This Is How The Duggars Really Pay For Everything

They’re famous for a reality show where they chronicled the difficulties of having 19 kids, but Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are fairly well-off, despite what their show "19 Kids and Counting" (and later, "Counting On") may suggest. In addition to the paychecks they receive for doing their TLC shows (which are considerable), the Duggar clan makes money through speaking engagements and investments. Plus, even though they’re a TV family, they still use some cost-cutting measures, like purchasing things used and going to yard sales. Let’s take a look at how the Duggar family really manages to pay for everything.
#Duggars #TV #TLC
High demand | 0:00
Worth every penny | 1:12
Keeping the cash flow | 1:48
Upcycling those goods | 2:50
The family flea market | 3:36
That social media influence | 4:37
Side hustle | 5:12
Wise investments | 5:55
Gettin' crafty | 6:39
Reality TV money | 7:10
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[@NickiSwift]

What are your thoughts on the Duggars and their lifestyle?

[@manoah4682]

issa cult

[@sherribush8327]

Nicki Swift I would be tired and sore from all the sex. to me. enough is enough.

[@sherribush8327]

Margarita Pegg Schuyler- vanresseler I stay out of peoples business, unless you tell me about your issue. before you ask me the first question about your issue, think about the answer to that.

[@charlesfosterkane1966]

My thoughts? They are all crazier than a shit house rat

[@dsfast2080]

Nicki Swift They make my local area look like a joke

[@rocketmom60]

They save a lot of money by not educating their kids. No college tuition bills in their mail.

[@fabigrossi2976]

Fundamental christians like their kids uneducated. More education = more critical thinking. That's why churches - and dictators - prefer uneducated people. It's way easier to control and/or cheat them.

[@liz2880]

They don’t want their kids introduced to ideas that are not held by them.

[@wanefelicia8779]

Kathy Edens and yet they are smarter than most fools out there today getting their degrees in feminism and policsci LMFAao🤣😂🤣 guess they WIN again by making good life choices ✌🤣

[@charlesfosterkane1966]

apparently the Duggars are smarter than you, you misspelled "politics"

[@liz2880]

CharlesFoster Kane I think they were talking about political science degrees... they’re pro Duggars and pro homeschool

[@melissahaletky8223]

Dillard should have stayed as a Wal-mart accountant and payed for his own missions.

[@shopsshire9282]

I used to go to a independent fundamentalist Baptist Church and their missionaries go on deputation around the country to raise money for their mission work. They have to work full-time in the mission field for low stipend pay.

[@mcrchickenluvr]

Melissa Haletky maybe you don't know how missionary trips work. You very rarely get paid as a missionary unless your field happens to be part of a job.

[@melissahaletky8223]

mcrchickenluvr. LDS missionaries have to work for their mission trips. They also pay rent to where they are staying and don't get paid. Though I am no longer a practicing LDS member, I know how missions work.

[@charlesfosterkane1966]

No offense, but the Duggars are not LDS

[@melissahaletky8223]

CharlesFoster Kane. Obviously you did not read the part where I said I no longer practice. So educate me. Do you go on mission to preach god or make money? Sounds like you need money to do so. Derick is unemployed. If people like the Dillard family are going to act humble, I suggest they be humble. If thet are so offended by people on assistance, they need to stop doing it.

[@rickisabado595]

The sad part of the Duggars is the fact they didn't raise their children. The older children were raising and parenting the younger one. There is no way you could spend the one on one time each child needed.

[@tinatullin879]

Come on! This family would still be living in that first house with one bathroom if it wasn't for their fame and TLC gravy train. Having 19 kids is irresponsible, no matter how much used clothes they buy.

[@ppboltergiest]

tina tullin They do it for their “religion”

[@angelina_jay]

Lord Farquaad they’re killing gods earth by doing it the world is over populated

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Angelina - The world isn't actually over populated - there is only poverty etc because of the unfair distribution of wealth and food - also those poorer nations have corrupt governments who snatch the aid given to them to put in their own bank accounts! If leaders treated people fairly - there's enough resources to go around a few more billion people!

[@phantomlink1219]

Cerdd_Wen Yeah but sense the world is so fucked we need to help the people that are already in it and stop popping out more and more. NO we dont need a few more billion people when we are so screwed already. Please stop with that nonsense

[@MishkaMeshel]

Their home was alreay partially built before they were even on tlc

[@vwgirl]

Whoa whoa whoa stop. They didn't built that house themselves. They started it then TLC finished it and furnished it. They were being kicked out of the house they were living in rent free and needed to move in asap. Jim Bob bullies local store to give them huge discount. Lets not pretend they have all this due to hard work and saving.

[@micheller2283]

tlc didn't pay for it.

[@MarshaMarsha885]

VW Girl that's what I've heard too

[@tygressblade]

Michelle Robertazzi No their sponsors paid for it. These people are poster children for welfare living.

[@HarvardChickie]

Laurie Kittle This explains (not excuses) Derrick’s “shock” and “disdain” with TLC for not paying for the expensive hospital bill they accrued from Samuel’s difficult birth (but that’s what happens when you make dumb decisions for your family (i.e., actually purchasing medical insurance for your children, wife, and yourself instead of relying on the fact the ER has to take you, getting a job, and not flame warring with 16 year olds in social media etc.,) and refuse to take accountability (err Derrick pick up the phone... it’s for you.) 🤣🤣

[@HarvardChickie]

Heather S Well said; this family has turned grifting into... okay it’s still grifting but some, like Derrick, have deluded themselves into believing they “work” and actually set a great Christian example for the heathens 🤣

[@kethcup]

TLC also paid for their house to be completed.

[@mercedess6005]

agree

[@Karreenna]

@Blue if someone offered to pay for my home i would let them i wouldn't hesitate one minute

[@zazasworld8377]

Andafe a lot of awesome changes and even furnished it and filled the pantry with food. They also paid for a interior designer they were so blessed

[@mariec3527]

@@zazasworld8377 forreal they probably would of had to ask there church for another bigger house or had to stop at 14

[@bonniewashington541]

Looking at their pantry you realize that the kids have been raised with really bad foods. The cheapest canned goods are high in sodium and low in nutrients. They are just all around ignorant.

[@patrickmitchell4134]

Michelle eyes tell me that one day she might start screaming and never stop.

[@craigcratch5010]

or farting.

[@reneemccormick8074]

Some one like your comments. OMG 😲 that is so true, it's time for a new hair do Michelle .

[@ashleygilliland4331]

I’m surprised she hasn’t yet.

[@micheller2283]

Jill is not a mid wife. you don't get to be a midwife without proper education and jimbob refuses to let his daughters have any education further than high school

[@kittykat12344321]

Michelle Robertazzi exactly! And frankly it's reckless to claim otherwise. It angers me that she claims to be as such. Too bad all the girls are so uneducated.

[@jerilee7141]

The girls are grown & married, they can do as they please now. Have any of the Duggar kids gone to college or have been educated outside of the home??

[@divergent_one9715]

They did college online like a lot of people do. They answered that question a few times in early seasons. A fan asked why they choose online versus going in person, so that’s what brought it up initially.

[@micheller2283]

3s3.7cy Jinger. and yes, the father has all the say until they are married, then the hubs does.

[@micheller2283]

Lilly when they get sued one day, ill be first to say 'that's what you get for lying about being a midwife'

[@MsMedford]

Don't forget that they made their house a home ministry so they don't have to pay taxes

[@MarioLuigi2013]

MsMedford wow

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

She stating the truth.

[@AdrienneAce2]

Did they? I didn't know that but it certainly doesn't surprise me. I just wish they'd all go away.

[@brendavananna9117]

@@LaraCroftEyes1 ​@UC0EgMWliHaal6qthucqwW9w There wouldn't be some many nice comments here if these fans could see those brown panty stains she leaves just about every where. "Josh, why are your lips brown?"

[@kkandsims4612]

CrazyCatLady78 wft is this true ? I know the Mormons Do this but there also rich AF and they put it to good use 78% of the time u can hate them out there temples are beautiful .

[@needtoknow1989]

If god were guiding me to go on a mission trip I’d come up with the money on my own. Not by asking others for it. It’s not the world responsibility it’s yours. People talk about god will provide, but then go begging. I have worked 2-6 jobs at a time depending on the needs I had. Not once have I needed to ask for or borrow money. Not even for my home. God was there when I went to college and worked before and after my classes. God gave me the strength to work 4 jobs so I could buy my home in cash. God guided me while I paid for my mom’s stroke recovery, medical expenses and her funeral. Am I rich. No. But I have always had what I needed without taking from others.

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

God has nothing to do with it - it was all *your* hard work and planning that allowed you get a house, care for your mom, etc...

[@needtoknow1989]

Brightfox's Den I think you missed the point of my comment. It was a relativity perspective on cause and effect.

[@janellestoermer5479]

Good for you! God honors diligence. You have obviously worked hard.

[@VorboteDesKrieg]

God is a human construct. Meaning, not real.

[@loriehunt9870]

Mendez S wow worked 4 jobs so you didn’t sleep at all did you! Lol

[@slags83]

Unless John David owns his own airline, he CANNOT fly around passengers for money. That's highly illegal and the FAA will come down hard on you for doing that.

[@creating1_c1999]

probably all of their income is toggled as charitable/religious donation

[@gritsonamission]

Are you implying that pilots don't get paid to be pilots? If I own my own plane, have ten friends that I want to go with me, but none of us can fly, would I not hire a pilot?

[@mkderry1968]

Mike Slagley he doesn’t need to have an “airline” but needs to be registered with the FAA. Also, he would need to file taxes like every other American who owns their own business.

[@mirandapense555]

No they won't Not true and I don't even like them

[@demon45ize]

actually he can as a private pilot--- duh he has to have an faa license to fly duh he only needs a business license duh

[@laurenconrad1799]

It’s like you can’t afford 19 children without a reality show.

[@rebeccaadams3349]

You can not charge fees if you are a PRIVATE pilot. You have to have a COMMERCIAL license for that. When you are a private pilot, you are PAYING out lots of cash to do it, you aren't getting paid. The only thing you can do is let people split the fuel but you absolutely can't charge ticket fees or anything else. That's a HUGE no no.

[@rebeccaadams3349]

And BTW they spent anywhere from 5-7 thousand dollars for him to get a license. Everyone in the flight community knows, private pilots aren't usually wealthy people, flying is a VERY EXPENSIVE hobby. You have to pay for insurance, and the low end of renting a 4 seat single engine plane is around 130.00 per hour. Then there's fuel 5.00 a gallon if you are lucky, ramp fees all kinds of stuff you have to pay for. And such a 'frugal' family is dishing out that kind of dough?

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

This is interesting. The Duggars were just in the Silicon Valley on Saturday. Out of curiosity, I attended the meeting. It was hosted by Values Advocacy Council (a conservative faith-based organization) and took place at a local church building. The president of the VAC organization was a well-established Silicon Valley techie (an Indian man by ethnicity but born in Africa). The host organization made it clear that the Duggars stressed that they were not to be compensated for speaking at the meeting. Moreover, the hosts stated that the Duggars insisted that the event charge no admission fee whatsoever for the event. Finally, I noticed that the Duggar family gave out free copies of their daughter's new book to everyone in attendance. I found the event to be very interesting. The Duggar family was very approachable...even if they seemed just a bit shy. They met with people before, during and after the meeting. They came across as very kind-hearted and sat at a table with people. They seemed genuinely interested in what others had to say. So, no, they didn't charge the host for, well, hosting them. The venue and facilities were free and open to the public. The Duggars gave out free books to everyone in attendance. I didn't see any attempt by the Duggar family to ask for an "offering" or anything like that. In fact, I was left wondering how they can afford to be so generous with their time and money. I actually enjoyed the meeting quite a bit. I even took a few photos of them (which they didn't seem to mind at all). Prior to the event, a young Asian girl played AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL on the harp. This was followed by someone else who sang a song.

[@chuckblackable]

The best thing for any of those kids would be to turn 18 and break free from their creepy, phony parents.

[@Megan-di5co]

Jim Bob hoards the money from the show. The adult kids do not get paid for Counting On, according to Derick Dillard.

[@reneemccormick8074]

Jim Bob is a sorry individual.

[@cadavis7332]

Amazing how the older brothers sexual abuse has been swept under the rug.

[@beverlybennington5094]

Yes. Tic furnished that house and built the slide and play stuff. They got really good washerS and dryerS. They don't show you the stuff they have in the back yard.When they couldn't finish the house on time, other people did it.

[@DejahWhite]

Their “deal” with Chick-fil-a may be for $$$ but it doesn’t hurt that the restaurant falls in line with their religious beliefs doesn’t hurt either!

[@nathanthelibertarian1406]

They forgot to mention that Jim Bob was a politician in Arkansas between 2002 and 2006

[@maryh3470]

If you go back to the beginning of this show, they were broke af until... TLC

[@sarahpirkle3996]

They make you think it's all cupcakes & ice cream but in reality is all bullshit , but I do feel sad for those children that doesn't see a cent of there own money ,

[@kaeteaux]

No need to watch his video. It probably tells the same old lie about them living debt free. They don’t. They are con artists, grifters. The fact that people still praise this family and hold them up to be some sort of moral authority shows just how broken their own moral compass is.

[@circe801]

well, yea. because they are con artists and grifters, they indeed DO live debt-free...

[@70s80s]

Michelle doesn’t ever blink!

[@MrChuckdavey]

Maybe she's on Ambien like Roseanne.

[@gritsonamission]

With that many little kids, I wouldn't blink either. Take your eyes off of them for one second...

[@avakate7747]

They forgot to teach them to be an individual.

[@tdrewman]

No possible way they could spend quality time with their children. That Blanket Training with their babies they use is concerned child abuse.

[@drendabaerwolf8579]

I came from a family of 9 children. What you said is exactly true. I think these people have children for attention

[@susanscarboro408]

There is NO way those children got the attention they needed or deserved!!! The older ones took care of the younger ones. They are one big scam and I watched ONE episode and said I’m not contributing a DIME towards this cult!!! Sick!

[@ilovebabyyoda712]

The Mom looks crazy with her eyes like that lol. I've never been a fan of these people. They act like they're SO perfect when they're not. At least in my opinion.

[@SewerKid1]

Do they pay taxes on their properties? Or do they list themselves as a church ?

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

They may list themselves as a school because they homeschool all their children. Just a guess...

[@stephaniescarfogliero6482]

The house is listed as a church. So they pay no taxes on it.

[@joanatrotter5643]

the sewer kid on

[@sunshinemerlot9790]

Jim Bob also owns land that have cell towers on it . The cell companies pay Jim Bob to allow the towers on his land.

[@lisapassarella4920]

This creepy family cult gives me the creeps.

[@leahtv7778]

Some simple math: In a few years, when every Duggar child is married and has at least 3 children. So 2 (Jimbob and Michelle), plus their 19 children, plus all their spouses is 40 people. Assuming all of the kids have at least 3 children (you know they'll all have even more tho, chances are), that's 40+57, +the 3 more kids Josh already has is 100 people at a family reunion--->what is the goddamn point lol? You can't interact with anyone with that psychotic amount of children.

[@kristincollins5468]

Reminds me of a feral cat colony lol

[@boricua4085]

Perfectly fine! I’ve shopped for suits shoes and things at Thrift stores and church garage sales very nice suits I was able to get.

[@Luckythedog225]

I hate when the mum and dad is relay the older kids to raise the young ones.

[@mjlvnv]

We followed a lot of their financial advice and it has helped our family immensely. My favorites are buy used and save the difference and I have been making my own cleaning supplies as well. We also share a lot of their conservative values and are Christians too

[@leeleecee2911]

As a Christian they are creepy asf idec...

[@cantstandher4434]

LeeLee Cee lol

[@micheller2283]

they are quiverfull.

[@heartlandranchtv4943]

Quiverfull is a particularly insane cult. Most christians would be shocked if they knew what the Duggars true beliefs on christianity were.

[@PussnBoot2516]

Yeah lol. Jim Bob has always creeped me out.

[@katherineshepherd6317]

LeeLee Cee y

[@annettesh75]

They get their clothes from places ran on donations and then resell them when they are used up. SMH

[@JadedJassy21]

When they first came out. I actually liked them and then they stayed....and things got weird.

[@cornbreadmcnair8660]

Daniel tosh's Bit about them in his special is comedy gold.

[@Turandot29]

I thought the Duggars also made $ from some rental properties and had at least one cell tower on their property which yielded some rent, too.

[@shirleystowe7353]

At the time those cell towers went up cell phone companies were paying 60k PER MONTH for 50 yrs. I knew a guy that was a real estate acquisition agent for a cell phone company. They sure don't eat healthy, have you seen some of the crap they call food? Certainly not spending it on food!

[@ReisWorld]

Maybe we all should open a go fun me lol damn.

[@jimwilloughby]

Can we just be done with the Duggars, the Kardashians, and any others who have no talents, and are famous just because of the gullibility of far too many people?

[@lamontjohnson2788]

How he supports his family is a credit to their ingenuity and a lot of credit to people who believe in how they live. All families have challenges.

[@susanfabian1521]

The Duggar girl isn't a licensed midwife. She never took the classes

[@dianealbrecht496]

That whole family gives me the creeps..

[@aliciap8583]

Wait... people actually take advice from this weirdly religious cult? 😂😂😂

[@yayakelley7771]

Any pediatrician will tell you never buy children used shoes. Their feet are developing and every foot is different.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Josh has his own cage now. His wife is a fool for standing up to him and allowing him near their kids. What a pervert he is.

[@EmilyCheetham]

Other ways the duggars save/make money= 1-The Duggar also have or use to run their own business 2- they do a secret Santa at Christmas pulling a name and only getting that person a present so they don’t each have to get everyone a gift. 3- they buy in bulk making items individually cheaper.

[@TheNurul92]

Geezzz there's a lot of negative comments down here, im a muslim but somehow i enjoyed watching the family duggars regardless of their religion..i love how the kids have a really good manners and have respect for the older one

[@WoodArtAndWoof]

By exploiting their "family" of 19+ kids", taking every opportunity they can to make a buck, idiots that follow their every move and even follow their children when become "adults". That's they support themselves!

[@davidbates5281]

I have my private pilot's license and it costs mega bucks to get it. I cannot charge to fly people, I can only fly people free. To charge he would have to have a commercial pilot's license with instrument rating. Even that is not enough to charge people. He also needs an ATC license and that requires a college education. The cost of airplane, maintenance, insurance, and constant physicals make it more expensive than just taking an airline. That part is a scam I don't believe.

[@skyla7996]

The diggers started out with getting handouts from their church and donations! These people make me sick!

[@gabriellefagan1014]

Selling their souls and pan handling.

[@sherribrock1346]

Gabrielle Fagan when have you ever seen them beg for money? Be careful what you accuse people of!

[@djregina6897]

Sherri Brock Having a go fund me account is basically internet begging for money so ...

[@djregina6897]

Sherri Brock Having a go fund me account is basically internet begging for money so ...

[@ladycheyne5607]

DJ Regina It's electronic begging 🤣

[@jamiemohan2049]

+Rhaenyra Targaryen all white people are like that!!!!

[@fredrika27]

There was an article about their educational aspirations. Unfortunately, only two of the girls have actually graduated with a certified high school diploma while none of the boys have ever really completed college! This says a lot about their home schooling: it's not rigorous enough to pass a state board exam! Regarding pilot's license, this is a commitment of a year worth of studying, but not like going to aviation school where one learns how to fly passenger and freight plans! I have nothing against the family. However, you never see the children go against their parents' beliefs or wishes. That for me sets off alarm bells because most kids are rebellious! And yes, I noticed how the newlyweds use the Duggar name to crowd fund! My issue with this is get a degree from a credible missionary school and have the church send you in a mission like everyone else who wants to work for the Lord! The kids constantly not finishing mainstream school nor going about their ministry with an recognized and accredit religious institution says to me how ill prepared they are to deal with the real world!

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

None of the girls graduated with a certified high school diploma the homeschooled they attended frowns upon girls having higher education.

[@wamble5]

I appreciate the family organization that I see..their kindness..and lifestyle..and their relationships with each other. No one is perfect, so if you are looking for faults...you will find them...but let's see some of you have this order in your life. God is good!

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Duggars fool you

[@wamble5]

Do you know them personally? I certainly do not know who you are? God Bless!

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Do you know the Duggars condone child and condone sexual abuse and that they that allowed Josh to sexually abused his little sisters for years and that the Duggars are liars and Duggars are bigots and greedy and selfish and that Derick Dillard is a bully

[@margaretkinnaman8585]

There is no kindness....it's all in " training" ( beating) " cheerful, immediate obedience" into the kids....starting with 6 month old babies....

[@sueb7496]

I like the "Buy used" thing; I've done it for years. one cautious thumb up

[@MegaSteven011]

They are CREEPY

[@mariongingrich8128]

My thoughts are not on the good side. I'm sick of seeing and hearing of this family. From what we have seen on tv, there's an undercurrent of abuse.

[@barberette1098]

I'm sick of hearing about them!! I was raised in a Baptist Church but I can wear pants! I think it's a shame that they make there kids wear nothing but long skirts and omg the bathing suits!! Those were worn in the 20's!! She use to be a cheerleader and Jim Bob changed everything about her. They had all these children but at least I can say they were fed well. It's just if Michelle had to take care of them by herself, she could not have done it. That's why the oldest had to step up and then the next oldest, so on and so on. There son was very bad by touching and they should of done something about it RIGHT THEN!! It happened to me when I was young and it still gets to me! I feel sorry for Anna, but I guess they don't believe in divorce! He will be a registered sex offender the rest of his life! Shame on him and quit having kids. I don't think he should be around his kids cause the one that got to me also got his girls!! I can never trust again!

[@MrFranciscovenci]

Jim bob needs to pull out

[@tylergnosis2581]

It's a cult

[@sherribrock1346]

tyler gnosis Bull!

[@jamiemohan2049]

It is your average white family!!!!

[@MarshaMarsha885]

Rhaenyra Targaryen average they aren't

[@MissBrri]

A Quiverfull cult to be exact

[@jamiemohan2049]

+Marsha Border for a white family, they are rather tame ....

[@mondaylovee]

I read this as "This Is How The Duggars Really PRAY for EVERYTHING"

[@corabritton6836]

An hour later and I’m still up watching Duggar’s on KZbin. Wtf are you people doing to my brain?

[@richsellskc]

it's a cult! where do i join?

[@TheDeglmanFamilyFarm]

New name the, Duggar Cult.

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

It called Quiverfull movement.

[@adonnayuse5308]

LOL! You're funny! If you're good looking and rich, I'll join you!

[@iliridamorina]

Yeah I thought the same. Jim Bob and Michelle remind me of Gretchen and the pastor from the netflix show unbreakable kimmy schmidt 😂😂😂😂

[@lilycave3232]

Its not how much you make its how much you spend

[@brendavananna9117]

​@UC0EgMWliHaal6qthucqwW9w There wouldn't be some many nice comments here if these fans could see those brown panty stains she leaves just about every where. "Josh, why are your lips brown?"

[@mikebloodsworth6346]

That TV check

[@ladychatelaine697]

Very irresponsible to have such a large family in this day and age. The world is struggling to feed its population and these people are just being selfish to add yet more mouths to feed! What if everyone decided to have 19 kids? Two kids should be the limit; to replace the parents who had you! 🙄😖

[@mircat28]

Chik fil A is a faith based company so the odds are high they get paid for their brand placements.

[@sherribush8327]

Miranda Brooks chic FIL a moved out of the mall where I live years before the stores started going out of business. from the mall you can walk to chic FIL a. the mall is seriously dead. but chic fil a is thriving. they are doing very well.

[@goofie0713]

So what if they get paid for the brand placements. Athletes, singers, actors and other people do why shouldn't they.

[@jeaniee.6283]

2 things I always wanted to say to all you duggars, Kids come from having sex. Period. And. There is a thing called over population.

[@plutoplatters]

funny how all "fan-bases" within any groups are exactly like those of whom they bestow endless kudos.

[@pbp125]

Two words for you Ms. Duggar: Brood sow.

[@jennnabud]

They also try to learn lots of skills to stop from hiring someone else. Like the girls do haircuts. And the boys have learned lots of mechanic stuff.

[@creating1_c1999]

the girls are very handy in home improvement too

[@aprilmccauley9713]

they had a used car dealership. still do, one of the boys runs it.

[@fallenstar5139]

The Duggars love Chick-fil-A because they're just as bigoted as they are, not because they get money from them. This stems back from a few years ago when it became public that Chick-fil-A was anti gay and donated to conservative groups. When they received backlash, people started feigning manufactured "love" for Chick-fil-A to show that they support them (and that they're also bigots). The Duggars support Chick-fil-A solely because they're anti gay and against same sex marriage which aligns with their equally extreme religious views. It doesn't have anything to do with money, although it's most likely true that Chick-fil-A IS paying them now just for the publicity.

[@scottsimmons2342]

You need professional help

[@fallenstar5139]

@@scottsimmons2342 Right....I need help. But a family that has 19 kids because they believe it's encouraged by a magic bearded man in the clouds is completely rational.

[@twism_2023]

Do not give these scam-artists and child-abusers another penny!

[@debramorton4739]

I've said for years that when all the kids were young and at home they could not have paid a dime in income tax.

[@ChaCha-wf2iu]

Can’t take Michelle’s hair anymore...Jim Bob 😴Zzzzz

[@joanna7350]

Jim Bob's looks like bear fur.

[@gavinreddig3969]

Think I might go buy a few Planes it's nice to have options ya know?

[@sherribush8327]

Gavin Reddig LOL that statement is funny.

[@patrickmitchell4134]

They make my head explode.

[@missnperfection9830]

No no no no no..she is NOT A MIDWIFE! She never went to school to become one! She put on a nursing uniform and started delivering babies! Just because I dress up in a Doctor's uniform and start treating people doesn't mean I'm a doctor!🤦‍♀️🙄

[@kenya1067]

What about before they got famous? Do they have a family business or something?

[@sylvias4899]

This what I wanted to know as well. Before the show want did they do to make ends meet?

[@turtlewub]

their church donated food. as soon as they got the tv specials tlc paid for their new house it's contents ect ect.

[@roxanaioanatugui1721]

He had a real estate business.He still has it.They weren't rich but they had enough to support themselves and their children.

[@sylvias4899]

ssj god Was everything else donated too? Did they rent a house before the network set them up in one? What did dad do to earn money? Very curious here. ❔❔

[@sylvias4899]

Roxana Ioana Tugui Okay thanks. They did mention that in the video.

[@carmenstgermain8557]

The garage sale you mentioned was for charity for the hospital that cared for their premie daughter. They support Chik fil A as the owner is outspoken in favor of biblical morals, which is anything but trendy currently And non denomination Christians are sponsored for field ministry..it's not income for daily living... other bible believing Christians partner with them by offering funds often as part of their tithing or giving 10% of their income back to God. This is how it's down in hundreds of thousands of small churches in every city in every state in this country. Often the expectation is you would find your 100% of your own funding for a missions trip and this is to come from other believers. Any o e who goes to church would know this

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Duggars aren't true christians and are in a cult

[@susannaCdonovan23]

I've got a lot of the Duggars older CD's from 16 kids and counting, then going up. They did indeed build their own home, but towards the end they got some help from a contractor friend. They were not kicked out of anywhere but didn't realize the time it would take to finish the home, and had rented their former home. Their House kit was Double size home, because the first kit had no drill holes in the pieces, so they sent them a second kit, and told them to keep the first. They combined two house kits, and got a double wide home with a lot more room than they originally planned. They did get some help from TLC but they found people liked the family, and they were a hit, so they got some help finishing it. SO all the naysayers can go eat cake. They've been a super thrifty family, and the kids learned life skills when assisting in the construction. All the oldest boys can run heavy equipment and fix cars. You can save a ton of money if you can repair your own car. Jim Bob and Michelle have great personalities so the show was never boring. I like the Duggars and the Bates. Fun people to watch.

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

No The Duggars didn't build their own home a lie from Jim Bob and TLC built the home for them and Duggars and Bates know quiet few child molesters and Jim Bob won't all his girls go to college and Jana not allowed to live by herself or go to the store or mall by herself she must have a chaperone with her and she is almost 30-years-old and Duggars have spread hate and lied to their fans

[@susannaCdonovan23]

LaraCroftEyes1 I saw them putting it together on the video. The kids were helping.

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

That what TLC wants you to see but the moment the camera stop rolling the construction crew built the Duggar home

[@clapoutloudclapoutloud]

Wonder what they do now to replace the income from loss of show? Does anyone know?

[@canislupis3129]

Well by the comments you can tell their way of getting ahead has taken on so much criticism and deservedly. No college needed when you can pimp your daughters out for tv fans. If they carefully script when and how often each girl gets pregnant, they will continue to have high TV revenue streams for years and years. And if you review what Michelle tells every female in that family; you better be ready to put out whenever your husband wants it. That is her idea of securing the future and controlling your husband. What ever happened to it being “ Love” ? Even if you factor out their creepy son who wants violent controlling sex with prostitutes that he hides from his wife and the public, their dependence on that tv show for a huge bottom line took a hit when their son could not be kept hidden. Then they go begging in public for donations to maintain their luxury life. It really offends me because I know so many Christians who are poor but never beg and expect the public to keep the family jet gassed up. Then the public sees this family and all Christians are painted with the same brush.

[@Bspazed]

Lol.. only 20?? In law parents have 22 kids. 11 natural 4 local adoption, 3 local special needs (Downs), 2 Russian (1 Downs, 1MD with a stroke) and 2 non-gender Chinese "girls"(no reproductive parts). Oldest son has a brain tumor and a wife with two small kids. There is an army doctor, a two logistics brokers one is a former Marine, homemaker, Bank IT specialist, police officer, a heart catheter specialist, bank officer/pianist, and Students. All on one husband's job - industrial plant worker. He started when he was 16, made manager with no college education, retired and went back as a subcontractor to the same place

[@tygressblade]

Duggars to racist for that.

[@Bspazed]

It is best to be found out that you have been helping others behind closed doors. I always think that now I am older, Missionarys should be us regular workers sharing with those who ask.

[@almanac4150]

Ben Michaels now you're Christians person to look up to. ❤️🙏

[@18betz]

I'd bet my last nickle that they get tax exempt status on that house they've got, since they use it for "worship" or whatever. They know how to work the system.

[@vanessa12342able]

Me too I buy everything used. Save money

[@arlichar11]

this family has a very twisted set of values.... some are good, but then others are very disturbing!

[@cheriethievin9243]

no respect for the parents

[@jeanettekniebusch9532]

Jim Bob said on one of his episodes that they make their money from renting out commercial properties.

[@UncoordinatedPixie]

They make their money from their shitty TV shows.

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

So they have been lying from the beginning?

[@ianmannis8223]

Hey let’s have 20 kids we can’t support financially and then rely on everyone else to give us money for them

[@autumnrose1998]

1:42 damn Jessa is gorgeous!!

[@snookoed]

Ordinary. No character.

[@autumnrose1998]

Ya'll I meant physically beautiful in the face

[@ariahale4352]

Why doesn't one of them get a real job I feel like they live off of others I love how they save but it just dawned on me that neither jimbob or Michelle actually has a job outside of TV

[@jakeknelsen2318]

God bless them❤️

[@roxannenelson8427]

They're like mice constantly mating and helping to over populate the world, now their kids are starting to do it...

[@joshipp761]

Way before TLC, book deals and social media, the Duggars were using their money very wisely. They do not get government assistance and they have rental properties to bring in income. Love This Family!

[@ellenbrennan7021]

I wouldn't waste one second reading one of their books. Go Fund Me? These people are huge ripoff artists.

[@GeorgeGlass298]

Not to mention they save money by not buying any of their kids toys.

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Pimp Bob and Moochelle have bought their kids toys and bikes computers and iPhones.