Duggar Courtship News

Josiah Duggar is in an official courtship! Who's the lucky girl? It's Lauren Swanson, Josiah's "special friend" who accompanied the Duggars on their trip to Australia and New Zealand. Lauren is 18 and the oldest of eight, and her family has known the Duggars for years.

"I can definitely say I have found a great friend … even better than I could have hoped for or imagined," Josiah told PEOPLE. “I so appreciate Lauren’s Christlike character and tender heart toward others. She bring sunshine into the room and encourages everyone around her."

Watch Josiah and Lauren's relationship unfold on the new season of Counting On, which premieres February 26th. 

Photo/video courtesy TLC

Duggar Courtship Update

For those of you who have been asking for an update on Josiah Duggar's courtship with Marjorie Jackson, take a look at this message from Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar:

Both Josiah and Marjorie have enjoyed getting to know each other and [building] their friendship over the past months. We are so grateful that they each are seeking the Lord’s will for their future. 

A few weeks ago Marjorie and Josiah agreed to end their courtship, keeping in step with what they believe the Lord’s will is. Both are thankful for the time getting to know each other, and their families continue to enjoy each other’s company and close friendship.

As parents we are very pleased to see two young people searching out their futures with God's will as their first priority!


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