Duggar Digest: Ben Seewald graduates, Jessa Seewald starts bump timeline and Cousin Amy’s accused of stiffing producer
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Duggar Digest: Ben Seewald graduates, Jessa Seewald starts bump timeline and Cousin Amy’s accused of stiffing producer

On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, the family does an interview with Erica Hill about family, marriage, courtships and new babies. As I’ve expressed before, one topic I wish they discussed more was the older kids’ plans for higher education….But maybe that’s changing, now that there are a few college graduates in the family! The…

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: Update on Josie Duggar, Jill Dillard is criticized for baby wearing and more
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Duggar Digest: Update on Josie Duggar, Jill Dillard is criticized for baby wearing and more

On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, Jill Dillard begins to set up her baby’s nursery while the younger Duggar daughters rearrange their rooms. On a much more serious note, younger daughter Josie Duggar has a medical emergency. In a preview clip for the season, Jana Duggar explained Josie “seized 15 minutes before the paramedics got…

PHOTOS Pregnant Jessa Seewald shows off baby bump in cute announcement pictures
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PHOTOS Pregnant Jessa Seewald shows off baby bump in cute announcement pictures

After keeping her pregnancy a secret for two months, Jessa Seewald now seems more than happy to show off her growing baby bump! “We’re in week 12 right now and things are going great,” Jessa said in a special video for TLC. “Looking forward to being in the second trimester and being over all the…

PHOTOS 19 Kids’ Jessa Seewald is pregnant, expecting baby No. 1 with Ben Seewald
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PHOTOS 19 Kids’ Jessa Seewald is pregnant, expecting baby No. 1 with Ben Seewald

It’s true! 19 Kids and Counting‘s Jessa Seewald is pregnant with her first child, she and husband Ben Seewald announced today. “We are so excited,” the 22-year-old told People. “The due date is November first, our wedding anniversary.” Dad-to-be Ben added they are both “looking forward” to becoming parents, even though they are taking everything…

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Duggar Digest: Jessa Seewald skirts pregnancy questions, baby’s first vacation and Marjorie Jackson’s official TV debut

On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, newlyweds Ben and Jessa Seewald get to be alone (aside from TV crews) for the first time ever when they jet off for their honeymoon in Paris, Rome and Italy. (Interesting note: Derick and Jill Dillard decided to keep their honeymoon private, so they just got a more modest…

PHOTO Derick Dillard writes letter to his son Israel David Dillard
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PHOTO Derick Dillard writes letter to his son Israel David Dillard

19 Kids and Counting couple Jill and Derick Dillard welcomed their first child Israel David Dillard on April 6 via C-Section, but before then proud pop-to-be Derick had already penned a heartfelt letter to his son. Derick shared the letter, along with the bible verse that inspired it, on his and Jill Dillard’s blog on…

Jill Dillard opens up on getting an emergency C-section
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Jill Dillard opens up on getting an emergency C-section

For months, 19 Kids and Counting‘s Jill Dillard prepared to have a natural home-delivery with her firstborn. Then she went into labor and was forced to change plans for her health and the health of little Israel. “His birth didn’t go as expected,” Jill told People this week of Israel’s April 6th arrival. “But having…

Duggar Digest: New photos of Jill Dillard’s baby, details on Marjorie Jackson and Jessa Seewald sparks more pregnancy speculation
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Duggar Digest: New photos of Jill Dillard’s baby, details on Marjorie Jackson and Jessa Seewald sparks more pregnancy speculation

On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting Jill Dillard has a gender reveal party… Surprise, it’s a boy! Who was actually born last week! New photos of Jill Dillard’s baby Although Jill wasn’t able to get the homebirth she wanted, she, husband Derick Dillard and baby Israel are now out of the hospital and adjusting to…

Another courtship! Meet 18-year-old Josiah Duggar’s girlfriend, Marjorie Jackson
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Another courtship! Meet 18-year-old Josiah Duggar’s girlfriend, Marjorie Jackson

Eighth-born Josiah Duggar is officially in a courtship with Marjorie Jackson, an impressively distinguished 17-year-old family friend. “It’s been going very well,” Josiah, 18, told People. “I met Marjorie a few years ago, when I was taking Spanish lessons at her house and I was very impressed with the way she was with her siblings…

PHOTOS Jill Dillard’s baby set a hospital record
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PHOTOS Jill Dillard’s baby set a hospital record

It sounds like 19 Kids and Counting‘s Jill Dillard will be returning (or, rather, saving) a lot of newborn clothes because 3-day-old Israel David Dillard was simply too big of baby! At 23 inches long, People reports not-so-little Israel is the biggest baby born at the Arkansas hospital this year. There was just one baby…

PHOTOS Jill Dillard’s baby boy during his first moments with Mom and Dad
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PHOTOS Jill Dillard’s baby boy during his first moments with Mom and Dad

Parenthood looks good on Derick and Jill Dillard! The young couple welcomed their first child, Israel David Dillard, late on Monday night in an Arkansas hospital. After the news was announced today, her family shared some sweet pictures of the new parents on Facebook. The photo of Derick bonding with Israel really shows just how…

PHOTO Derick and Jill Dillard welcome baby boy — find out his unusual Biblical name!
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PHOTO Derick and Jill Dillard welcome baby boy — find out his unusual Biblical name!

19 Kids and Counting‘s Derick and Jill Dillard welcomed their son at 11:49 p.m. on Monday, April 6, People reports. Now, instead of Baby Dilly, we can call him by his proper name, Israel David Dillard. EXCLUSIVE: #BabyDilly is here! Israel David Dillard was born 9 lbs., 10 oz. http://t.co/kIWSDxxwSD #19Kids @TLC pic.twitter.com/VtB7Bo7rwF — People…

Duggar Digest: Ben Seewald criticized for ‘disrespectful’ Easter post and did Jill Dillard actually have her baby last weekend?
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Duggar Digest: Ben Seewald criticized for ‘disrespectful’ Easter post and did Jill Dillard actually have her baby last weekend?

I really believed that in lieu of Duggar Digest today, I would be writing a birth announcement for Jill Dillard and Derick Dillard’s son. But, here we are we are at 41 weeks and 6 days without any big baby news. Appropriately, this week’s episode of 19 Kids and Counting shows Jill and Derick going…

Josh and Anna Duggar reportedly owe $14K for unpaid taxes
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Josh and Anna Duggar reportedly owe $14K for unpaid taxes

The Duggar family likes to say they never spend on items they can’t cover with cash, but oldest son Josh Duggar and his wife reportedly still found themselves in debt with approximately $14,000 owed to the state of Arkansas in back taxes. According to documents obtained by Radar Online, Josh and Anna Duggar owe $13,654.84…

Derick Dillard announces Jill Dillard is going into labor
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Derick Dillard announces Jill Dillard is going into labor

Come on, Baby Dilly! Expectant father Derick Dillard announced today that wife Jill Dillard is “beginning to have contractions,” meaning their son’s arrival will happen soon. “I can’t even describe right now the anticipation I am feeling, as I am about to get to meet my firstborn son for the first time face to face,”…

Duggar Digest: Jessa Seewald reportedly ‘struck fear’ into siblings, Jill Dillard plays the waiting game
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Duggar Digest: Jessa Seewald reportedly ‘struck fear’ into siblings, Jill Dillard plays the waiting game

Tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting is a big one as it finally features Jessa Duggar’s wedding to Ben Seewald. The episode will include a glimpse behind the scenes as the couple deals with a large wedding party, “a list of nontraditional requests” and predictions for bad weather. Were Jessa Seewald’s younger siblings scared of her?…

Jill Dillard baby bump photo at 40 weeks and 2 days
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Jill Dillard baby bump photo at 40 weeks and 2 days

Pregnant 19 Kids and Counting star Jill Dillard is past her due date, but it seems Baby Dilly hasn’t gotten the memo as her bun in the oven continues to bake… and grow! Baby Dilly daddy Derick Dillard took to Instagram earlier today and shared the new Jill Dilly bump pic above featuring Jill holding…

Duggar Digest: Ambulance spotted at Jill Dillard’s house one day before she’s due, explosion at a Duggar building and more
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Duggar Digest: Ambulance spotted at Jill Dillard’s house one day before she’s due, explosion at a Duggar building and more

On tonight’s episode of 19 Kids and Counting, the whole family reflects on their favorite memories with Jessa Duggar in anticipation of her wedding to Ben Seewald. In real-time, it looks like there will soon be another addition to the family… Has Jill Dillard had her baby? Post by Duggar Family News: Life is not…

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…

Jessa Seewald defends Derick Dillard for appearing to intentionally hit a cat
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Jessa Seewald defends Derick Dillard for appearing to intentionally hit a cat

Two weeks ago, 19 Kids and Counting‘s Derick Dillard set off a firestorm when he posted a video to Instagram that showed him appearing to hit an unsuspecting cat while sledding with his in-laws. Even though Derick yelled “move cat” before starting the run, many viewers were troubled that he still went toward it and…

Anna Duggar is ‘offended’ NYC public schools will observe two ‘brutal Muslim holidays’
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Anna Duggar is ‘offended’ NYC public schools will observe two ‘brutal Muslim holidays’

One month after sparking outrage for a Black History Month tweet, Anna Duggar upset more people by expressing her feelings about New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to observe two Muslim holy days by closing the public schools. Last week, de Blasio announced schools will shut down for two additional days starting next…

Michelle Duggar gives advice on how to deal with eating disorders and body image
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Michelle Duggar gives advice on how to deal with eating disorders and body image

On the latest episode of 19 Kids and Counting Michelle Duggar opened up again about an issue she’s talked about in the past: her struggle with bulimia and body image when she was a teenager. While working out with her personal trainer friend Cindy Michelle revealed that she used to be an insecure teen who…

Duggar Digest: Jill Dillard has a baby shower, Ben Seewald raises eyebrows at Jessa Seewald’s speaking event
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Duggar Digest: Jill Dillard has a baby shower, Ben Seewald raises eyebrows at Jessa Seewald’s speaking event

On tonight’s episode of 19 Kids and Counting, “Jessa and Ben register for gifts, but Ben is distracted by toys and candy.” Jessa and Ben also join two of her younger siblings for a workout while Jill and Jana make a Nepalese meal for Derick. In real-time, the Duggar family is doing their best to…

Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard to update relationship advice book now that they’ve actually had relationships
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Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard to update relationship advice book now that they’ve actually had relationships

Last March, the four oldest Duggar daughters released Growing Up Duggar: It’s All About Relationships, even though none of them had actually been in romantic relationships when they wrote the advice book. Now, since-married Jessa Seewald admits they may have jumped the gun. “We did write a section in there about dating and finding the…

Duggar Digest: Jessa Seewald criticized for Facebook post, Derick Dillard called ‘disgusting’ for Instagram video
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Duggar Digest: Jessa Seewald criticized for Facebook post, Derick Dillard called ‘disgusting’ for Instagram video

In this week’s 19 Kids and Counting on TLC, with Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald’s wedding quickly approaching, he sets out to design a special ring while she goes flower shopping with her sisters. Younger brothers James and Jason also help out by testing recipes for the rehearsal dinner. In real-time, Jessa made news recently…

Josh and Anna Duggar reveal the sex of baby No. 4, talk future baby plans
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Josh and Anna Duggar reveal the sex of baby No. 4, talk future baby plans

It will be another girl for 19 Kids and Counting‘s Josh and Anna Duggar! “Girl, yay,” Anna said in a new video of them learning the new baby’s sex by biting into some mystery-center cupcakes. “The pink frosting says it all.” Josh chimed in, “We’re having a girl. We’re really excited and we can’t wait.”…

Duggar Digest: Ben Seewald comments on Jana Duggar’s relationship status, Jinger Duggar shares testimony and Jill Dillard shows off 35-week baby bump
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Duggar Digest: Ben Seewald comments on Jana Duggar’s relationship status, Jinger Duggar shares testimony and Jill Dillard shows off 35-week baby bump

In tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, amateur photographer Jinger Duggar volunteers to take Jessa and Ben Seewald’s engagement photos. Meanwhile, Jill and Derick Dillard start to prepare for their baby by going to their first midwife visit. In real-time, the countdown is really on for Baby Dilly — with exactly one month to go until…

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…

Newlyweds Ben and Jessa Seewald offer marriage tips, are promptly criticized
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Newlyweds Ben and Jessa Seewald offer marriage tips, are promptly criticized

Considering Ben and Jessa Seewald didn’t front-hug until their wedding in November, the pair had a lot of time during their courtship to focus on the non-physical aspects of their relationship. Now, little more than three months after saying “I do,” the pair is offering their “dos and don’ts” for a successful marriage. “It’s important…

Are 19 Kids’ Ben and Jessa Seewald adopting? Can they at such young ages?
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Are 19 Kids’ Ben and Jessa Seewald adopting? Can they at such young ages?

The ink is barely dry on the marriage certificate for 19 Kids and Counting‘s Ben and Jessa Seewald, but the young pair is already making plans to expand their family. “We hope to adopt a lot of kids,” Jessa, 22, told People. “If God blesses us with biological kids of our own, it’s not going…

Duggar Digest: Photos from Jill Dillard’s baby shower, Jessa Seewald announces tour and Duggars have a snow day
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Duggar Digest: Photos from Jill Dillard’s baby shower, Jessa Seewald announces tour and Duggars have a snow day

On tonight’s season premiere of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting, newlywed Jill Dillard “surprises her family with a big announcement” while Ben and Jessa Seewald’s wedding “is on the horizon.” The return of the show means it’s also time for Duggar Digest, where we take a look at what the Duggars are up to currently…

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…

Anna Duggar sparks outrage over ‘offensive’ Black History Month tweet
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Anna Duggar sparks outrage over ‘offensive’ Black History Month tweet

Compared with some of her in-laws, 19 Kids and Counting‘s Anna Duggar usually isn’t considered to be particularly controversial. But, she certainly riled up some followers this week with an “offensive” retweet about Black History Month. Human beings should be remembered not dismembered.#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackLivesMatter #AllLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/hvoEfvySnh — Radiance Foundation (@lifehaspurpose) February 2, 2015 Although the…

Amy Duggar opens up on being born out of wedlock, her parents’ relationship
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Amy Duggar opens up on being born out of wedlock, her parents’ relationship

One amusing thing that happens when a show that’s been on the air for years experiences a big surge of popularity is that a bunch of old details get thrown around as though they’re new revelations. That’s what’s been going on for the past few weeks as numerous publications have “revealed” Amy Duggar was born…

‘Preggo sistas’ Jill Dillard and Anna Duggar go bump to bump amidst rumors of issues with Anna’s sister
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‘Preggo sistas’ Jill Dillard and Anna Duggar go bump to bump amidst rumors of issues with Anna’s sister

19 Kids and Counting‘s Jill Dillard and Anna Duggar are due to welcome new babies in March and July, respectively — but they’re giving the cousins a jumpstart on friendship with some bump-to-bump bonding. Jill shared the top picture (captioned “preggo sistas”) during her and husband Derick Dillard’s recent trip to Washington D.C. to visit…

VIDEO New 19 Kids and Counting sneak peek shows Jill and Derick Dillard preparing for parenthood
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VIDEO New 19 Kids and Counting sneak peek shows Jill and Derick Dillard preparing for parenthood

Not only is the Feb. 17 premiere of 19 Kids and Counting‘s ninth season right around the corner, but so is the arrival of Jill and Derick Dillard’s first child in March. A new sneak peek for the season originally shared on People shows how the pair is preparing for parenthood… And they both admit…

Joseph Duggar is attending a brick-and-mortar college
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Joseph Duggar is attending a brick-and-mortar college

If you follow the Duggars or 19 Kids and Counting, you know this is a pretty big deal: Joseph Duggar is now attending classes at the brick-and-mortar Crown College of the Bible in Tennessee. Proud dad Jim Bob Duggar made the revelation when wishing Joseph a happy belated 20th birthday today… Joseph turned 20 on…

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…

Why isn’t Michelle Duggar’s family on 19 Kids and Counting?
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Why isn’t Michelle Duggar’s family on 19 Kids and Counting?

19 Kids and Counting is a true Duggar family affair: Jim Bob Duggar’s mom, Mary Duggar, is a regular on the show. TLC filmed his father’s funeral in 2009. And Cousin Amy Duggar has even starred in her own break-out specials. So, that begs the question: What about Michelle Duggar’s siblings and parents? Sadly, her…

Is Jessa Seewald pregnant? Post-and-delete sparks speculation
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Is Jessa Seewald pregnant? Post-and-delete sparks speculation

19 Kids and Counting‘s Jessa Seewald and Ben Seewald have been married for less than two months. For most couples, any speculation about a baby on the way — whether from an aunt at the holidays or, in this case, national media — wouldn’t start for at least another few months. But this is the…

Duggar Digest: Jana Duggar is hidden in new episodes, the family goes on a college trip and Jill talks about baby fears
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Duggar Digest: Jana Duggar is hidden in new episodes, the family goes on a college trip and Jill talks about baby fears

On tonight’s season finale of 19 Kids and Counting, Josh Duggar and Anna Duggar continue their “unassisted” road-trip with their three kids… Except Jana Duggar was actually along for the ride! See more about that and other happenings in the Duggars’ lives.

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: Jessa Duggar’s wedding pictures, reception details and where do they go from here?
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Duggar Digest: Jessa Duggar’s wedding pictures, reception details and where do they go from here?

While the newlywed Mr. and Mrs. Seewald are off enjoying an extended honeymoon (and their first alone time together), new details have emerged about their weekend wedding. See new pictures of the bride and what we now know about the big day…