Jenny Marrs opened up about how she and her husband Dave got their start on HGTV. See what she said about “Fixer to Fabulous” and their humble TV beginnings.
Jenny Marrs Took a Leap of Faith With ‘Fixer to Fabulous’
On March 10, Marrs took to Instagram to reflect on how it all started with her home renovation show.
“Over the weekend, we had the opportunity to share some of our story, including how we ended up with cameras following along as we work,” she wrote in the caption. “The work began two decades before the cameras. And, the cameras were never something we sought out.”
Marrs continued, “Yet, now, after 8 years, we can look back and see God’s hand in it all. The conversation made me want to share this excerpt from my book, ‘Trust God Love People,’ about the start of this ride.”
In her book, Marrs shared that they initially questioned why people would tune in for a show starring her and Dave.
“I remember watching the three-minute edited down ‘sizzle reel’ and thinking, ‘this is absolutely crazy. Why would anyone want to watch a television show about our life?’ I also remember being extremely nervous that someone would want to watch a television show about our life,” she wrote in her book.
With young children at the time, Marrs said she was concerned about the exposure. “Was it wise to open our family up to the inevitable criticism and loss of privacy that must come with a television show?” she asked.
The HGTV star shared, “I prayed simply, ‘Lord, if this is what you want for us to do, if this will bring you glory, if we can use this opportunity to shine a light into this dark world, then let it happen. If this isn’t in your plans for us, if this is against your will, then slam the door shut.”
The “Fixer to Fabulous” pilot episode kicked things off for the couple as the series got a full season pickup.
Marrs shared what she journaled after the good news: “I feel like we are stepping onto a battlefield spiritually by saying yes to this show. I know how ruthless the enemy is but I also know that every attack must first come through the hand of God. We are His. He goes before and behind and surrounds us on every side. The enemy has no power over us and while he may try to quiet us, we will walk forward in faith and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.”
“May our lives testify His goodness and glory alone,” she wrote. “Lord — help us to not be overwhelmed by fear of what may come or the pressure to please man. Prevent pride from gaining a foothold. Keep humility in our hearts. Help us to look to you for our worth, not the words or affirmation or judgment or criticism of others.”
Fans Share Love for Dave & Jenny Marrs
Fans flooded the comments section to praise Dave and Jenny for their work on HGTV.
“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone back and re-watched the entire series,” one fan wrote. “Each episode is like a warm blanket that wraps around and comforts me. Thank you for opening up your home and sharing your family and journey with us.”
Another fan noted, “So grateful that you both took a leap of faith and did this. You are touching lives and planting seeds for the One who led you both here. May His blessings continue to pour out you and your family.”
“You are such an amazing and refreshing energy and I’m inspired by the joy my heart feels in the Truth of which you speak,” one fan commented.
