Ep 36 - Joel and Moriah Smallbone: Sushi, Dogs, & Ryan Seacrest

The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

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Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Talk Radio

4.4 • 697 Ratings

🗓️ 4 October 2021

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Joel Smallbone, from the Christian pop-duo For King & Country, and singer/songwriter, Moriah Smallbone, sit down with Paula for an open and honest conversation about facing difficult moments head on, reconciling feelings of jealousy and competitiveness in marriage, and the pivotal moments that lead them to each other. The couple talks about pursuing their callings in music, saying it was something that chose them more than they chose it. Moriah also opens up about her experience on American Idol, dealing with rejection, and how standing strong in her convictions led to more success than she imagined. They also talk about Joel's Australian accent, first-time celebrity crushes, and the reaction they got after releasing their six-part cinematic podcast series, "BECOMING: us" which dives deeper into their relationship over the last decade. Enjoy Joel & Moriah's cinematic podcast - BECOMING: us Order Paula’s Book - “Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling” Now available in paperback, with a free 6-week discussion guide! Join the Called Out Book Club & sign up for Paula’s newsletter at PaulaFarisOfficial.com Subscribe & Listen to more episodes of the Podcast: Access More | Spotify | Apple Connect with Paula & share what you are feeling called to in this season of your life: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

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0:00.0	Access more.
0:03.7	Hi friends, it's Paula Ferris.
0:05.8	You might remember me from Good Morning America or The View.
0:09.6	It's okay if you don't, but I have a new view now.
0:12.5	My husband and I moved to South Carolina with our three kids, and I'm exploring new seasons of calling.
0:19.2	Each week I'm joined by friends to have real, honest conversations about their stories,
0:24.6	their struggles and triumphs, all to encourage and empower you.
0:28.6	We're going to be talking about what people are called to do and who they're called to be.
0:33.1	I welcome you in to the Paula Ferris, Faith and Calling Podcast.
0:40.8	If I could describe this episode in three words, they would be sushi, dog, Ryan. You guys all will be made clear in just a little
0:48.1	bit, but I had the most fun time conversing with a couple that you are going to love. Joel and
0:53.8	Mariah Smallbone. He is part of
0:55.6	the Grammy-winning duo for King and Country. She's also a singer-songwriter, incredibly talented
1:01.8	in her own right. They're getting really real in this conversation talking about pain points,
1:07.6	jealousy, and competitiveness in relationships. I felt like people were really like,
1:13.4	oh my gosh, I feel that too. I didn't know that we could talk about this. I'm so proud of her
1:19.9	in that moment. So sweet. For engaging in the difficult conversation that led, that was a bit of a
1:26.8	tearing that led to so much healing.
1:29.4	We also talk about Joel's Australian accent, Mariah's American Idol audition, and she reveals
1:35.8	her celebrity crush. I've never had a celebrity crush. Until...
1:41.6	Keikaz. Kevin Costner. Cosner. What? And if you want to know what sushi Until... K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K.
1:46.7	And if you want to know what sushi, a dog, and Ryan have to do with this conversation,
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