Jessa Duggar Tell All: Leaving the IBLP & Saving Kissing for Marriage w/ Ben Seewald
The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & AbbyShow Notes
Jessa Duggar Seewald and her husband Ben join us for a conversation full of surprises! From their unconventional courtship and saving their first kiss for marriage to growing up on reality TV, Jessa opens up about life in the Duggar family, navigating differences with her parents, and her sisters’ tell-all books. Plus, the couple shares some exciting family news, gets candid about the challenges of raising six kids, and reveals why one pregnancy announcement left Jessa in tears.
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Chapters: 02:29 - Growing up on TV 05:05 - How we met 09:51 - Courting 16:41 - Waiting 'till marriage to kiss 17:38 - Camera crews at our wedding 19:45 - Reality TV $$ 25:07 - Big announcement! 33:03 - Baby fever 36:36 - Telling my husband I'm pregnant 37:37 - Family ties 42:59 - Pregnancy and postpartum 48:54 - Giving birth at home 54:52 - Navigating fame 56:56 - My siblings 59:02 - Buddy system 1:02:11 - Duggar weddings 1:12:36 - Leaving the teachings of the IBLP 1:18:41 - My siblings books about my family 1:26:13 - Easiest and hardest transition in growing our family 1:32:27 - Nursing 1:36:44 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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