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April 12, 2025

Exposing IBLP: The Harmful Legacy of Gothard’s Marriage Teaching and …

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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April 5, 2025

Exposing IBLP: Gothard’s Page Jumping Tactics and His Flawed 'Wives' …

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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March 29, 2025

Exposing IBLP: The Grip of Parental Oversight on Faith and Conviction…

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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March 22, 2025

Exposing IBLP: The Unreachable Standard and Unchecked Authority of Go…

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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March 15, 2025

Exposing IBLP: How Gothard’s Teachings Burden Families & Strip Indivi…

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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March 8, 2025

Exposing IBLP: Gothard’s Obsession with ‘Godliness’ and Prophecy Fuel…

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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March 1, 2025

Exposing IBLP: Bill Gothard’s Harmful Myths About Alcohol, Crime, and…

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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Feb. 22, 2025

The Gothard Doctrine: Bill Gothard's Controlling Views News and Histo…

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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Feb. 15, 2025

Racism, Knowledge, and Searching for Truth - What IS in IBLPs Men's M…

Dee continues her deep dive into IBLPs Men's Manual. We get to dive into the topic of racism and how the tone in Bill Gothard's Answer to this question was covertly racist. It's apparent to me now, but back in the day it just...

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Feb. 8, 2025

What IS in IBLPs Men's Manual? Part 2

Dee takes on IBLPs Men's Manual and gives insight from her experience into the dangers of these teachings.Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journe...

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Feb. 2, 2025

What IS in IBLPs Men's Manual? A New Series

Dee takes on IBLPs Men's Manual and gives insight from her experience into the dangers of these teachings. Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journ...

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Sept. 22, 2024

Healing from Educational Neglect with Uncovered: Life Beyond Co-Hosts

Marcy and Dee talk to Co-Hosts Rebecca and Naomi of the Uncovered: Life Beyond Podcast. We discuss their history with the Amish-Mennonite community and their recovery from educational neglect. They share some wisdom about p...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Discussion with Certified Sex Therapist Marc Prevette || Sexuality an…

Marcy and Dee will be talking with Psychotherapist and Certified Sex Therapist, Marc Prevette about sexuality and healing from purity culture. We look forward to diving into this topic with a professional mental health expert...

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Aug. 15, 2024

Going No Contact || Things to consider before you go no contact

Marcy and Dee discuss the ins and outs of going no contact with a family member, or friend. What you should consider before going no contact. What you should do to prepare before you go no contact. Common experiences after ...

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July 31, 2024

Discussing Sexuality and Purity Culture with Marc Prevette a Certifie…

Marcy and Dee will be talking with Psychotherapist and Certified Sex Therapist, Marc Prevette about sexuality and healing from purity culture. We look forward to diving into this topic with a professional mental health expert...

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June 17, 2024

Pride: A Deep Feeling of Satisfaction or Anxiety?

In the cult the word pride is often associated with negative feeling. We'll talk about June being pride month and how just mentioning the word pride can bring up feelings of guilt and shame for cult survivors. Umbrella Rebe...

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Oct. 4, 2023

Counting the Cost By Jill Duggar Dillard || Book Review Part Two

Dee and Marcy talk about Jill Duggar Dillard's new book, Counting the Cost. We present the book review from the perspective of survivors of the same cult Jill grew up in, IBLP. Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share ...

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Sept. 20, 2023

Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar Dillard || IBLP Survivors Book Review

Marcy and Dee will be discussing some of the highlights they feel are noteworthy about Jill's new book Counting the Cost. If anyone understands the cost of distancing yourself from a cult, it would be a Duggar. Marcy and Dee...

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July 28, 2023

Cult Survivors Talk: Picking a Therapist with Celia Behar

Join Marcy and Dee as they talk to Celia Behar who is a licensed therapist to talk about how to select a therapist that is right for you. We talk about trauma therapy and what questions you should ask when picking a therapist...

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July 14, 2023

July Live - Special Mystery Guest!

Come join us and our special mystery guest tonight to talk all things IBLP cult, Shiny Happy People documentary. Chad from Shiny Happy People joined us on our live to talk all things IBLP/ATI culty things. We had a great time...

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July 1, 2023

Shiny Happy People || The Cult of It All

Macy and Dee discuss the Amazon Prime Video documentary Shiny Happy People As survivors of IBLP and ATI cult, which was featured in the documentary, we talk about how it has affected us and our journey. We also share advice ...

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Jan. 20, 2023

Holiday Traditions, Upcoming Events & Intent vs Affect || December Li…

Dee and Marcy talk about Holiday traditions before, during, and after the cult. We share with you some upcoming events, like the Misfits Unite for Child Rights event that The Vashti Initiative is hosting on Jan 15th. Use code...

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Jan. 6, 2023

Trauma Anniversaries and Mental Health || September Monthly Live

Marcy and Dee talk about Trauma Anniversaries and how that can trigger physical reactions in your body. We also talk more about Mental Health. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call the US national abus...

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Sept. 19, 2022

Are you in a Cult? || Six Questions to ask yourself

Marcy and Dee go over six questions to ask yourself to determine if you may be in a cult. We discuss differences in ethical and non-ethical practices of spiritual organizations. How would you define a cult? Do you think think...

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