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Umbrella Rebellion

Here on Umbrella Rebellion we are sharing our experience in the ATI/IBLP and Fundamental Cults. We are on a journey of healing, and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support

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Exposing IBLP: Quiet Influence, Twisted Advice, and Misplaced Blame | Episode 11
April 19, 2025

Exposing IBLP: Quiet Influence, Twisted Advice, and Misplaced Blame | Episode 11

In this episode, we explore the surprising theological roots of Bill Gothard’s interpretation of a woman’s desire. First, we uncover the quiet influence of Susan Foh—a scholar whose work Gothard quietly borrowed to justify si...
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Exposing IBLP: The Harmful Legacy of Gothard’s Marriage Teaching and Its Forgotten Influencer | Episode 10
April 12, 2025

Exposing IBLP: The Harmful Legacy of Gothard’s Marriage Teaching and Its Forgotten Influencer | Episode 10

In this episode, we examine the damaging legacy of Bill Gothard’s teachings on marriage—teachings that placed heavy burdens on wives while offering little guidance for husbands. From his interpretation of the term 'helpmeet' ...
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Exposing IBLP: Gothard’s Page Jumping Tactics and His Flawed 'Wives' Reaction' Teaching | Episode 9
April 5, 2025

Exposing IBLP: Gothard’s Page Jumping Tactics and His Flawed 'Wives' Reaction' Teaching | Episode 9

Bill Gothard’s teachings in the IBLP Men’s Manual are filled with unrealistic expectations and puzzling tactics. In this episode, we examine his flawed and idealistic view of wives’ emotional responses, despite never being ma...
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Exposing IBLP: The Grip of Parental Oversight on Faith and Convictions | Episode 8
March 29, 2025

Exposing IBLP: The Grip of Parental Oversight on Faith and Convictions | Episode 8

IBLP teaches that a father’s authority extends into every aspect of a child’s faith, shaping their spiritual journey through strict oversight, ‘faith checks,’ and high-pressure expectations. In this episode, we examine how th...
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Exposing IBLP: The Unreachable Standard and Unchecked Authority of Gothard’s Patriarchs | Episode 7
March 22, 2025

Exposing IBLP: The Unreachable Standard and Unchecked Authority of Gothard’s Patriarchs | Episode 7

Bill Gothard’s teachings on fatherhood are full of contradictions. He tells fathers to be kind and loving, yet excuses their failures by blaming Adam’s sin. He encourages fathers to make parenting a competition while insistin...
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Exposing IBLP: How Gothard’s Teachings Burden Families & Strip Individuality | Episode 6
March 15, 2025

Exposing IBLP: How Gothard’s Teachings Burden Families & Strip Individuality | Episode 6

Bill Gothard’s teachings placed heavy burdens on families,turning fathers into enforcers of faith, mothers into overworked facilitators,and children into followers of a rigid “family mission.” His character trainingprogram de...
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