{"id":25777,"date":"2023-07-11T13:41:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T13:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/11\/josiah-duggar-takes-out-massive-loan-amid-unemployment-secret-baby-rumors-violates-jim-bobs-rule-against-taking-on-debt\/"},"modified":"2023-07-11T13:41:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T13:41:39","slug":"josiah-duggar-takes-out-massive-loan-amid-unemployment-secret-baby-rumors-violates-jim-bobs-rule-against-taking-on-debt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/11\/josiah-duggar-takes-out-massive-loan-amid-unemployment-secret-baby-rumors-violates-jim-bobs-rule-against-taking-on-debt\/","title":{"rendered":"Josiah Duggar Takes Out Massive Loan Amid Unemployment &#038; Secret Baby Rumors, Violates Jim Bob&#8217;s Rule Against Taking on Debt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We\u2019ve spoken at length about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2023\/06\/jim-bob-duggar-all-the-wild-beliefs-and-shocking-scandals-of-reality-tvs-most-controversial-father\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jim Bob Duggar\u2019s dangerous worldview<\/a> and the ways in which it\u2019s inspired him to oppress and abuse his many children.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2023\/06\/jill-duggar-answers-to-all-of-your-questions-about-the-duggar-familys-black-sheep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duggar courtship rules<\/a> and the family\u2019s abusive approach to child-rearing get most of the attention, but Jim Bob has a whole host of bizarre beliefs that are seldom discussed.<\/p>\n<p>Take, for example, his views on debt.<\/p>\n<p>The father of 19 believes that God expresses his fondness for his favorite followers by granting them material wealth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-476964 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-683x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-104230799-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jim Bob Duggar speaks at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This view stands in direct contradiction to numerous quotes from the Bible, but since when have the Duggars worried about actual contents of the book they\u2019ve devoted their lives to?<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, Jim Bob teaches his children to get rich or die trying, and he discourages them from taking on debt for reasons that involve thinly veiled anti-semitism and the supposed sinfulness of money-lending.<\/p>\n<p>The ban on loans includes mortgages, and Duggar kids are instructed to hold off on buying homes until they can afford to pay cash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-1024x813.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-1024x813.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-768x610.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-735x584.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-335x266.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-347x276.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-520x413.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-640x508.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-960x763.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM.png 1148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"813\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479274 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-1024x813.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-1024x813.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-768x610.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-735x584.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-335x266.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-347x276.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-520x413.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-640x508.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM-960x763.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-11-at-8.17.19-AM.png 1148w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Josiah and Lauren in a rare social media selfie posted in 2022.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So you can be sure that JB is not thrilled with Josiah Duggar\u2019s decision to take out a massive loan on the house he shares with wife Lauren Swanson.<\/p>\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/entertainment\/8566383\/josiah-lauren-duggar-loan-new-home-arkansas-compound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new report<\/a> from UK tabloid The Sun, in 2022, Jim Bob gave Josiah and Lauren a 6-acre parcel of land on his sprawling estate.<\/p>\n<p>The couple built a 2556-square-foot house, and the thinking behind the arrangement seemed to be that it would prevent Josiah and Lauren from ever needing to take out a mortgage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"843\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-843x1024.png\" alt=\"Josiah and Lauren Duggar with Baby Bella\" class=\"wp-image-340207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-843x1024.png 843w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-768x933.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-735x893.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-276x335.png 276w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-286x347.png 286w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-428x520.png 428w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-527x640.png 527w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-632x768.png 632w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-790x960.png 790w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-889x1080.png 889w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella.png 949w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"843\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Josiah and Lauren Duggar with Baby Bella\" class=\"wp-image-340207 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-843x1024.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-843x1024.png 843w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-768x933.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-735x893.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-276x335.png 276w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-286x347.png 286w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-428x520.png 428w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-527x640.png 527w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-632x768.png 632w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-790x960.png 790w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella-889x1080.png 889w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-and-lauren-duggar-with-baby-bella.png 949w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Josiah and Lauren Duggar pose for a photo over the holidays with their newborn daughter, Bella.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last month, however, took out a $573,750 loan on the property, which they\u2019ll pay off over the next 30 years.<\/p>\n<p>There are many reasons why Josiah and Lauren might have chosen to go that route.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps building the home was more expensive than they anticipated, and they needed to cover some costs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1007\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-1007x1024.png\" alt=\"Josiah Duggar and His Wife\" class=\"wp-image-339470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-1007x1024.png 1007w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-768x781.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-735x747.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-330x335.png 330w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-341x347.png 341w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-512x520.png 512w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-630x640.png 630w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-756x768.png 756w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-945x960.png 945w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-1063x1080.png 1063w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife.png 1220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1007\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Josiah Duggar and His Wife\" class=\"wp-image-339470 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-1007x1024.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-1007x1024.png 1007w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-768x781.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-735x747.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-330x335.png 330w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-341x347.png 341w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-512x520.png 512w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-630x640.png 630w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-756x768.png 756w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-945x960.png 945w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife-1063x1080.png 1063w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/josiah-duggar-and-his-wife.png 1220w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What a lovely photo of Josiah Duggar and his wife. They shared it on Instagram.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But the two prevailing theories in the Duggar-obsessed corners of the internet seem to be that Josiah is unemployed, and he and Lauren have been stretched thin by their expanding family.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, many fans are convinced that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2022\/11\/josiah-duggar-lauren-swanson-is-this-proof-that-theyre-hiding-a-second-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lauren secretly welcomed a second child<\/a> last year.<\/p>\n<p>And there are those who believe she\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2023\/03\/josiah-duggar-lauren-swanson-preparing-to-welcome-third-child-while-still-keeping-second-kid-a-secret\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">currently pregnant with her third<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-1024x667.png\" alt=\"Josiah, Lauren, Bella\" class=\"wp-image-409109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-1024x667.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-768x500.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-735x479.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-335x218.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-347x226.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-520x339.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-640x417.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-960x625.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-1080x704.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella.png 1188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" alt=\"Josiah, Lauren, Bella\" class=\"wp-image-409109 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-1024x667.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-1024x667.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-768x500.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-735x479.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-335x218.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-347x226.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-520x339.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-640x417.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-960x625.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella-1080x704.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/josiah-lauren-bella.png 1188w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson have all but disappeared from social media. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If there\u2019s any truth to either of those rumors, then Josiah and Lauren could be feeling the financial crunch.<\/p>\n<p>And now that Jim Bob\u2019s media empire has collapsed, he might not be in the position to help them out.<\/p>\n<p>Insiders say JB is land rich and cash poor, which could be why he decided to give his son the gift of acreage.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that Josiah turned around and took out a loan on the property is sort of a hilarious \u201ceff you\u201d to the old man!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2023\/07\/josiah-duggar-takes-out-massive-loan-amid-unemployment-secret-baby-rumors-violates-jim-bobs-rule-against-taking-on-debt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve spoken at length about Jim Bob Duggar\u2019s dangerous worldview and the ways in which it\u2019s inspired him to oppress and abuse his many children. The Duggar courtship rules and the family\u2019s abusive approach to child-rearing get most of the attention, but Jim Bob has a whole host of bizarre beliefs that are seldom discussed. 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