Sons of Patriarchy The Quiverfull Movement
Apr 17, 2025
In this engaging discussion, guest Abbi Nye, an archivist and advocate for abuse survivors, sheds light on the Quiverfull movement and its high-control tactics. She reveals how patriarchal teachings were introduced in her childhood home and explores the grooming of girls for biblical motherhood starting at a young age. Abbi shares her realization of the church's unhealthy dynamics, detailing the psychological control, short courtships, and criticism faced for questioning beliefs. She warns against the mirage of utopia that such movements promise and emphasizes the importance of survivor communities.
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Early Exposure To Wilsonian Materials
- Abbi Nye found Doug and Nancy Wilson's books on her parents' shelves during high school and they were used to introduce new members to high-control patriarchy.
- Her church adopted Wilson-influenced courtship and family practices even though it wasn't a CREC or Reformed congregation.
Dominion Through Multi‑Generational Strategy
- Nye links New Apostolic Reformation practices and Quiverfull pronatalism by a shared drive for dominion and control.
- She shows how multi-generational strategies aim to change local culture through politics and hiring.
Grooming Daughters For Motherhood
- Abbi describes her church promoting Rachel Jankovich's 'Detox for the Modern Mom' and inviting daughters as young as 10 to be groomed in biblical motherhood.
- The promo framed motherhood training as part of a cultural movement to impact the next generation.
