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Episode 36: Duggars Part 2
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- I Hate James Dobson
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- Jul 28, 2025
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- 5214
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Summary
Welcome back, readers! It's good to see you again! It's less good to get back to talking about the Duggars though. In this episode, Jake tells Brooke about the history of the Duggars as political figures, and weaves the story of their cult leader, Bill Gothard. They do not have particularly kind things to say about that man - or really anyone in power in these stories. Turns out staying under their umbrellas leads to destruction! (Is that anything?) References: Challis, M. (2023, June 7). How the new documentary series Shiny Happy People intersects with mainstream Christianity . BaptistNews.com. https://baptistnews.com/article/how-the-new-documentary-series-shiny-happy-people-intersects-with-mainstream-christianity/ Crist, O. & Nason, J. W. (Directors). (2023, June 2). Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets [DocuSeries]. AmazonPrime. https://www.amazon.com/Shiny-Happy-People-Duggar-Secrets/dp/B0B8TR2QV5 Duggar, J., et al (2023). Counting the Cost: A Memoir . Gallery Books. Duggar, J., Duggar, M. (n.d.) Our Story . DuggarFamily.com. https://www.duggarfamily.com/our-story/ Espada, M. (2023, June 2). The True Story Behind the Duggar Family Docuseries Shiny Happy People. Time.com. https://time.com/6284603/shiny-happy-people-duggar-family-true-story/ Gurley, A. (2023, July 19). Who is Bill Gothard? Everything to Know About the Institute in Basic Life Principles Founder . People.com. https://people.com/who-is-bill-gothard-the-institute-in-basic-life-principles-founder-7506014 Radnofsky, C. (2022, February 6). Ministry that once nourished Duggar family's faith falls from grace. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ministry-nourished-duggar-familys-faith-falls-grace-rcna14024 Timeless truths from God's Word for our lives and relationships . IBLP.org. https:…