The Impact of Patriarchy, Modesty, and Gender Divisions on Christian Sexual Ethics

Cruciform Conversations · Jan 29, 2026 · 39m

In recent years, several T.V. shows have pulled back the curtain on a particular part of the evangelical church, a movement known as “Quiver Full”. This movement to have as many children as possible, to raise an army of culture warriors, was first encountered by many of us through the series 19 Kids and Counting. This series followed the Duggar family and shared their approach to family, marriage, and their faith. More recently, the series Shiny Happy People on Amazon has examined the larger theological movement the Duggars are part of, founded by Bill Gothard. If you have ever encountered…