Joel from for KING & COUNTRY talks Band, Relationship and Collaboration

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  • Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
  • In this exclusive interview with JOY FM, Joel from for King and Country sits down with Sandi and talks about the beginning of the band, his beautiful relationship with his wife and even gives you an exclusive tour of his home!
    0:00 Tease
    0:10 Intro
    1:07 When/How did For King and Country get started?
    3:02 What was the vision when you were younger?
    6:43 Pushing through the hard times as a band
    8:06 Collaborating with Dolly, Lecre, Tori Kelly, etc.
    11:46 Joel and his wife's story
    15:06 Joel's Home Tour
    21:24 Bloopers
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  • @artcall9981
    @artcall9981 3 года назад +252

    It's refreshing to see such a prominent artist living in such a modest, normal home.

    • @David.124
      @David.124 2 года назад +6

      It’s actually even small, or smaller than the average house

    • @JeffinMJohn
      @JeffinMJohn 2 года назад +12

      Grammy is in the closet 😂

    • @seaglasssparkles6910
      @seaglasssparkles6910 2 года назад +3

      Sounds like they are having a home built.

    • @Jade_902
      @Jade_902 2 года назад

      @@seaglasssparkles6910 It’s completed and they are moved in

    • @beboplus1
      @beboplus1 2 года назад +3

      Right? I love him. The fact that their Grammys are in a closet takes the cake as well.

  • @rachaelminemyer7681
    @rachaelminemyer7681 3 года назад +205

    Joel Smallbone is so genuine, and I love all of his facial expressions :-)

  • @aurielove9177
    @aurielove9177 3 года назад +131

    I went to school with Moriah she has always been so incredibly talented! I was so happy to see that she’s continued to pursue her passions especially with her music. I admire that she always stayed true to who she is.

    • @godlovesyou1622
      @godlovesyou1622 2 года назад +1

      Amen are you a believer yourself ?:)?

    • @alissakauffman3727
      @alissakauffman3727 2 года назад +3

      I meet her at a concert she was fronting for (mercyme btw). She is the sweetest person.

    • @valeria.8983
      @valeria.8983 2 года назад +1

      @@alissakauffman3727 oh my gosh she was fronting for them? what year lol??

    • @alissakauffman3727
      @alissakauffman3727 2 года назад +1

      @@valeria.8983 it was originally supposed to be Chris August fronting but chris broke a bone skate boarding. It was during the hurt and the healer era for mercyme. Moriah just released I choose Jesus. So it must have been 2012-13

    • @valeria.8983
      @valeria.8983 2 года назад +2

      @@alissakauffman3727 oh wow, that’s cool but not cool LOL but that must’ve been awesome!

  • @rachaelsamantha2922
    @rachaelsamantha2922 3 года назад +87

    For King and country is the best! 💗

    • @991JOYFM
      @991JOYFM  3 года назад +10

      Love those guys!

  • @koinonianessify
    @koinonianessify 3 года назад +130

    This one of the best interviews I have ever seen with Joel! The fact your Grammys are stored in a closet is kind of a humble brag😂 but you have such a blessed life with so many other important things the Grammys are just a side note

    • @991JOYFM
      @991JOYFM  3 года назад +15

      Right?! While surprised where he stored them, you gotta love the humility!

    • @bertpasquale5616
      @bertpasquale5616 2 года назад +2

      Reminds me of NF: "Hide my plaques inside the closet, I just can't explain it..."

  • @traceecribb
    @traceecribb 2 года назад +22

    How can anyone give this video a thumbs down??? I love For King and Country and they are amazing to see in concert!

  • @vlapine
    @vlapine 3 года назад +26

    I love how when he says aww thats good... and he is fideling with his wedding band. So cute and romantic.

  • @judyaugustus2321
    @judyaugustus2321 2 года назад +5

    God's chosen heroes.....BUILDING UP HIS KINGDOM ONE SONG AT A TIME....
    PROUD OF GOD'S CHOSEN COUNTRY GOSPEL FAMILY. STAY BLESSED AND A BLESSING ALWAYS
    🌾🙏 💗JMJ 💗🙏🌾

  • @peppermintt00a17
    @peppermintt00a17 3 года назад +23

    I never knew Rebecca St. James was your sister!!! I saw her years ago and love her!

  • @wandaacosta52
    @wandaacosta52 3 года назад +51

    Such a wonderful sit down. The love he has for his wife is amazing. Had me 😢 up as he was speaking of it. As the Bible says, what God has united let no man put asunder.

  • @pamelaguzman7516
    @pamelaguzman7516 Год назад +2

    If only there were more people in this world like for king and country. Although they went through hardship they rose above it and now they are sharing their gift and God’s word with the world. I love for king and country. 😇🙏🏼❤️

  • @kokocn
    @kokocn 3 года назад +22

    Maaannnn he cried because their love bloomed!! That's so sweet!!! ...I love these guys so much. Their music, their hearts, their talent are all so beautiful and they use them for the glory of God! If that's not a group to celebrate then I don't know what is! Amazing, fun, warm interview!

    • @Fay-jn8gh
      @Fay-jn8gh 6 месяцев назад

      Both men are very special!!

  • @libbyhuckaby4264
    @libbyhuckaby4264 3 года назад +48

    OMG! He is crying because He loves His Wife...aaaaawwww can He be any sweeter?

    • @tiffanyprobus6363
      @tiffanyprobus6363 3 года назад +10

      I want to marry someone like that! ❤

    • @brandiphillips5775
      @brandiphillips5775 3 года назад +5

      This is how my husband is. He LOVES me so much. He sometimes hugs me and cries a little because the feeling is so overwhelming for him.

  • @debrakeeler2816
    @debrakeeler2816 3 года назад +11

    I love to wake up with a song in my heart & praise on my lips! Then I go into worship time singing praise to my Lord & Savior! Then next I go into my Bible study time! It really makes my day so much better! 🙏❤️🙏🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @lovepeace7878
    @lovepeace7878 Год назад +2

    Beautiful to see how he loves his wife. God bless you!

  • @irmgard1995
    @irmgard1995 3 года назад +23

    He's so humble and Christ centred

  • @rachelthompson7487
    @rachelthompson7487 3 года назад +30

    I really enjoyed this personal interview and tour. Joel and luke are such neat and down to earth guys

  • @rhondamiller2080
    @rhondamiller2080 2 года назад

    I am from St Louis lives in Scottsboro, AL I love 4 K&C I Am 71 years old and listen to God Only Knows almost daily LOVE YOU 💖💖

  • @juanitabilog7516
    @juanitabilog7516 3 года назад +6

    So humble and simple

  • @victoriaallan2713
    @victoriaallan2713 3 года назад +14

    Joel and luke are an absolute gift 💝

  • @M54JC
    @M54JC 3 года назад +36

    18:33 👉🏼Joel: Yeah... we’re not decorating the house with golden accolades. The towering cactus 🌵 is our pride and joy. 😂
    Gotta love the down to earth musician!
    #worship

  • @denisem543
    @denisem543 3 года назад +12

    My favorite Christian band right now! Listened to your sister Rebecca St James 🎤🎵🎶. In the late 80-‘s early 90’s ❤️🙏🤗

  • @zendacaryas5382
    @zendacaryas5382 Год назад +1

    A family band. Wow. God bless your family even more.

  • @marthacolon6713
    @marthacolon6713 3 года назад +6

    What a wonderful Blessing to all of the fans .Thank you for sharing your love of GOD, AMEN!!

  • @gr8lyblzdhighlyfavored862
    @gr8lyblzdhighlyfavored862 3 года назад +9

    I have 2 college degrees and I'm still not anywhere near where I thought I would be. I don't even advocate for a college education to people. You and your family have been wonderfully blessed.
    I loved this interview and that plant. I pray GOD continues to bless them until He comes again. Amen. Thank you for sharing your home and story with us.

  • @rosie6885
    @rosie6885 3 года назад +9

    For King & Country are an awesome band, all of their songs are incredible especially when heard live!!❤️❤️

  • @rhondamiller2080
    @rhondamiller2080 2 года назад

    GOD ONLY KNOWS, I don't know when this was recorded but I am so BLESSED you did!!!!

  • @Gothicmuze
    @Gothicmuze 2 года назад +6

    Awesome interview! Beautiful home and beautiful heart Joel. So grateful for your music. It has reached even a broken preachers kids heart here. Keep singing.:)

  • @cassgray9340
    @cassgray9340 3 года назад +9

    It’s so wonderful to hear more about their life :-) My mom and I had the great pleasure of meeting Joel once - and unfortunately missed Luke - when we won VIP tickets from my church, and that concert was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Such wonderful people! May God continue to bless them as they bless others through Him. ❤️🙏

  • @kathydickson3604
    @kathydickson3604 3 года назад +6

    2016 I saw you at Winter Jam in Greenville SC with Lauren Dagle and it was amazing!!! We (me, my daughter & my grandchildren) were already BIG FANS! Still a fan!

  • @gaylemoreno6614
    @gaylemoreno6614 3 года назад +9

    Attended three of their live concerts in 2019! Awesome, gifted, God honoring musicians. Keep singing and let's not allow the enemy steal our JOY! 🥰🙏🎶🎶 Love from CA.

  • @gregorymcelyea877
    @gregorymcelyea877 2 года назад +4

    She is a fantastic interviewer! And she seems like such a gem.

  • @kneelin7
    @kneelin7 2 года назад +3

    I love this family. They are so genuine and so humble, and their wives are very supportive. God bless.

  • @melissaphillis7247
    @melissaphillis7247 3 года назад +37

    I have plenty of friends who aren't Christian who adore "Together" and "Joy"

    • @sarahcarr7343
      @sarahcarr7343 3 года назад +1

      Same and God only Knows

    • @sarahcarr7343
      @sarahcarr7343 3 года назад

      @Misheel Enkhsaikhan 🙏🏾❤️

    • @judycwilliams6574
      @judycwilliams6574 2 года назад +1

      That is so GREAT to hear! Which is why I share, and will continue to share their music; TO CHRIST'S GLORY#!

  • @rimamglobalministries1351
    @rimamglobalministries1351 3 года назад +3

    This was so much fun to watch!
    " Break up with my phone more often now!" Thanks for the advice

  • @debrakeeler2816
    @debrakeeler2816 3 года назад +4

    My daughter is now 29, but she grew up loving to listen to your sister Rebecca St Janes. We went to a concert at a 2 year college’s outdoor stadium. We stood in line for a while for her to talk to your sister & to get her cd & have it signed! She was so sweet & gracious to Jillian! That was 10 years ago! Thank you to your sister!! And thank you for how you all serve the Lord & tell the gospel unashamedly!!

  • @sherribrtn
    @sherribrtn 3 года назад +7

    I have been their petsitter and their home is modest and personable and their pets were great; Merriweather, the Great Dane who thinks he is a lap dog and Adelina, the not so friendly cat!

  • @dietebijleveld5632
    @dietebijleveld5632 3 года назад +3

    Ik heb Joël zijn muziek ( waaronder het nummer Amen) ontdekt, via K-love radio. Fantastische omroep& fantastische muziek.
    Geweldige man. Dat hij nog heel veel meer muziek mag gaan maken! Blessings, groetjes uit Holland

  • @FreyaEmmanuel
    @FreyaEmmanuel 3 года назад +9

    Joel is so awesome ❤️

  • @cyrusrhodes8908
    @cyrusrhodes8908 3 года назад +9

    PLEASE THIS IS SO CUTE

  • @georgetacarmen8824
    @georgetacarmen8824 3 года назад +5

    I love "For King and Country" I am glad that they kept going, making beautiful inspiring music.

  • @melindakasten376
    @melindakasten376 Год назад +2

    Some of my first few minutes everyday are with your music! Thanks 🙏🏼

  • @robinburgett1947
    @robinburgett1947 Год назад

    Thank you for all the love you share

  • @andreabengtzen643
    @andreabengtzen643 3 года назад +11

    That was so down to earth and awesome! I’m laughing over the slobber fest aversion Moriah has with doggy dinner time😂😂. And Pickles and Prickles who outgrew everywhere but the hall😂. I do love the nightly phone detox🙏🏼 - may give that a go. Thanks for letting up into your heart and home Joel❤️

  • @christinegeuin4389
    @christinegeuin4389 3 года назад +11

    I appreciate your music, testimony, and athletic show along with your beautiful Moriah. Thank you!

  • @truthandgetthrough
    @truthandgetthrough 3 года назад +27

    I actually really appreciate that Moriah put the Trophies in the closet. It's like keeping the accolades God has bestowed on them in the secret place. Guests already know their success, they don't have to have it proven :)

  • @heatherburt8531
    @heatherburt8531 3 года назад +2

    I remember listening to them in 2012 after my son was born! Amazing!

  • @jennajeffries6872
    @jennajeffries6872 3 года назад +4

    Love For King and Country, it got me thru some really really hard times. I skipped my senior homecoming for their concert lol. My fiance and I saw you at the drive in concert, 3 rows from the front in those metal chairs. From that point on we agreed that we will see you everytime your in town

  • @mark0rubik2006
    @mark0rubik2006 3 года назад +2

    I love Joel Smallbone 😙❤️

  • @incognitovortex5796
    @incognitovortex5796 Год назад

    God knew we needed this music in the world and he saved it for the perfect time.

  • @KittyKat19720
    @KittyKat19720 2 года назад +1

    It’s so beautiful how he talks and about his wife and family. Amazing.

  • @pamelaguzman7516
    @pamelaguzman7516 Год назад

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅🤣😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😇😅😂😅😊😂😅😂😅🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂😂love the interview, you should do one with both and see what happens. Ah Gosh never gets old.

  • @SergeUnplugged
    @SergeUnplugged 3 года назад +2

    What a generous young man! Thanks for the interview

  • @cmeeki4
    @cmeeki4 Год назад +1

    This band's anointed music has been an anchor for me during some of my lowest moments. I absolutely love these guys and looking forward to seeing them live in SC.

  • @aarondray8999
    @aarondray8999 3 года назад +2

    Just watched "priceless" movie. Excellent and very good acting especially from the main character.

  • @marissarj7508
    @marissarj7508 3 года назад +11

    I am listening to Joy Fm right now and I heard them talking about this so I’m watching it and it looks amazing and I Family has been going through a rough patch and I have refound God. I have grown up in a Christian home but I will fill out a contact I kind of shut him off from my life but ever since Covid I have found him again and let him into my heart and life has been looking out for me unfortunately I cannot say the same for my brother he needs a pair because he does not believe and we’re in a rough patch right now please pray for my family because there’s a lot of health problems going on that my you💖

    • @AV.Creative
      @AV.Creative 3 года назад

      Read acts 2:38 please, if you were baptized in the father son and holy ghost, that is not right. The truth is in this Scripture

    • @dm7761
      @dm7761 3 года назад +3

      Praying for you..and your family.

  • @fibrebird20
    @fibrebird20 3 года назад +3

    How fun to see Joel’s personality and hear a bit about the past of the band. Thanks!

  • @lashawnbaptiste3963
    @lashawnbaptiste3963 3 года назад +4

    Wow love the real talk and good job on your music God bless

  • @dianegrammy
    @dianegrammy 3 года назад +3

    Love the feelings I get when I watch Joel and Mariah their podcasts are a joy to watch thanks for sharing them

  • @shirleyhawkins1307
    @shirleyhawkins1307 3 года назад +4

    Great interview! Joel is a wonderful, tender, loving, humble, personable man. Love the awards in the closet!❤

  • @shelleyarmstrong8181
    @shelleyarmstrong8181 3 года назад +3

    I LOVE King & Country!!! I have seen them a few times including on the K-love cruise . Love how they do the drums . Also LOVED the movie Priceless! And Love the collaboration w/Dolly!!! I had the joy of getting my pic taken with them too. They are such down to earth, real genuine Ppl who love the Lord. Very humble & humorous. They have great stories & testimonies. I enjoyed this video & this part of their life. I live in Kansas City. I was surprised to see they live in St.Louis( right?). Blessings to all!!! 🎤🎼🥁🥁🥁😇✝️🙏🏼💖

  • @kelseyiddings374
    @kelseyiddings374 3 года назад +8

    Oh wow I never knew any of this this is cool!

  • @cathykeim1088
    @cathykeim1088 3 года назад +5

    The end of the interview got funnier by the minute. Joel saying Sandi should just forgo his name...hey dude! Hilarious. She just looked at him and they both laughed. Think of starving puppies. Ha!

    • @991JOYFM
      @991JOYFM  2 года назад +2

      Sometimes you can't overpower the laughter bug...! Haha

    • @cathykeim1088
      @cathykeim1088 2 года назад +2

      @@991JOYFM Very true. I was laughing right along with you. Luke is such a good natured guy....oops! Ha!
      Joel or guy or buddy or dude!

  • @jacquieulloa499
    @jacquieulloa499 3 года назад +1

    I fell for this band since I heard their song Amen, I never get sick of hearing it, good looking fellows, but was sadden to hear they are both married, still "For King & Country" they are my number one band for 2021, keep going cause we love you! Joel Smallbone you rock!!

  • @gailjames6489
    @gailjames6489 Год назад

    What I liked about what they choose to do with the cell phones. To have them in a spot away from bedroom so that they can focus on themselves, or each other and take a break from being locked into SM in the a.m. I try to do this every day as well and it is hard.

  • @mindystiltner4483
    @mindystiltner4483 2 года назад

    Born and raised in STL. Live in Virginia now. Love you guys💕

  • @ralur4287
    @ralur4287 3 года назад +10

    I love it how he has 4 grammys, and they randomly stay in some closet🤣 So down to earth😍

  • @wintertolly4122
    @wintertolly4122 Год назад

    I found for king and country at winter jam in St. Louis and I’ve been a big fan ever sense I think it was in 2017 2018

  • @luciafatima247
    @luciafatima247 Год назад +1

    Irmão Joel muito abençoado,amo muito ouvir vocês ❤️❤️❤️

  • @marinapeterson3280
    @marinapeterson3280 2 года назад

    I saw them for the first time on the Chosen Christmas Special 2020 and loved them! What a wonderful person. So humble. Love the fact that he lives in a normal house!

  • @marthabarnett2844
    @marthabarnett2844 3 года назад +2

    Loved this! And I love the Becoming Us podcasts with lovely wife Moriah!!

  • @selisagrimes9837
    @selisagrimes9837 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for the tour.

  • @jpg1748
    @jpg1748 3 года назад

    Please bring them back to St. Louis as soon as possible! We love them!

  • @La-bq6jj
    @La-bq6jj 2 года назад

    Love King And Country! Love Moriah!! Blessed couple!

  • @michellek2934
    @michellek2934 3 года назад +2

    This was so much fun!

  • @yolandapedro7333
    @yolandapedro7333 2 года назад

    He is handsome and he has a big heart. God bless you brother

  • @pamhansen9519
    @pamhansen9519 3 года назад

    Yes we do love you!

  • @rachelhawkins2127
    @rachelhawkins2127 3 года назад +8

    Joel. Such a nice guy. Hey....speaking of country, how about a collab with Carrie Underwood!?!? Her mutual love for the Lord and her beautiful music would sound amazing combined with FK&C!

  • @paulahawes8694
    @paulahawes8694 2 года назад

    I love this ministry. Thank you for making me smile.God bless

  • @user-jv5kd6sn8d
    @user-jv5kd6sn8d 2 года назад

    I loved the idea of having a morning without phone so much👍

  • @riafitzgerald2988
    @riafitzgerald2988 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for such joyous rocking music. I adore it AND my daughter loves it! It engages our youth and we need this! God Bless!

  • @vmoulinou
    @vmoulinou 2 года назад +1

    That was just a GREAT interview! Joel, we've been listening to your songs which have helped us through some REALLY dark moments in life! I'm meeting Sandi for the first time today (apparently in the US she's really famous in the radio world). Really had a laugh at the end! Both keep shining Jesus! Blessings from Derby (UK)!

  • @afterlife101spirit
    @afterlife101spirit 2 года назад

    I love your music!!! Thank you so much for your great songs. Love and blessings.

  • @EphemeralProductions
    @EphemeralProductions 2 года назад

    Your house is really cool Joel! Love it! Thanks so much for showing it to us!

  • @darcydee8549
    @darcydee8549 2 года назад +1

    This was great. They inspire👍🙏❤️🙌

  • @faithhopelove9176
    @faithhopelove9176 2 года назад +1

    What a great interview Sandi. Love this

  • @lh5823
    @lh5823 2 года назад

    King and Country - love their music, so talented - give me inspiration and joy in such difficult times as these. God bless you all. from NZ

  • @belindapratt1023
    @belindapratt1023 3 года назад +2

    Awesome interview!

  • @margieryne6220
    @margieryne6220 3 года назад

    Love Joel, & for Ng & Country!❤️

  • @UnAshamed2010
    @UnAshamed2010 2 года назад

    I love how natural this is.

  • @robinburgett1947
    @robinburgett1947 Год назад

    Thank you so very much Joy love you and appreciate everything you have done

  • @christineann5383
    @christineann5383 Год назад

    I knew they were "special" and met my sister & her sons at a church concert in Albuquerque, New Mexico around 8 years ago. 💞 (still have the pics) 😉

  • @mystaplefood953
    @mystaplefood953 3 года назад

    I knew Joel from the movie (Book of Esther). I'm so glad I know him and Luke. To God be the Glory!

  • @seaglasssparkles6910
    @seaglasssparkles6910 2 года назад

    Love the cell phone idea. I just spent 3 weeks visiting my son and his family. They have a Great Dane and 2 boxers plus a cat. Great Danes do slobber!!!
    I’ve seen For King and Country in concert. They are incredible! I recommend everyone go see them!

  • @eddiegraves4938
    @eddiegraves4938 Год назад

    He has such a calming voice and spirit. Great interview.

  • @lisannm95
    @lisannm95 3 года назад

    The whole thing's just adorable ❤️

  • @chrisb3449
    @chrisb3449 2 года назад

    Together is a beautiful song. For me as a nurse, it was inspirational in my hardest work days

  • @starburstsolaris6805
    @starburstsolaris6805 Год назад

    Not all have such uplift in life and career it is God's doing.

  • @veronicaraskin5772
    @veronicaraskin5772 2 года назад

    Thank you for your realness! I get to see you in May......Sacramento!

  • @deborrastrom8559
    @deborrastrom8559 Год назад

    I love their song "Joy"! Such amazing story.