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The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast

The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast

Written by: Jinger Vuolo Jeremy Vuolo
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The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast focuses on discussions surrounding family, faith, Reality TV, and life in general. Having grown up on tv as a part of her families' reality tv shows "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On", Jinger "Duggar" Vuolo discusses those experiences and what life looks like for her today with her husband Jeremy. Together, they live in Los Angeles with their two daughters, Felicity and Evangeline. Relationships Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • The Power of Being Bored | Shawn Johnson & Andrew East

    The Power of Being Bored | Shawn Johnson & Andrew East
    Jun 3 2026
    In this episode, Shawn and Andrew open up about life behind the highlight reel: the thousands of hours of grueling practice before Beijing, Andrew getting cut from NFL roster after roster and choosing to keep going anyway, and what it actually looks like to build a life of meaning when the world is constantly throwing new options, distractions, and noise at you. They get into the real stuff... parenting three kids with completely opposite personalities, navigating the chaos of mid-30s marriage, and the moment their Type-A daughter discovered rock climbing and transformed overnight. They talk about the nature vs. nurture debate playing out in real time as their four-year-old son races motocross and their two-year-old refuses to be tamed. Shawn pulls back the curtain on her Olympic mental training, including the little-known technique her coach used where she'd sit on each apparatus the day before competition and visualize five perfect routines in a row, and how reciting Newton's Law mid-backflip on a four-inch beam kept her brain too busy to be afraid. At the heart of it all is the message of their book: in an age of infinite scroll, swipe culture, and decision fatigue, commitment isn't a cage... it's the path to freedom. They argue that you don't wait for the best option to present itself. You choose a good one and make it the best. 00:00:00 - Podcast Introduction 00:01:18 - Guests Introduction 00:01:34 - Family and Parenting 00:01:47 - Discussing Kids' Personalities 00:02:34 - Parenting Challenges 00:07:50 - Discussing Kids' Interests 00:12:59 - Shawn's Gymnastics Career 00:14:06 - Andrew's Football Career 00:15:24 - Resilience and Mental Strength 00:17:19 - Discussing the Journey and Attitude 00:21:29 - Overcoming Rejection and the Role of Mentorship 00:22:28 - The Role of Failure in Success 00:23:35 - The Importance of Perseverance 00:25:58 - The Kip Story and Persistence 00:28:08 - Parenting and Encouraging Kids' Interests 00:30:00 - The Challenges and Rewards of Parenting 00:31:14 - Discussing Commitment in Sports 00:32:07 - Passion and Commitment 00:33:02 - Discussing Kids' Exposure to Various Activities 00:34:04 - Discipline and Priorities 00:34:07 - Physical Training and Spirituality 00:36:26 - Confidence Building in Kids 00:40:23 - 'The Courage to Commit' 00:40:35 - Commitment and Freedom 00:46:48 - Distractions and Depth of Knowledge 00:48:14 - The Role of Boredom and Failure in Passion 00:48:55 - Discussing the Importance of Beautiful Obsessions 00:51:21 - Discussing the Role of Gamification in Motivation 00:52:15 - Discussing Shawn's Mental Process during Olympics 00:56:10 - Discussing Mental Strength Training and Visualization 00:57:23 - Discussing the Role of Music in Difficult Situations 00:58:35 - Conclusion and Gratitude OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: POCKET HOSE: Upgrade your outdoor setup with the Pocket Hose, the world’s #1 expanding garden hose. It’s lightweight, durable, and expands as you use it, then shrinks back down for easy storage. Text JJ to 64000 for a free pocket pivot and a 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of any size copper head hose. 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 ⁠https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/SHOWCODE and enter your email for $10 off your first order. 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. ARTICLE: If you’re looking to upgrade your space, we’ve been loving Article. Their furniture is modern, high-quality, and easy to style. Go to article.com/JINGER for $50 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Just Jinger & Joy: A Sister Catch-Up

    Just Jinger & Joy: A Sister Catch-Up
    May 26 2026
    Jeremy's away, so Joy is stepping in as co-host and we might need to make this a regular thing. In this episode, Jinger and Joy sit down for a raw and real catch-up on life lately, including navigating one of the hardest seasons either of them has faced, finding small pockets of joy in the midst of it, and leaning on faith when things feel impossibly heavy. Joy opens up about how getting outside, staying close to her kids, and the song "Pillars of Praise" have been anchoring her through it all. If you've been in a hard season, need a good laugh, or just want to feel like you're catching up with two sisters over coffee, this one's for you. Don't forget to like, comment and SUBSCRIBE. 00:00:48 - Welcome to the Podcast 00:01:36 - Life Update from Joy 00:03:29 - Coping with Difficult Times 00:04:39 - Finding Joy in Difficult Times 00:05:55 - Finding Balance Online 00:06:37 - Finding Joy in Little Things 00:07:24 - Outdoor Activities and Family Time 00:11:49 - Enjoying Coffee and Tea 00:15:23 - Coffee Shop Preferences 00:22:45 - Things We've Been Loving 00:30:22 - Cooking Experiences and Preferences 00:30:58 - Hot Sauce Stories 00:31:35 - Jeremy's Hot Sauce Adventure 00:32:57 - Hot Sauce Preferences 00:35:29 - Meal Routines and Cooking Rut 00:36:29 - Favorite Veggies and Cooking Methods 00:40:00 - Kids and Food Preferences 00:40:19 - Entertainment Choices for Kids 00:42:14 - Wrapping Up OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: 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. POCKET HOSE: Upgrade your outdoor setup with the Pocket Hose, the world’s #1 expanding garden hose. It’s lightweight, durable, and expands as you use it, then shrinks back down for easy storage. Text JJ to 64000 for a free pocket pivot and a 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of any size copper head hose. TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most. Trust & Will makes it simple and affordable to create your will or trust online in minutes. Visit https://trustandwill.com/JINGER and get 20% off when you use the code JINGER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Inside the Secret World of the Hutterites

    Inside the Secret World of the Hutterites
    May 20 2026
    What happens when you grow up in a closed, communal community, speaking your own language, wearing homemade clothes, owning nothing, and needing permission just to leave for a dentist appointment? This week, Jinger and Jeremy sit down with their friend Michael Wurtz, who was raised inside a Hutterite colony in South Dakota and made a daring midnight escape at just 18 years old. Michael opens up about life inside one of America's most secretive communities, from colony politics and strict dress codes to shared bank accounts, no back pockets, and a world almost entirely cut off from the outside. He traces the Hutterites' fascinating roots in the Anabaptist Reformation, their migration through Ukraine and Ellis Island, and how a community built on Scripture slowly drifted from the gospel into control and conformity. But this isn't just a story of escape, it's a story of answered prayer, God's providence, and life on the other side of freedom. Michael shares the prayer he prayed three days before his brother-in-law called, the flashlight signal in the field at 11pm, and what it looked like to walk away from everything he'd ever known with just $20 in his front pocket. Today, Michael is a seminary graduate serving at his local church, a husband, and a father of two little girls and he calls himself the richest man alive. 00:00:47 - Introduction 00:02:35 - Michael's Background 00:08:16 - Hutterite Community Structure 00:14:01 - Understanding the Hutterite Language 00:16:04 - Education and Schooling in the Hutterite Community 00:17:30 - Music and Secrecy in the Hutterite Community 00:24:45 - Hutterite Community Politics 00:25:07 - Personal Experiences in the Hutterite Community 00:26:44 - Subculture and Side Hustles in the Hutterite Community 00:31:59 - Identity and Beliefs in the Hutterite Community 00:32:28 - Questioning the Hutterite Community 00:33:11 - Views on Non-Hutterites and Apostates 00:36:41 - Hutterite Community as a Cult 00:37:42 - Escaping the Hutterite Community 00:39:26 - Introduction to the Gospel 00:43:38 - Becoming a Believer and the Role of Radio 00:46:18 - Leaving the Hutterite Community 00:47:23 - Religious Pressure and Suppression in the Hutterite Community 00:49:31 - The Hidden Reality of Sin in the Hutterite Community 00:50:54 - Understanding the Gospel Outside the Hutterite Community 00:51:45 - Planning the Escape from the Hutterite Community 00:51:48 - The Night of the Escape 00:57:33 - Life After Leaving the Hutterite Community OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: 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 ⁠https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/SHOWCODE and enter your email for $10 off your first order. 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! MOMENTUM SHAKE: Fuel your body with clean, powerful nutrition. Momentum Shake is a daily all-in-one supplement packed with protein, collagen, omega-3s, and more. It’s simple, effective, and actually tastes good. Visit https://momentumshake.com/JINGER to get started and receive a free $70 value welcome kit & travel collection with your order today. POCKET HOSE: Upgrade your outdoor setup with the Pocket Hose, the world’s #1 expanding garden hose. It’s lightweight, durable, and expands as you use it, then shrinks back down for easy storage. Text JJ to 64000 for a free pocket pivot and a 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of any size copper head hose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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