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

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  • čas přidán 29. 06. 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 Před 3 lety +252

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

    • @David.124
      @David.124 Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @JeffinMJohn
      @JeffinMJohn Před 2 lety +12

      Grammy is in the closet 😂

    • @seaglasssparkles6910
      @seaglasssparkles6910 Před 2 lety +3

      Sounds like they are having a home built.

    • @Jade_902
      @Jade_902 Před 2 lety

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

    • @beboplus1
      @beboplus1 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @rachaelminemyer7681
    @rachaelminemyer7681 Před 3 lety +205

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

  • @aurielove9177
    @aurielove9177 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety +1

      Amen are you a believer yourself ?:)?

    • @alissakauffman3727
      @alissakauffman3727 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @valeria.8983
      @valeria.8983 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @alissakauffman3727
      @alissakauffman3727 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @rachaelsamantha2922
    @rachaelsamantha2922 Před 3 lety +87

    For King and country is the best! 💗

  • @koinonianessify
    @koinonianessify Před 3 lety +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  Před 3 lety +15

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

    • @bertpasquale5616
      @bertpasquale5616 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @judyaugustus2321
    @judyaugustus2321 Před 2 lety +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 💗🙏🌾

  • @traceecribb
    @traceecribb Před 2 lety +22

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

  • @peppermintt00a17
    @peppermintt00a17 Před 3 lety +23

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

  • @vlapine
    @vlapine Před 3 lety +26

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

  • @libbyhuckaby4264
    @libbyhuckaby4264 Před 3 lety +48

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

    • @tiffanyprobus6363
      @tiffanyprobus6363 Před 3 lety +10

      I want to marry someone like that! ❤

    • @brandiphillips5775
      @brandiphillips5775 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @pamelaguzman7516
    @pamelaguzman7516 Před rokem +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. 😇🙏🏼❤️

  • @lovepeace7878
    @lovepeace7878 Před rokem +2

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

  • @wandaacosta52
    @wandaacosta52 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @juanitabilog7516
    @juanitabilog7516 Před 3 lety +6

    So humble and simple

  • @kokocn
    @kokocn Před 3 lety +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 Před 7 měsíci

      Both men are very special!!

  • @irmgard1995
    @irmgard1995 Před 3 lety +23

    He's so humble and Christ centred

  • @victoriaallan2713
    @victoriaallan2713 Před 3 lety +14

    Joel and luke are an absolute gift 💝

  • @rachelthompson7487
    @rachelthompson7487 Před 3 lety +30

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

  • @zendacaryas5382
    @zendacaryas5382 Před rokem +1

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

  • @debrakeeler2816
    @debrakeeler2816 Před 3 lety +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! 🙏❤️🙏🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @rhondamiller2080
    @rhondamiller2080 Před 2 lety

    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 💖💖

  • @denisem543
    @denisem543 Před 3 lety +12

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

  • @melissaphillis7247
    @melissaphillis7247 Před 3 lety +37

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

    • @sarahcarr7343
      @sarahcarr7343 Před 3 lety +1

      Same and God only Knows

    • @sarahcarr7343
      @sarahcarr7343 Před 3 lety

      @Misheel Enkhsaikhan 🙏🏾❤️

    • @judycwilliams6574
      @judycwilliams6574 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @marthacolon6713
    @marthacolon6713 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @rosie6885
    @rosie6885 Před 3 lety +9

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

  • @M54JC
    @M54JC Před 3 lety +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

  • @gregorymcelyea877
    @gregorymcelyea877 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @kneelin7
    @kneelin7 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @dietebijleveld5632
    @dietebijleveld5632 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +9

    Joel is so awesome ❤️

  • @Gothicmuze
    @Gothicmuze Před 2 lety +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.:)

  • @gaylemoreno6614
    @gaylemoreno6614 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @gr8lyblzdhighlyfavored862

    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.

  • @kathydickson3604
    @kathydickson3604 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @cyrusrhodes8908
    @cyrusrhodes8908 Před 3 lety +9

    PLEASE THIS IS SO CUTE

  • @cassgray9340
    @cassgray9340 Před 3 lety +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. ❤️🙏

  • @georgetacarmen8824
    @georgetacarmen8824 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @sherribrtn
    @sherribrtn Před 3 lety +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!

  • @christinegeuin4389
    @christinegeuin4389 Před 3 lety +11

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

  • @rhondamiller2080
    @rhondamiller2080 Před 2 lety

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

  • @melindakasten376
    @melindakasten376 Před rokem +2

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

  • @andreabengtzen643
    @andreabengtzen643 Před 3 lety +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❤️

  • @debrakeeler2816
    @debrakeeler2816 Před 3 lety +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!!

  • @rimamglobalministries1351

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

  • @truthandgetthrough
    @truthandgetthrough Před 3 lety +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 :)

  • @KittyKat19720
    @KittyKat19720 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jennajeffries6872
    @jennajeffries6872 Před 3 lety +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

  • @aarondray8999
    @aarondray8999 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @marissarj7508
    @marissarj7508 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      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 Před 3 lety +3

      Praying for you..and your family.

  • @cmeeki4
    @cmeeki4 Před rokem +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.

  • @robinburgett1947
    @robinburgett1947 Před rokem

    Thank you for all the love you share

  • @incognitovortex5796
    @incognitovortex5796 Před rokem

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

  • @heatherburt8531
    @heatherburt8531 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @SergeUnplugged
    @SergeUnplugged Před 3 lety +2

    What a generous young man! Thanks for the interview

  • @lashawnbaptiste3963
    @lashawnbaptiste3963 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @mark0rubik2006
    @mark0rubik2006 Před 3 lety +2

    I love Joel Smallbone 😙❤️

  • @cathykeim1088
    @cathykeim1088 Před 3 lety +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  Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @cathykeim1088
      @cathykeim1088 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @fibrebird20
    @fibrebird20 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @pamelaguzman7516
    @pamelaguzman7516 Před rokem

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

  • @ralur4287
    @ralur4287 Před 3 lety +10

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

  • @dianegrammy
    @dianegrammy Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @shelleyarmstrong8181
    @shelleyarmstrong8181 Před 3 lety +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!!! 🎤🎼🥁🥁🥁😇✝️🙏🏼💖

  • @michellek2934
    @michellek2934 Před 3 lety +2

    This was so much fun!

  • @jacquieulloa499
    @jacquieulloa499 Před 3 lety +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!!

  • @kelseyiddings374
    @kelseyiddings374 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @selisagrimes9837
    @selisagrimes9837 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much for the tour.

  • @EphemeralProductions
    @EphemeralProductions Před 2 lety

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

  • @rachelhawkins2127
    @rachelhawkins2127 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @riafitzgerald2988
    @riafitzgerald2988 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @luciafatima247
    @luciafatima247 Před rokem +1

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

  • @paulahawes8694
    @paulahawes8694 Před 2 lety

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

  • @afterlife101spirit
    @afterlife101spirit Před 2 lety

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

  • @belindapratt1023
    @belindapratt1023 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome interview!

  • @faithhopelove9176
    @faithhopelove9176 Před 2 lety +1

    What a great interview Sandi. Love this

  • @marthabarnett2844
    @marthabarnett2844 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @lh5823
    @lh5823 Před 2 lety

    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

  • @gailjames6489
    @gailjames6489 Před rokem

    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.

  • @lisannm95
    @lisannm95 Před 3 lety

    The whole thing's just adorable ❤️

  • @marinapeterson3280
    @marinapeterson3280 Před 2 lety

    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!

  • @robinburgett1947
    @robinburgett1947 Před rokem

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

  • @chrisb3449
    @chrisb3449 Před 2 lety

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

  • @veronicaraskin5772
    @veronicaraskin5772 Před 2 lety

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

  • @darcydee8549
    @darcydee8549 Před 2 lety +1

    This was great. They inspire👍🙏❤️🙌

  • @margieryne6220
    @margieryne6220 Před 3 lety

    Love Joel, & for Ng & Country!❤️

  • @GrandmasGoneGamingLW
    @GrandmasGoneGamingLW Před 3 lety +1

    Made my day...a few days later than you made the video, but God's never late. :-D Thanks for the fun! ;-)

  • @eddiegraves4938
    @eddiegraves4938 Před rokem

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

  • @UnAshamed2010
    @UnAshamed2010 Před 2 lety

    I love how natural this is.

  • @deborrastrom8559
    @deborrastrom8559 Před rokem

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

  • @jpg1748
    @jpg1748 Před 3 lety

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

  • @mindystiltner4483
    @mindystiltner4483 Před 2 lety

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

  • @La-bq6jj
    @La-bq6jj Před 2 lety

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

  • @vmoulinou
    @vmoulinou Před 2 lety +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)!

  • @caburg93
    @caburg93 Před 2 lety

    My favorite music video is the marriage relationship one ("Pioneers") with Joel and Moriah and Luke and Courtney :) The tour was cancelled just before I would have seen you in DC, I was so disappointed, but truly appreciate all the online things you did this year! Helped us to get thru it "Together" :)

  • @pamhansen9519
    @pamhansen9519 Před 3 lety

    Yes we do love you!

  • @shirleyhawkins1307
    @shirleyhawkins1307 Před 3 lety +16

    Is there also an interview with Luke?❤

  • @Mikeandpriss
    @Mikeandpriss Před 3 lety

    We love you so much 💕💕💕

  • @wintertolly4122
    @wintertolly4122 Před rokem

    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

  • @tiffanybittman7523
    @tiffanybittman7523 Před 3 lety +1

    Love you guys. Glad you did this.
    Never knew you guys and Rebecca st. James are family. Cool.

  • @sandynikolai3442
    @sandynikolai3442 Před 2 lety

    Minnesota loves you guys too!!!!!!