Jinger Duggar Reveals What Life Was Really Like After the Family Scandals

Jinger Duggar is trying to keep her head above water while her family deals with yet another round of heavy headlines. On her podcast this week, she didn’t name names, but she made it pretty clear the current mess is weighing on her — and that she’s clinging to small joys, solid friends, and her faith to get through it.

The quick version

• On March 18, Joseph Duggar, 31, was arrested in Arkansas after a now-teen girl alleged misconduct that she says happened when she was 9.
• He has pleaded not guilty to all counts, which include lewd or lascivious behavior involving alleged molestation of a child under 12, plus a separate count tied to conduct by an adult 18 or older.
• Joseph was released on bail on Tuesday, March 31.
• The next day — Wednesday, April 1 — Jinger, 32, addressed how rough things have been on a new episode of 'The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast.'
• She did not discuss the case itself, but spoke openly about leaning on her community, finding 'joy in the little things,' and trusting God in a tough season.
• Her husband and cohost Jeremy Vuolo, 38, thanked listeners for their messages and asked for prayers for those closest to the situation, especially the kids and family.

What Jinger actually said

Jinger kept it vague but not exactly subtle. She talked about how this stretch has stirred up old pain and how she’s trying to move forward without getting swallowed by it. If you’ve followed the Duggars at all, you know that line about reopening old wounds isn’t just casual phrasing.

'It has been a hard season. It reopens wounds from the past and that’s hard, but moving forward, I’m trying to find joy in the little things.'

She also framed the moment through her faith, saying the calm, mountaintop moments are great, but it’s the rough patches that push her to rely on God and remember she’s being carried through it.

The support system

Jinger was specific about what has helped: friends showing up with homemade muffins, scheduling park dates, grabbing coffee, and sending simple texts that say they’re praying or available. Small gestures, big impact — and she sounded genuinely grateful for all of it.

Jeremy’s note to listeners

Jeremy echoed the gratitude, said they’re holding onto the belief that God has been good even now, and asked for continued prayers — especially for the children and family members most directly affected.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.