I think you are two of my favorite Duggars. I am a grandma but enjoy watching positive Christians who are seeking God’s will in their lives. Our world is way too full of negativity, legalism & people running the opposite way from it. Im encouraged by this. I can see God’s peace on your sweet faces.
Thank you for your wisdom. My husband and I were baptized as adults before we were married but after we already had our first child. We decided at that point not to be intimate again until we got married. We got married 9 months later. You can start over. God's mercy's are new every morning. That decision changed our marriage for the better. And I truly believe that obedience so early in our faith did not go unseen by the Father. To Him be the glory 🙌🏻
Wow, y'all make a beautiful Christian couple. Thank you for sharing y'all's beautiful love story and please Keep giving God the Glory. God Is Great. ❤❤🎉🎉❤❤
I am not a religious person but I think it's nice to hear your perspectives and beliefs. I really think that you two have a good head on your shoulders and I hope that I can find my better half sometime soon. Love is an amazing thing.
As a Mother of 3 grown daughters & now 9 Grandchildren. I TRULY MUST stop for a moment to say to both of you; but especially Katey… that this story is beyond inspirational and NEEDS to be shared to as many young people AND even ADULTS who desire to have a Truly godly Christian relationship/ marriage or even simple Friendship… I could literally write volumes about this so PLEASE share and keep sharing!!! Spread this story ❤🙏!!!
Questions for Q and A: 1. Katey, do you still do ministry work? 2. How has your relationship changed after having your sweet baby? 3. Are you involved in community activities? 4. If you cook, Katey, a cooking video would be awesome!
I could feel the love through my screen. There was zero “ fakeness”. You truly both are a light to many young couples. I am 60 & love my husband more today then many years before. I pray that you have this joyful love when your 60 too, but based off this video, I think you two will only grow in love & light led by Our Father…Bless you both.. your so sweet, and truthful in your care for others xo
Katey I must say I just love your voice it's so calming!! Love you both as a couple and your son has to be the cutest little baby boy I wish you many years of happiness!!!
I love your love story!! There is such a difference in dating to marry and dating to say you have a boyfriend!!! I wrote a list of all the characteristics I want in my spouse. When I met my husband he checked every box. We’ve been married for 24 years and I don’t regret not having any other boyfriends. My husband wishes he would’ve did things differently before he met me. Seeing him give our sons dating advice is the best. He’s speaking from experience and wants to save them the heartache he experienced.
I dated prior to meeting my husband and I decided to make a list myself because I'm not into wasting my time with serial dating. Sometimes we need perspective to catch red flags before we adjust to them as "quirks." My husband and I celebrate 11 years married, 13 together in October. It doesn't mean it won't have challenges but that list helped me say "no" to character traits that were terribly toxic. My ADHD/ASD brain does not pick up on social cues like some folks do, so lists help me tremendously! Congratulations on 24 years!
Y'all are so cute! For a Q&A: Where was your first date? Who chaperoned? Who came up with name Truett Oliver? Do you plan on having a theme when naming your kids? Will you be letting God decide how many kids you'll have?
I grew up watching your show and you’ve set an amazing example to other Christian families. I’m now courting my current boyfriend and we have set some very similar boundaries. This is the first relationship I’ve ever been in that was Christ centered and it’s the healthiest relationship I’ve ever been in as well. Love you two and keep spreading the ministry.
I admire you both so much how you consistently give glory to God in your relationship! You both are humbly genuine, but point to a great Designer in your words, choices and love story that is so encouraging and radiant. May the Lord bless you richly as He continues to write your story together!
Such a good example of a Godly couple. I really enjoyed your story. In a day when anything goes, it's so refreshing to learn you put God first. Be strong and God bless you and your family.
Y'all are a great example of a Godly couple. My husband and I were parents to teenagers when we started hanging out. We purposed to spend all of our "long distance" time with the children, for accountability but also if God didn't call us to marry, then we had a great friendship. It was important for us to wait until marriage for intimacy, but we kissed when we got engaged (9 weeks before the wedding). Looking back, I wish we had waited until the wedding day to kiss. God is the God of redeeming lives. It IS possible to wait until marriage for intimacy, even though you already have children. I would encourage any young woman, or man, to write down the list of desires for a spouse and pray over that list daily. Some of the strange requests I had of God on a potential spouse were realized, and it's just so humbling to have God answer those prayers specifically. (Side note, my first grandson's name is Truett - great name!!)
Wow I love how chatty Katie is 🤣💕 Also I like that you both don't stare at each constantly like the other couples do on interviews 🤣🤷🏽♀️🤣 your eyes just move naturally. 💕👍🏽 Love the hearts and understand your whole procedure for your relationship, very wise. 👍🏽
Nothing wrong with the other couples who lovingly gaze at one another when the other of the couple is speaking. Personally, I find the gazing at each other to be endearing...and I see it as a sign of their mutual espect and admiration for each other. It seems to me like many people are just trying to find something....anything...that they can point a finger at this family .. and then say.. " Aha..look at them..they are.weird" .. when, in reality, they are no more " weird" than the rest of the zaney, broken, fallen, messed- up, degenerate and a- moral world.
@@antlouc13 also... My "assumptions" about the motivations and heart of the other couples is positive...., Whereas your opinions seem to be more negative..when it comes to why the other couples were looking lovingly at one another when they are talking.
AMEN! What a great video! I am 61 y.o., have been married since I was 24. and I wld advise anyone I know to watch this. How you have honored God! How encouraging you are for young men and women seeking future "mates." Very nice job!!
When you know you want a marriage that is Christ-centered, you can skip all the game playing so many young men and women do these days during the dating stage. You can go right to talking about "real" things, truly important things. Through these "real" discussions you find out quickly if the person might be who you want in a spouse or isn't at all who u want.
Yes!! There is purpose in a Christ-centered relationship and if you trust in God He will find the right spouse for you without you even looking for that person.
You and your whole family are such an inspiration! I'm grateful for good people like you who set a very good example for other youth to look up to. Keep holding up God's light, it's much needed these days!
I love your story, something just really struck me good watching this I'm guessing it was God it was great. You two are so real and I love it, I'm 59 and I grew up with people pretending so much with their faith and I just really love how real y'all are. Thank you for a great video. God bless y'all.
You both did such an amazing job of sharing. Please keep sharing - especially with those your age. Oh how they need to hear what you have to say. It even helped me - I'm long married, but I was uplifted by hearing you share about giving things to the Lord. He's got my best interest at heart. God bless you both.
You two are just awesome! Thank you for sharing your story. You have encouraged me a lot even at 41 yo. I haven't always made the best choices but God's grace and mercy have brought me through. Please keep telling your story and talking about Jesus. Our world needs more people like you. May God continue to bless you and baby True! 🙏❤️
I’m happy you stuck to both of your convictions. I’ve admired that about many in the Duggar family. Best wishes and congratulations on your sweet baby boy!
Seriously?! I used to be amazed by the Duggars but now can’t help but be disgusted. Hope and pray your different than the elder sibling males. Best wishes. May the younger ones reverse the negativity of those before you. 💜
What a lovely testimony for your relationship! I have been watching the Duggar family since the beginning and it is such a blessing to see you Jed as an adult and to see your life play out for Christ. Jed and Katey, thank you for sharing your love story and your testimonies. You have shown it is still possible for young people to live right and choose Christ.
I love you two ❤ what a Beautiful love Story!!! The World doesn't understand the Sacredness of Marriage and staying Pure. I commend you both !!! You make a perfect match GOD BLESS YOU 🙏 ❤
Thanks for sharing your story! You’re both a wonderful example for young adults! I want my son & daughter to do the same! Put God FIRST in every area of your lives! May you be blessed abundantly for MANY years to come! 😇🙌
Y’alls live wedding brought me to finding a group of friends during a lonely time living alone during covid. So thank u so much! Myself and the girls often chat on discord and watch all ur family YT videos and old episodes together at the same time! Praise be ! 💙
Y’all are the sweetest couple and have a beautiful baby. Thank you for sharing your family w us. Sending loves, hugs, and prayers y’all’s way. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🤗
Such an amazing love story! Yes for purity not because of religious rules but because out of love for Jesus! We also waited 12 years ago and it was SO worth it!
LOOK AT the angelic ADORABLENESS AND genuine LOVE..in your family DYNAMIC!!! .. THANK U FOR BEING SO REAL...OUT OF ALL OF THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE DUGGARS AND their partners.. I feel like yours IS one of the realest ONES THE realest
It is so refreshing to hear peoples love story’s that aren’t all about sex and are more focused on serving God not worrying about what the world thinks you should do. If God truly made that person for you the intimate portions of the relationship will be exactly what you desire after marriage. I appreciate your honesty and witness for the Lord.
Jed & Katey, Thank you for using your platform to share about the Lord and share your Godly example 💕 It's so refreshing to see the humility in both of your characters, along with your fun & down-to-earth personalities. I really enjoy listening to you both. Including the 3 of you in my prayers tonight 😸🙏
Oh my goodness, you two are so sweet. I love your spirit and your honesty. If you want to draw people to Christ, be honest. Let them know this walk is not easy, not as an excuse to sin but to draw closer to Christ. God Bless you and your family!!
What a sweet story. God definitely puts people in our path for a reason. My husband and I have been married for 21 years this past September. When you know , you know. 💜
Thank you both for sharing your love story. Praising God for how He brought you together. Katey, you are beautiful inside and out and for Jed. Like he said, “an amazing girl.” I’ve always thought Jed is the most handsome of the Duggar boys. He has a godly heart and excellent leadership skills. Your son is such a handsome little guy. Glad to hear your honesty, and godly advice, you two. Grateful for your humility and transparency. Praying over you as a family.
Ty for sharing not only your love story but a great testimony for the Lord. Self control is an important part of the fruit of the spirit and helps us train to be more like Jesus. I can’t wait to share this.
Thanks so much for sharing. Can’t wait to watch your videos as you grow in your marriage. I’ll be married 51 years this year and always put God first and always consider each other. Blessings
You two are so sweet together. I so agree with what you said. Talk and communicate will take you far plus the Lord. I’m speaking from being married 45 years but I’ve also known my husband since we were 7 years old and we are 65 yrs old now. He was the boy next door and I’ve had the privilege of walking down 2 aisles with him. Our high school graduation plus our wedding. Thank you for sharing your story.
Your love for God as the center of your courtship and marriage is wonderful you can hear your passion as you both give him glory beautiful testimony ❤️
Thank you for sharing your love story about how you met and ended up married. I'm so happy that you both turned to get Lord in prayer with your questions and your thoughts. I wish you both a blessed marriage.
I loved how you both pointed out about having the same love💕 language! It's so very important to me and others, too! It means a natural connection, not an effort to 'remember' to nurture the other person in a way that doesn't come as natural! When life gets busy, that kind of relationship nurturing is so important to keeping a solid foundation, being intertwined on a soul level that's natural makes for long term happiness! Glad you shared such an important point! I also liked how each of you "listened" to each other. Hearing is one thing, interrupting is another thing, but "Listening" is respect and is a secret to long term happiness! I am quite impressed, I enjoy your videos, Katey is an absolute gem, nice getting to know her!💖😃
May I say, I love you both and I really love your love story orchestrated by God! I’m going to share your story. May God use it in someone’s life! Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m 73, been married for 54 years to my wonderful husband I met at a Christian university. People used to tell me I was either lying or crazy for wanting to save myself for marriage….even 54 years ago the world did not understand! God blessed us with six children, fourteen grandchildren, and two great-grandbabies…so far! Allowing God to guide you and write your love story is always best! May God richly bless your sweet little family! 💕💕💕
How special, what a beautiful story ❤️ my husband and I did everything backwards, started having kids at 19, got married at 21 and now we have 4 kids and just celebrated our 20th anniversary. After loving each other since the 7th grade, I thank God everyday that I got pregnant at 19 or I wouldn’t have the beautiful life I have now. ❤️❤️❤️
We did it backwards too. We were engaged when I was pregnant with our first child, but we were married when I was 7 months pregnant with our twins. We have now been married for 24 yrs.
Doing things 'backwards' implies there's a better or at least a different approach to doing something. Scripturally speaking, there is a right way of approaching the marriage covenant. God's design is for two people of the opposite sex to enter into marriage and love on one another for life. Having a wedding means little when there's no commitment to work through life's challenges. In an age where marriage and divorce have become so common place - whether secular or Christian - it is refreshing to hear of couples who although have chosen a more unpredictable start have chosen to stay faithful and forgiving of one another. Children thrive when there's a Dad n a Mom.
Aww thank you guys so much for sharing your love story with us. You all are very inspirational and I love how your family tries to save the first kiss that is so sweet and such a beautiful thing. You guys have good morals which the world needs more of. People may say it's old fashioned but I feel the world has gotten so out of control and we need to go back to these kinds of morals and principles. I just find your family to be inspiring and up lifting. No one is perfect by any means but I think it is a beautiful thing. God bless you guys and your beautiful little family. Please keep sharing videos with us we miss you all so very much ❤️
I love your love story! I am refreshed and encouraged by your openness. God bless you. You are correct "God's timing is perfect" - thank you for sharing.
I wish this was filmed. My favorite was seeing Joy’s story. I get that your family is tired of filming but when it comes to big things like this I feel like it would’ve been nice to have to look back on. It shows how far you’ve come and how God has a plan for everything and everyone.
Thank you BOTH for your truthfulness and openness. It is refreshing. I wish I had had this sort of guidance in the 80s/90s when I was a teenager and young adult. Back then it was a totally different mindset.
First off thank you for the encouragement at the end as a single lady I could relate to a lot of what you were suggesting especially deepening my faith that is a area I am working on. Growing up my family didn't go to church so it wasn't til college when God brought my friend into my life who invited me to her church and has helped me so much in my faith. Thanks for always being so encouraging and wanting to see the best for your viewers. A fun video idea might be to do a video with Jer and Hannah (I don't know if you live close to each other) the video could be a Q and A together or anything else you think of I just think it would be cool with Jed and Jer obviously being close and it seems like Katey and Hannah get along really well as well for you guys to do a video together if Jer and Hannah were okay with it.
You are both mature beyond your years!! This video should be shown to all young men and women entering into high school. Young men and women need to set high standards for their future mate if it is in their plan to want to marry. Thank you for sharing your story, for being genuine and honest. What great examples you are for our culture and society. I pray that the youth of our country will change our world by becoming Christ centered individuals!
Thanks for sharing your love story . I want y’all to do something for me . My son is almost 31 and is Autistic (Asperger’s) My son has been praying for God to let a young lady in his life that will love him for himself and the values that he wants in a relationship . I being his mom have lots of health problems and I would love for my son to find his true love . My son’s name is Matthew.
🕊️ 💕 I loved to hear your love story! There was the initial spark 🧲 attraction, the courting phase, the pull n resisting of the flesh, the seeking after purity before God. I so admire ur perspectives. It gives me hope for my 21 year old son who has desired to be married n have children since he was five years old. There's no girl in the picture n he is still a virgin. I pray his decision remains and also hope n pray for a girl who would love him second only to loving God. 🙏
Best thing…you share what is in your hearts…and you don’t judge. That’s the most Christian thing you say, that you don’t judge. And you are so kind and respectful. Thank you. You both exude such sweetness and respect…
I made a lot of poor choices at a young age (and had a lot of things forced upon me at an even younger age which influenced me later), and I learned the hard way about "soul ties" and the damage caused by sexual relationships with those you're not married to. After I became a Christian, I had a lot of work to do to break those ties and heal emotionally and spiritually. Thank you for sharing your story about your choice to save yourselves for marriage. I know that my journey was much more difficult than it needed to be because I didn't choose to do the same. I had my first child at 14, and though I wouldn't change having her or my wonderful grandchildren, it affected later choices (like not going to college) and it was very difficult. I was extremely blessed to find a Godly man who loved her as his own, and we had two more beautiful daughters. He passed away exactly one week after our 20th wedding anniversary in 2010. You two are such a sweet young couple and I pray that you have many long, blessed years together! 🙏✝️❤
i just finished watching your video. i am 70 years old and loved every minute of it. my husband passed in 2014 out of 4 kids i've already lost 3 of them and you are so correct...put God first in everything. thank you for your sweet candor...for not having to look picture perfect and for loving God. May The Lord richly bless you and your family, may prayer always be first and foremost for everything, appreciate each other and make sure you tell each other that, let your children see you in all things so they know early on they can have a loving model to have for their future intended and what it takes to have a loving and successful marriage. may your marriage be blessed with Numbers 6:24-26
I am so happy for yall and I know a little something about putting God first and allowing Him to guide your steps. I've been married to my husband for 35 years and we did everything wrong in the beginning. We have learned through the years and going through our ups and downs because we both made mistakes, we now let God guide our steps. Praise God that you two have your faith now and know that trusting God is the only way. God bless you both and I'll be praying for you guys.
This touched my heart so much and i needed to hear it. I am a 31 year old girl who has never had a significant other. I was shy growing up and kind of socially awkward. As I grew up I developed many different health problems and even now I am in need of a pancreas/kidney transplant. It is hard seeing my friends get married and have children. Basically what i am saying is that THANK YOU for your message. Auch an encouragement to me.
@Kaylynn Anderson -God bless you. Like Jed said, keep praying seriously to God to bring your future spouse to you. Our God hears our prayers. He can do miracles still!! He could really turn your life around. I will pray that you will receive the transplants you need, and that God is preparing the heart of your future spouse. Hang in there. Take good care. 🙏
I have an adult son who grew up in the church from before he was born. Later, became part of our worship ministry. His dad and I talked a lot to him about praying for God to bring a Godly woman to him. Well, after years of waiting and going through college, he went with the ways of the world. My heart is so broken. He use to talk to my husband and I a lot. The world caused there to be a wedge between us and him. That part is super sad. He wants me to apologize to his gf, who he is unequally yoked with for not being happy about the relationship. What should I do? If you could answer what the Godly thing to do would be, I would be so grateful. Jed- I heard you say....a woman who loves her parents... That really struck a cord with our situation. We are really hurting. It is a joy to see such a young, faithful couple. May God bless you both with many years together!!🙏
@@kc26119 First of all God bless you. My heart breaks for you. I say go hard in prayer and keep praying about it. Outside of that gently let your son know that you see, what you think or, some incompatibilities BUT if he loves her you will love her too. Remember love is a decision not a feeling. Yes he's probably making a wrong choice, but I think the wise thing to do is to bite your lip and pray. HE WILL see it in due time. But the more you argue against her, the more wronged she'll look and the more wrong you will look. And when, or if,, he comes to you for advice with a problem (b/c they're coming) bite your lip and DON'T speak ill of her (that'll backfire on you). Take his hand and offer up the situation to God in prayer. My prayers go out to you.
100% having my 14-year-old daughter watch this video! She's naturally exposed to our "world," and I really think your words can help remind her of all the things I've taught her. I tell her all the time that one of the most important things she can do right now is guard her heart.. that God says to guard your heart! She has a lifetime of adult choices to look forward to... right now she only needs to focus on the path the Lord has set for her.
Met my husband in August 2016, starting courting Christmas 2016, engaged Valentine’s Day 2017 and married August of 2017. We wanted to get married sooner, but he needed to finish seminary classes. When God calls people together, there is no timeline for how quickly to get married. Love y’all’s story and family!
My husband and I were long distance too…we met in February of 2020 and got married in December of 2020 😁 I can’t say our first kiss was on our wedding day, but we were each other’s first kiss and by saving ourselves for marriage it really helps keep that dating/engagement season short😁 Totally worth it and I can’t even express the trust that brings to your relationship. It is amazing ❤️ I love that you share your struggles here. It is so hard to wait, but beneficial and helping with self control in the long run 😁
Your love for each and and for the Lord just shines through this entire video. Congratulations to you both on the birth of your beautiful baby too. I have two boys, and would just be so blessed if the Dugger brothers could share how you've stayed close to the Lord as you walked through those early teen years and into adulthood. We've enjoyed your sister's book, but there just isn't as much available for young men, that has been written by young men. My boys are 14 & 16.
I'm 46 years old and all I have to say is I hope all the young people out there listen closely and learn from this young couple. I wish I had listened to my dad and my mother a little closer. I wasn't a promiscuous girl but I could have done a lot of things differently
I’d love to see more from you. I miss all the Duggar’s and have prayed for the family as you have gone through some hard times. I owe your family for teaching my children about courtship as I was not raised this way.
Dated my husband for 6 months, got engaged and married on our 11 month dating anniversary 🎉 When God is leading sometimes it moves faster than we originally think lol
What a beautiful love story and testimony for Christ. My story is one of hardship, sin, suffering, and ashes.... but God redeems, restores, and changed it into something beautiful, too. God is so good. Keep on sharing and living for the Lord, dear ones. I'm so proud of you!!! May God bless you in abundance!!
I REALLY loved and appreciated your open and honest conversation about finding a spouse but you did well especially around that awkward physical attraction and just explaining why it’s important and holding up your values and standards, Katie your view was refreshing, realistic and just open and honest when you talked about going back to your list and it wasn’t a silly immature list it was well thought out and realistic. I’m 45 and married for 23yr and I was truly blown away by your values. Thank you for sharing, from Australia 🇦🇺 🤩🤩❤️
These two actually seem to be chosen for each other. They seem very natural and honest.
Prayers they are always blessed🙏.
I think you are two of my favorite Duggars. I am a grandma but enjoy watching positive Christians who are seeking God’s will in their lives. Our world is way too full of negativity, legalism & people running the opposite way from it.
Im encouraged by this. I can see God’s peace on your sweet faces.
I love that your love story begins with the love of Christ. God first.
Thank you for your wisdom. My husband and I were baptized as adults before we were married but after we already had our first child. We decided at that point not to be intimate again until we got married. We got married 9 months later. You can start over. God's mercy's are new every morning. That decision changed our marriage for the better. And I truly believe that obedience so early in our faith did not go unseen by the Father. To Him be the glory 🙌🏻
OUR HEAVILY FATHER KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING FOR PUTTING Y'ALL TOGETHER ❤️❤❤❤❤❤
Wow, y'all make a beautiful Christian couple. Thank you for sharing y'all's beautiful love story and please Keep giving God the Glory. God Is Great. ❤❤🎉🎉❤❤
I am not a religious person but I think it's nice to hear your perspectives and beliefs. I really think that you two have a good head on your shoulders and I hope that I can find my better half sometime soon. Love is an amazing thing.
As a Mother of 3 grown daughters & now 9 Grandchildren. I TRULY MUST stop for a moment to say to both of you; but especially Katey… that this story is beyond inspirational and NEEDS to be shared to as many young people AND even ADULTS who desire to have a Truly godly Christian relationship/ marriage or even simple Friendship…
I could literally write volumes about this so PLEASE share and keep sharing!!! Spread this story ❤🙏!!!
Questions for Q and A:
1. Katey, do you still do ministry work?
2. How has your relationship changed after having your sweet baby?
3. Are you involved in community activities?
4. If you cook, Katey, a cooking video would be awesome!
I could feel the love through my screen. There was zero “ fakeness”. You truly both are a light to many young couples. I am 60 & love my husband more today then many years before. I pray that you have this joyful love when your 60 too, but based off this video, I think you two will only grow in love & light led by Our Father…Bless you both.. your so sweet, and truthful in your care for others xo
Katey I must say I just love your voice it's so calming!! Love you both as a couple and your son has to be the cutest little baby boy I wish you many years of happiness!!!
You two are so sweet and grounded in Christ ❣
I love your love story!! There is such a difference in dating to marry and dating to say you have a boyfriend!!! I wrote a list of all the characteristics I want in my spouse. When I met my husband he checked every box. We’ve been married for 24 years and I don’t regret not having any other boyfriends. My husband wishes he would’ve did things differently before he met me. Seeing him give our sons dating advice is the best. He’s speaking from experience and wants to save them the heartache he experienced.
Why? Dating around let you decide what you want and what you don’t
I dated prior to meeting my husband and I decided to make a list myself because I'm not into wasting my time with serial dating. Sometimes we need perspective to catch red flags before we adjust to them as "quirks." My husband and I celebrate 11 years married, 13 together in October. It doesn't mean it won't have challenges but that list helped me say "no" to character traits that were terribly toxic.
My ADHD/ASD brain does not pick up on social cues like some folks do, so lists help me tremendously! Congratulations on 24 years!
@@SarahsPets2004 ew no grow up
Congratulations on your marriage and many more years to come 💞🎉😊❤
Y'all are so cute!
For a Q&A:
Where was your first date? Who chaperoned?
Who came up with name Truett Oliver?
Do you plan on having a theme when naming your kids?
Will you be letting God decide how many kids you'll have?
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Thanks for Sharing!!!
I grew up watching your show and you’ve set an amazing example to other Christian families. I’m now courting my current boyfriend and we have set some very similar boundaries. This is the first relationship I’ve ever been in that was Christ centered and it’s the healthiest relationship I’ve ever been in as well. Love you two and keep spreading the ministry.
I admire you both so much how you consistently give glory to God in your relationship! You both are humbly genuine, but point to a great Designer in your words, choices and love story that is so encouraging and radiant. May the Lord bless you richly as He continues to write your story together!
Such a good example of a Godly couple. I really enjoyed your story. In a day when anything goes, it's so refreshing to learn you put God first. Be strong and God bless you and your family.
Y'all are a great example of a Godly couple. My husband and I were parents to teenagers when we started hanging out. We purposed to spend all of our "long distance" time with the children, for accountability but also if God didn't call us to marry, then we had a great friendship. It was important for us to wait until marriage for intimacy, but we kissed when we got engaged (9 weeks before the wedding). Looking back, I wish we had waited until the wedding day to kiss. God is the God of redeeming lives. It IS possible to wait until marriage for intimacy, even though you already have children. I would encourage any young woman, or man, to write down the list of desires for a spouse and pray over that list daily. Some of the strange requests I had of God on a potential spouse were realized, and it's just so humbling to have God answer those prayers specifically. (Side note, my first grandson's name is Truett - great name!!)
Loved hearing your story. So inspiring to see a young Christian couple and your love for the Lord!
Wow I love how chatty Katie is 🤣💕
Also I like that you both don't stare at each constantly like the other couples do on interviews 🤣🤷🏽♀️🤣 your eyes just move naturally. 💕👍🏽
Love the hearts and understand your whole procedure for your relationship, very wise. 👍🏽
Nothing wrong with the other couples who lovingly gaze at one another when the other of the couple is speaking.
Personally, I find the gazing at each other to be endearing...and I see it as a sign of their mutual espect and admiration for each other.
It seems to me like many people are just trying to find something....anything...that they can point a finger at this family .. and then say.. " Aha..look at them..they are.weird" ..
when, in reality, they are no more " weird" than the rest of the zaney, broken, fallen, messed- up, degenerate and a- moral world.
@@sissyrayself7508 you have just assumed everything there 😆 👍🏽
Oh well your personal opinion 👍🏽 thanks for the comment ☺️ x
@@antlouc13 and your comment also was your personal opinion as well..and you are welcome.
@@antlouc13 also... My "assumptions" about the motivations and heart of the other couples is positive...., Whereas your opinions seem to be more negative..when it comes to why the other couples were looking lovingly at one another when they are talking.
Touché.. TOUCHÉ 😂😂😂!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏
Feel like you compliment each other in a beautiful way. Such a touching love story. Thank you for sharing❣✌❤🙏
I love how you picked a date/number with some meaning. 4/3/21 I think the date might have been a sign and makes your love story even more special
AMEN! What a great video! I am 61 y.o., have been married since I was 24. and I wld advise anyone I know to watch this. How you have honored God! How encouraging you are for young men and women seeking future "mates." Very nice job!!
When you know you want a marriage that is Christ-centered, you can skip all the game playing so many young men and women do these days during the dating stage. You can go right to talking about "real" things, truly important things. Through these "real" discussions you find out quickly if the person might be who you want in a spouse or isn't at all who u want.
Yes!! There is purpose in a Christ-centered relationship and if you trust in God He will find the right spouse for you without you even looking for that person.
That does work but I think sometimes that's too forward for people I think letting it unfold naturally is the best way to go ❤
I always enjoy listening to couples talk about how they meet and did things. It’s so refreshing compared to “we met through fb/Instagram”.
Amen.
That's right. No virtual stuff. Real people, real relationship. Real happiness 💯👫💞👏
You guys are quickly becoming my favorite Duggar couple to watch!
Every child ten and up needs to hear this wonderful love story. And the list is a must. Thank you sharing.
You and your whole family are such an inspiration! I'm grateful for good people like you who set a very good example for other youth to look up to. Keep holding up God's light, it's much needed these days!
I'm so glad ya'll told us about your love story!! I miss counting on so much so I'm glad we got to hear about how ya'll got together!!
I love your story, something just really struck me good watching this I'm guessing it was God it was great. You two are so real and I love it, I'm 59 and I grew up with people pretending so much with their faith and I just really love how real y'all are. Thank you for a great video. God bless y'all.
You both did such an amazing job of sharing. Please keep sharing - especially with those your age. Oh how they need to hear what you have to say. It even helped me - I'm long married, but I was uplifted by hearing you share about giving things to the Lord. He's got my best interest at heart. God bless you both.
Y’all are such a sweet and godly couple. I love your story.
You two are just awesome! Thank you for sharing your story. You have encouraged me a lot even at 41 yo. I haven't always made the best choices but God's grace and mercy have brought me through. Please keep telling your story and talking about Jesus. Our world needs more people like you. May God continue to bless you and baby True! 🙏❤️
I’m happy you stuck to both of your convictions. I’ve admired that about many in the Duggar family. Best wishes and congratulations on your sweet baby boy!
Seriously?! I used to be amazed by the Duggars but now can’t help but be disgusted. Hope and pray your different than the elder sibling males. Best wishes. May the younger ones reverse the negativity of those before you. 💜
What a lovely testimony for your relationship! I have been watching the Duggar family since the beginning and it is such a blessing to see you Jed as an adult and to see your life play out for Christ. Jed and Katey, thank you for sharing your love story and your testimonies. You have shown it is still possible for young people to live right and choose Christ.
What a beautiful couple and a beautiful story!
I love you two ❤ what a Beautiful love Story!!! The World doesn't understand the Sacredness of Marriage and staying Pure. I commend you both !!! You make a perfect match GOD BLESS YOU 🙏 ❤
Thanks for sharing your story! You’re both a wonderful example for young adults! I want my son & daughter to do the same! Put God FIRST in every area of your lives! May you be blessed abundantly for MANY years to come! 😇🙌
Y’alls live wedding brought me to finding a group of friends during a lonely time living alone during covid. So thank u so much! Myself and the girls often chat on discord and watch all ur family YT videos and old episodes together at the same time! Praise be ! 💙
Y’all are the sweetest couple and have a beautiful baby. Thank you for sharing your family w us. Sending loves, hugs, and prayers y’all’s way. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🤗
Such an amazing love story! Yes for purity not because of religious rules but because out of love for Jesus! We also waited 12 years ago and it was SO worth it!
LOOK AT the angelic ADORABLENESS AND genuine LOVE..in your family DYNAMIC!!! .. THANK U FOR BEING SO REAL...OUT OF ALL OF THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE DUGGARS AND their partners.. I feel like yours IS one of the realest ONES THE realest
It is so refreshing to hear peoples love story’s that aren’t all about sex and are more focused on serving God not worrying about what the world thinks you should do. If God truly made that person for you the intimate portions of the relationship will be exactly what you desire after marriage. I appreciate your honesty and witness for the Lord.
If only more couples in the world has this kind of Godly relationship! Thanks for sharing!
Jed & Katey,
Thank you for using your platform to share about the Lord and share your Godly example 💕 It's so refreshing to see the humility in both of your characters, along with your fun & down-to-earth personalities. I really enjoy listening to you both.
Including the 3 of you in my prayers tonight 😸🙏
Awesome video! Loved getting to know Katey. You can see God's hand. Happy for both of you. Can't wait to see where God leads your precious family. 😊👍
Oh my goodness, you two are so sweet. I love your spirit and your honesty. If you want to draw people to Christ, be honest. Let them know this walk is not easy, not as an excuse to sin but to draw closer to Christ. God Bless you and your family!!
What a sweet story. God definitely puts people in our path for a reason. My husband and I have been married for 21 years this past September. When you know , you know. 💜
Thank you both for sharing your love story. Praising God for how He brought you together. Katey, you are beautiful inside and out and for Jed. Like he said, “an amazing girl.” I’ve always thought Jed is the most handsome of the Duggar boys. He has a godly heart and excellent leadership skills. Your son is such a handsome little guy. Glad to hear your honesty, and godly advice, you two. Grateful for your humility and transparency. Praying over you as a family.
Ty for sharing not only your love story but a great testimony for the Lord. Self control is an important part of the fruit of the spirit and helps us train to be more like Jesus. I can’t wait to share this.
Thanks so much for sharing. Can’t wait to watch your videos as you grow in your marriage. I’ll be married 51 years this year and always put God first and always consider each other. Blessings
You two are so sweet together. I so agree with what you said. Talk and communicate will take you far plus the Lord. I’m speaking from being married 45 years but I’ve also known my husband since we were 7 years old and we are 65 yrs old now. He was the boy next door and I’ve had the privilege of walking down 2 aisles with him. Our high school graduation plus our wedding. Thank you for sharing your story.
Your love for God as the center of your courtship and marriage is wonderful you can hear your passion as you both give him glory beautiful testimony ❤️
Thank you for sharing your love story about how you met and ended up married. I'm so happy that you both turned to get Lord in prayer with your questions and your thoughts. I wish you both a blessed marriage.
Im so proud of you two! Thank you for “pushing back the darkness” through your purity & love for Jesus & each other. I also admire your humility!
You two are an amazing Christian couple! God bless you both and your children!
I loved how you both pointed out about having the same love💕 language! It's so very important to me and others, too! It means a natural connection, not an effort to 'remember' to nurture the other person in a way that doesn't come as natural! When life gets busy, that kind of relationship nurturing is so important to keeping a solid foundation, being intertwined on a soul level that's natural makes for long term happiness! Glad you shared such an important point! I also liked how each of you "listened" to each other. Hearing is one thing, interrupting is another thing, but "Listening" is respect and is a secret to long term happiness! I am quite impressed, I enjoy your videos, Katey is an absolute gem, nice getting to know her!💖😃
May I say, I love you both and I really love your love story orchestrated by God! I’m going to share your story. May God use it in someone’s life! Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m 73, been married for 54 years to my wonderful husband I met at a Christian university. People used to tell me I was either lying or crazy for wanting to save myself for marriage….even 54 years ago the world did not understand! God blessed us with six children, fourteen grandchildren, and two great-grandbabies…so far! Allowing God to guide you and write your love story is always best! May God richly bless your sweet little family! 💕💕💕
God has done another wonderful work putting you two together. Marriage is honorable
Thanks for sharing. To wait on the Lord isn't always easy, but it's the best decision we can make!♡︎
Absolutely!!
I don’t agree with your beliefs but I think Katey is so great and I hope she will always be heard and respected in your marriage and with your family!
How special, what a beautiful story ❤️ my husband and I did everything backwards, started having kids at 19, got married at 21 and now we have 4 kids and just celebrated our 20th anniversary. After loving each other since the 7th grade, I thank God everyday that I got pregnant at 19 or I wouldn’t have the beautiful life I have now. ❤️❤️❤️
We did it backwards too. We were engaged when I was pregnant with our first child, but we were married when I was 7 months pregnant with our twins. We have now been married for 24 yrs.
Doing things 'backwards' implies there's a better or at least a different approach to doing something. Scripturally speaking, there is a right way of approaching the marriage covenant. God's design is for two people of the opposite sex to enter into marriage and love on one another for life. Having a wedding means little when there's no commitment to work through life's challenges.
In an age where marriage and divorce have become so common place - whether secular or Christian - it is refreshing to hear of couples who although have chosen a more unpredictable start have chosen to stay faithful and forgiving of one another. Children thrive when there's a Dad n a Mom.
Aww thank you guys so much for sharing your love story with us. You all are very inspirational and I love how your family tries to save the first kiss that is so sweet and such a beautiful thing. You guys have good morals which the world needs more of. People may say it's old fashioned but I feel the world has gotten so out of control and we need to go back to these kinds of morals and principles. I just find your family to be inspiring and up lifting. No one is perfect by any means but I think it is a beautiful thing. God bless you guys and your beautiful little family. Please keep sharing videos with us we miss you all so very much ❤️
I love your love story! I am refreshed and encouraged by your openness. God bless you. You are correct "God's timing is perfect" - thank you for sharing.
I wish this was filmed. My favorite was seeing Joy’s story. I get that your family is tired of filming but when it comes to big things like this I feel like it would’ve been nice to have to look back on. It shows how far you’ve come and how God has a plan for everything and everyone.
Thank you BOTH for your truthfulness and openness. It is refreshing. I wish I had had this sort of guidance in the 80s/90s when I was a teenager and young adult. Back then it was a totally different mindset.
First off thank you for the encouragement at the end as a single lady I could relate to a lot of what you were suggesting especially deepening my faith that is a area I am working on. Growing up my family didn't go to church so it wasn't til college when God brought my friend into my life who invited me to her church and has helped me so much in my faith. Thanks for always being so encouraging and wanting to see the best for your viewers. A fun video idea might be to do a video with Jer and Hannah (I don't know if you live close to each other) the video could be a Q and A together or anything else you think of I just think it would be cool with Jed and Jer obviously being close and it seems like Katey and Hannah get along really well as well for you guys to do a video together if Jer and Hannah were okay with it.
Please make some more videos!
Also, would love to see a day in the life vlog! Plus a house tour and Truett update!
You are both mature beyond your years!! This video should be shown to all young men and women entering into high school. Young men and women need to set high standards for their future mate if it is in their plan to want to marry. Thank you for sharing your story, for being genuine and honest. What great examples you are for our culture and society. I pray that the youth of our country will change our world by becoming Christ centered individuals!
I love Katie’s hair! So cute like that! You two are super cute together and do compliment each other very well!
Thanks for sharing your love story . I want y’all to do something for me . My son is almost 31 and is Autistic (Asperger’s) My son has been praying for God to let a young lady in his life that will love him for himself and the values that he wants in a relationship . I being his mom have lots of health problems and I would love for my son to find his true love . My son’s name is Matthew.
🕊️ 💕 I loved to hear your love story! There was the initial spark 🧲 attraction, the courting phase, the pull n resisting of the flesh, the seeking after purity before God. I so admire ur perspectives. It gives me hope for my 21 year old son who has desired to be married n have children since he was five years old. There's no girl in the picture n he is still a virgin. I pray his decision remains and also hope n pray for a girl who would love him second only to loving God. 🙏
Good to see ya'll congratulations on your new baby God bless ya'll.
Best thing…you share what is in your hearts…and you don’t judge. That’s the most Christian thing you say, that you don’t judge. And you are so kind and respectful. Thank you. You both exude such sweetness and respect…
I made a lot of poor choices at a young age (and had a lot of things forced upon me at an even younger age which influenced me later), and I learned the hard way about "soul ties" and the damage caused by sexual relationships with those you're not married to. After I became a Christian, I had a lot of work to do to break those ties and heal emotionally and spiritually.
Thank you for sharing your story about your choice to save yourselves for marriage.
I know that my journey was much more difficult than it needed to be because I didn't choose to do the same. I had my first child at 14, and though I wouldn't change having her or my wonderful grandchildren, it affected later choices (like not going to college) and it was very difficult. I was extremely blessed to find a Godly man who loved her as his own, and we had two more beautiful daughters. He passed away exactly one week after our 20th wedding anniversary in 2010.
You two are such a sweet young couple and I pray that you have many long, blessed years together! 🙏✝️❤
i just finished watching your video. i am 70 years old and loved every minute of it. my husband passed in 2014 out of 4 kids i've already lost 3 of them and you are so correct...put God first in everything. thank you for your sweet candor...for not having to look picture perfect and for loving God. May The Lord richly bless you and your family, may prayer always be first and foremost for everything, appreciate each other and make sure you tell each other that, let your children see you in all things so they know early on they can have a loving model to have for their future intended and what it takes to have a loving and successful marriage. may your marriage be blessed with Numbers 6:24-26
I am so happy for yall and I know a little something about putting God first and allowing Him to guide your steps. I've been married to my husband for 35 years and we did everything wrong in the beginning. We have learned through the years and going through our ups and downs because we both made mistakes, we now let God guide our steps. Praise God that you two have your faith now and know that trusting God is the only way. God bless you both and I'll be praying for you guys.
So wise for a young couple! You sure can tell you put God first ❤️
This touched my heart so much and i needed to hear it. I am a 31 year old girl who has never had a significant other. I was shy growing up and kind of socially awkward. As I grew up I developed many different health problems and even now I am in need of a pancreas/kidney transplant. It is hard seeing my friends get married and have children. Basically what i am saying is that THANK YOU for your message. Auch an encouragement to me.
So glad it blessed you!!
@Kaylynn Anderson -God bless you. Like Jed said, keep praying seriously to God to bring your future spouse to you. Our God hears our prayers. He can do miracles still!! He could really turn your life around. I will pray that you will receive the transplants you need, and that God is preparing the heart of your future spouse. Hang in there. Take good care. 🙏
I have an adult son who grew up in the church from before he was born. Later, became part of our worship ministry. His dad and I talked a lot to him about praying for God to bring a Godly woman to him. Well, after years of waiting and going through college, he went with the ways of the world. My heart is so broken. He use to talk to my husband and I a lot. The world caused there to be a wedge between us and him. That part is super sad. He wants me to apologize to his gf, who he is unequally yoked with for not being happy about the relationship. What should I do? If you could answer what the Godly thing to do would be, I would be so grateful. Jed- I heard you say....a woman who loves her parents... That really struck a cord with our situation. We are really hurting. It is a joy to see such a young, faithful couple. May God bless you both with many years together!!🙏
@@kc26119 First of all God bless you. My heart breaks for you. I say go hard in prayer and keep praying about it. Outside of that gently let your son know that you see, what you think or, some incompatibilities BUT if he loves her you will love her too. Remember love is a decision not a feeling. Yes he's probably making a wrong choice, but I think the wise thing to do is to bite your lip and pray. HE WILL see it in due time. But the more you argue against her, the more wronged she'll look and the more wrong you will look. And when, or if,, he comes to you for advice with a problem (b/c they're coming) bite your lip and DON'T speak ill of her (that'll backfire on you). Take his hand and offer up the situation to God in prayer. My prayers go out to you.
@kelly Slaughter@@nicolehenderson3884 that's great advice. It may not be going the way we want it to go, but pray and bite your lip!
100% having my 14-year-old daughter watch this video! She's naturally exposed to our "world," and I really think your words can help remind her of all the things I've taught her. I tell her all the time that one of the most important things she can do right now is guard her heart.. that God says to guard your heart! She has a lifetime of adult choices to look forward to... right now she only needs to focus on the path the Lord has set for her.
I feel very sorry for your daughter
@@SarahsPets2004 Same.
Thank you! I’m currently in a relationship and this was super helpful. Appreciate you guys taking the time to make this video!
Met my husband in August 2016, starting courting Christmas 2016, engaged Valentine’s Day 2017 and married August of 2017. We wanted to get married sooner, but he needed to finish seminary classes. When God calls people together, there is no timeline for how quickly to get married. Love y’all’s story and family!
Love you 3! Love your testimony! It’s so good to see and know there are good true Christian role models out there! 🥰
LOVE Katey! So pretty, so real, so natural. Both of you love the Lord so much. Blessings on you and your beautiful family.
My husband and I were long distance too…we met in February of 2020 and got married in December of 2020 😁
I can’t say our first kiss was on our wedding day, but we were each other’s first kiss and by saving ourselves for marriage it really helps keep that dating/engagement season short😁
Totally worth it and I can’t even express the trust that brings to your relationship. It is amazing ❤️
I love that you share your struggles here. It is so hard to wait, but beneficial and helping with self control in the long run 😁
Your love for each and and for the Lord just shines through this entire video. Congratulations to you both on the birth of your beautiful baby too. I have two boys, and would just be so blessed if the Dugger brothers could share how you've stayed close to the Lord as you walked through those early teen years and into adulthood. We've enjoyed your sister's book, but there just isn't as much available for young men, that has been written by young men. My boys are 14 & 16.
What a lovely “love story “ and wise beyond your years too x
I'm 46 years old and all I have to say is I hope all the young people out there listen closely and learn from this young couple. I wish I had listened to my dad and my mother a little closer. I wasn't a promiscuous girl but I could have done a lot of things differently
What a precious beautiful sweet story. Thank you so much for sharing it!
You guys are such a sweet couple! Thanks for sharing your story! 💕
Very nice to see a sweet young couple with kindness and love for each other! Great ideas for relationships! 💕
I’d love to see more from you. I miss all the Duggar’s and have prayed for the family as you have gone through some hard times. I owe your family for teaching my children about courtship as I was not raised this way.
@Text me on Telegram at JedKateyDuggar done! :D
Dated my husband for 6 months, got engaged and married on our 11 month dating anniversary 🎉 When God is leading sometimes it moves faster than we originally think lol
What a lovely and precious story THE FATHER gave you.💝💝💝
Thank you for sharing your LOVE STORY with us. It is so good to see how God works in our lives and how he brings people together.
What a beautiful love story and testimony for Christ. My story is one of hardship, sin, suffering, and ashes.... but God redeems, restores, and changed it into something beautiful, too. God is so good. Keep on sharing and living for the Lord, dear ones. I'm so proud of you!!! May God bless you in abundance!!
Great Love Story, keep up the good relationship guys. With God in the midst, He will ever be the centre of your JOY🙏🙏♥♥
What a beautiful love story. God bless your precious little family.
I REALLY loved and appreciated your open and honest conversation about finding a spouse but you did well especially around that awkward physical attraction and just explaining why it’s important and holding up your values and standards, Katie your view was refreshing, realistic and just open and honest when you talked about going back to your list and it wasn’t a silly immature list it was well thought out and realistic. I’m 45 and married for 23yr and I was truly blown away by your values. Thank you for sharing, from Australia 🇦🇺 🤩🤩❤️
I truly believe you two were meant for ministry!! I enjoyed hearing your love story! May God bless you and your family always!!💞🙏💞
This was amazing, and thank you for following Jesus, and sharing what He does! ❤️❤️❤️