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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: 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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Exposing IBLP: Gothard’s Obsession with ‘Godliness’ and Prophecy Fueled Generational Control | Ep. 5
March 8, 2025

Exposing IBLP: Gothard’s Obsession with ‘Godliness’ and Prophecy Fueled Generational Control | Ep. 5

Bill Gothard’s teachings in IBLP shaped how followersviewed history, health, and family control—often in contradictory and harmfulways. He claimed history doesn’t repeat itself because prophecy gives itmeaning, discouraging c...
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Exposing IBLP: Bill Gothard’s Harmful Myths About Alcohol, Crime, and Thought Control | Episode 4
March 1, 2025

Exposing IBLP: Bill Gothard’s Harmful Myths About Alcohol, Crime, and Thought Control | Episode 4

Bill Gothard and the IBLP have shaped how many Christians view alcohol, crime, and even people's thoughts—but do these teachings hold up to biblical truth? In this episode, we examine Gothard’s claims about alcoholism, where ...
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The Gothard Doctrine: Bill Gothard's Controlling Views News and History | IBLPs Men's Manual Part 4
Feb. 22, 2025

The Gothard Doctrine: Bill Gothard's Controlling Views News and History | IBLPs Men's Manual Part 4

In this episode of Exposing IBLPs Men's Manual, we dive into Bill Gothard’s controversial views on news reporting and history writing. Gothard argues that a newspaper should not report all the facts because "the public has a ...
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