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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...