THE HARDEST THING I'VE EVER DONE
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- Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2022
- This has been the hardest thing I've ever done. But I think it's the most important.
I've written a book called "Becoming Free Indeed." This is a book about me and my spiritual journey, a journey of disentangling truth from lies. In it, I share stories from my life-stories that nobody saw while the TV cameras were rolling: stories of fear and uncertainty but also of discovery and hope.
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Everything that she does is tasteful
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Pure class. She's broken free. I'm so happy for her.
No she hasn’t. She’s exchanged the religion of her father for the religion of her husband. Jinger isn’t free.
@@Kimnicpat forever proving women are subservient to man!
@@Kimnicpat yes she is free her husband isn’t controlling he lets her be who she wants to be and has so many opportunities that she never had and let’s her make her own decisions Jeremy is an incredible husband who encourages her to follow her dreams
@@jaimeclark2738 don’t bother arguing. Some people act like their change isn’t valid unless they instantly do a 180 and turn into full-blown left-wing activists. They don’t seem to realize that *yes,* you can be religious without all the toxic stuff attached it.
@@anonomus8709 I don't expect Jinger to ever not be a conservative Christian and I have no problem with that. But there are some messed up issues with Jeremy's sect that follows John Macarthur. I think Jill's deconstruction is a bit healthier.
As a fellow Christian, I am so very proud of you for not giving up on God but searching for the truth of God! He loves you and understands your heart! I love you as a sister in Christ!
AMEN 🙏
I’m so proud of you for standing firm in your faith in Jesus while denouncing the false teaching that go against Word of God. God bless you daughter of God
"Disentangling" is such a great word to use. So many are "deconstructing," but disentangling is so much more accurate to describe the journey of discerning truth from error without walking away from Christ. I'm in the same boat with struggling to disentangle from the lies of my past. I look forward to reading your book.
God bless you! Prayers for you and others going through this process 🙏🏻
Yes. Disentangling. Because she's STILL "tangled up" in religion. She traded Bill Gothard's cult for John MacArthur's.
Despite the fact Bill Gothard has already been renounced by many others in the world, this is a change that feels very real when Jinger was willing to refer to Bill Gothard and IBLP by name. There is power in calling out specific names and institutions. In the latter years of the show, IBLP functions would be alluded to but they would never directly mention them. It’s like the elephant in the room & I’m glad Jinger is having no more of that.
I also respect how clear she was in her talking points: it’s not a tell-all and it’s about her journey, her empowerment to break away without losing a part of herself she wanted to hold onto. She’s still the same person she has been and is showing class. Also she’s smart enough to know people will probably think she’s doing a tell all for money and so she just clears the air. But leaves enough ambiguity that people will have to buy the book to see what’s inside! Yes ma’am, great promo Jinger never lose your spice
What do the initials IBLP stand for and what type of preacher was Gothard. Alit of people are writing with initials on like they are scared to say what is that in stand for. I have no clue of what they mean and don't know a VA Bill Gothard but have heard of a Bill Gaither. Is that the one you are referring to?
No. Different. Institute in Basic Life Principles is the Gothard cult.
@@barbaracreel2777 Acronyms are just handy not because of fear. She mentions Institute in Basic Life Principles hence IBLP
Bill Gothard founded IBLP, I believe in the 1970s. I think it’s an Independent Baptist movement. That said, he has been credibly accused of sexual misconduct and is no longer in the leadership position he had in IBLP prior to about 2014.
👏 Great review! The spice 🧂remains, hasn't lost its flavor.
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A simple search would have told you or looking the name up would have. Which is what I did. I'm guessing most people would assume others know what it stands for and know who the guy is. Nothing about fear. They probably don't want to type it all out...
I'm crying, crying, crying. Thank you SO much JInger for doing this. For standing. For the courage to break free and find the true Gospel. This will help so many.
I'd like to know Genger, how Bill Gathered Seminars hurt you?. When I first got saved. I didnt have Christian's around me. So when I heards this man only taught the principles of God. I went👍. I was brought a catholic. I went for fours years . Maybe God protected me. Like he did and still does👍😊. Even before I was saved. Against all false teaching. Like the Jehovah Witnesses, take a trip on Acid to fine god, A false god👍. So once again how did this ministry effect you ? Please reply. 👍😊❤🙏🙏🙏.
Hi Jinger, can you tell me where I can get a copy to Europe particularly Ireland? Thanks Francesca
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Everything that she does is tasteful, classy & genuine. I’m a big fan!
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I agree and look forward to reading it.
Agreed!!
I was just thinking that. She looks gorgeous.
Except the cooking part. You can tell Michelle didn't know how to cook cause none of the girls do. With all that long hair it's best to pull it back before you start cooking or you will be picking out hair from being in the food. The " cooking classes " that some of the girls show on RUclips I have actually seen one pick a long hair out of a nasty looking casserole and my stomach revolted right then.
“If you’ve been hurt by the teachings of bill gothard, or any religious leader who claimed to speak for God but didn’t, I wrote this for you.” 🥺😭 There is so much power in deconstructing what has been taught to you to find your truth. I look forward to reading!
I am going through a similar situation. I have been deconstructing from the Mormon faith. My family joined that "religion" when I was eleven. I know now that Jesus saved me by the gift of grace. I am overjoyed by your path from "works" to Grace. It is a tough journey, yet so rewarding...🙏
Im an Ex Mormon and I felt my mental health got worse when I was in the faith. I feel like it was a cult and you are not alone.
Praise the Lord 💜
@@cassidycouey2352 I have found that Mormonism IS a CULT. I am now 60 years old. I am still trying to help my 65 year old brother out with all of the illusions, deceptions and lies from "The Church".
@@PeggyEinsla the book from Joseph Smith is a lie im happy both of us are out of the religion im 24 and I saw how bad it was.
@@cassidycouey2352 yes, I have been so much happier out of the "Cult" and yes that Book of Mormon and all Mormon publications are all total fabrications.
I was raised very similar in the context of an “religious organization”. The hardest part is 90% of my family is still in those ranks. I have been finding my own way in my Christian walk alongside my husband and kids. From wearing dresses, long sleeves, no cut hair, etc…it’s the HARDEST thing I’ve ever done to go against the grain of my family’s outward standards. I feel like the misfit most times, but I also have found freedom IN Christ!!! Please, NEVER second guess why you came out with this message. You will encourage so many of us that are so alone in this journey!!
I escaped Jehovah’s Witnesses at the age of 30 after being born and raised in it. I’m so inspired by so many people waking up to the reality of these false religious leaders, and the more of us that tell our tales, the more innocent victims will realize the overall deception taking place!
What happened to you?
Me too
@@Anaana-jl5kg I have videos on my channel if you’re interested.
@@brittanyismebb Hi! I’ve seen alot myself. What’s your channel?
@@Anaana-jl5kg If you tap on my profile picture it will take you to it. 😊
As a fellow refugee from toxic religion I think this was a pretty brave thing to do. As a communications person I feel like this was a very, very hard statement for her to make based on the non-verbals. Good luck Jinger. I am a 60 year old and I am still detangling. I don't know if this is helpful to others or not but what I've come to understand is that we are ALL broken in one way or another..........that's why we can all use as much grace as possible. Prayers to you and your family
Amen. We all needs God's Grace. Salvation is a free gift to anyone that's willing to accept it, repent and follow Christ. I was telling my 13 yr old. The thief on the Cross saw his need for a Savior. It's a simple message that man can add to unnecessarily. God Bless all of us with His Grace while on this road to having ultimate freedom in Christ!!! Amen
@@tammyh6735 Amen 🙏
I’m 65 and still working on things the mormons teach. They added the Book of Mormon to the Bible. Your not suppose to add to the Bible.. we need to ask god to show us the truth and read the Bible for yourself and ask god to help you. And he will.
I must say that the Book of Mormon is a separate book from the Bible. It wasn't added to the Bible. God spoke to His people on another continent, and they wrote what they were told. They had the Bible and they taught from it.
I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I love the Bible and the Book of Mormon. It's a blessing to have yet another testimony of Jesus. That's all I had to say. Thanks. ❤
Hmmm
This made me cry tears of pride and joy. I've waited over 10 years for this and always had a strong feeling it would be you, out of all of your siblings, who delivered it.
One other person has done the same, just in a different way. Everyone has their own journey to walk with God.
@@lindseysanders3656 None of the others have spoken specifically about leaving the IBLP and why. This is such a very important thing in itself because it will help not only those who've been raised in Gothard's cult, but those in similar situations as well..such as the FLDS.
@@sarahstrand439 Derick I don’t believe was a part of it at all. At least I never associated him with it.
I do think at least one other Duggar kid has left Gothard’s teachings. And some seem to be breaking free quietly in their own ways.
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Go Jinger!! There are sooo many of us rooting for you!
Thank you, Jeremy, for being an amazing husband and rock for Jinger.
#freeJingerIndeed
I commend you Jinger. I know when there might be pressure to keep silent I appreciate you being brave to speak up. Glad your faith survived.
Jinger, as a 55 year old woman, I am still detangling myself from the upbringing I had in ultra fundamentalism. Like you, I still have strong faith, but am still trying to accept God’s Grace. Your book and your journey is more important than you know. I wish I had done so when my children were young like yours-it would have made me a more grace filled mother.
I am 53, and Geraldine wrote beautifully what I had on my heart as I watched. Jinger, I am so proud of you. Thank you for being brave enough to share, so others can find freedom too. ❤
I grew up Mormon and left when I met my husband my senior year of high school. I went to church with his family who are believers in Jesus. And I saw and felt something that I wanted . We were engaged in 1977 in December. And married in 78. And I excepted Jesus in my heart sept 78. And have been following him ever since. Jinger you are awesome in coming out, you have gods strength with you. Thank you for sharing and I will be praying for you
That’s amazing! I love the Bible verse that says “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all of your heart.” I think anyone who truly wants to know Jesus will know Him no matter what they were raised as
Your story is still awesome and valid however, for clarity sake, depending on which sect you are referring to, members of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints aka “Mormon” are a Christian based religion centered around Jesus Christ. Your story indicates you left a non-Christian religion for a Christian one.
Unless you left a polygamist sect (which are not recognized by the church), the church adamantly teaches both old and New Testament in the Bible. The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ when he visited the people in North America and echoes the same themes as the Bible, including the beatitudes and the atonement. ❤
I left the Mormon church too. Totally different Jesus, different “dictionary” for the common Christian buzz words, and totally different God. Glad you broke free as well!
I’m excited to get your book and read it. I read the book that all four of you wrote. I loved what each of you had to say. Thanks for writing another book about your walk with the lord and staying strong and not walking away from god, instead going deeper in him
@@ellkayful You may believe Jesus is the son of God sent to save us, but the Mormon foundation believes he is as a brother, not the Christ.
I COULD NOT BE PROUDER OF YOU JINGER!!! All of us long time followers of your family know what is at stake by you stepping out and denouncing what you were taught as a child. I hope that you do not get shunned by your father as other sibilings have been. YOU Jinger are a strong Godly Woman!!
I see God turning her life experience full circle. She and her siblings were once poster-children of the IBLP and I am guessing many young girls and women looked up to Jinger. What an amazing thing God is doing using her to reach those still in the IBLP, something that probably no outsider would be able to do. God is good and He works all things according to His purpose.
I’m so proud of you for breaking away from the IBLP and writing your book to help others.
I myself can not wait to read your book. I have watched you grow up on tv and I am enjoying seeing parts of your life as a adult I pray with you this book reaches many who have turned from God and bring many to God. You are a amazing woman. God bless you ,Jeremy and your girls
Thanks Jinger for showing the importance of being LOYAL TO HIM FIRST! Blessings to your family!!
WOW. I can’t wait to read this book. It’s clear how Jesus has remained steadfast beside you Jinger!❤️
Amen. You are going to help people see that they can abandon false belief systems without abandoning Christ, and for this I applaud your effort. I look forward to reading your book.
I'm a senior citizen and have learned one thing after many decades of living and experience with religion of varying stripes- when a church, group of people, or individual tell you that they have "truth" of the Bible that escapes all others, run in the opposite direction. Everyone is pretty much flying by the seat of their pants, or hanging on to the britches of someone else.
@@user-wg5dm6oc3t It's still here because it has a stranglehold on people, just like IBLP or any church that uses fear and intimidation to keep the coffers full and the male hierarchy in power. It has no more truth than Grimm's Fairy Tales.
@@user-wg5dm6oc3t So what? Those were human beings telling their stories and there's no proof that they were actual historical accounts of anything. There is also no definitive physical or archaeological evidence of the existence of Jesus, let alone that he was the son of God. Furthermore, there is no proof that the Bible is anything more than a collection of stories and characters retold from previous mythological works of fiction, by people who were suffering from delusions and hallucinations. You are free to believe otherwise, but it's rather disingenuous to try and convince others to do the same.
@@user-wg5dm6oc3t The Bible is an ancient text, written by men. As I said, there is no proof that it is anything more than a work of fiction. I'd wager many of its authors were mentally ill, suffering from delusions and hallucinations. You can reference the Scriptures all you like, but it doesn't make it any more truthful than Grimm's Fairy Tales.
@@user-wg5dm6oc3t Christianity isn't the only religion that holds with a Messiah concept. It is possible the Christian version was based on an actual person-hero called Jesus. However, your "historical evidence" of him being the Son of God, or the one true savior, is based on ancient writings that cannot be proven to be anything more than fantasy, at best embellishment. Stories told and handed down through the generations have a tendency to be changed and distorted, depending on the teller, not unlike the childhood game of Telephone. The message at the end bears little resemblance to the original. You are free to have faith in whatever religion works for you. As I said, it's disingenuous of you to proselytize or lecture others that it's more valid or truthful than any other.
@@user-wg5dm6oc3t You must be wearing yourself out with all that cut and pasting. Give it a rest.
Keep clinging to Him! He is your lifesaver. And you are His beautiful daughter.
Jinger, I am so incredibly joyful that the Lord is using you to tell such a powerful story. I love your use of "disentangling" over "deconstructing". I can't wait to read the powerful words the Holy Spirit gave you for this book.
The stories are endless, religious leaders gone bad, where people abandoned their faith in Jesus. It is so refreshing to know that you have hung on to your faith in spite of the misinformation given by a particular organization. God-bless you and thank you for sharing that Jesus should not be abandoned because of bad people. ❤
Dear Jinger, Could not be more proud of you. I am 75 years old and went thru the Bill Gothard stuff. It took so many years to detangle and unfortunately my marriage ended, but God is good all the time. Thank You for this book. I am so grateful that you wrote a book that so many of us could have written but were not brave enough to do so. I said a prayer for you on this journey!
The light of Christ shines through you, Jinger. I'm so glad you are (now) free!
I grew up in the same organization as you did but I am much older. I broke free and ran TO Jesus instead of AWAY from Him many years ago. I have found peace, freedom and intimacy with my Savior Jesus Christ. I send you much love and prayers for your new journey. I can truthfully tell you from my own experience that you did the right thing. There is still even more freedom and blessings ahead of you. ❤️❤️❤️
You are a strong women especially knowing that your father will probably disown you for writing this book. Thanks for helping those who had no choice as a child 💗
Her father doesn’t own her to begin with… And if you have to walk on eggshells around people so they don’t get butt-hurt, they aren’t worth having in your life.
@@sayhello5377 she will be shunned
It would be her father's loss if he cut off his children due to different theologies. But if he did, that would make him a narcissist. I would encourage Jinger to take some psychology courses so she can better guard herself in the future. I don't know enough, but I read her current church has had some scandal over telling abused wives not to leave their husbands because that would be a bad witness of God's love. And that church members shouldn't report abuse unless they truly believe he will kill her. I hope that's not true.
I knew eventually Duggar kids' eyes would be opened as they reached adulthood and got to see an unfiltered version of life beyond the fortress their parents and Gothard created, and I was pretty sure years and years ago that Jinger would be one of the first to throw off the chains and reject that lifestyle.
I agree; over the years of the show, I could see something different about Jinger. She was more spirited (almost mischevious?) and seemed like more of an independent thinker.
I think Jill was the first, actually but I might be wrong. Either way it makes me so happy and I wish the rest of the kids would find freedom.
Jessa will be one of the last
@@MsDF936 Jill was a bit more public about why she left, but I'm not sure if she created physical distance before Jinger did.
@@tutttutt9558 Jessa and her husband hold the same Calvinist beliefs that Jinger and Jeremy do.
Applause applause. You are wise, a fighter, and now FREE!🎉 congratulations and so happy for you.
I grew up Protestant for 18 years and learned about the Catholic Church and how much truth is in Catholicism. I left the Protestant church and became Maronite Catholic and I feel so free! thanks for sharing, Jinger.
It’s hard to not reject such a hateful group and religion. I battle with my faith everyday. I need to get this book. I’m so happy that you get to live a free life. My heart bled for you girls in the family. It was painful to watch what your parents did to you kids. I’m so glad that you married the man you did.
The worst mistake Jim Bob and Michelle made was joining Bill Gothard's IBLP cult instead of a REAL church! It's FAKE Christianity, and cults abuse and brainwash their members in the worst ways! Jinger is MORE angry at Bill Gothard than her parents because of that!
I just pre-ordered my copy on Audible. My background was Ultra Pentecostal filled with minimal Grace and Mercy. God has been so faithful to me and my family to bring balance. I love Him more today than I ever could explain. Thank you for this book, it is so timely. I’ll be buying many copies for wounded and scarred family members. ❤
Sure can relate to the ultra Pentecostal comment. My journey has been painful as I navigated out of these type of churches. Finally eight years ago we left all these cultish churches. I am in the process of writing my own book.
Grace is absolutely wonderful!
Wow how much was it
Over 40 years ago I was part of the Bill Gothard conference I remember going a couple times. As much as the principles somewhere good there was so many that was very much against my upbringing of being a born again Christian woman and my family was all born again Christian. Some of the ways of Bill Gothard I had a friend that her husband took it so to Heart that his domineering ways destroyed her and it destroyed their marriage and they had four children. She ended up having to get out of that abusive controlling marriage and find much healing and praise God she has remained a born again Christian woman on fire for the Lord. I am thankful that God showed me his wisdom in it and that I had many people that had amazingly strong god-loving God-fearing marriages and Families without demeaning towards their wife. Thank you for what you share and you have been through so much but your testimony continually speaks to so many that God is a loving God God is our healer the Lord is our everything and if we just allow him to do his mighty work it is so powerful. I'm thankful that in the many different ways throughout my life and even now that God continually I say refines me. May the Lord pour out his healing and draw back his precious children who have gotten misguided by different things. May they hunger for the Lawrence healing power and Resurrection of newness of him in their lives and Families. There's power and prayer and I'm going to be praying for those who have been hurt that they would hunger for the Lord again and see he is a good good father is the Lord Our Savior and King. I praise God for anyone that doesn't have to wait till they're 47 years old to realize that they are precious to the Lord. Bless you Jinger with this book and I'm sorry you have experienced what you have in your life but thank you Lord for you holding on to this precious beautiful woman and as she shares her story let us be hope life and you're outpouring love Lord to others. May you be glorified in it all and be the great physician the Healer of broken hearts redirect people Lord to your perfect ways in your precious name amen
Respect, Jinger. I support you 100%. I give you credit for speaking the truth in love.
Jinger, you have grown into a lovely young woman. God bless you and thank you for bringing light to the darkness. As a fellow csa survivor, I am encouraged by your strength. ~Gina
??? CSA SURVIOR???? WHAT DOES THE INITIAL STAND FOR. NOT SHOUTING JUST HAVE TO WRITE BIG SO I CAN SEE IT.
@@barbaracreel2777 it stands for childhood sexual assault
SO courageous of you Jinger. I know this will cost you with family relationships. I am 71 and over the last few years have FINALLY questioned my upbringing in a very conservative Christian church. I was taught never to question anything. Now I question and think things through for myself. So glad you did this earlier on than I did-and yes-very possible to have faith in Jesus without the accompanying fear you were raised with. Pre-ordered your book. Eager to read your story.
Bless you Jinger. I'm 54 and I've been there too 💕
Thank you for bravely sharing your story! And thank you for not blaming Jesus for the error of so-called leaders of Christianity. So easily people blame God for the failures of man, but man failed God, He didn't fail man. I pre-ordered and I'm excited to receive my copy.
I am so happy for you Ginger. I started watching you when the very first episode of your family was on tv. I am glad you are leaving the toxic behind and not Jesus. I pray your sisters and brothers will do the same someday before it is to late.
It's "Jinger," and not everyone is willing and able to leave a cult and keep their faith in Jesus intact, like Jinger did! So far, Jill, Jinger, James, and Jessa left the IBLP cult! Joy-Anna is breaking away more slowly, and I'm hoping Jana will be next!
Well done Jinger!💖I am so very proud of your courage and bravery!!! This had to be difficult, but the rewards will be endless!
You have the power to reach so many hurting people and help them, too! Just wait, when people start writing to you about their newly found freedom and happiness! All because of one sentence you wrote. The one that hit them hard in their heart! Which, made them painfully look inward. Then it began, they really had to face all those deep rooted emotions and bravely, courageously, start their journey as you once had!👍 You will feel so grateful, Jinger, when you really see how many lives you have been able to shift into understanding, happiness and freedom!
Congratulations on your book and your freedom!🤗❤️🙌
Just lovely Jinger. You are an amazing and beautiful light. Keep doing you.
Sometimes being silent is golden.
Thanks for having the moral courage to share this. Coming to my faith at 17 (not growing up in it) I can see the draw to the teachings of IBLP. So often the draw to things like that comes from a genuine place of wanting to please and honor God... and, when you have children, to do your best to keep them from what you escaped from. Since I didn't grow up in the faith it is easy to over-correct and want to do everything PERFECTLY and therefore add rules that are extra-Biblical. I am sure soo many that have been drawn into it had the most noble and loving intentions. It seems that you are handling this with grace.
That’s a great description of my experience. I found the Duggar family (and IBLP through them) in my 30’s when I had two fairly young children. I tried following the teachings I learned as best as I could without actually being involved and without a supportive husband. My kids eventually tossed what I tried to teach them. They haven’t given up their belief in God but they never really learned how to walk with Him. My church was very legalistic as well, although I didn’t realize it at the time. So many years wasted and now just trying to coax them back. It’s challenging enough to manage my own faith journey.
I’m so proud of you and Jeremy for standing by you to share your journey!!
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I wonder how much of Jeremy’s beliefs were pushed on her
@@debbiehirsch1416 okay
Good for you. And what a great speaker. Not one 'am' good luck with your book
I am so thankful you still love our Lord Jesus. His life was all about teaching us and enabling us to live in Grace. God bless you and we will continue to pray for your sweet family. Blessings from Texas!🥰🥰🥰🥰
This is so great! It is so weird to me when people hold so tightly to things that are not in the Bible. I guess we as human beings are so prone to wanting to follow some type of law and rely on our own efforts even when Jesus says we can’t. I think His grace and mercy isn’t comforting to some Christians! If we all accepted that even our best efforts are like filthy rags to God, maybe we would care less about wearing jeans vs skirts, certain words and phrases we say to appear righteous, and any of the other things that just distract us from Jesus. As He says, His yoke is easy and his burden is light. Some Christians feel better following a heavy burden they create. Jesus wants our hearts and from there He will do a work in us. I am so grateful that you came out of wrong teaching and stayed a follower of Jesus, Jinger! I came out of Catholicism and am a born again Christian ☺️
There are many things not written in the bible, because that's not possible. God didn't put everything into the bible, because there's not enough paper in the world to fill it. Jesus didn't come to earth to give us a book, He came to give us His church.
@@TheNiwotmom We, as individuals who have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, are His church, not any building, or religion. We are to hear Him through the Holy Spirit first and foremost above any set of rules, or regulations, taught by a church or any other religious group. While pastors teach their understanding of the Bible, it is our responsibility to read our Bible and see what is true and what is not. Meeting together as believers provides a place for edification and fellowship, but does not replace our need to put Jesus first and foremost in our lives for leading, teaching, and believing.
Well said @VickyCash. Very well said. God bless you.
What a profound moment for you Jinger! Thank you for bringing your story to those struggling in a faith crisis. While my faith journey has been one of consistency, love, and grace, my heart aches for those who turn completely away from God after being misled by false prophets. You are a shining beacon for Christ and have grown into such a poised and confident young woman. Blessings on your journey. ❤
Thank you Ginger for doing this!
I'm the mom who followed all of this and today my sons aren't following God because of all of this.
it's heart breaking for me.
I've sent this to them in hopes they will listen and restore their walk and faith.
I appreciate your courage and humility in this, and pray you have peace and blessings. I've also come out of a very conservative religious framework and still love Jesus, but have had to slowly learn what He is, without the legalism, fear, and abuse that He was packaged in in my abusive marriage. I pray for all who love Jesus and have been hurt by those who falsely claim to be His servants.
Jinger I just want to say you are an amazing human being! I’ve follow you since the TLC show and I’ve always liked your personality.
I’m happily catholic and also love Jesus, my lord, very much. Even though we’re in different religions, it’s very nice that we both love Jesus ❤
Im very happy for you because you are in a faith that you feel happy and free. Im very happy that you didn’t abandon Jesus. I wish you all the happiness you deserve and many blessings to you and the beautiful family you formed. Im also in California :)
Keep shining! May many people feel encouraged by your book. I can’t wait to read it! 🌷💕
Jinger I’m so proud of you. Remember you are not alone and you don’t need to be afraid because the good LORD is carrying you through this difficult time and he will never leave you. I’m praying for you. 🙏🙏. Stay strong. I can’t wait for your book to come out because I will read it and believe in it.
I’m so excited for this!! I have several friends who have been under that teaching, and watching them in their own “disentangling” process is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for doing this
I weep as I type. I too have been untangling the faith I was taught growing up. I was brought up under the teachings of IBLP. There was some good character lessons intertwined in many doctrinal falsehoods. I have not abandoned my Savior however I am still years and years down the road overcoming the guilt for leaving some of the damaging teachings I grew up with. That feeling of turning my back on my parents and their strong convictions. I love Jesus and I'm finally getting to know Him in an abundant way. My Father loves me. And He loves you.
Thank you so much for writing this book. I can not wait to read it. I will be able to see things thru your eyes. And for that, I thank you. No matter what anyones religion is, they should be able to decide for themselves what they believe and what they don’t. You were raised to believe things a certain way. Now as an adult, you are beginning to see that everything you were taught is not necessarily what you believe. That’s ok. We all should have that choice. Trust that God will see you thru this. Many blessings Jinger.
So much respect for Jinger! God bless.
Praise God for your courage!!!! We as a family were a part of IBLP. I began to question everytime we would leave Knoxville. I left so discouraged and feeling like a failure. Once I stood up to my husband and said I would no longer teach the material did I begin to sense a freedom and joy return in my life. My husband graciously listened and finally agreed with me......Thank you and God bless you as you separate Truth from "man's wisdom". As a mother of 8 children, I am so so proud of you sweetheart!!!!!!💕💕💕💕
Jinger, I love the title! I look forward to reading it. Praise God for His sovereign, wonderful grace in our lives... Soli Deo Gloria!
There is abundant power in her breaking free. Congratulations Jinger!
I am not a Christian and don’t believe but I’m intrigued with your journey and I cannot imagine the childhood you all had . As I’ve watched every season every show from you all. I sensed it was more “cultish” and at times abuse. Happy to see that most of you are leaving a free life with your own beliefs ones you chose freely. I cannot wait to read the book . ✨💛✨
Can I ask why you don't believe in Jesus?
@@barbaracreel2777 watch the video
YES 🎉 to all of this! We’re cheering you on, girl. Be the voice for the voiceless + peel away the blinds/shades from those who are being conditioned to think otherwise heart❤
I'm happy for You ❤. Bill gothard thank You for speaking out and coming forward!! You're very courageous for that thank you thank you thank❤.
Your willingness to share your experience to help others is a blessing!!
You brought me to tears with this Jinger, tears of happiness and relief. I've heard many who speak of turning against God and Christianity because of false teachings and it breaks my heart. Jesus and Paul have warned against false teachers who place burden upon believers and I'm so happy you have been set free of that. I have pre-ordered your book several weeks ago and look forward to reading it. Thank you for your witness.
Through Christ we are FREE INDEED. You got this. Although we should always have a reverent fear, He never wanted us to live a life of fear. In Christ, our lives can be full of hope and JOY....Filled with the Spirit, filled with LOVE.
Jinger, you and Jeremy are truly beautiful and holy people! I will be reading your book! I don't know much about this "faith" you were raised in, but I used to watch you and your siblings grow up. I was horrified by what I was seeing. I didn't see Jesus! I call Jesus Yeshua. It is His Aramaic name. I pray all day. Meaning I talk to Him all day. I've read the Bible cover to cover several times, the first time, I was 10. I'm a Catholic, a Christian, as Christian means "believer in Christ". I am a Catholic, yes, and I live my faith. But beyond that, I am God's beloved child and Yeshua is my Everything! I see Him in you and Jeremy! It is beautiful watching you step courageously into this incredible and beautiful relationship with Jesus! God bless you both, and your precious little girls! You are very loved by God! 😇😌💖💖💖💖
May God bless you as you continue this journey. We grew up in a very strict Christian home & our church was almost cultish. Thankfully we left & have found ourselves & delved into God’s word so much harder & choose a path that was what we thought was right for us.
What a great message Jinger! And I know your husband is standing firm with you supporting you. I married a missionary kid and we are a lot older than you but have walked this same path and this is what I know. Our God is a God of great freedom, peace, and rest. Thank you for being brave♥️
Jinger, you are an amazing example as a person, a woman, a daughter, a sister, a aunt, a wife, a friend, and a wife. You choose right for your husband. He encourages you with your growth.
Praise the Lord for finding True Freedom in Jesus. I’m so thankful the Holy Spirit ministered to your heart. I hope all who read this book are blessed and feel the Complete and Perfect Love , True Wholeness in Our Savior Jesus. I pray this book helps lead others to Salvation in Jesus name.
So proud of you for being your own person and living your life for you. Keep going you are stronger than you know.
I left religion entirely because of some heavy religious trauma I experienced growing up. I can't wait to read this!
It’s good to leave “religion” behind, but don’t leave a relationship with Jesus because of what man has done wrong in teaching the Bible.
@@vickycash1643 I discovered so much on my journey to get to know God at a deeper level and ended up realizing all religions are man made. It has been totally freeing to leave my faith behind.
I'm so sorry for what you experienced and did the same. 💔 I cannot unlearn what I learned on my journey. It's like pulling the curtain back on Oz. There's no going back. Hopefully you received therapy in order to work through the trauma. Wishing you peace on your journey.
@@vickycash1643 Deconstruction lead me straight to agnosticism. I dumped that whole fantasy long ago and am so much healthier and happier now that I'm free.
@@Rebecca-pb7sm Being in a true relationship with God through his son Jesus Christ, not religion, is even more peaceful and joyful than doing it on our own. He is a friend. He is mercy and grace. He is our propitiation for sin. He is the only way to eternity to be in the presence of God. Religion and misrepresentation of who God really is, is the work of the Enemy Satan. His job is to convince as many of us as possible to not receive God’s free gift of His Son Jesus Christ. And to tell you the true, we’ve done a pretty good job of being a puppet of Satan’s. Please reconsider, you may be managing well now, but what about the life lasts for eternity?
So many of us will relate to this Jinger. I pray those that have strayed away from Christ will be open when the Holy Spirit moves in their hearts. God is working in hearts even when we don’t see it.
Bless you for a heart that follows after Christ and hungers for truth while still Loving others. Looking forward to reading your book. 😍
‘ Detangling Religion’ from your faith in Jesus, such a powerful revelation. It is all about Relationship with Him! Hallelujah He brought you to this understanding. 🙏🥰
So excited to read this! I left a very fundamentalist church 3 years ago and have grown so much closer to God in my journey out. Appreciate you writing this!
I just want to say that Jinger I am so proud of you❤ it must’ve been such a hard process to deconstruct some thing that you were taught as absolute truth your whole life and to pour out your heart, cannot wait to read it!
Good for you, Jinger. Prayers to you for this journey and your ability to remain connected w family that may not agree. God will guide you well.
I was so blessed to be raised by true Bible believing parents! I still went my own way for several years but had a personal relationship with Christ to come back to. After all, He never left me, I was the one who turned my back! I can't imagine what it has been like for you & others but it interests me a great deal. I am looking forward to reading another book by you and I agree-your most important. I pray this will touch others and encourage them to look for the truth instead of denying God altogether!
Wow Jinger I am just so proud of you and thankful the Lord has encouraged you to write this book!!! I also personally know many of those people our age who have completely walked away from the Lord because of being raised with those teachings, and I'm so glad you are using your platform to share light, truth and hope to those who have been deeply hurt and/or confused by that distorted gospel! Praying for the hearts of those who will read your story! Thank you for your perseverance in this project!
Oh my gosh this brings tears to my eyes! I’ve been praying for years and years, that you girls would be free to live the life that you wanna live! Free of indoctrination and fear mongering! Free to have your own relationship with God, and to raise your children and your family the way you see fit and balancing your faith and your personal beliefs! I am so happy that you were able to express yourself and that you’re able to live your life authentically! I’m so proud of you Jinger!! This is really gonna open a lot of doors and be a megaphone to a lot of people who have no voice were still stuck in these kinds of cults!!
Very brave of you Jinger! Maybe some family or “friends” will “shun”you for standing up for yourself but there are A LOT of people out here rooting for you, your freedom, and happiness!
Thank you so very much from my heart..I can not wait to read this! You are brave, you are strong and I believe this is Jesus working through you and in your life. I call myself a recovering Catholic because I am. I am now a Christian who has struggled with many scars left on my heart by the Catholic church. Sharing the truth is so important and I believe you're going to touch so many lives. Jesus loves you and so do I ❤️
Loving Christ and not buying into religion is becoming eye opening for me. So many questions have been answered in my spiritual journey. Can't wait to read your book.
Much respect to you jinger! ❤
Well done dear sister! I am so thankful for your courage to speak truth, with grace, and that your life’s journey has continued to point you towards Jesus Christ. Perhaps God took you through those challenges for such a time as this. You will be a blessing to so many. ❤✝️
Thanks so much for sharing your disentanglement story. It will no doubt be healing for many people. I’m excited to read the book!
I believe you and i hope people will give you grace and understanding before they make a judgment read what you wrote hopefully it will resonate with some and help them as they find their walk with Christ be blessed Jinger
I think it’s a teaser for her new book where she talks about the legalism in her childhood, church and family. ❤. God Bless Jinger. Praying for continued healing and Success on your journey.
It's an ad to buy it.
Yes, that's what she said.
@@saraschneider6781 Absolutely NOT an ad to buy this book!
@@saraschneider6781 it's also a video update to her viewers. It's a very important personal and professional announcement. Maybe she'll do "press", maybe not, but this is her first "press moment."
@@retiredRN32485 absolutely IS an ad to buy it du
I love that. "Disentangling Faith from Fear." That's hard to do, but it's possible. The words of Jesus are what kept me going until I found God. Away from the influence of my family.
Congrats on your new book Jinger. That must have been so hard for you. I grew up in a highly controlling Christian group myself, believing that our leader was a prophet and infallible. I had to break free from that group, even though they were basically my family as we had grown up together. The trauma never completely goes away. I've often thought of writing a book too, however I don't think I'm strong enough. That's why I admire you, you are incredibly brave. I hope your story is inspiring to many, that though they may have been in a group like that, that they shouldn't give up on God completely, like I have also seen in my old church. Praying that you have peace and strength through all this 🙏 God bless.
Thank you Jinger for sharing your story. This book will probably help so many people. Keep up your hard work! 👍🏻💛
Courageous girl. I can totally relate. Our parents give us what they know and it is our job to find our own way and to grow in our relationship with God. Can’t wait to read your book❤
Yes we ALL have to have our own relationship with Jesus.👍❤ I was brought up a Catholic. And when the Lord open my eyes to the truth. I was in a catholic church retreat for women. And right there , God open my spiritual eyes of my heart. And that started my Journy with the Lord Jesus. I eat the word of God. And I told my mother, I was thankful that she taught me there was a God, ever if it was not the right picture of him. But now he was showing me the TRUTH.and I was following him. 👍😊❤.
Ginger, that was well said. You have grown up with so many of us watching you. And I’m proud of you for questioning and learning your personal path with God. ❤Keep up the great walk and journey, isn’t that what we all do or should do.
I admire you so much Jinger. I’ve follow you’re family for so many years. I can’t even imagine how hard this have been for you! You are brave indeed!
John 8:36 is my life verse, so your book title immediately appealed to me. It takes courage to talk about this kind of faith journey, especially when you still love your family and don't want to hurt anyone. Looking forward to reading your story.