The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast

Are dating apps worth it anymore? 🤍

In this episode, we have an honest, thoughtful conversation about dating apps, modern dating culture, and finding real connection in a "swipe-driven" world. From trust issues and beauty standards to faith, patience, and intentional dating, we break down what actually matters when it comes to relationships, online or offline.

We talk about:


Whether dating apps help or hurt real connection


How to approach dating apps with clear priorities


Trust, discernment, and knowing who’s really on the other side of the screen


Dating apps vs. meeting someone organically


Beauty standards, attraction, and what true beauty really is


How desperation, pressure, and comparison affect dating


Balancing faith, personal responsibility, and God’s timing in relationships

Whether you’ve had great experiences, disappointing ones, or you’re just unsure if dating apps are worth trying, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and practical wisdom for dating with intention.

If you’re navigating dating, relationships, or wondering how to stay grounded in modern dating culture, this conversation is for you.

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Have dating apps been helpful for you—or not?

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:08 - Dating Apps and Trust

00:00:21 - Dating Apps Statistics

00:00:50 - Dating Apps Discussion

00:01:28 - Personal Experiences with Dating

00:03:45 - Can You Trust Dating Apps?

00:09:14 - Listeners' Experiences with Dating Apps

00:13:12 - Finding Love Organically vs. Dating Apps

00:14:22 - Knowing the Person on the Other End

00:15:44 - Discussing Dating Apps and Courtship

00:21:06 - Returning to Dating App Discussion

00:26:34 - Approaching Dating Apps with Priorities

00:31:13 - Long-term Thinking in Relationships

00:33:38 - The Superficiality of Online Beauty

00:34:02 - The Pressure of Keeping Up with Beauty Standards

00:34:42 - The True Marks of Beauty

00:35:54 - The Balance of External and Internal Beauty

00:36:46 - The Role of Effort in Attraction

00:41:03 - The Superficial Standard of Beauty

00:41:45 - Understanding True Beauty

00:42:20 - The Role of Desperation in Dating

00:43:32 - The Influence of Heart Disposition on Dating

00:44:43 - Listeners' Experiences with Dating Apps

00:46:21 - Breaking Social Patterns in the Pursuit of Love

00:46:54 - Nehemiah's Story: A Lesson on Responsibility

00:47:51 - The Balance of Trusting God and Taking Responsibility in Dating

00:48:20 - Being the Person You Seek in a Spouse

00:48:57 - Patience and Trust in God's Timing

00:50:07 - Closing Remarks and Encouragement

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In this episode of the Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo dive deep into dating expectations, purity culture, and the pressure many Christians feel to “get it right” in relationships.

Jeremy shares his honest reaction to watching 19 Kids and Counting before he ever knew Jinger and how reality TV and Christian culture can unintentionally create unrealistic expectations for dating, courtship, and marriage. Jinger opens up about growing up with fear-based rules around relationships, guarding her heart, and believing that strict systems could guarantee safety and success.

Together, they unpack:


Unrealistic dating expectations for Christian men and women


How purity culture can create fear instead of freedom


Why checklists, rules, and “perfect formulas” don’t actually protect marriages


What real safety and confidence in a relationship looks like


How to discern character beyond appearances, answers, or religious systems


The importance of dating in community and seeing faith lived out under pressure

This episode is especially for singles navigating Christian dating, couples questioning old beliefs, and anyone healing from rigid relationship teachings. If you’ve ever wondered “How can you truly know someone?” or felt overwhelmed by expectations placed on dating and marriage, this conversation offers clarity, honesty, and hope.

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:20 - Discussion on Family Relationships

00:02:44 - Chat About Travel to Arkansas for Christmas

00:03:50 - Thrift Shopping in California vs Arkansas

00:04:32 - Check-in with Jill and Derick

00:08:10 - Discussion on Law Career and Family

00:11:54 - Motivation for Law Career

00:13:17 - Navigating Law School as a Family

00:15:55 - Impact of COVID-19 and Moving

00:16:26 - Balancing Work and Family Life

00:17:21 - Passing the Bar and Entering Workforce

00:18:18 - Challenges in Public Service

00:20:53 - Struggles with Long Commute

00:21:38 - The Pressure and Sacrifice in Law Career

00:24:16 - Decision to Step Away from Job

00:24:39 - The Impact of Losing a Child

00:28:27 - Reflections on Marriage and Family Goals

00:30:15 - The Importance of Therapy

00:31:05 - Challenges with Therapy and Work-Life Balance

00:32:33 - Reflection on Marriage and Personal Growth

00:33:09 - Public Life and Personal Trials

00:34:46 - Finding Strength in Faith

00:39:03 - Looking Towards the Future

00:41:48 - Changing Perspectives in Marriage

00:43:47 - Appreciating the Small Annoyances

00:45:38 - Perspective and Personal Growth

00:46:50 - Reflection on Regret and Relationships

00:47:57 - Living with Integrity and Principle

00:48:06 - The Role of Christianity in Life

00:48:42 - The Importance of Principled Love

00:49:08 - Closing Remarks and Future Conversations

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In this deeply honest and emotional conversation, Jill & Derick Dillard sit down with Jinger & Jeremy for a long-awaited catch-up, opening up about marriage, grief, faith, burnout, parenting, and life after major transitions.

From navigating law school, public service, and overwhelming work schedules, to walking through pregnancy loss, family pressure, and seasons of deep emotional strain, Jill and Derick share what life really looks like behind the scenes and how they knew something had to change.

This episode explores:

- What led Derick to step away from his demanding legal career

- How grief and loss affected their marriage and family

- The realities of burnout, emotional overload, and daily survival

- Why faith became their anchor during the hardest moments

- What intentional parenting looks like in this season

- How public pressure and private pain intersect

- What it means to rebuild with hope, clarity, and conviction

- Jill also shares powerful insight on leaning on Scripture during grief, choosing family over performance, and learning to redefine strength when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

This is a raw, thoughtful conversation about resilience, marriage, calling, and trusting God when the path forward isn’t clear.

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:20 - Discussion on Family Relationships

00:02:44 - Chat About Travel to Arkansas for Christmas

00:03:50 - Thrift Shopping in California vs Arkansas

00:04:32 - Check-in with Jill and Derick

00:08:10 - Discussion on Law Career and Family

00:11:54 - Motivation for Law Career

00:13:17 - Navigating Law School as a Family

00:15:55 - Impact of COVID-19 and Moving

00:16:26 - Balancing Work and Family Life

00:17:21 - Passing the Bar and Entering Workforce

00:18:18 - Challenges in Public Service

00:20:53 - Struggles with Long Commute

00:21:38 - The Pressure and Sacrifice in Law Career

00:24:16 - Decision to Step Away from Job

00:24:39 - The Impact of Losing a Child

00:28:27 - Reflections on Marriage and Family Goals

00:30:15 - The Importance of Therapy

00:31:05 - Challenges with Therapy and Work-Life Balance

00:32:33 - Reflection on Marriage and Personal Growth

00:33:09 - Public Life and Personal Trials

00:34:46 - Finding Strength in Faith

00:39:03 - Looking Towards the Future

00:41:48 - Changing Perspectives in Marriage

00:43:47 - Appreciating the Small Annoyances

00:45:38 - Perspective and Personal Growth

00:46:50 - Reflection on Regret and Relationships

00:47:57 - Living with Integrity and Principle

00:48:06 - The Role of Christianity in Life

00:48:42 - The Importance of Principled Love

00:49:08 - Closing Remarks and Future Conversations
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Christmas didn’t go as planned… 🎄✈️🤒

In this episode, we’re recapping a very real and chaotic Christmas trip. From traveling with kids and unexpected illnesses, to last-minute flight changes, family decisions, and finding joy in the middle of stress, it was certainly a packed Christmas! What started as a holiday visit quickly turned into a series of tough calls, canceled plans, and meaningful moments we didn’t expect.

We’re sharing the behind-the-scenes of:• Traveling with kids during the holidays• Getting sick while out of state• Deciding whether to stay or fly home• Navigating flexible flights and travel changes• Spending time with family, cousins, and celebrating birthdays• Christmas morning together and reflections afterward

This episode is honest, relatable, and a reminder that sometimes the most memorable moments happen when plans fall apart.

✨ If you’ve ever dealt with holiday travel stress, family logistics, or unexpected illness on a trip—this one’s for you.

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00:00:00 - Podcast Introduction & Christmas Recap

00:01:24 - Challenges of Traveling with Kids

00:02:49 - Arriving in Arkansas and Facing Illness

00:04:00 - Moving to a VRBO

00:04:53 - Jeremy Gets Sick

00:05:57 - The Disaster Strikes

00:08:56 - The Dilemma of Staying or Leaving

00:15:39 - Deciding to Fly Back Home

00:16:10 - Booking Flexible Flights

00:18:18 - Debating on Changing the Flight

00:21:34 - Deciding to Stay and Visit Joy and Austin

00:25:50 - Enjoying Time with Cousins

00:29:22 - Jinger's Birthday Celebration

00:31:00 - James's Birthday Surprise for Jinger

00:32:14 - Visiting Locomotion

00:35:06 - Jinger's Birthday Celebration

00:35:26 - Gift Exchange at the Duggar's

00:36:38 - Christmas Morning at the Duggar's

00:46:13 - Jinger Gets Sick

00:46:44 - Changing Flight Plans

00:46:51 - Returning Home and Dealing with Illness

00:47:24 - Extending the Trip

00:48:58 - Jeremy Takes Care of the Kids

00:50:13 - Taking Care of Finn

00:51:05 - Reflecting on the Trip and Future Plans

00:51:54 - Closing Remarks

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In this episode, Jackson Duggar joins Jinger and Jeremy to break down how chores actually worked growing up in one of America’s most famous large families. From chore packs and dishwashing systems to laundry schedules, trash duty, and even earning money through extra chores, Jackson shares behind-the-scenes details you never saw on TV.

Together, the group reflects on the role of Mama Duggar, the organizational systems that kept a massive household running, and what responsibility looked like for kids growing up on 19 Kids and Counting. Jinger also opens up about her specific chores, the infamous Duggar dish rotation, grocery shopping for a huge family, and how those early responsibilities shaped adulthood.

This conversation is surprisingly relatable, whether you grew up with one sibling or eighteen.

👉 If you’ve ever wondered how chores, discipline, and structure worked in a mega-family, this episode answers it all.

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00:00 Introduction
00:12 Chore Packs Explained
00:43 Negotiating Chores
01:37 Chores in the Duggar House
04:29 The Role of Mama Duggar
12:50 Consequences of Skipping Chores
15:34 How Chores Were Assigned
17:01 Trash Duty in a House of 19
22:55 Earning Money Through Extra Work
24:19 Chore Disasters & First Car Story
30:00 Jinger’s Chores Growing Up
30:34 Dishes, Laundry, and Daily Work
34:14 The Duggar Dishwashing System
38:44 Grocery Shopping for a Large Family
46:25 Recipe Cards & Organization Systems
48:37 Re-Implementing Chore Packs
49:13 Final Thoughts

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