. U get alot of atheists and Christian bashers in the comments
Thank you for showing this, Tamron.
Thank you Jinger for sharing your story!
I'm so proud of her 😭♥️ I grew up watching their show and bought into so much they talked about... and then I found freedom in Jesus so it's beautiful to hear her story. So proud she shared - she has such a platform for it!
Jesus quotes the prophets. Do you know that God set his definition of nakedness in the Old Testament? Most people don't even know what the Bible actually says about these things. They make up their own version of Jesus.
Good for you Jinger!! 👍
Structure and discipline should not be considered a cult
Wow.. it’s so crazy seeing her grown. I’ve watched her family for years. I’m so thankful she stepped out and made the decision to share this with us. I know that had to be very challenging. That alone takes so much courage. ❤
Most people who watched this show knew something was wrong. I blame the parents glad she kept her faith, discovered the Lord for herself, and is happy now.
I was always drawn to Jinger growing up watching the show. She always seemed to be different from the others; more outspoken, more independent, and also the most open to new things. Even though she couldn't see it the public could. I'm happy she could grow to find her own way.
She had some real personality I tell you that much xD
She’s got a gentle heart of fire.
I think once she got married, her eyes were opened. You seen a difference in her.
He's teaching these things, your parents listen to these things, but TLC elevated these things.
Kudos to Jinger for telling her story. She looks so happy and beautiful, now that she is married to a man that loves her and has helped her adjust. She is one of the lucky ones who was able to break free from a religious family and find her way in life. The sad truth is there are many others like Jinger and her siblings that are in these situations and want to have their own lives and their own beliefs, but are fearful of judgment and cutting off family ties, so they stay, and many end up suffering from depression and suicide. It's sad when people take religion, twist it to mold their own beliefs, and then drag fear and politics into it. And people wonder why the younger generation is turning away from religion. I watched the show and I myself was not happy with how the sisters were treated as they grew older and started dating. I remember recently her cousin Amy recounted that she brought DVDs of the VeggieTales cartoons for the kids because the cartoons taught Christian values, but the Duggar parents forbade the kids to watch them because it would give them the impression that veggies could talk. I imagine they would have forbade the kids to watch Davey and Goliath, which was a beloved cartoon from the 60s that taught Christian values and was created by Gumby creator Art Clokey, as un-Christian, or not aligned with their teachings. I remember Davey and Goliath growing up in the 70s when they reran them on Sunday mornings and loved the characters. I noticed Jinger still has her faith, but she realizes that LOVE and not fear are the heart of being a Christian.
Amen !!! Well said 🙏🏾 ❤
I loved watching Davey and Goliath too! It's been a long time since I've seen those.
I’m so proud of her that’s so much to unravel
i love that she's dyed and processed her hair. She looks wonderful and much happier.
Keep speaking your truth Sister! I am and it gets easier and you get stronger. Here is to healing!
I’m glad she is speaking out. I never cared for their show. You could always tell the mom and dad we’re not quite right. And the dad was incredibly creepy.
Just to have so many children is not right. I could not watch it.
@@lisawilson6508 there’s nothing wrong with having a lot of children it’s how they are raised and being taken care of mentally and emotionally and physically.
She has truly escaped them.. thank God her husband came along. 🙏💖🙏
Look how stunning she looks being who she is as an individual and believing what she feels is right she is such an amazing person
I was raised in the Mormon church. I felt her in her raising. The brainwashing.
I'm proud of you Jinger
After watching many docu s about Mormons I ve wanted to know what the secrets are they refer to.
Search for Saints Alive in Jesus ministry.
Finally someone in that family sees the light!!!!
Interesting that that was your experience. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) and I have always felt like having questions was a healthy thing and that everyone has the power of choice for themselves.
She had so much grace towards her parents she held no blame towards them when she was in a place to question she did and it's all her own revaluation focusing on how she was happy to live as she did but also a desire to be able to question and it only brought her closer to God with out fear
Brought me to tears. Thank you Jesus for bringing freedom and truth to this woman
Amen!
I’m excited to watch the documentary that came out today ❤
I have mountains of respect for Jinger Duggar and her courage to tell the truth, no matter how scary.
So proud of Jinger!
I'm impressed at how she did an entire interview and didn't respond with not 1 negative remark
That's the definition of a cult, motivating believers through fear. She is a beautiful light and Jinger should be very proud for standing up for the loving God that embraces us at every turn.
“I don’t need to follow a person, except for Jesus.” Loved that! Even the most devout Christian can get caught up in that and slowly lose sight of what God truly wants for our lives. You do not need a middle man to have a relationship with Jesus.
My hearts break for all of them, yes I watched the show and I love all of the kids but I also knew the parents were brainwashed and they were brainwashing the kids. Yes what josh did was horrible and no brother should ever touch their sisters. But they didn’t learn about sex until they got married, they couldn’t have their privacy when they went on dates. Kids start learning about sex in 6 or seventh grade. They were raising their brothers and sisters, they parents still were having children, I am sorry but they were robbed of their childhood and teenage years. I’m happy for her
That is what I always say Josh is a victim of this cult too. Never saying what he did is therefor ok, I just understand what went wrong.
No, there is ZERO reason to defend Josh... he's evil and vile! The child P**n they found on HIS computer was not only the youngest victims that police have ever seen, but also some of the more violent material they've ever seen. He's a predator and likely has been such since he got caught at 14....remember that's just when he was caught....it happened many times! Don't ever defend evil like that. I was a victim of sexu@l a$$ult starting at 4....it still haunts me, and I'm 33 now. So please don't defend that evil being.
Re Josh: the cult gave a perv like him all the cover he needed.
Are…are you actually trying to justify or explain away what that disgusting excuse for a human being did? Wow 🤦♀️
Most predators have a rough childhood but not excusing his behavior because of it. He deserves to be in prison. Absolutely disturbing.
Love this family...
We are always growing, learning, improving.
The battle is real-get your helmet on!
Awesome show
Amen! It's all about Jesus!!! 🙌
I'm not bashing Jinger in anyway, but calling someone who has lived a really privileged life, with a family that loves her, isn't a survivor. The Josh situation happens across the board in many, many families. She was never in danger. Her parents did what they thought was right. She wasn't tortured, starved, beaten, or even verbally assaulted. I find it ridiculous.
I agree with her saying that it was a cult culture type situation, and that those teachings aren't right. But not getting to date, or wear pants isn't something you need to survive... Some real serious crap is going on in the world, and in the grand scheme of things, those Dugger kids are well educated, and have all gone on to be decently successful in life outside of Josh. Most families of only 3 kids have at least 1 bad egg. There are 3 kids in my family, and I'm the only one who isn't a drug addict. I was raised in a decent home, we got to wear what we wanted, etc... So for everyone to act like this is such a scandal is laughable. Let's not forget that her parents raised her to be able to see the truth, and to be strong enough to move on.