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
Recent Episodes
May 23, 2026
Is Bill Gothard a Heretic? IBLP Survivor Responds to Jinger (Duggar) and Jeremy Vuolo's podcast
In Jinger (Duggar) and Jeremy Vuolo's podcast, released April 22, 2026, titled The Dangerous Theology Behind These Scandals | Ep. 92, Jeremy clearly calls Bill Gothard out by name and specifically. Survivors and Duggar snarke...
April 26, 2026
Exposing the Biggest Church No One Knows with Author Melissa Duge Spiers
Join me talking to Melissa Duge Spiers about her new book, Holy Disobedience - Sex, Sin, and Secrets in the Biggest Church No One Knows.Melissa was born and raised in the Seventh-day Adventist church and left when she was eig...
Nov. 2, 2025
Exposing IBLP: Gothard’s Convictions — Clarity, Is That an Option?
We continue and finally finish our look at Gothard’s “Ten Basic Convictions,” we continue through the list of scripture-backed beliefs from the IBLP Men’s Manual. The deeper we go, the more it becomes clear that clarity was n...
Oct. 11, 2025
Exposing IBLP Gothard's Commandment Cosplay and Blame Shifting Logic | Episode 14
In this episode, we combine three parts of the Exposing IBLP series to explore Bill Gothard’s tangled web of “convictions,” parenting formulas, and blame-shifting theology. Gothard teaches that when families struggle, it’s be...
Oct. 2, 2025
“When Appearance Becomes Obedience: Gothard’s Hair Rules Examined
In this episode, I unpack some of the most unusual and revealing IBLP materials— Biblical Principles of Hair Length for Single Ladies , Seven Basic Needs of a Husband , and the Wisdom Booklet #15 medicine section. These teach...
May 3, 2025
Title: Exposing IBLP: Gothard’s Formula for Raising Kids, Dodging Blame, and Distorting Truth | Episode 13
In this episode, we examine three deeply troubling aspects of Bill Gothard’s teachings from the IBLP Men’s Manual. First, we look at how Gothard pairs scripture with a racially charged illustration—one that subtly reinforces ...
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