Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann's Joyful Journey: A New Baby on the Way!

Jana Duggar is expecting her first child with bible studies leader Stephen Wissmann just one year after tying the knot

JANA DUGGAR EXPECTING FIRST CHILD WITH BIBLE STUDIES LEADER STEPHEN WISSMANN - BUT WILL HER SISTER JILL EVER FORGIVE THEIR PARENTS?

In a shocking turn of events, Counting On star Jana Duggar is expecting her first child with Bible studies leader Stephen Wissmann, just one year after tying the knot. The 35-year-old reality TV personality made the announcement on Monday in a joint Instagram post with her 32-year-old husband.

The sweet pregnancy reveal included three adorable photos from their intimate photoshoot, showcasing Jana and Stephen's love for each other. But amidst all the joy and excitement, we can't help but wonder: will Jana's sister Jill ever forgive their parents for the way they were treated?

The 35-year old Counting On star announced that she was pregnant in a joint Instagram post with 32-year-old pastor of East Fairview Mennonite Church in Milford, Nebraska which was shared on Monday

A YEAR OF MARRIAGE AND BABY ON BOARD!

Jana and Stephen shared a romantic black-and-white snap of themselves kissing, accompanied by two other photos from their pregnancy announcement shoot. The expecting mom-to-be captioned the post: "We're counting down the days! January 2026 is going to come with a little bundle of joy joining our family!"

The news has left fans eagerly awaiting Jana's first pregnancy reveal. But this isn't just any ordinary pregnancy - it's the first time one of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's children will be starting their own family. And we can't help but wonder: what will their parents think about being grandparents?

They shared three photos from a pregnancy announcement shoot including a black and white snap of them kissing.

A FAMILY WITH 19 KIDS AND COUNTING!

Jana is the eldest daughter of reality TV royalty Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who have been featured on multiple shows together. The family's massive brood has grown over the years, with Jana having 18 siblings - including her sister Jill, who has had a long-standing estrangement from the family.

A SECRET REVEAL: JILL'S STRAINED RELATIONSHIP WITH HER PARENTS

This comes a year after the two said 'I do' in Prairie Grove, Arkansas as her sister Jill - who has had a longstanding estrangement from the family - was not one of her bridesmaids alongside their other siblings.

In Amazon Prime's explosive docuseries, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, Jill railed against her parents and accused them of taking advantage of her and her siblings by forcing them to participate in their reality shows without pay. The family allegedly received $18 million from TV deals over the course of 21 seasons, but according to Jill, it all went into her father's pocket.

"I was never paid," Jill claimed. "No check, no cash, nothing. For seven-and-a-half years of my adult life, I was taken advantage of."

Jill also shared some shocking allegations about her brother Josh's molestation and how their parents tried to cover it up. She recalled being forced to defend him on national TV to prevent the family's show from being canceled.

She and the business owner held their nuptials at The Grand at Willow Springs in front of 500 guests just three months after getting engaged; Stephen seen in 2024

A NEW BEGINNING FOR JANA?

It seems like Jana has moved on from all the drama with her sister Jill, focusing on her own life with husband Stephen. The young couple met through their families in 2011 and reconnected a few years ago after realizing they had feelings for each other.

"We just enjoyed each other's company," Jana said of their initial meeting. "We didn't have any romantic feelings at the time, but we've always been friends."

Jana's sister, Jessa Duggar, was her maid of honor, her sister-in-law, Abbie Duggar, and sisters Joy-Anna Forsyth, Johannah Duggar, Jinger Duggar and Jordyn Duggar were bridesmaids; Duggar family women seen in 2023

A MODERN MARRIAGE: JANA AND STEPHEN'S LOVE STORY

Fast-forward to today, and Jana and Stephen are expecting their first child together. They tied the knot last year in a beautiful ceremony with over 500 guests in attendance.

Jana gushed about her big day to People, saying she had "prayed for this for years." She described her wedding dress as "classy" and "a bit like a princess," adding that it felt like a dream come true.

In Amazon Prime's four-part docuseries about the family, entitled Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, Jana's sister Jill railed against her parents and accused them of 'taking advantage' of her as they have been estranged ever since

But not everyone is celebrating Jana's pregnancy. Her sister Jill has been estranged from the family for quite some time, and we can't help but wonder: will she ever forgive their parents?

A HEART-TO-HEART WITH JILL

In an interview with The Unplanned Podcast in January 2024, Jill confirmed that she had seen Michelle recently, but when asked about the last time she saw her dad, she couldn't even remember.

She said they tricked her and her siblings into signing contracts and forced them to be take part in the family's numerous reality shows against their will - without pay

"I hope for a reconciliation," Jill said. "But I want to make sure it's a healthy relationship first."

It seems like Jana and Stephen are starting their new life together on a positive note, but can they overcome all the drama from their family's past?

STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES ON THE DUGGAR FAMILY DRAMA!

During the doc, which premiered in June 2023, Jill also shared some of the extreme measures that her dad took to try to cover up brother Josh's molestation of his own sisters

TheScholarlyNote.com is your go-to source for all the latest news and updates on the Duggar family. Stay tuned for more juicy gossip, secrets revealed, and heart-to-hearts from the family members themselves.

In related news, Jill's book Counting The Cost has been a bestseller since its release in September 2023. In it, she shares even more of her family's secrets and allegations against their parents.

Will Jana's pregnancy announcement be the start of a new chapter for the Duggar family? Or will their past drama continue to haunt them?

She also recalled how she was forced to defend him on national television (seen) to prevent the family's hit reality show from being canceled

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: TheScholarlyNote.com has got you covered with all the latest updates on the Duggar family.

The former reality star went on to release her own tome, called Counting The Cost, in September, and in it, she shared even more of her family's secrets

Back in January, she and her husband, Derick, 35,  admitted that they couldn't remember the 'last time' they had seen Jim Bob - and that it was at least a year prior