PHOTO See Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar on their first date — and more on how they met
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PHOTO See Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar on their first date — and more on how they met

Long before they were even counting, TLC’s Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar were just a couple of teenagers with butterflies in their stomachs on their first date. “This #TBT goes back a few years. This was my first date with Michelle,” Jim Bob said on Facebook today. “She is as beautiful today as ever. I…

Duggar Digest: Family marks Mother’s Day in big ways, endorses presidential candidate
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Duggar Digest: Family marks Mother’s Day in big ways, endorses presidential candidate

On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, the family gathers in Arkansas for the gender reveal party for Josh and Anna Duggar’s fourth child. SPOILER: It’s a girl! “Josh thought it was a boy, I thought it was a girl,” Anna said of their guesses before they learned the baby’s sex. “Mackynzie wanted a girl, Michael…

Duggar Digest: Jill Dillard on motherhood, other Duggars rally against gay marriage and abortion
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Duggar Digest: Jill Dillard on motherhood, other Duggars rally against gay marriage and abortion

Who is ready to meet Israel Dillard? Tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting is a special 2-hour episode all about mom Jill Dillard’s dramatic delivery on April 6. TLC offered an extended sneak-peek last week from Jill’s lengthy labor. “Contractions kicked in very hard, with not a lot of breaks in between,” Jill said of when…

Duggars accused of faking food bank donation for 19 Kids and Counting
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Duggars accused of faking food bank donation for 19 Kids and Counting

The Duggar family of regularly documents their missions and charitable acts on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting, but a new story has some wondering just how much of it is TV fakery. A new photo slideshow on Radar Online claims to show as the family “blatantly staged a charity scene” at the Compassion Center in…

Duggar Digest: People express concern for Josie Duggar, insider spills on Jessa Duggar’s latest talk and more
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Duggar Digest: People express concern for Josie Duggar, insider spills on Jessa Duggar’s latest talk and more

In tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, we continue to creep closer to Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald’s wedding. Besides working on finalizing their plans, Ben and Jessa go on a double date with Derick and Jill Dillard and hijinks ensue. Details from Jessa Duggar’s latest Southern Women’s Show In real-time, newlywed Jessa Seewald continued her…

Kissin’ Amy Duggar says uncle Jim Bob Duggar ‘is not going to control me’
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Kissin’ Amy Duggar says uncle Jim Bob Duggar ‘is not going to control me’

Amy Duggar may be extremely close to her cousins, but she’s definitely proven that she doesn’t share all of their beliefs! Besides bucking the whole “courtship” concept and kissing before marriage, the aspiring singer also indulges in occasional drinks and doesn’t think twice about wearing a bikini to the beach. So, does that ever cause…

19 Kids’ Josie Duggar rushed to the hospital after having seizures, ‘barely breathing’
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19 Kids’ Josie Duggar rushed to the hospital after having seizures, ‘barely breathing’

19 Kids and Counting‘s Josie Duggar has certainly proven deserving of the “miracle baby” title given to her by her family after she was born weighing less than 1.5 lbs. However, the whole family got another big scare recently when the 5-year-old began having seizures. “Josie seized 15 minutes before the paramedics got into the…

Former followers of IBLP warn of the Duggars’ practices: The teachings are very destructive
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Former followers of IBLP warn of the Duggars’ practices: The teachings are very destructive

For many of 19 Kids and Counting‘s millions of viewers, the Duggars’ modest practices are amusing to watch because it’s all so different from the average American lifestyle. However, some who know more about the Duggars’ actual beliefs — from their own experiences with the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) and its founder, Bill…

After calling for pictures of married couples, Duggars delete same-sex shares
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After calling for pictures of married couples, Duggars delete same-sex shares

When the Duggars encouraged “happily married couples” to share their own kissing photos on the family’s Facebook page, they didn’t mean all happily married couples… Find out more about the Duggars’ stance on homosexuality.

Duggar Digest: Duggars react to kissing picture criticism, kids start Duggar Studios and who will be the next to court?
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Duggar Digest: Duggars react to kissing picture criticism, kids start Duggar Studios and who will be the next to court?

Now that all of the courting Duggars have married, the big question is who will be next. See what the four oldest, unmarried kids said about their prospects…

Duggar Digest: It’s Jessa Duggar’s wedding week, the family goes on the campaign trail and an explanation of covenant marriage
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Duggar Digest: It’s Jessa Duggar’s wedding week, the family goes on the campaign trail and an explanation of covenant marriage

Tonight’s episode of 19 Kids and Counting is (finally) Jill Duggar’s wedding special. In real-time, Jessa Duggar’s wedding to Ben Seewald is just days away. Find out what the pair and her family have been up in the days leading up to the celebration…

Duggar Digest: What’s going on with Jana Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar says the pill is like abortion and the family celebrates birthdays
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Duggar Digest: What’s going on with Jana Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar says the pill is like abortion and the family celebrates birthdays

While Jana Duggar’s younger sisters get married, the elusive oldest Duggar daughter remains her parents’ No. 1 babysitter. See what rumors are flying about Jana as well as what controversial things Jim Bob Duggar said about birth control in this week’s Duggar Digest…

Duggar Digest: Duck Dynasty meeting at Value Voters Summit, Jessa Duggar’s thoughts on the Kardashians and Jill Dillard plans for labor
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Duggar Digest: Duck Dynasty meeting at Value Voters Summit, Jessa Duggar’s thoughts on the Kardashians and Jill Dillard plans for labor

The Duggar family was on the road last week with an ultimate destination of Washington D.C., where they spoke alongside top conservatives in the country at the Value Voters Summit. Back in Arkansas, Jill Dillard continued to plan for her baby’s arrival…

Duggar Digest: Throwback pictures, why Jill Dillard’s ‘conception date’ is before her wedding and the family visits Ohio
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Duggar Digest: Throwback pictures, why Jill Dillard’s ‘conception date’ is before her wedding and the family visits Ohio

This week’s Duggar Digest features some awesome throwback pictures from the early 1990s. Also, find out why Jill Dillard keeps saying her conception date is before the day she got married…

Duggar Digest: Pregnant Jill starts baby registry, family stars in 19 Kids & Preaching and Michelle Duggar turns 48
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Duggar Digest: Pregnant Jill starts baby registry, family stars in 19 Kids & Preaching and Michelle Duggar turns 48

Pregnant Jill Dillard is just closing out her first trimester, but already seems to be in full baby-preparation mode with two registries. The rest of her family stayed similarly busy last week with a new evangelism video and birthday celebrations for mom Michelle Duggar.

Duggar Digest: Jessa Duggar shows off engagement ring, parents do the Ice Bucket Challenge and Jill Dillard displays baby bump
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Duggar Digest: Jessa Duggar shows off engagement ring, parents do the Ice Bucket Challenge and Jill Dillard displays baby bump

A lot has happened in Duggarland during the past few days: Watch Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge, see Jill Dillard’s growing baby bump and check out Jessa Duggar’s custom engagement ring.

19 Kids’ Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar promote controversial campaign in new pro-life video
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19 Kids’ Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar promote controversial campaign in new pro-life video

On TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar speak often about how children are blessings. They speak — or are shown speaking — less often about their strong pro-life beliefs. Learn more about their stance on the controversial matter of abortion and why they are getting involved in Tennessee politics.

VIDEO Jim Bob Duggar helps friend tell her husband she’s pregnant at Jill Dillard’s wedding reception
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VIDEO Jim Bob Duggar helps friend tell her husband she’s pregnant at Jill Dillard’s wedding reception

One thing the Duggars are undeniably good at (thanks to lots of practice) is announcing pregnancies. With that apparently in mind, a friend in attendance at Jill Dillard’s wedding got Jim Bob Duggar to help her share baby news with her husband. (Bonus: Our first look at Michelle Duggar’s mother-of-the-bride dress!)

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Michelle Duggar on Jill Duggar’s engagement: Jim Bob ‘tears up’ when thinking about daughter leaving home

Michelle Duggar said oldest son Josh Duggar’s marriage did little to prepare Jim Bob Duggar for his first daughter’s wedding. Michelle also spoke about how Jim Bob reacted when Derick Dillard asked for permission to propose to Jill Duggar.

19 Kids and Counting’s Duggar family photos with birthdays and ages
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19 Kids and Counting’s Duggar family photos with birthdays and ages

Thanks in large part to Jessa Duggar and Jill Duggar’s recent courtships and upcoming weddings, TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting is more popular than ever with last week’s episode bringing in nearly 2.8 million viewers — a new record for the show. For those fans coming late to the Duggar party I thought I would put together a chart showing all of the original Duggar family with birthdays and ages for everyone at the time of this post. In other words, a Duggar field guide for new fans! 🙂

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Why aren’t The Duggars allowed to kiss, front hug, or hold hands during dating?

The Duggar family definitely live their lives a bit different than most. They not only believe that a family should have as many children as “God allows” them, but they have strict dating rules for their children prior to marriage. Their oldest son Josh has been married to wife Anna for a while, and before they got hitched they did an official Duggar-style courtship. Now his younger sisters are starting to look for mates, and they are adhering strictly to the family’s guidelines about dating, courtships, and engagements. Are only side-hugs allowed?

Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar slated to speak at ATI conferences despite sexual abuse scandal
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Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar slated to speak at ATI conferences despite sexual abuse scandal

19 Kids and Counting‘s Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar don’t seem to be distancing themselves from the programs founded by Bill Gothard, despite widespread sexual harassment accusations against Gothard. Many victims now worry this is all setting the stage for even more abuse within the institutions.

Duggars caught in scandal as spiritual leader Bill Gothard’s accused of sexually harassing 34 young women
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Duggars caught in scandal as spiritual leader Bill Gothard’s accused of sexually harassing 34 young women

Bill Gothard, the spiritual leader to 19 Kids and Counting‘s Duggar family and United Bates of America‘s Bates family, is accused of sexually harassing nearly three dozen young women.

Growing Up Duggar: Courtship chapter features one big contradiction
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Growing Up Duggar: Courtship chapter features one big contradiction

With previous statements coming from Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, daughters Jana, Jill, Jessa and Jinger opened up for the first time about their views on courtship in their new book. See what they say about the difference from dating and what they look for in a future husband…

Growing Up Duggar: Daughters call out Michelle Duggar for dressing immodestly in high school
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Growing Up Duggar: Daughters call out Michelle Duggar for dressing immodestly in high school

In their new memoir, the four eldest Duggar daughters said mom Michelle Duggar didn’t realize the err of her ways by dancing “sensually” as a cheerleader and at public school dances.

VIDEO 19 Kids and Counting’s Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar say abortion is baby holocaust, compare America to Nazi Germany
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VIDEO 19 Kids and Counting’s Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar say abortion is baby holocaust, compare America to Nazi Germany

Outspoken pro-life supporters Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar ramped up their rhetoric this month by saying abotion is the equivalent to a baby holocaust. Jim Bob also compared America’s direction to Nazi Germany.

19 Kids and Counting’s Jessa Duggar enters courtship, dad Jim Bob Duggar explains what that means
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19 Kids and Counting’s Jessa Duggar enters courtship, dad Jim Bob Duggar explains what that means

For the first time, viewers of 19 Kids and Counting will get a look at how Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will allow their daughters to interact with potential suitors as Jessa Duggar has her first courtship.

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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are considering adoption

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are known for having a massive family. They have 19 kids, two grandkids, and their daughter-in-law Anna is currently pregnant. Some might say it’s time to hang it up, but their show isn’t called 19 Kids and Counting for nothing! Jim and Michelle are now considering bringing another child into their family via adoption!

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Duggar family to hold memorial for 20th child Jubilee Shalom

Following the sad news of a miscarriage for their expected 20th baby Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are having a memorial for Jubilee Shalom on Wednesday. Read Jim Bob’s comments and why the sad news was made more bearable by the very special celebration of child 19’s 2nd birthday.

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Michelle Duggar is pregnant with her 20th baby!

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar announced that they’re expecting their 20th baby almost two years after their youngest baby Josie was born under traumatic medical circumstances.

Is Michelle’s health in danger?

45-year-old Michelle reports that she’s about 3 months along, feels good, and is “past the sickness stage now.”

Going for 20: Why do the Duggars have so many children? Are they part of the “Quiverfull” movement?
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Going for 20: Why do the Duggars have so many children? Are they part of the “Quiverfull” movement?

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the…

Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar announce 19th baby – will they go for 20?
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Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar announce 19th baby – will they go for 20?

The Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar are continuing their efforts to populate a large country (as to where they’ll all live when this is done – I hear most of Siberia is open) by going for a 19th child. The couple have been doing their marital duties without protection for over twenty years, yet they…