THE INSTITUTE in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) is a non-denominational Christian organization.
The IBLP was made famous by the Duggar family and was founded in 1961 by Bill Gothard.
Who is IBLP leader Bill Gothard?
Bill Gothard is a Christian minister, speaker, and writer who was born on November 2, 1934, in Illinois.
He is arguably best known for founding the ultra-conservative Christian organization IBLP, which originally focused on helping teenagers and their families make "wise choices."
"What began in 1961 as a local youth outreach in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs has grown into an international, nonprofit ministry," the organization's website reads.
"Since its inception, the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) has sought to teach the wisdom and truth of Scripture as the foundation of every area of life."
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Gothard founded the IBLP after graduating from Wheaton College and he later obtained his doctorate degree in Biblical Studies from Louisiana Baptist University in 2004, according to InTouch Weekly.
He has also written several books over the years, including The Power of Crying Out: When Prayer Becomes Mighty, Our Jealous God: Love That Won't Let Me Go, and Seven Courtship Secrets for a Successful Marriage.
Did Jinger Duggar leave the IBLP?
The IBLP gained prominence thanks to the success of the TLC reality series 19 Kids and Counting and its spin-off series Counting On, which focused on the daily lives of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their large family.
While the Duggar kids might've been raised by Gothard's teachings, which include “male superiority and female obedience,” as well as guidelines on how men and women should dress, according to The Chicago Magazine, Jinger Duggar revealed in her 2023 memoir, Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear, that she has left the group.
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“It’s crazy how [Gothard] goes so far, giving you rules for every aspect of your life,” Jinger said in an Instagram Live video, via InTouch Weekly.
How can I watch Counting On?
19 Kids and Counting first premiered in 2008 and was an instant hit among TLC viewers.
The show was originally titled 17 Kids and Counting but changed each time Jim Bob and Michelle welcomed another child.
The series ultimately came to an end in 2015 but was later reprised as Counting On.
However, after 11 seasons, Counting On also ended, with its final episode airing on September 22, 2020.
While the show might have ended, fans are still able to watch the beloved series on Discovery+.
Episodes of 19 Kids and Counting are also available for purchase on Google Play, iTunes, and Vudu.
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