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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 37 MIN

161: Escaping The High Control World of the Duggars and the IFB Church

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About 10 years ago, the news came out that Joshua Duggar had abused two of his sisters. And then just a few years ago, Josh was arrested and convicted of possessing and distributing CSAM.Fast forward to last month. Josh Duggar's younger brother, Joseph, was arrested on suspicion of molestation.The pattern is horrifying.In today's episode, Amy Fritz shares a conversation she had with Ryan George. Ryan escaped the Independant Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) church world that's adjacent to the circles the Duggars are in. He shares how he got out and how he had to reckon with reports that his own father was an abuser.Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.comFeatured GuestRyan GeorgeResources mentionedHurt and Healed by the Church - Ryan's bookTell Your Friends!If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcastsFollow on Apple podcastsSubscribe on YouTubeFollow on SpotifyFollow on Podcast AddictWant to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show?Email: [email protected] me on InstagramFollow me on ThreadsFollow me on BlueSky

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