Vuolo Update: Q&A

What has life been like for the Vuolos? To bring fans up to speed, Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo sit down together to share updates in the form of a Q&A. Jinger discusses the busyness of motherhood and talks about how Felicity and Evie are doing. She also talks about Christmas and a new tradition that she recently started with the girls. 

It's Been a Crazy Year: Vuolo Q&A

Camping Trip with Joy's Family

What have the Forsyths been up to? They recently posted a video. In it, Lolli (Grandma Michelle Duggar) watches Gideon, Evelyn, and Gunner while Joy and Austin go out. Later, about 40 Duggars descend on Beaver Lake for a family camping trip. 

Video (Joy and Austin Forsyth): Duggar Sibling Campout/Lolli Comes to Visit

Baby No. 2 for Who?

The Duggars have a newly announced blessing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. Jessa and Ben Seewald aren’t the only ones with a new baby in the way! Jeremiah and Hannah Duggar, who married in March 2022 and welcomed Brynley Duggar on Christmas Day, are expecting their second child. So far, the couple has not announced their due date. 

Seewald Life Update

What have the Seewalds been up to? Jessa, who is now in her third trimester of pregnancy, took a social media break over the summer. She recently jumped back on YouTube to share a life update video, which shows some of the indoor and outdoor DIY projects that she and Ben have been working on. With help from Jessa's siblings, the Seewalds added culverts to a massive ditch that split their property in two and are now able to enjoy their full two acres. Jessa also catches some trespassers in the act.

Jessa and Ben Seewald: Life Update and Final Projects on the Fixer Upper

More Interviews Featuring Jill

A month and a half after the release of Jill Duggar Dillard's memoir, she continues to discuss the book and her story with the media. Below is a list of four recent podcasts that either Jill or both Jill and Derick were recently featured on.

Jill and Derick Dillard on Reality Life with Kate Casey: Episode 809

Jill and Derick Dillard on More Than Small Talk: Episode 255

Jill and Derick Dillard on Trust Me

Jill Dillard on Vulnerable with Christy Carlson Romano: Episode 84 

Vuolos Chat with Founders Ministries

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo recently appeared for an interview on the show 'The Sword and the Trowel" with hosts Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden, to talk about Jinger's book and her faith journey. Jeremy discusses the process of getting to know Jinger and the Duggars before starting an official relationship with Jinger. The couple also shares what happened when Jeremy started listening to Bill Gothard's teachings and expressing his concerns.

Derick on ‘The Dave Ramsey Show’

Four weeks after the release of Jill Duggar Dillard’s new book, Derick made an on-air call to Dave Ramsey to seek financial advice. Derick, who says he is a long-time listener of The Ramsey Show, asks Dave Ramsey what he and Jill should do with the income from the book. Derick says they are currently debt-free. If you would like to hear the segment featuring his call, which lasts about six minutes, you can listen to the episode released on October 9th, called “One Year of Sacrifice Changes Everything.” Derick calls in at the 1:25:20 mark. 

Vuolos' Backyard Transformation

This summer marked four years since Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo packed up their belongings and moved from Laredo, Texas, to Los Angeles, California. Back then, Felicity was almost one year old. Felicity is now five, and Evangeline will be three next month. The couple rented until purchasing a house last year.

Jinger and Jeremy recently made some updates to their California home. Their backyard wasn't quite what they wanted, so they went through a number of steps to improve it, including grass, a swing set, and flowers. You can watch the process in their recent video called Our California Backyard. 

Duggar Beach Vacation

It's time to soak up some sun! The Duggars just returned from a huge beach vacation. A big portion of the family traveled down to Destin and stayed in two houses on the Gulf of Mexico. Joy and Austin Forsyth posted a video with clips from the trip.

Jill and Derick's 'LA Times' Interview

Jill and Derick Dillard were recently interviewed by the Los Angeles Times about their book and some of the topics mentioned in it. The transcript of the interview is available on the LA Times website.

Dillards on 'Entertainment Tonight'

Jill and Derick Dillard recently sat down with Deidre Behar from Entertainment Tonight to discuss a variety of subjects surrounding their new book, Counting the Cost. Jill talks about the current status of her relationship with her parents and the last time she saw them together, as well as the separate nature of the relationship she has with her mom versus her dad. Deidre Behar also asks the Dillards if they would ever consider being involved in another reality TV show.

We have included the links to two segments of the video interview below. 

Jill Duggar on Being 'Black Sheep' of her Family and Where She Stands with Mom and Dad

Jill Duggar on Her New Era: Kids, Reality TV and Life After Scandals

Jill's Book a NYT Best Seller

It has been 10 days since Jill (Duggar) Dillard's new memoir has been released. Like Jinger's book, Counting the Cost has also become a New York Times Best Seller. It can be found on the Hardcover Nonfiction list and is currently in second place.

Jill's Interview with Salon

Following the release of her new book, Counting the Cost, Jill Duggar Dillard sat down for an interview with Mary Elizabeth Williams, who is from a publication called Salon. Williams introduces a number of issues discussed in the book, including Jill's faith, her views on counseling, and her family's reality TV show, and asks Jill to expound. You can watch the interview on YouTube or read the transcript on the Salon website. 

Jill Duggar Dillard on Salon Talks: Video

Jill Duggar Dillard on Salon Talks: Transcript

Will Joy and Austin Read Jill's Book?

Joy and Austin Forsyth just posted a new Q&A video, in which they answer questions about life, faith, and family. Two of the queries are related to Counting the Cost: Do the Forsyths' still follow IBLP, and are they going to read Jill's book?

Joy and Austin Forsyth: Campfire Q&A

Dillards on ABC 'Nightline'

We posted a link to Jill and Derick Dillard's brief appearance on Good Morning America yesterday morning. They also appeared on Nightline to talk more with Juju Chang about their new book and Jill's story. The couple mentions Jill and Jessa's 2015 interview with Megyn Kelly and the fact that Josh was in the room during the filming, as well as Jill's attempt to reach out to Josh at Christmastime.

Jill and Derick Dillard on ABC Nightline: September 12, 20223

Jinger Reacts to Jill's Memoir

Following the release of her own memoir earlier this year, Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo is publicly commenting on her sister's memoir, which was released today. Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo went back on Tamron Hall Show this morning to discuss Jinger's book (Becoming Free Indeed), Jill's book (Counting the Cost), and Shiny Happy People (the Amazon docuseries that came out in June). Jinger also shares a little bit about the status of her relationship with her parents.

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo on Tamron Hall Show: September 12, 2023

Jill and Derick Dillard on 'Good Morning America'

Today is the release date for Jill Duggar Dillard's new book, Counting the Cost. She and Derick were interviewed by Juju Chang this morning on Good Morning America (link below). Viewers are promised more from the Dillards on tonight's edition of Nightline.

Dillards Discuss Counting the Cost on GMA

Seewalds Take a Trip and Make an Announcement

Jessa and Ben Seewald recently took a kid-free trip to Destin, Florida. Michelle watched Spurgeon, Henry, Ivy, and Fern while Mom and Dad went on their first vacation without children. At the beginning of the YouTube video (link below), Jessa Seewald shares some exciting news. She is pregnant! This little one will be their rainbow baby, as the Seewalds had a miscarriage last year.

Jessa and Ben Seewald: A Baby on the Way & Romantic Getaway

Dillards in PEOPLE Magazine and Statement from Jim Bob and Michelle

Ahead of her upcoming book release, Jill (Duggar) Dillard was interviewed by PEOPLE Magazine alongside husband Derick. With Counting the Cost set to hit the shelves in just six days, PEOPLE has published two articles that include snippets from the interview. 

In the first, Jill shares that her anger surrounding the handling of her information as a victim and the court case that she and her sisters lost propelled her to take action and influenced Derick's career choice. The second article addresses Jill and Derick Dillard's relationship with Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and how reality TV impacted the Dillards' marriage and includes a statement from the Duggar parents.\

Evelyn's 3rd Birthday Party

Evelyn Forsyth turned three years old on August 21st, and Joy threw her a beautiful birthday party. The new video that the Forsyths posted on YouTube includes footage from the gathering, which was attended by Duggar and Forsyth family members as well as friends (link below).

Joy and Austin Forsyth: YouTube Reveal and Evelyn's Party

Jinger Vuolo with Mayim Bialik

The interviews have been slowing down for Jinger, as her book was released seven months ago, but she still does the occasional sit-down with podcasters and talk show hosts. She recently chatted with Mayim Bialik. Among other accomplishments, Mayim was an actress in the show The Big Bang Theory and has also hosted Jeopardy! Her long conversation with Jinger about Becoming Free Indeed can be found on Mayim's YouTube channel, which has over 1 million subscribers (link below).

Jinger Duggar Vuolo with Mayim Bialik

Duggars and Forsyths Go West

Earlier this summer, two of the Duggar siblings and their families embarked on an RV trip out west. Joy and Austin Forsyth took their three children (Gideon, Evelyn, and Gunner), and Jedidiah and Katey Duggar went with Truett and Nora. They covered more than 3,000 miles over 10 days.

Two of the travelers were newborns, which made for a memorable journey. The highlights of the adventure included time in Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, as well as a stop on the way home at Colorado's Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. The couples uploaded YouTube video documenting the trip (links below).

Joy and Austin: Our Road Trip

Forsyths: The Most Amazing Views

Jed and Katey: Family Trip to Yellowstone

Seewalds Share a Video

Jessa Seewald just posted her first YouTube video since the February 2023 clip about her pregnancy announcement and subsequent miscarriage. This one shows footage from Fern's second birthday, which was on July 18th. It's sweet to see all the love shown to this little girl by her three older siblings. 

Seewald Family: Fern's Birthday Week

Jill Duggar's New Book Coming in September

For those who haven't heard, Jill (Duggar) Dillard announced in late May that she had written a book, slated to be released in January 2024. That news was released just before the docuseries Shiny Happy People debuted on Amazon. Just a couple weeks later, Jill shared that her publisher had decided to speed up the release date for her book by four months. Counting the Cost is now set to come out on September 12th, in less than seven weeks. The memoir is officially by "Jill Duggar with Derick Dillard and Craig Borlase." Borlase is an acclaimed ghostwriter.

Run, Duggars, Run

The Vuolos had some visitors for 4th of July. Jana Duggar, Jessa and Ben Seewald and their four kids, and Jeremy's sister (Valerie) joined Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo in Los Angeles to celebrate the United States' birthday. On the morning of the 4th, Jinger, Ben, Jana, and Valerie participated in the Santa Clarita Independence Day Classic 5k. The Vuolos released a video detailing the run (link below).

Vuolos: 4th of July 5k

Duggar Family Time in Arkansas

A few months ago, Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo and their two girls traveled back to Arkansas to spend time with family, with a brief stop in Dallas to visit Justin and Claire. On their first day in Arkansas, Jinger met up with her mom and sisters for a girls day, while Jeremy--with Evangeline in tow--went to work with Austin. The video that the Vuolos posted (link below) includes Abbie, Kendra, and Lauren, whose appearances on social media are limited. 

Vuolos: Going Back to Arkansas

Vuolos with Kirk Cameron

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo recently sat down with Kirk Cameron on his TBN show Takeaways (link to the interview is below). Among other topics, the Vuolos talked about their lives as reality TV stars and what it has been like to combine Jinger's background with Jeremy's. 

The Duggars are longtime friends of Kirk Cameron. He attended the party for family and close friends that Jim Bob and Michelle hosted after Jessa's wedding in 2014. And in 2012, the Duggar parents met up with Kirk at an iconic Washington DC restaurant on 19 Kids and Counting "Duggar Growing Pains."

Interview: Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo with Kirk Cameron

Congrats to Jackson and Johannah!

 

Johannah Duggar and Jackson Duggar, 2010

Fans have known Jackson and Johannah Duggar since the moment they were born, Jackson in 2004 and Johannah in 2005. When the Duggars first appeared on TV, in 14 Children and Pregnant Again, Michelle was expecting Jackson. His birth was featured in that special, and Johannah made her debut in the following special, Raising 16 Children. 

Now almost 20 years later, this brother-sister duo has reached an exciting milestone. They both just graduated from high school! As they have done for their other children, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar celebrated Jackson and Johannah with a ceremony, a party, and senior pictures. Photos can be found on the Duggars' website. Jackson turned 19 in May, and Johannah will be 18 in October. 

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Joy Forsyth: Postpartum Q&A

Gunner Forsyth is one month old, and his parents are adjusting to life with three children. Joy Forsyth recently hopped on YouTube to answer questions about Gunner's birth and how her postpartum life is going. She tells viewers her preference of hospital birth versus home birth, which delivery has been the most difficult to recover from, whether she is breastfeeding or formula feeding, and more. 

Joy Forsyth: Postpartum Q&A Video

New Release Date for Jill's Book

It has been just over two weeks since Jill (Duggar) Dillard announced the upcoming release of her new book, Counting the Cost. It was initially set to come out in January 2024, but the publisher was able to bump that up by four months. The new release date is September 12th, 2023.

Did you Watch the Docuseries?

We want to create a space for respectful conversation about the newly released docuseries, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. Did you watch it? Why or why not? If you did, what are your reactions? Thank you in advance for being respectful towards others in your comments.

Jinger Declined to Weigh In On 'Shiny Happy People'

In a new interview with People Magazine that just released this afternoon, Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo reveals that she was asked to be part of the Amazon docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. She decided not to participate, telling People: "...I really wanted to make sure that I was able to share my story in my own words and in my own timing." Be sure to visit the People website to read more quotes from their interview with Jinger.

Meet Nora Kate Duggar

Jed and Katey Duggar welcomed their second child, Nora Kate Duggar, in late May. They uploaded her birth story to YouTube, for fans who are interested. Had she arrived a few weeks earlier, Nora would have been born exactly one year after her brother, Truett, whose birthday is May 2nd.

Nora arrived days after cousin Gunner James Forsyth. She was the tie breaker, as Gunner's birth gave Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar an even 15 granddaughters and 15 grandsons. With the addition of Nora, they now have 31 grandchildren.

Duggars Speak Out About Documentary

Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, the four-part docuseries that was originally slated to be released tomorrow, is now available for streaming on Amazon. Today, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have just released a statement about the documentary. This statement was posted to their website the day after Jill's announcement about her upcoming book. You can read the statement at duggarfamily.com.

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets' Now Streaming

Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, the four-part docuseries that was originally slated to be released tomorrow, is now available for streaming on Amazon.

Jill Duggar Dillard's Upcoming Book

Jill Dillard just made a huge announcement: She has been writing a memoir, Counting the Cost, that is set to release on January 16th, 2024. The cover of the book says it is written by "Jill Duggar with Derick Dillard and Craig Borlase." Borlase is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter. Gallery Books is the publisher, which is a division of Simon & Schuster. If you recall, Jill authored Growing Up Duggar (with Jana, Jessa, and Jinger) in 2016. The publisher was Howard books, which is also a division of Simon & Schuster. 

According to the Simon & Schuster website, Counting the Cost will allow readers to, "for the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars." People Magazine has an article with additional quotes. The title is available for pre-order wherever books are sold.

Gunner Forsyth's Birth Video

As we shared last week, Joy and Austin Forsyth are now the proud parents of three children! The couple uploaded Gunner Forsyth's birth video to YouTube. Johannah, who has never attended a full birth, and Michelle meet them at the hospital for support. The video ends with the Forsyths and Jim Bob and Michelle gathering to pray for little Gunner, followed by a short glimpse at the moment when Gideon and Evy meet their little brother.

Welcome Gunner James Forsyth

After welcoming their third child four days ago, Joy and Austin Forsyth revealed his name this morning. Gunner James Forsyth was born on May 17th, 2023, weighing 8 lbs 14 oz. People Magazine has a photo of the new addition.

'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets'

On June 2nd, a four-part docuseries called Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets will premiere on Amazon Prime. The press release and trailer went public today. The press release can be found on Amazon Studios, and the trailer is on YouTube.

Two Duggar Babies Coming Soon

 

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar 2021

 

The Duggar family continues to grow, as Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will soon add not one but two new grandchildren to their count. Joy and Austin Forsyth announced in October that they were expecting their third, while Jedidiah and Katey Duggar joined with a near-Christmas reveal of their second pregnancy. Baby Forsyth is a boy, while Baby Duggar is a girl (Nora Kate Duggar). Who knows, maybe Joy and Katey will deliver on the same day!

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Jeremiah Duggar's Wedding Ceremony

Jeremiah Duggar, 24, celebrated one year of marriage to Hannah (Wissmann) Duggar, 27, on March 26th, one day after daughter Brynley turned three months old. They recently posted the full video of their wedding ceremony to YouTube.

Before their wedding, the couple renovated a fifth wheel camper to live in. If you haven't seen their before and after video, it's quite amazing. 

 

 

Duggars in Israel (Again!)

How long have you been following our blog? We made our first post in December 2009, so it's been a while. Do you remember when we posted about the Duggars' world tour? In September 2011, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their super-sized family visited Scotland, Ireland, England, and Israel. 

A group of them returned to the Holy Land earlier this year (about 11.5 years after their first trip). Jedidiah and Katey Duggar uploaded a vlog to YouTube (link below). A few of the adult Duggar children stopped in Italy before meeting up with other family members and friends in Israel.

Video: The Duggar Family Trip to Israel 

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Vuolos on 'Cultish'

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo were recent guests on a Podcast called Cultish. They sat down for about an hour to discuss Jinger's upbringing in the teachings of Bill Gothard and her new book, Becoming Free Indeed. You can watch and listen to the episode on YouTube.

Joy Answers Fans' Most Asked Questions

Joy Forsyth recently sat down to film a video sharing her answers to her fans' most asked questions, including how she came to the decision to wear pants (link below).

Video: Joy Answers Fans' Most Asked Questions

Josh's Prison Sentence Extended

According to Us Weekly, Josh Duggar's prison sentence was recently extended by almost two months. His new release date is October 2nd, 2032.

Duggars in Venice

 

Have you been following along with the European sightseeing trip that a few of the Duggars took? We posted James Duggar's videos from the group's time in London, Rome, and Pompeii. They also explored Venice. 

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Jinger on LIFE Today

Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo joined James Robison on LIFE Today TV to discuss her new book and share her story (link below).

Jinger on LIFE Today Live

Forsyths Visit the Vuolos

The Forsyths were recently able to squeeze in a cross-country trip, as they anticipate the arrival of their their third child, a son, in May. Joy, Austin, Gideon, and Evelyn headed out west to Los Angeles to visit the Vuolos. The Forsyths documented the trip in a video that is now live on their YouTube channel. 

Video: Forsyths Visit the Vuolos

Duggars in Pompeii

The Duggars' European vacation continues. James Duggar and his friend Elijah started in London and met up with Jana Duggar, Jed Duggar, Katey Duggar, Truett Duggar, and their friend Laura in Rome. The group also took a tour of Pompeii, which is about 150 miles southeast of Rome. You can watch footage of their visit to the nearly 2,000-year-old ruins (link below).

Video: Visiting the Lost City

Duggars in Rome

After a short layover in London, James Duggar headed to Rome, Italy. There, he met up with Jana Duggar, Jed Duggar, Katey Duggar, and Truett Duggar. Long-time friends of the family Laura and Elijah also came along on the trip. James' video of the group's time in Rome is linked below. 

Video: Adventures In Rome 

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com; @jamesaduggar

Duggars Abroad

A group of Duggars recently took a trip overseas! Their final destination was Rome, but James had a layover in London. He uploaded a video to YouTube, for those who would like to see footage of his adventure. 

James Duggar: Unexpected Trip to London (Video)

Vuolos' Schooling Plans

Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo was interviewed by The New York Times for an article about her book, which released yesterday. According to The Sun, Jinger told The New York Times that she and Jeremy do not plan to homeschool their daughters, Felicity and Evangeline. (Note: Other sections of the article by The Sun seem to be sensationalized.)

Jinger's Book a Best Seller

Jinger's new book, Becoming Free Indeed, has done quite well since its January 31st release. It is No. 4 in the "Advice, How-to, and Miscellaneous" section of the New York Times Best Sellers list. On Amazon's list of most-sold and most-read nonfiction books, it is also No. 4. Have you read it?

Jinger on Daily Blast

The interviews just keep coming. Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo continues to promote her new book, Becoming Free Indeed, which has become very popular. Most recently, she was a guest on Daily Blast Live and The Christian Parenting Podcast. Have you read the book? What were your first impressions?

Jinger on Tamron Hall, WGN News Chicago, and More

 Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo continues to sit for interviews in honor of her new book, Becoming Free Indeed, which was released four days ago. She was previously featured on ABC Nightline, Relatable with Allie Stuckey, and Good Morning America. Below are links to additional interviews.

Jinger on Tamron Hall segment 1

Jinger on Tamron Hall segment 2

Jinger on Tamron Hall segment 3

Jinger on WGN News Chicago

Jinger on Inside Edition 

More Interviews with Jinger

Today is an exciting day for Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo. Jinger's new book, Becoming Free Indeed, has just been released and is available in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. We posted yesterday about Jinger's interviews with Page Six, People Magazine, and Good Morning America. She has also been featured in a number of interviews with additional publications (links below).

Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo on ABC Nightline

Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo on Entertainment Tonight

Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo in Us Weekly

Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo on Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Jinger Interviewed by Major Publications

Growing up in a famous family, Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo has been featured on countless news segments and has been interviewed by quite a few publications. With the release of Becoming Free Indeed slated for tomorrow, Jinger is back in front of cameras discussing her new book. Among others, she sat down with People Magazine, Page Six, and Good Morning America. 

In the interviews, she touches on a variety of topics, including her relationship with brother Josh, her views on alcohol and birth control, and her thoughts on the Free Jinger movement.

Jinger Speaks about Josh

Ahead of the release of her book Becoming Free Indeed, Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo was interviewed by Page Six. She shared her thoughts on brother Josh Duggar's crimes and his prison sentence. A video of the interview can be found on the Page Six website. Jinger's book will be available January 31st.

A Boy and a Girl

The Duggar family continues to grow! Two couples are expecting babies in May. Joy and Austin Forsyth are due with a boy, while Jedidiah and Katey Duggar are having a girl (Nora Kate Duggar). The Forsyths have shared that their baby's name will either have the first or middle name of James, to honor Austin's late Papaw.

Video: Jed and Katey Gender Reveal and Name Announcement

Video: Baby Boy Forsyth Update

Becoming Free Indeed

Did you make a New Year's resolution to spend more time reading? If you did, you're in luck! One of the Duggars recently finished a book that will be available soon. Jinger Duggar Vuolo's Becoming Free Indeed is set to release on January 31st. You can pre-order it wherever books are sold, including Barnes and Noble. 

Welcome Baby Brynley

One of the Duggar couples received an extra special Christmas gift this year. Jeremiah Duggar and Hannah (Wissmann) Duggar, who wed on March 26th, 2022, welcomed their first child on Christmas Day. Brynley Noelle Duggar was born early and weighed 6 lbs 15 oz. 

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com