Jep and Jessica Robertson are jumping into new challenges and sharing their faith on their upcoming show JEP & JESS: BEYOND THE BAYOU.
“It really came about just almost accidentally,” Jessica told Movieguide®. “We had met with Bill Abbott before at Great American Media and just talked about life and grandbabies…we just loved everything they were doing there. And we were like, ‘We want to get behind y’all’…by the end of the conversation, it was, ‘Hey, we’ve never done an unscripted show, but let’s do one.’”
She called BEYOND THE BAYOU “really a fun adventure,” adding, “We were like, ‘Well, even if God just wants us to go through this and learn something, even if it fails, let’s do this.’”
A description of JEP & JESS: BEYOND THE BAYOU reads, “Leaving behind the Louisiana bayous that first made them household names, Jep and Jessica are building a new life in Texas, transforming Comanche Moon Ranch into a thriving community rooted in craftsmanship, hospitality and legacy.”
“Along the way, viewers will witness the joys and challenges of creating a place where neighbors become family, love grows deeper and every project serves a greater purpose,” the synopsis continues.
Related: BEYOND THE BAYOU: Episode 101: “Leap of Faith”
Jep shared that “faith, family and community” are at the heart of the show.
“My mom has always said, and it’s something I try to live by, a true friend cares about your soul, not just your happiness,” he explained in an interview with CBN News. “And I feel like the older we’ve gotten, the more we care about our family’s souls and our friends’ souls, more than just what makes us happy.”
In an interview with TV Insider, the couple spoke about what has kept their marriage strong for the past 25 years.
“If somebody asked me what advice you would give to somebody, I would say you need to seek Godly counsel,” Jessica shared.
Jep added, “I think it’s a testament to the people you’re around, whether it’s family or church group. That’s important to us because there were times when we were younger that having a good support system was so important. It was tough, and we needed them. We just needed other brothers and sisters to lean on.”
“We were really blessed. It wasn’t easy,” Jessica said. “God is the glue. We all need grace. We all need forgiveness.”
JEP & JESS: BEYOND THE BAYOU premieres on Great American Family on Aug. 15.
Read Next: Jep and Jessica Robertson Go BEYOND THE BAYOU for Upcoming GAF Series
Questions or comments? Please write to us here.
