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One Degree Marriage
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Practical, honest conversations about building a Christ-centered marriage that actually thrives, for couples who want to keep growing.
About the show
We started the One Degree Marriage Podcast because we couldn't find the show we actually wanted to listen to. Not overly polished, not preachy, just two people who love Jesus, love marriage, and are committed to doing the work.
Each episode tackles a real topic: communication, intimacy, faith, parenting, conflict, sex, money. We bring in guests, dig into Scripture, and always come back to the same question: what's the one-degree shift that actually moves the needle?
Latest Episodes
Should Your Spouse Come Before Your Kids?
It's 9:30 at night. The kids are finally down, the dishes are still out, and this is the first time you have been alone together all day. No…
7 Daily Marriage Challenges to Try This Week
Most weeks, your marriage gets whatever energy is left after everything else. What if this week looked a little different?We're walking thro…
How to Apologize So It Actually Lands
We've all said "I'm sorry" and watched it do absolutely nothing: no softening, no reconciliation, just more tension in the room. In this epi…
Why You Should Go to Bed Angry
We've all been there: it's 11:37pm, you're exhausted, and you're still hashing out a fight because somebody said don't go to bed angry. But …
4 Things Every Thriving Marriage Needs
Plenty of marriages survive without them. But if you want yours to actually thrive, there are four things worth building on purpose.In this …
Why "Follow Your Heart" Is Terrible Marriage Advice
"Follow your heart." "Trust your gut." "Do what feels right." We've all heard it, and if we're honest, we've all let it shape how we treat t…
Why Date Nights Won't Fix Your Marriage (And What Will)
We've all heard it: "When's the last time you two went on a date?" Like date nights are the magic fix for a marriage that feels stuck. In th…
Growing Spiritually Together (Even When You Feel Like You're the Only One Trying)
Most of us know we should be growing spiritually. We even know we should be encouraging our spouse to do the same. But somewhere between goo…
The Hidden Cost of Comparing Your Marriage to Others
You scroll past an anniversary post or a friend's date night photo, and the thought slips in: why don't we have that? If that sounds familia…
The One Conversation Your Marriage Is Missing
You're probably pretty good at the logistics. Who's getting the kids, who's making dinner, who remembered to call the plumber. But when's th…
The Billy Graham Rule: Should Your Marriage Follow It?
Every marriage needs guardrails. But does a rule about never being alone with someone of the opposite sex actually protect you, or just give…
How to Protect Your Marriage in the Season of Young Kids
You're doing the dishes, the diapers, and the 2 a.m. wake-ups—and somewhere in the middle of all of it, your marriage quietly slips to the b…
Unequally Yoked: 6 Shifts When Your Spouse Doesn't Believe
Some weeks the loneliest seat in the house is the one right next to your spouse. If you love Jesus and they don't (or they used to, and now …
6 Things We Wish We Knew About Sex Before Marriage
You said "I do," and then assumed sex would just figure itself out. For a lot of couples, it doesn't. And the silence around that can make y…
How to Communicate About Schedules in Marriage (Without Fighting)
Ever been blindsided by something on your spouse's calendar — a meeting, a trip, a last-minute Cubs game — that you swear they never told yo…
5 Ways to Get Out of a Marriage Rut
Your marriage isn't in crisis. There's no betrayal. No big fight. No broken trust. You're both showing up, doing your jobs, putting food on …
Hospitality with a Less-than-Ideal House
What if the secret to deeper friendships, stronger family rhythms, and richer Christian community wasn't a bigger house or a better-cooked m…
Why Gratitude Is the Secret to a Happier Marriage (And How to Actually Practice It)
In this episode, we're getting honest about one of the sneakiest marriage killers: ungratefulness. We've found in our own marriage, and in t…
How to Out-Serve Your Spouse (And Why Most Marriages Never Get There)
What would your marriage look like if both of you woke up every morning asking, "How can I out-serve my spouse today?"In this episode, we ge…
6 Ways Marriage Changes You
Marriage will change you — the question is, will it change you for better or worse?In this episode, we get honest about six real ways marria…
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