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King & Co. ConversationsEnd of Season 1: Introducing CalibrationIt's been a year since we started podcasting! We've enjoyed so many conversations with you. We want to share an update on what we've been up to for most of this year. A special dream is coming to life on our land: a wellness space to rest, reset and reconnect. It feels amazing to see the vision unfold and this conversation shares some of the story. It's been a long, but fruitful year and this episode gives glimpses into the who, what and why behind King & Co. Calibration.
Like, share, and comment so we...2024-11-0134 minKing & Co. ConversationsOne Word Update - Calibrate for Renewal 2024We're halfway through 2024 and we give a little update on our words for the year! Stewardship and Balance - two powerful themes that we wanted to explore in our lives. We share how and why we picked these words along with the issues God was revealing to both of us at the end of 2023. It's almost fall and we discuss how this year has unfolded. We enjoy the deep wrestling that happens when we ask the Lord to reveal unexposed areas to us. What parts of our lives are we not surrendering? What are we stewarding well or not...2024-09-1332 minKing & Co. ConversationsBoundaries - Part 2In this episode, we continue the conversation on the topic of boundaries. How have these past few years unfolded in our lives regarding this topic? Boundaries help nurture healthy relationships and many relationships have changed. Drexel and Johnna share more stories and lessons learned as they continue to function with healthier boundaries. Boundaries are necessary when balancing family, ministry and community involvement. We hope this conversation is real and authentic regarding a sometimes controversial topic. Thanks for listening!
Like, share, and comment so we can continue having conversations! Follow our Substack https://kingandcompany.substack.com; IG @king.and.compa...2024-09-0633 minKing & Co. ConversationsBoundariesIn this episode, we discuss the topic of boundaries. Why are we having this conversation? What are boundaries? Boundaries help nurture healthy relationships. Johnna shares about her journey the past few years to dig at this topic even more closely in her life. Drexel shares how a lack of boundaries reveals itself in work or outside commitments. We can not do it all and it's important to ask God for clarity in each season on what we should be doing. We have been married 15 years and boundaries affect your marriage, family and much more. There will be a Part 2...2024-08-2334 minKing & Co. Conversations"Back to School" Banter & How We Homeschool Part 2In this episode, we share why we question some "Back to School" trends and some very practical things about how we "school." This episode is straight from the hip and we take a few tangents to explain ourselves. We teach within our family year-around and discuss the ebb and flow of what this looks like. What have I unlearned regarding commitments that come this time of year? How do I seek the Lord about what our school year should hold? We caution parents about the uncertainty that comes with comparison. We chat about curriculum and our daily rhythms. It's...2024-08-1636 minKing & Co. ConversationsMarriage Check-in LiveWhat is a Marriage Check-in? We press record and take off on something we do in our marriage every now and then! We talk about what this process is and why we do it. Building off of last week's episode, it's hard to invest in your marriage if there are things you are withholding from your spouse - spiritually, mentally or physically. Many times it's not intentional disconnect, but life happens and it takes hard work to peel back layers. However, if your marriage is not operating to its full potential, everything in your life will be affected! This...2024-08-0936 minKing & Co. ConversationsInvesting in MarriageIn this episode, we answer a listener's question of "How do you make time to get away?" We believe the time and energy you invest in your marriage is one of the greatest forms of generational wealth. We share how we manage date nights, time away for just us and some of the practical things regarding this topic. We talk about if we leave our little babies and some of the financial hacks we have for making it happen. We discuss why date nights were so strongly needed in the earlier years of our marriage and how we find...2024-08-0232 minKing & Co. ConversationsAuthor Interview: Craig CunninghamIn this episode of King & Co Conversations, we sit down with Craig Cunningham, author of the captivating new book, One Night In A Thousand Years. Join us as we dive into Craig’s inspiration behind the book, explore its intriguing themes, and uncover the fascinating stories that shaped its narrative. Don’t miss this engaging discussion with a talented storyteller whose work is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Craig partnered with Kent Studios to publish One Night in a Thousand Years. James Van Der Beer to records the audiobook. I hope the movie will be coming out s...2024-07-191h 15King & Co. ConversationsOrganized SportsIn this episode, we discuss the topic of organized sports and some of the reasons we push back on the culture's narrative that sports are necessary for our kids. Play is important and we believe it's healthy for our children. Are sports necessary for character and discipline? We believe our culture worships sports and we should carefully consider the things we're committed to. There is so much pressure around this topic and we share some of the questions we continually ask ourselves. We hope this conversation is helpful!
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The Milestone to Manhood Podcast"If I do nothing else in life but raise my children well, then I have been successful" - Drexel KingDrexel King is a Marine veteran, student of Theology, entrepreneur, and most importantly, husband to his wife Johnna and the father of TEN beautiful children. Drexel talks to Steven about the rite of passage that he held for his eldest son in February 2024.
Drexel's website: https://kingandcompany.substack.com/
Drexel's interview with his son after their rite of passage weekend: https://kingandcompany.substack.com/p/episode-11-manhood-rite-of-passage
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Drexel references Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoffer https://amzn.to/3WhHG9A
Like, share...2024-04-2634 minKing & Co. Conversations1-on-1 Discipleship With Your ChildrenIn this episode, we discuss Drexel's vision for 1-on-1 discipleship and how he came to embrace it. What is discipleship? We reflect on how it has affected our lives over the years. We talk about the importance of discipling your kids and how this practically looks for us. Drexel shares how he fits it into his busy schedule, different ideas for content and practical tips. We share the powerful impact that this has on your family and also the reasons not to make it just another to-do in your life!
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2024-04-1234 minKing & Co. ConversationsUnpacking PostpartumIn this conversation, we unpack our current postpartum season. We have been pregnant, nursing or pp for nearly 13 years - most of our marriage! We share some of the ways it affects our individual lives, marriage and family. Drexel said I was going to carry the conversation, but wait because he has so much wisdom to share. We believe our culture doesn't create enough space for the pp season. We pushed through a lot in our young days of marriage and learned the hard way. We discuss our journey and the things we've changed to make this season positive...2024-04-0537 minKing & Co. ConversationsTransition After 10th KidIn this episode we discuss the realities of postpartum with 10 kids 13 years old and down. We share some of the most exciting and hard things during this time. We talk about practical things we put into play to enjoy this time and keep our sanity. Finally, we share what God is teaching both of us in this powerful season of transition.
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Also, if you're looking for a guide that will help you reflect and g...2024-03-3134 minKing & Co. ConversationsCommunication in ConflictIn this episode we talk more about communication in the midst of conflict. We talk about when hard conversations come and conflict starts to arise, how do you navigate escalation? How do you fight for peace when things are tense and continue to see the good in one another? We share the steps we take to reconcile and how they have helped us over the years. You will get a glimpse of our different communication styles in this episode as we laugh, share more of our testimony through this challenging topic and the practical ways this conversation shows up...2024-03-2232 minKing & Co. ConversationsCommunicationIn this episode we talk about the concept of effective communication in your marriage and home. We approach this topic with the idea of "What is good communication?" and "How do we get on the same page?" We share some of the lessons learned regarding communication, unmet expectations and how we "missed each other" in many conversations. We share some very practical tension points and how we have communicated through them. We hope this conversation is helpful in your marriage and family life to grow closer to one another!
Like, share, and comment so we can continue...2024-03-1534 minKing & Co. ConversationsFamily Ministry: Part 1 - What, Why & How?In this episode, we talk about what family ministry looks like. The family is the primary disciple maker in the home and this is the foundation for everything we do. What is family worship and how does it look for us - a large family with 10 kids 13 years and younger? Did we always do things this way? We get asked this question a lot and this conversation is hopefully an encouragement to be intentional, how to overcome some obstacles and ultimately keep things simple!
Like, share, and comment so we can continue having conversations! Follow our Substack https://kingan...2024-03-0130 minKing & Co. ConversationsIndividualization in OnenessIn this episode, we talk about how to not lose yourself in marriage while maintaining a desire for unity. How do you personally grow through harder seasons of marriage, yet still consider the other person's needs? Where should this conversation even start? We share a few of our harder seasons and how this looked in our lives. We also talk about the patterns we see around us, the temptation to give up in marriage, how to practically grow closer and not grow weary in doing good. So much more to be said, but we hope this starts the conversation! 2024-02-2338 minKing & Co. ConversationsSpiritual Disciplines: Part 1In this episode, we discuss the concept of spiritual disciplines. What are they and why do we practice them? We talk a little about how this looks as parents of 9, almost 10, young kids when quiet time is rare and life doesn't seem to slow down. We share lessons learned on the path to grow in our faith, how spiritual disciplines have personally affected our lives and how we might counsel those that come to us regarding this topic.
Drexel shared these principles in the following Substack post: https://open.substack.com/pub/kingandcompany/p/intimacy-with-the-divine?r=1b6...2024-02-1631 minKing & Co. ConversationsHomeschooling: How We Started and Where We're GoingIn this episode, we talk about our journey with homeschooling. We share how we came to have more unity on the topic and a common conversation we have with couples regarding the decision to transition to homeschooling. We discuss the many benefits we love, skills we aim to teach our children, some common misconceptions regarding homeschooling, our vision for learning and an overview of our family's philosophy of education.
Johnna references the following book: What Your Child Needs to Know When https://amzn.to/3OC9YXy
Like, share, and comment so we can continue having...2024-02-0930 minKing & Co. ConversationsManhood Rite of Passage with Guest Elias KingHappy 13th Birthday to our oldest child, Elias King! In this episode, Drexel welcomes our first born son and first podcast guest onto the show. They recap a challenging weekend camping in Arkansas where they finished 26.2 mile of Eagle Rock Loop in frigid temperatures. The weekend was the start of a much longer manhood journey and they discuss the foundation for what is to come.
If you would like more details on Drexel's curriculum regarding this Manhood Rite of Passage, check out the following Substack post:
Initiation: https://open.substack.com/pub/kingandcompany/p/manhood-rite-of-passage...2024-02-0243 minKing & Co. ConversationsManaging StressIn this episode, we discuss how we manage stress - individually, in our marriage and as a family. We have lived through very stressful seasons of moving, transition and back-to-back babies. We share some of the tools we use and lessons learned about how to maintain sanity when it seems like you might lose it.
Substack article referenced on Spiritual Disciplines: https://open.substack.com/pub/kingandcompany/p/intimacy-with-the-divine?r=1b6rbo&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Like, share, and comment so we can continue having conversations! Follow our Substack https://kingandcompany.substack.com; IG @king...2024-01-2631 minKing & Co. ConversationsNavigating the Call to Ministry and Pastoral LeadershipIn this episode, we discuss a frequently asked question that we receive since Drexel's graduation from seminary. We talk about ministry, the pastoral role, our thoughts on balancing ministry with family, and how we navigate whatever lies ahead in God's plan for our lives.
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2024-01-1925 minKing & Co. ConversationsWork-Life HealthIn this 8th episode, we discuss the concept of work-life health. We share some of our stories, lessons learned and the concept behind having a "good" work-life health. It's never black and white when it comes to juggling a lot of different things, so join us for this conversation of how we navigate these issues!
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Lots more to come and comment with any topic we should talk about on the...2024-01-1233 minKing & Co. ConversationsEncouraging Authenticity With OthersIn this episode, we continue the conversation about building authenticity with others. We aim to have fully authentic relationships and sometimes that means it gets awkward or we have to work through conflict, but like many things in life - authenticity is a commitment and always worth it.
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Lots more to come and comment with any topic we should talk about on the podcast. Thanks for join...2024-01-0533 minKing & Co. ConversationsOneness in the New YearIn this episode, we talk about how we're moving into the New Year. We may not have the same dreams and goals, but we share how we process these things together in unity. There is a lot of pressure this time of year to do more, and we discuss how we tune our mind and body as we seek God for clarity.
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Lots more to come and...2023-12-2929 minKing & Co. ConversationsConflict in the HolidaysIt's the most wonderful time of the year, but not if there is conflict! In this episode, we talk about how we strive for oneness, draw boundaries with family and keep our sanity during a busy or stressful season. We share about a recent conflict, what helped us through and our overall mindset to reduce division this time of year.
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Lots more to come and comment with...2023-12-2234 minKing & Co. ConversationsEncouraging AuthenticityIn this episode, we talk about how we define authenticity and intentionally build a culture in our home where we can all show up as our full selves. Authenticity starts first in our marriage and overflows to our children and you'll hear stories of our early days of marriage or about our children learning the essence of living this out.
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2023-12-1234 minKing & Co. ConversationsDid You Always Want This Many Kids and Are You Having More?In our second episode, we discuss one of the top questions we get asked. We talk about our journey with growing our family, how we have processed this question over the years and things we have learned along the way.
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Lots more to come and comment with any topic we should talk about on the podcast. Thanks for joining!2023-12-0134 minKing & Co. ConversationsWho Are We and Why King & Co.?In our first episode, we take it back to the first days of Team King. We give a taste of who Drexel & Johnna King are and share some of the vision for this podcast. We talk about the breakups, makeups and working through it all.
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Price of AdmissionA Healthy Devotion. with Drexel King (w special guest Mike Steadman)D.R. King has 9 kids! Drexel and Johnna have an outstanding story of opening up their home, the joint effort it takes, how to balance, and bringing order and peace to the chaos. they’ve set out on. Drex was a NFB defensive back - senior season ’08, class of ’09. As a big face in the Marine Corp (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyQKeDz0leY), he represented himself - Level headed, always seemed to have a plan, had a sureness about himself, was fundamentally sound with strong conviction. Today building community through entrepreneurship, discipleship, and extending grace. Likely this one “steer...2023-06-081h 10