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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