No. 118: This One Thing Made the Biggest Difference in Our Marriage
Release Date: 06/17/2025
No. 118: This One Thing Made the Biggest Difference in Our Marriage
One Degree Podcast
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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No. 116: Rethinking the Date Night Rhetoric
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In this episode we dive into the whole idea of date nights and whether they're really needed for a thriving marriage. Come chill on the comfy couch while we chat about the rhetoric that regular date nights are a must, and look at how real connection and closeness can be built into everyday life without fancy outings.
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No. 115: 4 Things to Start Doing in Your Marriage This Week
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In this quick (for us) episode, we’re sharing four simple things you can do every day to invest in your marriage. From high-low-buffalo check-ins to six-second hugs, serving each other, and praying together, these small habits add up big time. Plus, a funny story about our five-year-old future lawyer. Let’s get intentional—without overcomplicating it!
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No. 114: From Roommates to Teammates in Marriage
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In this episode of the One Degree Podcast, we’re talking about what it looks like to go from feeling like roommates in your marriage to actually thriving as a team. We’re sharing honest convos, practical tips, and real-life stuff that’s helped us stay connected and rooted in our faith—especially in the thick of busy, everyday life. We’ll chat about how easy it is to drift into that “just coexisting” phase and what you can do to get back on the same page. From simple daily check-ins and learning each other’s love languages to setting shared goals and handling conflict like...
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No. 113: Sharing Your Faith Authentically (Pt. 2)
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What if sharing your faith felt as natural as chatting with a coworker over lunch? In this episode of One Degree Podcast, we break down practical evangelism strategies—like the “Three Circles” and the “bridge” analogy—that make it easier to share the gospel in everyday conversations without feeling preachy. We also dive into the church’s role in equipping believers, looking at how the early church’s personal, set-apart approach can inspire modern evangelism. Plus, we share a powerful story of door-to-door evangelism that highlights the impact of small acts of kindness and...
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No. 112: Where to Start with Sharing Your Faith (Pt. 1)
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If you’re a Christian, you probably know you should share your faith—but actually doing it? That’s a different story. Maybe you feel confident and wonder why others don’t share the gospel more often. Maybe you’ve tried, but it felt awkward and forced. Or maybe you don’t even know where to start and feel guilty every time you think about it. Wherever you land, this episode is for you. Too often, Christians are told to evangelize but aren’t taught how to do it in a sincere, authentic, and non-awkward way. That’s what we’re unpacking in this two-part series. Nathaniel...
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No. 111: Is Your Phone Empowering You or Enslaving You? (ft. Adam Magnuson)
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Are smartphones just tools, or are they quietly taking over our lives? One of our pastors, Adam Magnuson, joins us on the comfy, virtual, cozy couch to tackle the big questions: Are our phones empowering us or enslaving us? Should we all ditch our smartphones for dumb phones? And how can we break free from the endless scroll? Tune in for a fun and thought-provoking conversation on how to use technology without letting it use you. (10:20) Technology Impact (19:03) Impact of Smartphones on Discipleship (27:53) Smartphone Usage (36:14) Navigating Smartphone Usage in Christian Community...
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Ep. 110: Why We Homeschool; a Q&A with Nathaniel & Xan
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In this Q&A episode, we dive into why we chose to homeschool our kids. From our initial hesitations to our current motivations, we share how our perspective on homeschooling has evolved over time. We talk about our desire to disciple our kids, prioritize flexibility, and foster a love for learning, as well as how we handle critiques like “aren’t you just sheltering them?” We also answer practical questions like how long we spend homeschooling each day and whether we’d ever consider putting our kids in school. Join us on the comfy virtual couch!
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No. 109: New Year's Resolutions are Still Cool
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It’s the season of fresh starts and lofty goals! In this chit chat episode on the comfy virutal couch, we’re diving into the world of New Year’s resolutions—what we love about them, why they sometimes flop, and what goals we have for ourselves this year. From fitness plans and homemaking hacks to staying consistent in reading our Bibles, we’re sharing our personal resolutions for the year ahead and what we’re doing to make them stick. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, motivation, or just a good virtual chat with pals, this episode is for you. Grab your coffee (or protein...
info_outlineWhat 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 totally bought in yet. Plus, we’ll share the exact questions we ask each week and offer practical tips to get started.
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