One Degree Marriage: a Christian Marriage Podcast

Marriage is a serious commitment, so we should absolutely take seriously the qualities of the spouse we're looking to marry. In this episode, we break down: focusing on becoming someone who would be a godly spouse first the type of person you should desire to become 4 qualities to look for in a future spouse when dating 4 principles to remember as you're pursuing marraige CONNECT Website | One Deg...

Whether you feel called to singleness for an extended period, or are currently single but desiring to get married one day, this episoded is for you. We dive into what the Bible says about singleness, the benefits of singleness, a proper persepctive on marriage, and what attitude we should have as believers when we don't have something we're currently desiring. If you've ever felt (consciously or u...

We were never designed to follow Jesus in isolation. Fighting sin and pursuing holiness isn't intended to be done alone. Accountability with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ is essential, and in this episode we break down why, as well as how to even go about creating spaces for accountability with our fellow believers. CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's...

What's all the buzz around "nontoxic living"? Should being a Christian change our approach to exercise, sleep, food choices, and the types of products we fill our home with? In this episode we get real about two different camps people in our communities often fall into: the camp that tends to not take as good of care of their physical health, and the camp that tends to hold their control of their...

There's often a lot of talk about husbands being "spiritual leaders" in their homes, but what does that even look like? What does Scripture say about spiritual leadership? How can a husband love and lead his wife and family well? What do the different roles in marriage look like in execution? In this episode we dive into the answers to all of the above questions and more. We pray this episode is o...

You, as listeners, asked us questions (via Instagram) ranging from, "How did you get to have so may intentional routines?", "What's the hardest thing in marriage and how did we get through it?", "What's your biggest tip for 2 under 2?", to some personal, and some just funny questions about life. This episode is so fun and we loved being able to hear from YOU, our listeners to steer the convo! CONN...

Why is sex intended for marriage? What effect did purity culture have on our perspective of sex in marriage? How will I know I'm physically compatible with someone if we wait for marriage? How can a married couple grow in their sex life? Is masturbation a sin? What about oral sex? This is a topic that is rarely talked about from a Christian perspective, but we believe it's important to be open and...

I want godly friends and mentors, but where do I even start to find them? What should community look like within the church? How do I make friends in my 20s when I'm in a totally new season of life? On today's episode we'll dive into all these questions and more as we discuss a topic we're so passionate about – biblical community. It's changed our lives and our prayer is that you find biblical com...

Is all debt bad? How do I make a budget? What does the Bible really say about money? How do I steward my personal finances well? When and how should I start thinking about retirement? How much money should I have before getting married? As followers of Jesus, Christians ought to recognize that while money is not inherently evil, it is both powerful and dangerous. Therefore, the way that we view mo...

Reading your Bible isn't about checking a box or "doing the right thing" that "Christians are supposed to do." It's a gift of getting to know the Creator of the Universe. To be able to truly love someone, we must first know them, and to know God, we must first read about who He says He is. In this episode we discuss: Why we should even desire to read our Bibles in the first place Whether the Bible...

What's the number one cause of conflict in marriage? What are practical ways to prevent conflict with the one we love? And when that conflict inevitably comes at some point, how do we resolve it in a loving, Biblical way? Let's chat about all those things in this episode. Annnnd get the whole low-down on the biggest fight we've had to date. CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram...

How do I slow down when I have so many responsibilities? How do I get silence and rest when I have little ones? In a culture of hurry, hustle, and bustle the tension between keeping up and desperately desiring to change pace is real. In this episode we discusss: Why we need rest and how we were designed for it How to implement a Sabbath in your weekly rhythms Fighting technology addictions and hab...

How do I know if this is God's will? What is His calling on my life? Should I major in this or that? Am I supposed to move here or there? Am I supposed to take this job or that job? Is this something He's calling me to or is just something I, in my flesh, am wanting? These are all common questions we as followers of Jesus find ourselves asking at one point or another. In this episode, we discuss:...

What we give our attention to tends to grow. What if our outlook on life has more to do with our internal heart condition than our external circumstances? In this episode we discuss: How we tend to view inconveniences as a society Examples of gratefulness and ungratefulness in our own lives How to become more grateful people How the Gospel transforms our perspective on it all This epsiode was brou...

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 from their spouse Some of our regular rhythms This epsiode was brought to you by Thrive Market, our fave place to get healthy, organic grocerie...

Playing the long game. A phrase we say a whole lot around here. What does it mean to make choices that intentionally benefit who we want to be in the longrun versus just satisfying an immediate desire? In this episode we'll share a little bit more about ourselves, dive into why the long game matters, and how to practically implement habits and disciplines today to become who you want to be. This e...

If you are a follower of Jesus, you are over the culture of quick fixes and cutting corners, you crave honest conversations about real life, and you like feeling like the people in your earbuds are your new best friends, you are in the right place. Grab a seat on our virtual cozy couch and join the honest conversation. We are Nathaniel and Xan Sibley , your hosts, and we are passionate about equip...