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

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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
    @artcall99813 жыл бұрын

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

  • @David.124

    @David.124

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JeffinMJohn

    @JeffinMJohn

    2 жыл бұрын

    Grammy is in the closet 😂

  • @seaglasssparkles6910

    @seaglasssparkles6910

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like they are having a home built.

  • @Jade_902

    @Jade_902

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @beboplus1

    @beboplus1

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rachaelminemyer7681
    @rachaelminemyer76813 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AV.Creative

    @AV.Creative

    3 жыл бұрын

    ME TOO

  • @EphemeralProductions

    @EphemeralProductions

    3 жыл бұрын

    He’s an incredible person indeed

  • @aurielove9177
    @aurielove91773 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Amen are you a believer yourself ?:)?

  • @alissakauffman3727

    @alissakauffman3727

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @valeria.8983

    @valeria.8983

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @alissakauffman3727

    @alissakauffman3727

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rachaelsamantha2922
    @rachaelsamantha29223 жыл бұрын

    For King and country is the best! 💗

  • @991JOYFM

    @991JOYFM

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love those guys!

  • @koinonianessify
    @koinonianessify3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bertpasquale5616

    @bertpasquale5616

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @peppermintt00a17
    @peppermintt00a173 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jenniferd5644

    @jenniferd5644

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me either!

  • @vlapine
    @vlapine3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @traceecribb
    @traceecribb2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @judyaugustus2321
    @judyaugustus23212 жыл бұрын

    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 💗🙏🌾

  • @rachelthompson7487
    @rachelthompson74873 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kokocn
    @kokocn3 жыл бұрын

    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

    8 ай бұрын

    Both men are very special!!

  • @juanitabilog7516
    @juanitabilog75163 жыл бұрын

    So humble and simple

  • @pamelaguzman7516
    @pamelaguzman7516 Жыл бұрын

    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 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @victoriaallan2713
    @victoriaallan27133 жыл бұрын

    Joel and luke are an absolute gift 💝

  • @wandaacosta52
    @wandaacosta523 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @zendacaryas5382
    @zendacaryas5382 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Gothicmuze
    @Gothicmuze2 жыл бұрын

    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.:)

  • @denisem543
    @denisem5433 жыл бұрын

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

  • @libbyhuckaby4264
    @libbyhuckaby42643 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tiffanyprobus6363

    @tiffanyprobus6363

    3 жыл бұрын

    I want to marry someone like that! ❤

  • @brandiphillips5775

    @brandiphillips5775

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kathydickson3604
    @kathydickson36043 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @marthacolon6713
    @marthacolon67133 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rhondamiller2080
    @rhondamiller20802 жыл бұрын

    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 💖💖

  • @rosie6885
    @rosie68853 жыл бұрын

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

  • @FreyaEmmanuel
    @FreyaEmmanuel3 жыл бұрын

    Joel is so awesome ❤️

  • @debrakeeler2816
    @debrakeeler28163 жыл бұрын

    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! 🙏❤️🙏🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @kneelin7
    @kneelin72 жыл бұрын

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

  • @melissaphillis7247
    @melissaphillis72473 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sarahcarr7343

    @sarahcarr7343

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same and God only Knows

  • @sarahcarr7343

    @sarahcarr7343

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Misheel Enkhsaikhan 🙏🏾❤️

  • @judycwilliams6574

    @judycwilliams6574

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @melindakasten376
    @melindakasten3762 жыл бұрын

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

  • @irmgard1995
    @irmgard19953 жыл бұрын

    He's so humble and Christ centred

  • @dietebijleveld5632
    @dietebijleveld56323 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @gregorymcelyea877
    @gregorymcelyea8772 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gaylemoreno6614
    @gaylemoreno66143 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @cassgray9340
    @cassgray93403 жыл бұрын

    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. ❤️🙏

  • @lashawnbaptiste3963
    @lashawnbaptiste39633 жыл бұрын

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

  • @christinegeuin4389
    @christinegeuin43893 жыл бұрын

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

  • @andreabengtzen643
    @andreabengtzen6433 жыл бұрын

    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❤️

  • @georgetacarmen8824
    @georgetacarmen88243 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SergeUnplugged
    @SergeUnplugged3 жыл бұрын

    What a generous young man! Thanks for the interview

  • @aarondray8999
    @aarondray89993 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cyrusrhodes8908
    @cyrusrhodes89083 жыл бұрын

    PLEASE THIS IS SO CUTE

  • @marissarj7508
    @marissarj75083 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Praying for you..and your family.

  • @gr8lyblzdhighlyfavored862
    @gr8lyblzdhighlyfavored8623 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @heatherburt8531
    @heatherburt85313 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cmeeki4
    @cmeeki4 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sherribrtn
    @sherribrtn3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @robinburgett1947
    @robinburgett1947 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the love you share

  • @M54JC
    @M54JC3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @jennajeffries6872
    @jennajeffries68723 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @rimamglobalministries1351
    @rimamglobalministries13513 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KittyKat19720
    @KittyKat197202 жыл бұрын

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

  • @riafitzgerald2988
    @riafitzgerald29883 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @lh5823
    @lh58232 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @dianegrammy
    @dianegrammy3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @fibrebird20
    @fibrebird203 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chrisb3449
    @chrisb34492 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cathykeim1088
    @cathykeim10883 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cathykeim1088

    @cathykeim1088

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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!

  • @eddiegraves4938
    @eddiegraves4938 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @luciafatima247
    @luciafatima247 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mark0rubik2006
    @mark0rubik20063 жыл бұрын

    I love Joel Smallbone 😙❤️

  • @incognitovortex5796
    @incognitovortex5796 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rhondamiller2080
    @rhondamiller20802 жыл бұрын

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

  • @michellek2934
    @michellek29343 жыл бұрын

    This was so much fun!

  • @paulahawes8694
    @paulahawes86942 жыл бұрын

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

  • @debrakeeler2816
    @debrakeeler28163 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @debrakeeler2816

    @debrakeeler2816

    3 жыл бұрын

    * St James

  • @kelseyiddings374
    @kelseyiddings3743 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shirleyhawkins1307
    @shirleyhawkins13073 жыл бұрын

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

  • @afterlife101spirit
    @afterlife101spirit2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @deborrastrom8559
    @deborrastrom8559 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @margieryne6220
    @margieryne62203 жыл бұрын

    Love Joel, & for Ng & Country!❤️

  • @jacquieulloa499
    @jacquieulloa4993 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @jpg1748
    @jpg17483 жыл бұрын

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

  • @marinapeterson3280
    @marinapeterson32802 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @pamhansen9519
    @pamhansen95193 жыл бұрын

    Yes we do love you!

  • @selisagrimes9837
    @selisagrimes98372 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the tour.

  • @AV.Creative
    @AV.Creative3 жыл бұрын

    I love how nice he is

  • @shelleyarmstrong8181
    @shelleyarmstrong81813 жыл бұрын

    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!!! 🎤🎼🥁🥁🥁😇✝️🙏🏼💖

  • @veronicaraskin5772
    @veronicaraskin57722 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lisannm95
    @lisannm953 жыл бұрын

    The whole thing's just adorable ❤️

  • @faithhopelove9176
    @faithhopelove91762 жыл бұрын

    What a great interview Sandi. Love this

  • @UnAshamed2010
    @UnAshamed20102 жыл бұрын

    I love how natural this is.

  • @Mikeandpriss
    @Mikeandpriss3 жыл бұрын

    We love you so much 💕💕💕

  • @sandynikolai3442
    @sandynikolai34422 жыл бұрын

    Minnesota loves you guys too!!!!!!

  • @robinburgett1947
    @robinburgett1947 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @soumliterallylikeyeah
    @soumliterallylikeyeah3 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @belindapratt1023
    @belindapratt10233 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview!

  • @pamelaguzman7516
    @pamelaguzman75162 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mindystiltner4483
    @mindystiltner44832 жыл бұрын

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

  • @marthabarnett2844
    @marthabarnett28443 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ellawilson8652
    @ellawilson86523 жыл бұрын

    For king and country is my favourite i hope to see them in person some day.

  • @tiffanyprobus6363

    @tiffanyprobus6363

    3 жыл бұрын

    I did once or twice. For sure in 2012. So good!

  • @EphemeralProductions
    @EphemeralProductions3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wintertolly4122
    @wintertolly4122 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @La-bq6jj
    @La-bq6jj2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @darcydee8549
    @darcydee85492 жыл бұрын

    This was great. They inspire👍🙏❤️🙌

  • @vmoulinou
    @vmoulinou3 жыл бұрын

    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)!

  • @yolandapedro7333
    @yolandapedro73332 жыл бұрын

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

  • @julitaserrano5550
    @julitaserrano55502 жыл бұрын

    Wow, would love to see more of Joel and Moriah.

  • @mystaplefood953
    @mystaplefood9533 жыл бұрын

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

  • @christinaarmstrong1314
    @christinaarmstrong13142 жыл бұрын

    He's so funny and handsome. I love it when he teared up about his wife and showing her love 🥰

  • @sethbender2863
    @sethbender28632 жыл бұрын

    They came to the strawberry festival in Florida quite a few times and wow they are fantastic.

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