Episode 215: The Quiverfull Movement

We’ve seen them on reality TV - enormous families with dozens of children. But the their lives are nowhere near picture perfect, as they're bowing to male authority, having as many kids as possible, and using sub-par learning plans developed by predators. This insidious belief system has still gained a following even throughout its many scandals. This week’s episode is The Quiverfull Movement.

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