Former reality TV star Jinger Duggar Vuolo joins host Steve Cuss to share her powerful journey from fear-based religion to authentic faith and emotional freedom. She opens up about growing up under Bill Gothard’s teachings, breaking free from people-pleasing, and healing from spiritual trauma. Together, Jinger and Steve explore how vulnerability, community, and self-awareness can lead to lasting transformation. This episode offers encouragement for anyone navigating identity, faith, and the pressure to meet others’ expectations.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
- Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Duggar Vuolo
- People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations by Jinger Duggar Vuolo
- “Teens and Social Media: Key findings from Pew Research Center Surveys”
- “How Social Media Affects Your Teen’s Mental Health: A Parent’s Guide”
“Being Human with Steve Cuss” is a production of Christianity Today
Executive Produced by Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper
Produced and Edited by Matt Stevens
Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill
Theme song by Dan Phelps
Original Music by Andy Gullahorn
Mix Engineer: Kevin Morris
Graphic Design: Amy Jones