No. 120: How to Define (and Actually Live Out) Your Family Values
Release Date: 07/17/2025
No. 135: 5 Keys to Christlike Conflict in Marriage
One Degree Marriage
Conflict is inevitable when two sinful people share a life, a home, and a very full playroom. In this episode, we unpack a real conflict from our Sabbath (yes, we handled it poorly at first) and use it as a springboard to talk through five components of healthy, Christ-centered conflict: soft start-ups, ditching “always/never” language, having a conflict resolution plan, regularly debriefing in a weekly marriage meeting, and humbly apologizing and asking how to better serve each other. If you’ve ever thought, “We just keep fighting about the same things,” this one’s for you....
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No. 134: When Sex Is Difficult: Our Honest Story and What Helped
One Degree Marriage
Sex is meant to be a gift, but what happens when it feels confusing, painful, or even like a burden? In this honest conversation, we open up about the first few years of our marriage when sex was really difficult. We share what we learned through trial, tears, and prayer: how to handle mismatched drives, pain, pressure, and the impact of purity culture. You’ll hear five practical steps we wish we’d known sooner, and why patient, sacrificial love (and some gentle honesty) changes everything. 🎧 Plus, paid Substack subscribers get this week’s bonus: The Honest Intimacy Conversation Guide...
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No. 133: Steadfast When Your Spouse Isn’t Leading & Is Far From God
One Degree Marriage
What do you do when your spouse isn’t leading, isn’t helping with the kids, and is far from Christ? In this conversation, we share six anchors: pray daily for your spouse, pursue personal holiness, “win without a word” through conduct, lead your children spiritually, seek wise care and counsel, and know your biblical freedom without trivializing covenant. Scripture referenced: Ezekiel 36:26; James 1:5 John 15:1–5; Galatians 5:22–23 1 Peter 3:1–2 2 Timothy 1:5; Acts 16:1–3 1 Corinthians 7 (esp. v.15) Links/Resources: (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving,...
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No. 132: When You Feel Like You're the Only One Trying
One Degree Marriage
Ever feel like you’re swimming upstream in your marriage? You're trying to grow spiritually and build healthy rhythms while your spouse just… isn’t there? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to stay faithful, hopeful, and steadfast when it feels one-sided. Bonus Resource: Subscribers on Substack get access to our new 7-Day Pray-for-Your-Spouse Challenge — a short daily guide to help you pray intentionally and stay hopeful in this season.
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No. 131: Spiritual Intimacy in Marriage: How to Grow Together Without Overcomplicating It
One Degree Marriage
When it comes to spiritual intimacy, many couples want it, but few know where to start. Between busy schedules, young kids, and never-ending to-do lists, it’s easy to relegate your faith as individuals instead of something shared. In this episode, we unpack how to actually grow in spiritual intimacy with your spouse without making it overwhelming or forced. We share three practical ways to build that connection—starting with short, simple prayer, adding a daily Scripture rhythm, and ending with a weekly family devotional that brings it all together. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks...
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No. 130: 5 Biblical Truths That Transform Marriage
One Degree Marriage
Many couples know the Bible mentions marriage, but few stop to consider what those passages actually mean for everyday life. In this episode, we unpack five core biblical truths, from reflecting Christ and the church to living on mission together, and explain how they can reshape your relationship. Grab a notebook and join us on the comfy, cozy, virtual couch for a practical, Christ‑centered conversation. 👉 Download our free 👉 👉 Follow us on Instagram for daily encouragement + practical tips: @ 👉 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more couples find this...
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No. 129: How to Bring Fun Back Into Your Marriage: 3 Simple Steps for Everyday Lightheartedness
One Degree Marriage
Life can get crowded with work, kids, church and errands, and sometimes the fun in your marriage gets squeezed out. In this episode, we share why date nights and vacations aren’t the only solution and offer three practical steps to cultivate fun right where you are. Join us as we chat candidly about seasons of busyness, weekly marriage meetings and simple habits that restore light‑heartedness. 👉 Download our free 👉 Follow us on Instagram for daily encouragement + practical tips: @ 👉 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more couples find this show!
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No. 128: Before "I Do": 3 Things Every Couple Should Do Before Getting Married
One Degree Marriage
Want to prepare for marriage in a way that sets you up for connection, honesty, and a Christ-centered foundation? In this episode, we share three powerful steps every engaged or seriously dating couple should take before saying “I do”: pursuing the Lord individually and together, getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations, and pursuing premarital counseling with wise, trusted mentors. Whether you’re a few months from the altar or prayerfully discerning the future, these habits will help you step into marriage ready for unity, intimacy, and mission. 👉 Download our free 👉...
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No. 127: How to Live With Mission in Your Marriage
One Degree Marriage
Feel like you’re just co-managing calendars and carpool schedules? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into what it means to live “on mission” as a married couple. We'll chat about how cultural norms can distract us from God’s design for marriage. We chat: Why a shared mission statement matters How praying together shifts your heart Why weekly marriage meetings are so transformative Looking at examples like Priscilla and Aquila and passages from Genesis and Ephesians, we’re reminded that marriage is a picture of Christ and His Church... so why not aim for deeper...
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No. 126: 5 Simple Ways to Invest in Your Marriage this Week
One Degree Marriage
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...
info_outlineIf 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 evaluate your current values
(06:00) Why having structure in your marriage brings freedom
(11:00) Our 6 family values and how we landed on them
(25:50) Our weakest value vs. hardest value to live out
(32:00) How our values shape our life today (especially in this busy season)
(36:20) The practical way we revisit our values weekly
(39:20) Your One Degree Shift + a shameless plug
🔗 Resources
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Marriage on Mission 7-Day Challenge ($10) — Includes daily prompts to walk you through crafting your mission statement, identifying your core values, and implementing them into your weekly rhythms. This one-week challenge will be a game-changer for your marriage!