Ben Seewald on Marrying Jessa Duggar at 19: A Teen Marriage Story | Ep. 82

Описание: In this episode of The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, we sit down with Ben Seewald for an honest conversation about getting married at 19, raising six kids before 30, and pastoring a church in Arkansas.

Ben opens up about marrying Jessa Duggar Seewald as a teenager, what those early years of marriage were really like, and how faith shaped their decision to start a family young. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about their engagement, the scary complications during Jessa’s first birth, and what God has taught him through fatherhood, ministry, and 11 years of marriage.

We talk about:
Getting married young in conservative Christian circles
Raising 6 kids before age 30
Balancing marriage, ministry, and family life
Encouragement in Christian marriage
Date nights with little kids
Pastoring faithfully without chasing “success”
The reality of parenting, sacrifice, and spiritual growth

If you’re interested in Christian marriage advice, Duggar family updates, parenting young, or pastoral ministry life, this conversation is for you!


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00:00:00 - Introduction to Ben Seewald
00:00:11 - Early Marriage and Parenting
00:00:54 - Meeting and Marrying Jessa Duggar
00:01:16 - Current Life and Ministry
00:03:09 - Reflections on Early Marriage
00:08:47 - Jessa's Talents and Skills
00:12:12 - Reflections on 11 Years of Marriage
00:15:37 - Continued Personal Growth and Learning
00:16:41 - The Importance of Encouragement in Marriage
00:18:33 - Revisiting Old Habits of Love
00:20:22 - Maintaining Expressions of Love Over Time
00:23:58 - Making Time for Each Other
00:25:06 - Reflections on Early Marriage
00:26:39 - Current Ministry and Future Plans
00:29:38 - Appreciation for Ben's Selflessness
00:31:16 - Early Parenting and Adapting to New Routines
00:34:57 - Health Consciousness and Dietary Choices
00:37:34 - Reminiscing About Nicknames and Early Marriage
00:40:00 - Reflecting on the Engagement Proposal
00:43:19 - Advice on Dating and Marriage

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