<p>n this special episode, we discuss the charges filed against former 19 Kids and Counting/Counting On star Joseph Duggar. Duggar is accused of committing Lewd and Lascivious Behavior, involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor. He has been taken into custody. The alleged molestation occurred some time in 2020. In this episode we discuss everything that we currently know, everything we don't know, the circumstances of the abuse, and then we answer listener questions.</p><p>This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse as well as discussion of Joseph's brother Josh's 2021 trial and conviction for possession of CSAM. This episode is not appropriate for children.</p><p>Nowhere in this episode do we speculate about the identity of the victim, and we will not allow comments that do.</p><br><p>Facebook post from Bay County Sheriff's Office</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EoDDDy9qY/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EoDDDy9qY/</a></p><br><p>Reddit post with pictures of Joe and Kendra at Panama City Beach dated to October 11</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DuggarsSnark/comments/1rxk6ty/my_parents_2020_beach_vacation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/DuggarsSnark/comments/1rxk6ty/my_parents_2020_beach_vacation/</a></p><br><p>Oxford University article about genetic predisposition to being an abuser</p><p><a href="https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/sex-offending-genes-more-important-than-family-environment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/sex-offending-genes-more-important-than-family-environment</a></p><br><p>02:00 - Joe Duggar has been arrested</p><p> 02:54 - Welcome to our show</p><p> 03:10 - CW for CSA and CSAM discussion</p><p> 04:20 - Consider joining our Patreon!</p><p> 05:00 - BCSO Facebook Post</p><p> 06:50 - Poor Kendra</p><p> 07:53 - What is Joe charged with?</p><p> 08:36 - What is a Life Felony?</p><p> 09:46 - Joe's Apology</p><p> 11:35 - Purity Pledge</p><p> 12:34 - Will there be a trial?</p><p> 17:48 - Thank you to our Patrons!</p><p> 19:17 - What is the timeline?</p><p> 20:04 - Raid on the Duggar car lot</p><p> 20:45 - Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar Dillard</p><p> 22:26 - Holy Disruptor by Amy Duggar King</p><p> 24:20 - Jim Bob lied to the family</p><p> 24:55 - Reddit Pictures on the beach</p><p> 25:30 - Who was in Panama City Beach?</p><p> 27:40 - Apologies to the victim's father?</p><p> 28:15 - Homeland Security and US Marshals</p><p> 31:27 - Kendra was pregnant</p><p> 31:50 - Why did Joe Apologize?</p><p> 32:50 - You are your father's property</p><p> 34:20 - Did Kendra know?</p><p> 35:12 - Will Kendra stay or go?</p><p> 35:30 - Sadie's angry rant</p><p> 37:43 - Question 1: Have we seen signs from Joe? Joe/Kendra age gap</p><p> 38:54 - Sadie attended the wedding of a child bride</p><p> 41:15 - Question 2: How does this keep happening in this family?</p><p> 42:46 - Women are property, like livestock</p><p> 44:50 - Limiting access and adding accountability prevents abuse</p><p> 47:07 - Question 3: We know nothing about the victim or their family</p><p> 48:11 - Question 4: Did this follow the same pattern as Josh's cover-up?</p><p> 49:40 - Questions 5 and 6, Social media and Can Kendra Leave because Joe admitted his crime?</p><p> 52:01 - Question 7: Purity Culture</p><p> 52:42 - Question 8: Will this change fundie culture?</p><p> 54:14 - Question 9: Genetics and Grandpa Duggar</p><p> 55:35 - If there is a trial we will cover it!</p><p>Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQ</p><br><p>Join our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast</a></p><br><p>Join our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus</a></p><br><p>Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus</p><p>Bluesky:</p><p>@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social</p><p>@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social</p><p>@gavihacohen.bsky.social</p><p>Instagram:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>