King & Co. Conversations

It'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 epis...

We'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 w...

In 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...

In 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 Go...

In 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? Ho...

What 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...

In 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 hac...

In 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...

In 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...

In this episode, Drexel and I continue to explore the topic of being emotionally healthy, especially in the midst of stress. We discuss some current circumstances and how we handle them differently. What is underneath our feelings and how do we personally face them in light of who God is? We discuss some mind, body, connections we've learned in our journey to make space for what God is trying...

In this conversation, we explore the topic of emotions. Drexel and I are completely opposite when it comes to processing and communicating emotions. This episode is full of laughter and real life! We have learned a lot about this topic over 15 years of marriage, mainly from trial and error as we have sought to understand and love one another. We share our journey in how we process emotions differe...

In this episode, Drexel and Charles continue to unpack the concept of biblical community. Make sure to listen to the previous episode for the context of where this conversation started. Charles presents the idea of a team and we love how he breaks downs the crucial elements of relationships. Drexel and Charles process the purpose of gathering. Why is it that with so many churches and so many Chris...

In this episode, Drexel invites a dear friend onto the show to discuss the current way our culture does church. Charles Halley is local to Waco, has lead formal ministry and understands the life of a missionary. He shares some of his story about overseas missions and where he is currently serving in the city. This is the first of two conversations regarding church and community. Drexel and Charles...

In this episode, we continue the conversation on friendship in biblical community. How do you keep showing up for one another when it's not easy being vulnerable? We discuss the commands of Scripture to restore one another in gentleness and love. What is the concept of carrying one another's burdens and who is supposed to do this? We share some of our own friendship struggles, personality...

In this conversation, we wrestle with the topic of friendship and what we would define as biblical friendships. We know the struggle of finding deep, life-giving friendships. What should a biblical friendship look like and how does it differ from other people we frequently cross paths with? This is the hill Drexel will die on and he mentions 3 C's - Commitment, Continuity & Compassion. In...

In this episode, we try to unpack a FAQ about discipline. How do you discipline your kids? Drexel brings comedy, truth bombs and realistic tools to this multi-faceted conversation. Discipline encompasses so much of our family's culture and we stress why behavior modification is not the goal. We discuss spanking, some of our own story and where we are currently at with this tool. It takes time...

In this episode, we discuss a listener's question of "How do you parent each child with having 10 of them? This is a great topic and something to process in every size family. Intentionality is key! We share some of the different personalities in our own children and practical ways we support their individual growth. We believe it's important to reject labels and that children are a m...

In this episode, we continue the conversation about leadership and communication in the home. We push into the idea of speaking the truth in love to your spouse when you need something to change. How does a wife encourage her husband to step up or set him up for success? What type of environment does a male want to lead in and maximize servant leadership? These are questions we continually process...

In this episode, we answer a listener's question about what content we consume. What books do we read and when? Drexel explains a great reason of why he currently isn't in "Bible studies." We debate how to consume content we don't agree with. We discuss what we study and what falls in the category of entertainment? We talk about walking wisely, when we make time for entertain...

In 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...

In this episode, we answer a listener's question on how to encourage a husband to lead his family. We share history of our marriage and how Drexel's leadership has changed over the years from duty to love. We talk about a wife's ability to follow and the power of her prayers. It is an unrehearsed conversation on a loaded issue and we just touch the surface of how we would process with...

In 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...

In 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. Like, share, and comment so we can continue having conversation...

In 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 co...

In 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 te...