One Degree Marriage: a Christian Marriage Podcast

This is the third episode in our mini-series diving into different views on hell. Last week, we talked about Annihilationism . In this episode, we will cover the views of Universalism and Ultimate Reconciliation! Also, we keep saying this will be a three-part series, but we decided to add a fourth week to discuss Purgatory. So be on the lookout for that next week! One Degree Shift Dive in to this...

This is the second episode in our mini-series diving into different views on hell. Last week, we talked about Eternal Conscious Torment . In this episode, we will cover the view of Annihilationism. As we go throughout this series, regardless of where you find yourself, remember that hell is a real place. Whatever you believe about it, we don't want people to go there. Now if you're thinking, "I al...

This week we're starting a mini-series on a more serious, heavier topic: four different views on hell. This week, we're looking at the view called "Eternal Conscious Torment." As we dive into our series on hell, we want you to have an open mind and search the scriptures for yourself. Evaluate your beliefs in light of Scripture. Oftentimes, we have assumptions about what we believe and throw around...

In Christian culture, it's common to use "Christianese" words without exactly knowing what they mean. So today we're gonna break down one of those: sanctification. What does it mean to be sanctified? Is it our doing, or God's? Is there anything we can do to grow in sanctification? Want to stay on our virtual couch a little longer? Listen to these other episodes on intentionality in marriage , Chri...

In this episode, we're talking all about conflict in marriage and how to handle it. We love talking about marriage, seeking to grow in marriage, etc… Basically, everything about it. Marriage is such an incredible gift, but just like anything else must be nurtured. Want to stay on our virtual couch a little longer? Download: Guide to Your Weekly Marriage Meeting to start being intentional with your...

One of the hottest theological topics for modern day evangelicals is "are you an Arminian, or are you a Calvinist?" These are essentially two theological schools of thought loosely named after John Calvin and Jacob Arminius. In this episode we'll introduce the basic tenants of both theological schools of thought, primarily how each answers the question: How much freedom do humans have within their...

We believe that you can say that you love your spouse until you are blue in the face, but if you don't put your love into action, it is all vanity. In this episode, we chat about practical ways to love your spouse in ways that actually make them feel loved. This is the year of investing in your marriage! MARRIAGE LEVEL UP COURSE Mentioned in this episode: Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting...

Happy 2024, One Degree fammmm! What better way to celebrate the New Year than to look back wistfully on the previous year? By talking about the books we read... In this episode we'll each go through our top 5 books we read during the year and chat a little bit about why we loved them! Want to Stay a Little Longer? Listen to these other episodes on questions we asked each other , our testimonies ,...

Merry Christmas, One Degree fam!! As you start looking toward the new year, it may be a great goal for you to be more consistent in your time in the Word. In this episode we chat about how to do that well. Want to stay on our virtual couch a little longer? Listen to these other episodes on intentionality in marriage , Christmas with kids , and raising "good" kids. Download: Guide to Your Weekly Ma...

In this episode we're answering the second batch of questions we got via Instagram Q&A – focusing on our favorite family traditions, our philosophy on gift giving, and how we do gifts with our kids a little differently than the norm. Mentioned in this episode: Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meeting Marc...

In this episode we're answering the first batch of questions we got via Instagram Q&A – focusing primarily on the tradition and background of Advent, whether Christmas trees are pagan, and the origins of the tree toppers. Tune in next week for chats about our personal family traditions and perspectives on gifting. Mentioned in this episode: March Marriage Challenge https://onedegreemarriage.com/ch...

In this episode, we're going to be chatting about our personal perspective and convictions on "doing Santa" for our young children. Want to stay on our virtual couch a little longer? Listen to these other episodes on intentionality in marriage , Christmas with kids , and raising "good" kids. Download: Guide to Your Weekly Marriage Meeting to start being intentional with your weekly communication t...

If you haven't listened to last week's episode- before you read this, you should go back and either listen to it or read the show notes ! Also, pause and watch this video: Francis Chan the REAL American Dream (it's only about 6 minutes)! Now that you've done the homework, we can jump into this episode! In the last episode, we talked about our personal experience and why we decided to become foster...

You've probably heard us mention over the past few months that we are now foster parents to a teenage girl! We are not pretending to be experts- we've only been foster parents for four months, but just wanted to share our hearts and thoughts about foster care. It has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding and growing experiences that we've ever had. In this episode, we're gonna talk about...

We're continuing our little two-part series this week with an episode talking to soon-to-be (or those who recently gained the title) new moms. If you're expecting a new baby in the near future, our prayer is that this episode would serve you with some lessons we've learned in the past few years of entering parenthood and walking through the newborn season. Want to stay on our virtual couch a littl...

We're mixing things up a little this week on the One Degree Podcast with an episode talking to soon-to-be (or those who recently gained the title) new dads. If you're expecting a new baby in the near future, our prayer is that this episode would serve you with some lessons we've learned in the past few years of entering parenthood and walking through the newborn season. Want to stay on our virtual...

We're talking about a hot topic in this episode: spanking. We've randomly mentioned our take on this "debate" in other episodes, so now we're going to dedicate a whole episode to it! Really, we're going to be talking about the difference between punishment and discipline, and what is the goal of parenting? Want to stay on our virtual couch a little longer? Listen to these other episodes on intenti...

How do we reconcile verses like James 2:14-26 (which emphasizes the necessity of works) with verses like Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 4, and Galatians 2:16 (which emphasize the pure necessity of faith)? Does the Bible contradict itself? We're going to be digging into these verses and discussing their differences and their applications for us as believers (because as always, we have these discussions to...

This episode is a really fun one for us because we have come up with a list of 10 questions to ask each other. Neither of us knows the questions the other has come up with or what the other person will answer, so you're getting our real and raw reactions and responses! Questions Nathaniel answered: What's one thing you learned about yourself since we got married that you didn't know before? If we...

In this episode of the One Degree Podcast, we're going back to the basics and discussing Bible Study tips for beginners! (Really this is for anyone who wants to go back to the basics). Even if you've been reading your Bible for years, it's a good to come back every once in a while to the fundamentals. We're gonna keep it short and sweet and give you the Sparknotes version: IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCU...

This week's episode is one from the vault, originally airing for the first over a year ago and one of our most listened-to episodes to date. In this episode we discuss: Why we need to be intentional with our relationships and families The importance of having a goal and healthy rhythms Encouragement for a spouse who wants to be intentional with communication and rhythms but is facing resistance fr...

Should Christans ever judge other Christians? Is there biblical reason to judge the sins of others or is "only God can judge me" really a true sentiment? Let's talk about it in this episode. Want to stay on our virtual couch a little longer? Download: Guide to Studying the Bible Theologically to get started going deeper in your study of Scripture today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter , we deliv...

On this week's episode, we're gonna be talking about the importance of transparent, healthy, honest communication in marriage. A lot of times we think about the big/"flashy"/obvious parts of marriage to diagnose how we're doing –frequency of date nights away from the kids, weekends away, etc... It's actually about how we're communicating and engaging each other in the everyday mundane that makes t...

In this episode, we're laying the foundation for future conversations on the podcast regarding the topic of transgenderism, which has become a much more common talking point in culture in recent years. We're discussing: how the Gospel shapes how we engage with transgender unbelievers and believers whether unbelievers should be held to the same biblical standards as believers how to approach addres...

In this episode we're laying the foundation for future conversations on the podcast regarding LGBTQ+ topics. We're discussing how the Gospel shapes how we engage with LGBTQ unbelievers and believers, whether unbelievers should be held to the same biblical standards as believers, and the unspoken hierarchy of sins we've created in Christian culture. Want to stay on our virtual couch a little longer...