Jana Duggar Waited Until She Was 34 Years Old to Marry Husband Stephen Wissmann
The couple announced they were expecting their first child one year after their wedding.
Updated Aug. 28 2025, 12:26 p.m. ET
When 19 Kids and Counting premiered, it gave secular Americans an opportunity to see inside the lives of those who follow Christian Fundamentalism.
The Duggars are Independent Fundamentalist Baptists who follow a specific way of living.
Jana Duggar was the eldest daughter of the family, and was just 18 years old when the show premiered.
As the show went on, Jana made headlines for not getting married like her younger siblings. However, that all changed when she met her now husband, Stephen Wissmann.
The couple got married in 2024, when Jana was 34 years old. Now, the couple is expecting their first child together.
Here is everything you need to know about Jana's husband, Stephen.
Who is Jana Duggar's new husband, Stephen Wissmann?
According to People, Jana and Stephen had a quiet wedding in Arkansas on Aug. 15, 2024. For her fans, this wedding has come out of nowhere, as she never responded to the rumors about her engagement.
Stephen is no stranger to the Duggars and comes from a religious family himself. Stephen is one of 13 children, and his family is already known to the Duggars, as his sister, Hannah Wissman, is married to Jana's brother, Jeremiah Duggar.
But that isn't all there is to know about him.
Stephen Wissmann's family bears a lot of similarities to the Duggars, but there are a few differences.
Stephen is a pastor at a Mennonite church in Nebraska. He is one of 13 siblings, so he's obviously no stranger to large family lifestyles.
In addition to that, he can play multiple musical instruments and plays in the family band alongside his siblings.
Stephen Wissman stands behind his parents, surrounded by his siblings.
With all the similarities in their backgrounds, it makes absolute sense that Jana and Stephen would find a deep connection with each other. People described their wedding as elegant, and the couple looked very happy about their future together.
Stephen and Jana are expecting a baby in January 2026.
Shortly after their first wedding anniversary, Stephen and Jana shared the news that they are expecting their first child together on August 18, 2025.
"We are so excited, January 2026 is going to come with a little bundle of joy joining our family," Jana captioned a photo of the couple. "We’re counting down the days and eagerly looking forward to this thrilling new chapter in our lives!"
Just a few days before, Stephen gushed about his wife on Instagram, writing, "I know this is a day late, but yesterday I was SO blessed to have celebrated one year of life and marriage with my best friend! Thru the ups and downs, life with you only keeps getting better and better! Love you more than ever."
Jana also shared a sweet message about her hubby, adding, "Just celebrated one year of marriage with my favorite person, and it has been the best year! I look forward to many more years together!"