214. Shiny Happy People: Our Honest Thoughts

<p><span>This may be one of the most controversial episodes I’ve ever recorded – and also the most personal! Amazon recently released a 4-part docu-series called </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shiny-Happy-People-Duggar-Secrets/dp/B0B8TR2QV5" rel="nofollow"><em>Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets</em></a><span>. While this series focuses on the Duggar family primarily, it dives into the world and beliefs of those who were part of the IBLP/ATI program – which was the program and culture I grew up in.</span></p><p><span>We got so many requests from people to share our thoughts on the docu-series, so we sat down and recorded a very unscripted podcast on what it was like for me to grow up in this culture + our honest thoughts on the docu-series. </span></p><p><span>You might not agree with our perspective, but I hope that this episode makes you think and/or encourages you in your journey, whether you may be.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><p><span>[00:38] - Today’s topic is on the show </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shiny-Happy-People-Duggar-Secrets/dp/B0B8TR2QV5" rel="nofollow"><em>Shiny Happy People</em></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>[03:31] - I share a little of my background and what it was like growing up in the IBLP/ATI program.</span></p><p><span>[08:15] - Is the docu-series sensationalized?</span></p><p><span>[10:09] - We all bring baggage and dysfunction from childhood.</span></p><p><span>[12:11] - Jesse and I caught something interesting in the first episode.</span></p><p><span>[15:01] - We discuss the idolatry of the family.</span></p><p><span>[17:27] - Hear about how it was interesting to watch this show with our kids.</span></p><p><span>[20:30] - We discuss how </span><em>obedience</em><span> was instilled/taught.</span></p><p><span>[24:36] - Why success was so important in the IBLP/ATI program.</span></p><p><span>[26:08] - Pursuing Godliness without the gospel leads to dysfunction.</span></p><p><span>[29:17] - Where might I be seeking formulas in my own