No. 126: 5 Simple Ways to Invest in Your Marriage this Week
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Want a thriving marriage that feels more connected, intentional, and Christ-centered? In this episode, we share five simple (but powerful!) ways to invest in your marriage this week—from praying together and having deeper conversations to starting a weekly marriage meeting that transforms your relationship. Whether you’ve been married one year or ten, these habits will help you move from “ships in the night” to a marriage rooted in faith, intimacy, and joy. 👉 Download our 👉 Follow us on Instagram for daily encouragement + practical tips: 👉 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or...
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No. 125: Stop Taking Your Spouse for Granted: Cultivating Gratitude in Marriage
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In this episode of the One Degree Podcast, we unpack how gratitude can transform your marriage from drifting into discontentment back into connection and joy. If you’ve found yourself slipping into nagging, comparison, or simply overlooking your spouse, this conversation is for you. We share: Why ungratefulness breeds discontentment in marriage How gratitude shifts your mindset and fosters intimacy Practical steps to show daily appreciation What to do when your spouse feels distant or difficult Whether you’ve been married one year or 30, this episode will help you cultivate...
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No. 124: How to Make Friends as a Married Couple: 3 Keys to Building Lasting Community
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Making friends as an adult is tough—and when you’re married, it can feel nearly impossible. Between busy schedules, kids’ bedtimes, and the challenge of finding couples where everyone clicks, it’s easy to feel lonely or disconnected. In this episode, we share real talk about why friendships matter for your marriage, the unique challenges of couple friendships, and three practical keys to building deep, lasting community: initiate, be curious, and be vulnerable. We’ll also talk about the difference between hosting vs. hospitality, how to get over the fear of rejection, and why prayer...
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No. 123: Marriage and Money: Budgeting, Stewardship, and Building Trust
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How should Christian couples handle money? From budgeting basics to the biblical call to stewardship, this episode explores how finances can either create conflict or deepen unity in marriage. We discuss transparency, generosity, and aligning your budget with your family’s mission—plus practical tools for starting today. Whether you’re overwhelmed by debt or saving comfortably, you’ll walk away with a biblical framework for money in marriage. 👉 Ready to put this into practice? Download our free and check out the to take the first step toward financial unity and...
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No. 122: Debunking the 5 Worst Marriage Clichés
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You’ve probably heard them all—“Happy wife, happy life,” “Marriage should be 50/50,” “Don’t go to bed angry.” But are these catchy phrases actually helping your marriage… or quietly sabotaging it? In this episode, we’re unpacking five of the most common marriage clichés and holding them up to the light of Scripture. Some of them sound sweet. Some of them sound wise. But all of them fall short of God’s design for a thriving, Christ-centered marriage. Whether you’re newly married or a few years in, this episode will help you trade in shallow slogans for deeper,...
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No 121: Coldplay Kiss Cam Fiasco, How Christians Should Respond
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When public scandals break—like the one that sparked conversation at a recent Coldplay concert—how should Christians respond? In this episode, we talk about why our response to exposed sin should look different than the culture’s. Not dismissive. Not self-righteous. But honest, humble, and reflective. We unpack why accountability matters, how easily we can grow desensitized to sin, and how these moments should turn our gaze inward before pointing fingers outward. 00:00 - Introduction: Welcome and overview of the episode. 02:15 - Viral Coldplay Concert...
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No. 120: How to Define (and Actually Live Out) Your Family Values
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If you and your spouse were asked, separately, what your family values most... would your answers match? And do your calendars, budgets, and habits reflect those values? In this episode, we walk you through our six core family values—how we came up with them, how they’ve practically shaped our decisions, and how you can develop and implement your own. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining old values, we’ll show you why this “structured stuff” isn’t stuffy... it’s freeing. (00:00) Why family values matter more than you think (03:00) Three diagnostic questions to...
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No. 119: Our Favorite Way to Fight (Yes, Really)
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Conflict in marriage isn’t just inevitable—it can actually be good… if you know how to handle it. In this episode, we (Nathaniel and Xan) share five unhelpful ways couples commonly navigate conflict (think: avoidance, blame-shifting, and yelling matches) and contrast them with the six simple steps we use when tension arises in our own marriage. We talk about why a conflict resolution plan might sound stiff—but actually leads to deeper connection, better communication, and much less chaos. Whether you’re newly married or ten years in, this episode is packed with practical...
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No. 118: This One Thing Made the Biggest Difference in Our Marriage
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What if the biggest shift in your marriage isn’t something dramatic—but something simple? In this episode, we’re sharing the one habit that changed everything for us: weekly marriage meetings. No, it’s not glamorous. And yes, it felt a little awkward at first. But creating space each week to realign, communicate, and set shared goals helped us move from just coexisting to building something intentional together. We’ll walk you through how it started, what our meetings look like now (with three kids in the mix), and how you can start your own rhythm—even if your spouse isn’t...
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No. 117: Y’all Gave Marriage Advice. We Responded.
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We asked the One Degree IG community for their best random marriage advice... and yall delivered! We loved reading them, so we decided to do it live with our live raw responses and processing of each. Enjoying your spot on the comfy, virtual couch? Help more couples find it by leaving a quick review and hitting “subscribe”! It means the world to us and helps us keep bringing gospel-centered, real-life marriage convos straight to your ears.
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