The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast

🎄 Christmas is here—and we’re celebrating with friends. In this special holiday episode, we’re talking all things Christmas... traditions, Christmas morning chaos, and the moments that make the season meaningful. For the first time in nine years, we’re heading back to the Duggar family home for Christmas—and along the way, we’re calling some dear friends to see how they do Christmas too. We’re joined by Adam & Danielle Busby from OutDaughtered and Zach & Tori Roloff from Little People, Big World to swap stories about: Christmas morning traditions (and the chaos that comes with them) Gift-giving philosophies: quality vs. quantity Live trees, wrapping-paper hallway hacks, and early wake-ups When traditions change as kids grow up How to keep Christmas special without making it stressful This episode is filled nostalgia, parenting wisdom, and practical ideas you might just want to steal for your own family. Whether your Christmas mornings are calm or chaotic, this conversation is a reminder of what really makes the season sweet. 🎁 Grab a cup of hot cocoa, settle in, and celebrate Christmas with us. Merry Christmas—and we’ll see you in the New Year. ❤️🎄 🔔 Don’t forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📩 Subscribe for weekly episodes OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: HOMESERVE: Help protect your home systems – and your wallet – with HomeServe against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month. Go to https://homeserve.com to find the plan that’s right for you. [Not available everywhere. Most plans range between $4.99 to $11.99 a month your first year. Terms apply on covered repairs.] EVERY PLATE: What are you waiting for? Dig into these flavor-packed meals your household will love. New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to https://everyplate.com/podcast and use code JINGER199 to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only. FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER100 at https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/ The first 1000 people get a $100 credit toward their membership!  00:00 – Welcome to Our Christmas Special 🎄 01:42 – What Christmas Was Like in the Duggar Home 04:18 – How the Duggar Family Does Gift Exchanges 05:19 – Do Adults Still Get Christmas Gifts? 06:44 – Planning a Meaningful Christmas for Kids 07:18 – Adam & Danielle Busby Join the Conversation 15:19 – Elves, Traditions, and Letting Things Go 16:17 – Talking to Kids About Santa & Gift Giving 19:18 – Revealing the Truth About Santa 26:16 – Christmas Morning in the Busby House 27:45 – Christmas Eve Traditions with the Busbys 30:57 – What Christmas Morning Really Looks Like 31:31 – The Secret Sister Gift Exchange 32:05 – Shopping Challenges in Big Families 33:41 – Wrapping Up with the Busbys 36:17 – Zach & Tori Roloff Join the Episode 36:46 – Live Trees & Christmas Decorations 43:27 – Christmas Morning with the Roloffs 45:41 – Quality vs. Quantity When It Comes to Gifts 46:36 – Finding Balance in Gift Giving 48:24 – The Eggnog Debate 🥛 49:25 – Wrapping Up with Zach & Tori 49:47 – Reflecting on Christmas in the Pacific Northwest 50:37 – Eggnog, Anticipation & Holiday Nostalgia 51:25 – Final Thoughts & Christmas Wishes ❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year. One movie choice. And Christmas was never the same. 😬 In this holiday episode of The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, Jeremy confesses to the moment he almost completely derailed Christmas — and from there, things only get more controversial. We’re answering the spiciest Christmas questions people are afraid to ask, including: 🎁 Should adults even exchange gifts — or is Christmas just for kids? 🛍️ Has consumerism ruined Christmas? 🎄 Real tree vs. fake tree (this might start a fight) 🥛 Is eggnog actually good… or are we all lying? 🎅 Santa, traditions, and what we tell our kids 🎬 The best Christmas movie ever (no, we don’t all agree) We also talk about: - Family traditions that actually matter - Why memories beat “stuff” - Sentimental gifts vs. last-minute Amazon panic - How Christmas looks different in seasons of marriage, parenting, and adulthood. This episode is funny, honest, nostalgic, and a little unhinged — perfect to listen to while wrapping presents, driving to see family, or taking a moment of peace in the bathroom. 🎧 Let us know in the comments: 👉 Did Jeremy actually ruin Christmas? 👉 Are you team REAL tree or FAKE tree? 👉 Is eggnog elite or disgusting? Merry Christmas from our family to yours 🤍 — Jinger & Jeremy 🔔 Don’t forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📩 Subscribe for weekly episodes OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: STORYWORTH: Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth Memoirs! Right now, save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to ⁠Storyworth.com/JINGER BROOKLYN BEDDING: Brooklyn Bedding has been around for over 25 years, known for top-of-the-line comfort and quality without the luxury price tag. Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code JINGER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. 
 FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER100 at https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/ The first 1000 people get a $100 credit toward their membership! COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. NUTRAFOL: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com and get $10 OFF your first month’s subscription and FREE SHIPPINGWhen you use our promo code JANDJ. 00:00 – Introduction 01:30 – The Year Jeremy Ruined Christmas 07:38 – Jeremy’s Christmas Redemption 12:37 – Christmas Controversies 15:47 – Creating Memories Over Material Gifts 17:58 – The Value of Handmade Gifts 22:22 – Holiday Eating Habits 23:43 – The Importance of Christmas Day 25:46 – The Eggnog Debate 31:07 – The Santa Debate 31:54 – The Tooth Fairy Discussion 33:18 – Respecting Other Families’ Beliefs 34:54 – Reindeer Facts 35:25 – Jeremy’s Encounter with Reindeer in Finland 41:49 – Best Christmas Movies 45:07 – The Meaning of “X-mas” 46:02 – The Christmas Tree Debate 46:39 – The Challenges of Maintaining a Real Tree 47:25 – Having Both Real & Fake Trees 47:48 – Closing Remarks & Christmas Wishes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Disney demonic? Can Christians watch Disney or listen to Taylor Swift? This week, Jinger & Jeremy dive deep into one of the internet’s most heated debates in the Christian community. Jinger opens up about her childhood—growing up with strict limits around movies and TV—and the surreal experience of visiting Disneyland even though she didn’t know the characters. The two discuss how they now navigate entertainment with their own kids, including screen time, Disney movies, alternatives like Bluey, and which shows cross the line. They also address the Taylor Swift controversy, including the moment Jinger was rejected from a speaking event simply for attending a Taylor Swift movie night with friends. Jeremy walks through the biblical principles of discernment, wisdom, influence, and how Christians can appreciate creativity, art, music, and storytelling without compromising their faith. This episode covers:– Disney, magic, and Christian values– Alternatives for families raising young kids– Discernment vs. legalism– How celebrities shape culture– Why Christians should avoid extremes– What the Bible says about being “in the world, but not of it”– Idolatry, influence, and renewing the mindIf you’re wrestling with how to navigate movies, shows, social media, or music as a Christian, this conversation will give you clarity, encouragement, and practical wisdom. OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: DAILY BREAD: Get Our Daily Bread delivered to your mailbox when you subscribe today at odbm.org/jinger/ ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/JINGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. CURE HYDRATION: For our listeners, Cure is offering 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting http://curehydration.com/jinger and using promo code JINGER at checkout. That’s http://curehydration.com/jinger—and use code JINGER for 20% off your first order! FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER100 at https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/ The first 1000 people get a $100 credit toward their membership! PONCHO: This season, skip the guesswork and give him something he’ll actually wear. Whether it’s for your husband, dad, or son — Poncho makes clothes built for the men who do it all. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/SHOWCODE and enter your email for $10 off your first order. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:13 - Episode Start: Disney and Christianity 00:01:14 - Personal Disney Experience 00:11:59 - Disney Alternatives and Screen Time 00:12:39 - Disney and Christian Values 00:15:11 - Disney Content Evaluation 00:21:39 - Sponsorship: Function Health 00:22:51 - Sponsorship: Poncho Outdoors 00:24:05 - Disney Content: Bluey 00:26:08 - Taylor Swift Controversy 00:30:21 - Debating Christian Response to Popular Culture 00:31:03 - Understanding the World through a Christian Lens 00:31:34 - Appreciating Art and Music as God's Creations 00:36:43 - Navigating the Influence of Celebrity Culture 00:37:19 - Applying Christian Discernment in Consuming Media 00:39:16 - Reflecting on Taylor Swift's Influence 00:41:13 - Understanding the Role of Music in Shaping Worldviews 00:42:40 - The Importance of Grounding in the Word of God 00:44:44 - Avoiding Extremes in Engaging with the World 00:45:29 - Appreciating Art and Music in their Proper Place 00:46:06 - Idols and Their Proper Place 00:47:01 - Exercising Discernment in Consuming Media 00:47:25 - Recognizing and Rejecting Negative Influence in Media 00:51:00 - Living Righteously in a Tainted World 00:51:04 - Exercising Wisdom and Discernment in Media Consumption 00:51:56 - Influence and Discernment in the World 00:52:43 - Engaging with the World as Christians 00:53:33 - Being Salt and Light in the World 00:54:18 - Conclusion: Exercising Wisdom in the World 00:55:11 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ten years ago, Jeremy asked Jinger’s dad if he could take her on a date… and he got a 60-page, 235-question courtship questionnaire — the one fans have wondered about for years. For the first time ever, Jinger and Jeremy open the actual document on camera and tell the full story behind it: the early El Salvador conversations, how Jeremy filled it out in an airport over Christmas, why his answers exploded the page count to 107 pages, and the surprisingly intense questions that shaped their entire relationship. They read real questions straight from the questionnaire — from theology to family history to finances to purity — and unpack how this vetting process connected to IBLP culture, the pressure of public relationships, and why some parts helped… and why some parts didn’t. You’ll also hear never-before-shared moments: • Jinger overhears Jeremy’s first talk with her dad through a window in El Salvador • How the questionnaire pushed their relationship forward at lightning speed • The answers Jeremy gave (including the very first question that turned into 7 pages) • The behind-the-scenes emotions, fears, and relief Jinger felt reading his answers If you’ve ever wondered whether the famous Duggar courtship questionnaire was real, what was actually inside it, or how it impacted Jinger and Jeremy’s story, this episode finally gives the honest truth. Comment below if you want Part 2, where they reveal the more questions they didn’t get to this time. STORYWORTH: Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth Memoirs! Right now, save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to Storyworth.com/JINGER  COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. OMAHA STEAKS: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event. And use Promo Code JINGER at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER100 at https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/ The first 1000 people get a $100 credit toward their membership!  NUTRAFOL: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com and get $10 OFF your first month’s subscription and FREE SHIPPING When you use our promo code JANDJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step behind the cameras of 19 Kids and Counting as Jim Goodwin — the longtime sound man who worked on countless Duggar episodes — reacts to the moments you saw on TV. From chaotic filming days to authentic family interactions, Jim shares what it was really like behind the scenes and clears up some questions fans still ask today. If you grew up watching 19 Kids and Counting or you're curious about how reality TV is made, this conversation gives you a rare insider look from the man who heard and saw everything. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:48 - Jim Goodwin's Experience in Reality Shows 00:03:55 - Jim's Perspective on Editing 00:06:41 - Jim's Experience on Set 00:08:20 - Jim's Memories of Filming 00:11:37 - Jim's Role in Sound Production 00:13:10 - Interviews vs Field Work 00:14:44 - Reacting to Past Episodes 00:16:25 - Interactions with the Kids 00:16:36 - Crew's Role in Family Life 00:17:04 - Crew's Presence Since Birth 00:19:29 - Impact of Kids on Filming 00:23:08 - Crew's Involvement in Family Life 00:27:12 - Crew's Role in Keeping Secrets 00:33:49 - Emotional Connection with the Family 00:34:37 - Processing the Show's Cancellation 00:37:13 - Reunion at Jana's Wedding 00:38:18 - Embarrassing Moments on Camera 00:39:01 - Remembering All the Kids 00:45:00 - Filming During Difficult Times 00:46:27 - The Dilemma of Filming Sensitive Moments 00:48:22 - Reflections on the Show's Impact 00:50:01 - Responsibility of the Producers 00:51:16 - Comparison to Journalism 00:51:31 - Appreciation for the Duggars 00:52:24 - Farewell and Reflections OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: DAILY BREAD: Get Our Daily Bread delivered to your mailbox when you subscribe today at http://odbm.org/jinger/ PONCHO: This season, skip the guesswork and give him something he’ll actually wear. Whether it’s for your husband, dad, or son — Poncho makes clothes built for the men who do it all. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/SHOWCODE and enter your email for $10 off your first order. COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctor's appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/JINGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. HOMESERVE: Help protect your home systems – and your wallet – with HomeServe against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month. Go to https://homeserve.com to find the plan that’s right for you. [Not available everywhere. Most plans range between $4.99 to $11.99 a month for your first year. Terms apply on covered repairs.] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices