Frequently Asked Questions — Lysa TerKeurst and Chaz Adams
Q: Who is Lysa TerKeurst’s husband?
Lysa TerKeurst’s husband is Chaz Adams. The couple married in January 2024 in a private ceremony in the French Alps, France. Adams is a health insurance entrepreneur based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, where he founded CMA Insurance and Financial Services in 1996. He has two children from his previous marriage.
Q: How did Lysa TerKeurst and Chaz Adams meet?
They met on a dating app in early 2023. TerKeurst, who had initially vowed she would never use one, chose a platform she felt was relatively safe and involved her close friends throughout the process. Their connection deepened quickly through phone calls and written exchanges before Adams flew to Charlotte to meet her for coffee.
Q: Did Lysa TerKeurst remarry after her divorce from Art TerKeurst?
Yes. After finalizing her divorce from Art TerKeurst in 2022 following years of marital struggle and reconciliation attempts, Lysa TerKeurst married Chaz Adams in January 2024.
Q: What is Lysa TerKeurst’s new book about?
‘I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t: Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment‘ was published October 8, 2024. It addresses how to rebuild trust after betrayal, recognize red flags, and navigate faith doubts born from personal heartbreak.
Q: How long has Chaz Adams been sober?
As of the October 2024 conversation, Chaz Adams had been sober for approximately 10 years, having gotten sober through Alcoholics Anonymous after recognizing his own struggle with alcohol while trying to help his younger brother.
