“Duck Dynasty” stars Jep and Jessica Robertson are opening up about the faith-filled decision that led them to leave their Louisiana roots behind and begin a new chapter in Texas.

For the longtime couple, the move wasn’t something they rushed into. Jep said prayer played a major role as they considered whether uprooting their family was the right choice.

“It was a lot of prayer, a lot of talking to our friends,” Jep told Fox News Digital. “But, you know, we love it out here.”

Jep said North Texas already held special memories for him. As a teenager, he traveled to the area with his father, “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson, and developed a love for the land. Years later, the opportunity to return felt like more than a coincidence.

He described the decision as a moment when it seemed God was nudging them forward.

“God is just like, ‘All right, guys, you know, you should try this,'” Jep recalled. “And we’re like, ‘OK, we’ll try.'”

Now, grandparents, Jep and Jessica, are approaching 25 years of marriage. But they’re quick to acknowledge that building a life together hasn’t always been easy.

“The first seven, eight years were really tough being married,” Jep admitted. During those difficult years, he said God placed people in their lives who helped them navigate the challenges, including his oldest brother, Alan, and his wife.

Looking back, Jep believes one of the most important lessons they learned was simply refusing to quit.

“I think it’s a testament to God and the people he’s put in our life, you know, just not giving up,” he said. “When people ask me about marriage advice — it’ll be 25 years in October — and I’m like, ‘Man, I would just say, don’t give up.'”

Jessica agreed, saying their shared faith ultimately became the foundation that held their marriage together.

“I say the only reason why we’re still married is because we love the Lord more than we love, you know, each other,” she said.

For Jessica, keeping their attention on God helped them move beyond hurts, disappointments and unrealistic expectations of one another. Over time, she said, they learned to see themselves as being on the same team.

That same emphasis on faith, family and community is shaping their new life in Texas. Jessica said she has noticed younger generations becoming increasingly interested in simpler traditions, from sewing and raising chickens to canning vegetables and making jam.

For Jep and Jessica, their move may have taken them away from the Louisiana bayou that made their family famous, but they believe prayer helped point them toward where they were supposed to go next.