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Jackson Duggar at 21: The Youngest Duggar Son Opens Up Oct 22, 2025

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Jackson Duggar sits down with Jinger & Jeremy for his most in-depth conversation yet. From being literally born on TV to navigating life after reality fame, Jackson shares college life (freshman class president), construction work, a possible call to ministry, and how God used 1 John 2 to reshape his heart. You’ll hear about growing up as the youngest of ten boys, learning who he is outside the cameras, and what’s next.

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• “I was born on TV” (Discovery Health flashback) • Bible college + the “freshman 15” (choir version!) • Writing on God’s immutability • Calling vs. career: construction or ministry? • Making faith his own

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Arrival 00:00:12 Childhood Memories & Growing Up on Camera 00:12:10 Jackson’s Current Life & College Experience 00:15:31 College Caf Food + Freshman 15 (Choir) 00:17:00 Future Plans & Business Goals 00:21:20 Spiritual Growth & Reflections (1 John 2) 00:25:29 Potential Future in Ministry 00:30:37 Youngest Boy Dynamics 00:31:18 Self-Discovery & Imitation 00:32:06 Season of Reflection 00:32:29 Ministry Focus 00:32:54 Time Away From Home 00:33:43 Missing Family 00:34:33 Rapid Fire (Wildest, Funniest, Closest) 00:37:16 Life on TV & “Truman Show” moment 00:38:52 Conclusion

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Uncle Jim, the Sound Guy: 19 Kids & Counting Crew Speaks for the First Time Oct 15, 2025

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For the first time ever, a member of the 19 Kids & Counting film crew sits down to share what life was really like behind the cameras. “Uncle Jim,” the sound guy beloved by the Duggars and fans alike, opens up about ten years of filming—from hot-mic moments and endless travel days to deep late-night conversations about faith, family, and philosophy. With warmth and honesty, Jim reflects on what it was like to witness a family raising their children from behind a microphone: “That’s the choice every parent has to make… my perspective might be different, but it’s their children, their job.”

In this candid conversation, Jim and his wife Michelle reveal how the crew processed the family’s beliefs, the balance between professionalism and personal respect, and what it really meant to become “family” while staying behind the boom mic.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:14 - Welcome Uncle Jim

00:02:57 - Jim's Journey in the Industry

00:06:01 - Jim's Experiences as a Sound Guy

00:08:55 - Michelle's Experience as Jim's Wife

00:15:20 - Reflections on the Crew's Relationship with the Family

00:16:01 - The Crew's Perception of the Family

00:22:55 - Jim's Comedy Relief

00:24:40 - The Crew's Understanding of the Family's Beliefs

00:27:59 - The Crew's Personal Opinions and Professionalism

00:31:33 - Jim's Recognition and Interaction with Fans

00:32:51 - Jim's Behind-the-Scenes Photography

00:33:32 - Jim's Recognition Beyond the Show

00:34:38 - Jim's On-Camera Moments

00:35:52 - Questions for Jim from Podcast Listeners

00:41:17 - Jim's Favorite Memories with the Duggars

00:45:49 - Pranks on the Crew

00:47:00 - More Pranks and Mischief

00:48:39 - Favorite Arkansas Restaurant

00:49:47 - A Day in the Life of a Crew Member

00:53:27 - Dangerous Situations on the Show

00:56:12 - Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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“17 Kids & Counting”: Jinger Reacts to the Duggars Do New York Oct 08, 2025

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We dust off a 2009 DVD and react to the “Big Family Meets Big Apple” era—when the Duggars took New York and announced baby #18 on live TV. Jinger shares behind-the-scenes memories (packing 100 shirts in Walmart bags, matching outfits, first impressions of NYC, and who really helped pick “Jordyn-Grace Makiya”).

Plus our new segment, “Talk About It”: Jeremy’s broken hand saga (X-rays, the cast, and the almost-not-a-hand-specialist…), and Jinger’s ongoing search for a dairy/soy-free solution for Finn’s eczema and formula concerns.

Stick around for nostalgia, laughs, and a peek at upcoming guests—and tell us which old episodes you want us to react to next (Duggar dating rules? Bates vs. Duggars?).
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We Have News! Plus, Helping Our Daughter with Bullies + Jeremy’s Broken Hand Oct 01, 2025

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We kick off a new segment—“Talk About It”—with Jeremy’s rain-soaked backstage wipeout and a suspiciously balloon-sized hand… then dive into a tender conversation about helping kids handle embarrassment, mockery, and people-pleasing. We share Felicity’s story, talk about why living for approval is a trap, and how to anchor identity in Christ.

BIG NEWS: we’re announcing our new children’s book, You Always Belong: Knowing God’s Love and Finding Your Place (ages 4–10). It walks through real-life moments—being laughed at in class, getting left out on the playground, missing the shot in sports—and helps kids remember: God’s not laughing at you. He loves you, and you belong.
Beautifully illustrated by Sarah Romero, with a read-along audiobook recorded by both of us. Available for preorder now. Releases January 26.

If you’re a parent, grandparent, or work with kids, we pray this becomes a simple, hope-filled tool for big feelings and hard days.

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Too Young to Have Kids? American Idol Love, 8× Platinum… and Babies?! | Gabby Barrett & Cade Foehner Sep 24, 2025

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Why would Gabby Barrett get married and start a family at the height of her career?

Country star Gabby Barrett (8x platinum “I Hope”) and husband Cade Foehner sit down with us to talk about the questions young couples in the spotlight get told to ask: Were we told not to have kids? Would kids ruin our careers? And how did their American Idol backstage friendship turn into a Christ-centered marriage and family of five?

We hit the real stuff—labels, touring with three littles, homeschooling on a bus, reframing success around faithfulness (not charts), and how the gospel changed Gabby’s life in 2018. Plus: the behind the scenes of their Idol-era love story, getting engaged, and Cade’s upcoming country record 👀

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:35 - Guest Introduction and Early Career

00:03:08 - Gabby & Cade's Background and Early Life

00:08:26 - American Idol Experience

00:13:56 - Gabby & Cade's Love Story

00:16:17 - Post-American Idol Career

00:19:22 - Breakthrough with 'I Hope'

00:23:21 - Impact of 'I Hope' and Label Signing

00:25:51 - Balancing Personal and Professional Life

00:27:19 - Faith Journey

00:29:19 - Collaboration and Music Journey Together

00:32:01 - Navigating Early Parenthood and Career

00:34:33 - Balancing Motherhood and Career

00:35:02 - Defining Success and Faithfulness

00:37:26 - Maintaining Christian Identity in the Music Industry

00:39:03 - The Power of Music and Songwriting

00:43:47 - Balancing Fame and Family

00:44:56 - Touring with Kids

00:48:24 - Teaching Kids about Rodeo

00:49:47 - Balancing Interests and Encouraging Kids

00:50:14 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation

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Charlie Kirk's Assassination & Erin Bates Paine's Crisis: Searching for Hope in a Dark Week Sep 17, 2025

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This week has been heavy. In this episode of The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, we reflect on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, the devastating wave of violence across the country, and the personal trial of our dear friend Erin Bates Paine, who nearly lost her life to septic shock shortly after giving birth to her seventh child.

We talk about what it means to process grief as Christians—not rushing to explanations, but pausing to weep with those who weep, to remember the reality of heaven, and to cling to God’s promises. You’ll hear us discuss:

How Charlie Kirk’s legacy of courage and gospel-centered boldness points us toward Christ.
The unimaginable moment of telling a child their daddy isn’t coming home.
Erin Bates’ testimony of faith in the hospital and her daughter’s powerful letter reminding us that God’s promises hold true even in suffering.
The hope we have in Jesus, who conquered sin, death, and the brokenness of this world.

In the midst of a dark week, we want to point you to the light that never goes out—the hope of the gospel and the promise of eternity with Christ.

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How TV Changed the Plaths, Lydia’s Prayer Closet, & Her Sister’s Choice Not to Film | Lydia Plath Q&A Sep 10, 2025

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What really happened behind the cameras of Welcome to Plathville? In this candid conversation, Lydia Plath opens up about how reality TV changed her family, why she chose her bedroom based on a prayer closet, and the surprising story behind her sister’s decision not to film.

We dive into fan questions about Duggar comparisons, IBLP rumors, modesty, and whether the show told the truth—or just the drama. Lydia and her husband Zac share how they navigate family dynamics, faith, and life in the public eye, while Jeremy and Jinger reflect on their own experiences growing up on reality TV.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s real, what’s edited, and what life looks like for the Plaths now, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

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BIG DUGGAR NEWS: Jana’s Pregnant! Our Wildest Gender Reveals Yet Sep 03, 2025

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JANA’S PREGNANT! 🎉 In today’s episode we react to the big Duggar family news and swap our best (and worst) gender-reveal stories—from helicopters and skywriting to James launching a car into the pond…and our infamous Connect 4 “almost blew it” moment. Joy & Austin even FaceTime in with their favorite reveal! We also share why we reveal the gender but keep the name private, and how we accidentally (almost) slipped more than once.

Tell us your most epic gender reveal—wins or fails—in the comments!

00:00:02 - Big Duggar News

00:00:15 - Social Media and Announcements

00:01:09 - Who's Pregnant???

00:02:13 - Being the Favorite Auntie

00:04:51 - Joy's Call and Gender Reveals

00:09:50 - Gender Reveal Disasters

00:13:45 - Their Own Gender Reveals

00:16:20 - Connect 4 Gender Reveal Story

00:17:22 - Thoughts on Future Gender Reveals

00:18:21 - Family's Unique Gender Reveals

00:25:57 - Jed and Katie's Twin Reveal

00:28:46 - Thoughts on Revealing Baby Names

00:31:52 - Slipping Up and Revealing Gender

00:33:19 - The Next Duggar to Become a Mom

00:33:38 - Family Resemblances

00:34:43 - Gender Reveal Experiences

00:36:22 - Celebration of Life

00:37:48 - Discovering Finn's Gender

00:39:26 - Preparing for a Boy

00:41:02 - Looking Forward

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How Jessa Secretly Got Jinger & Jeremy Together at Spurgeon’s Shower Aug 27, 2025

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In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to Jeremy’s very first appearance on Counting On. From tagging along with Ben on grocery runs for baby food to showing up at Jessa and Ben’s baby shower, Jeremy recounts what it was like stepping into the Duggar world for the very first time.

We reflect on those early days of getting to know each other, the funny behind-the-scenes moments (including Jeremy’s “dad joke” debut), and the unique culture of relationships and “guarding the heart.”

Plus—we talk about parenting updates, Finn’s checkup, and some of the real costs behind podcasting.

If you’ve ever wondered what it was like when we first met, this one’s full of sweet memories, funny stories, and God’s providence in bringing us together.

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Jinger Reacts to Selling Cars on "Counting On" & Jeremy Almost Got Arrested...Again! Aug 20, 2025

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In this week’s episode, Jeremy shares a wild story about almost being flagged at the bank for depositing counterfeit cash—and how it all turned out to be movie money. Meanwhile, Jinger opens up about the domino effect of sickness running through their house, missing Felicity’s birthday tea party, and what it’s like navigating mom-life when you’re stuck on the couch.

From there, the conversation takes a nostalgic turn as Jinger recalls her car-flipping days, trips to auto auctions with her brothers, and lessons she learned about spotting shady sales tricks. You’ll also hear about behind-the-scenes moments from filming Counting On, the Duggar kids’ unique personalities, and Jinger’s ongoing passion for thrifting—including her recent $40 thrift store find worth over $800!

It’s an episode full of laughs, lessons, and a reminder that sometimes life’s unexpected moments make the best stories.

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