The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast

• How Do You Survive Losing a Child? | Tim & Aileen Challies on the Death of Their 20-Year-Old Son

  Today’s episode is one of the most tender and hope-filled conversations we’ve ever had. We sit down with our dear friends Tim and Aileen Challies, who several years ago walked through every parent’s nightmare—the sudden and unexpected loss of their 20-year-old son, Nick. In this deeply honest conversation, Tim and Aileen share: The moment they received the devastating news How they clung to what they believed about God when everything collapsed The difference between anger at God and being hurt by God’s providence How grief affects marriage—and how to survive it together What it looks like to “deploy your theology” when tragedy hits Practical ways Christians can comfort the grieving How the Church became their lifeline Why the Christian can truly grieve with hope How losing Nick reshaped their understanding of heaven Tim also shares the gospel with remarkable clarity and compassion, pointing listeners to the only place where true hope in sorrow can be found. This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss of any kind—or for those who want to understand how to love the grieving well.We pray this conversation brings comfort, clarity, and hope in Christ. BUY TIM'S BOOK "SEASONS OF SORROW" HERE: https://a.co/d/6W3pBoO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: 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! 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!  NANIT: The Nanit Smart Baby Monitor is truly the one baby item we can’t live without! Right now, Nanit is offering 25% off just for our listeners!!! Get 25% off your first order with code BABY25 at nanit.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• DUGGAR TWIN GENDER REVEAL: Jana & Abby Share the Big News!

  DAILY BREAD: Get Our Daily Bread delivered to your mailbox when you subscribe today at odbm.org/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. 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!  NANIT: The Nanit Smart Baby Monitor is truly the one baby item we can’t live without! Right now, Nanit is offering 25% off just for our listeners!!! Get 25% off your first order with code BABY25 at nanit.com/ There’s huge Duggar family news — Jana & Abby Duggar reveal the genders of their babies! In this week’s episode, Jinger and Jeremy react to Jana and Abby’s twin gender reveal and share their honest thoughts on the growing Duggar family. They talk about what it’s like watching their siblings step into new seasons of life, the beauty and challenge of motherhood, and how their own approach to parenting has changed over time. From nursing struggles to finding balance, they open up about the love, sacrifice, and joy that define family life—and why sometimes, the most “normal” moments are the most meaningful. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:02 - Duggar Family News 00:00:11 - Bible Reading Resource 00:01:46 - Podcast Introduction 00:01:52 - Personal Updates 00:06:36 - Duggar Family Baby News 00:09:02 - Discussion on Gender Dynamics 00:13:25 - Discussion on Duggar Family Size 00:15:39 - Duggar Family Growth Projection 00:18:02 - Family Dynamics and Memory Challenges 00:24:40 - Changing Family Dynamics and Upbringing 00:27:48 - Transition from Large to Small Family Units 00:30:49 - Challenges of Connecting with Grown Children 00:31:40 - Time Spent with Children 00:33:02 - Balancing Parenthood and Personal Time 00:33:22 - The Value of Normal Life 00:33:50 - The Reality of Parenthood 00:34:52 - Discussion on Jana's Motherhood 00:36:28 - Discussion on Abby's Motherhood 00:38:38 - The Sacrifice of Motherhood 00:39:58 - The Struggles of Nursing 00:41:49 - Different Approaches to Motherhood 00:43:25 - The Constant Anxiety in Parenting 00:44:17 - The Sacrificial Love in Parenthood 00:46:25 - Impact of Love in Life and Parenting 00:49:54 - The Importance of Balance and Accepting Help in Parenthood 00:51:17 - Closing Thoughts and Excitement for Duggar Family Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Discussing Divorce: What About the Kids? Julia & Jacob Petersen Talk Divorce, Going Viral for Jesus & Dating Like Duggars

  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!  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. What happens when marriage breaks—and how do kids heal from it? In this heartfelt conversation, Julia and Jacob Petersen open up about Jacob’s story of growing up in a home torn by divorce, how it shaped his faith, and how God ultimately brought beauty from the pain. They talk about what it means to find hope after heartbreak, how to love your family through brokenness, and how the gospel speaks into our deepest wounds. They also discuss: Healing as a child of divorce Praying for redemption when everything feels lost Dating with intention (and the Duggars’ surprising influence) What God is doing in Gen Z through social media and viral faith 🎧 Whether you’ve faced divorce yourself, grown up in it, or just need encouragement for your family—this episode will remind you: God still restores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Jinger vs. Modern Medicine: Felicity’s ER Scare & the Crunchy Life

  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!  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/JINGER and enter your email for $10 off your first order. When our daughter Felicity woke up in tears with ear pain, Jinger faced a tough call: antibiotics or wait it out? In this episode, we unpack her ER story, talk about where to draw the line between natural and modern medicine, and dive into the world of “crunchy living” — from seed oils and sunscreen to NyQuil and non-toxic cleaners. Can you be crunchy without going crazy? 00:00:43 - Podcast Introduction 00:01:08 - Morning Routine 00:02:12 - Finn's Development 00:03:05 - Car Accident Story 00:08:23 - Crunchy Lifestyle Discussion 00:12:08 - Crunchy Lifestyle Rating 00:12:52 - Felicity's Ear Infection Story 00:15:15 - Ear Infection Treatment Discussion 00:23:08 - Ear Infection Treatment Continued 00:25:00 - Childhood Medical Experiences 00:30:38 - Cooking Discussion and Preferences 00:30:46 - Egg Consumption and Recipes 00:32:12 - Meal Planning and Food Choices 00:35:00 - Cooking Insecurities and Appreciation 00:36:26 - Essential Oils Discussion 00:40:35 - Food Label Awareness and Choices 00:44:33 - Switching to Truly Free Products 00:45:47 - Switching to Natural Cleaning Products 00:46:56 - Christian Perspective on Health and Consumerism 00:47:48 - Biblical Mandate and Misinterpretations 00:48:51 - Misconceptions about Biblical Diets 00:51:54 - Health Consciousness and Fear 00:53:01 - Disagreement on Medicine Usage 00:54:22 - Conclusion and Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Jackson Duggar at 21: The Youngest Duggar Son Opens Up

  COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. NANIT: The Nanit Smart Baby Monitor is truly the one baby item we can’t live without! Right now, Nanit is offering 25% off just for our listeners!!! Get 25% off your first order with code BABY25 at nanit.com/ 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!  Jackson Duggar sits down with Jinger & Jeremy for his most in-depth conversation yet. From being literally born on TV to navigating life after reality fame, Jackson shares college life (freshman class president), construction work, a possible call to ministry, and how God used 1 John 2 to reshape his heart. You’ll hear about growing up as the youngest of ten boys, learning who he is outside the cameras, and what’s next. Watch for: • “I was born on TV” (Discovery Health flashback) • Bible college + the “freshman 15” (choir version!) • Writing on God’s immutability • Calling vs. career: construction or ministry? • Making faith his own Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Arrival 00:00:12 Childhood Memories & Growing Up on Camera 00:12:10 Jackson’s Current Life & College Experience 00:15:31 College Caf Food + Freshman 15 (Choir) 00:17:00 Future Plans & Business Goals 00:21:20 Spiritual Growth & Reflections (1 John 2) 00:25:29 Potential Future in Ministry 00:30:37 Youngest Boy Dynamics 00:31:18 Self-Discovery & Imitation 00:32:06 Season of Reflection 00:32:29 Ministry Focus 00:32:54 Time Away From Home 00:33:43 Missing Family 00:34:33 Rapid Fire (Wildest, Funniest, Closest) 00:37:16 Life on TV & “Truman Show” moment 00:38:52 Conclusion Subscribe for more family, faith, and real conversations every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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