One Degree Marriage: a Christian Marriage Podcast for Couples Who Want to Grow
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No. 11: Listener Q&A: Marriage, Family, Advice, Our Daily Life, & Lots of In-Betweens
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! CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest Mentioned in this episode:Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meetingMarch Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
No. 10: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby – Conversations Christians Tend to Shy From
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 honest about what we wish we knew before we got married. While this episode will be beneficial for you whether you are single, engaged, or married, if you are struggling with sexual sin and think this episode may be more harmful than beneficial please refrain from listening. The last thing we want to do is hinder someone's personal pursuit of holiness. CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest Mentioned in this episode:Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meetingMarch Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
No. 09: How Do I Find Community and Godly People to Speak Into My Life?
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 community for yourself that will change your life. Join as as we discuss: What types of community we should be looking for What comunity should look like within the church How to initiate friendships even when it's hard or unnatural The importance of genuine, in-person hospitality in a digital age How to invite friends into your existing rhythms and routines of life Ways to serve others The importance of vulnerability and apologies The need for speaking truth in love CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest Mentioned in this episode:March Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=prerollDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meeting
No. 08: Money Talks – Stewarding Wealth, Debt, Retirement, and More
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 money should be distinctly different from how most people do. In this episode, we discuss: What the Bible has to say about the topic of money Why so many millionaires become broke Some sobering statistics about personal finances How to fight against the love of money Practical ways to get started budgeting How we should view debts such as mortgages, student loans, car payments, and credit card debt When and how to start thinking about retirement How much money we need to be prepared for marriage CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest Mentioned in this episode:Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meetingMarch Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
No. 07: How To Read Your Bible: Getting Started or Going Deeper
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 is truly worth believing Practical steps to take to start reading the Bible for the first time Setting a plan for studying your Bible regularly The difference between topical and book studies What our focus should be on as we read Methods for reflecting on and learning from Scripture FREE GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED READING YOUR BIBLE CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest Mentioned in this episode:Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meetingMarch Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
No. 06: Fighting Well and Resolving Conflict in Marriage
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 | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest Mentioned in this episode:Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meetingMarch Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
No. 05: 5 Ways to Slow Down Your Life
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 habits to restore rest in our minds The importance of regular silence and solitude How to practically slow down in our daily lives, despite all of life's demands CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest Mentioned in this episode:March Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=prerollDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meeting
No. 04: How Do I Know Where God is Calling Me?
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 a "calling" even means in the first place What we're all called to as followers of Jesus Biblical examples of faithful followers What to ask to practically determind what God is calling you to do Discerning what passions and opportunities God has uniquely given you The importance of receiving counsel from fellow, mature believers This episode was brought to you by Butcherbox – our go-to for the highest quality meat delivered right to our door. We love to stock our freezer with our BB meat. As a listener of this show, use this link to get FREE BACON for life when you place your first order. CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes on the blog. Mentioned in this episode:March Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=prerollDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meeting
No. 03: Ungratefulness Breeds Discontentment
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 brought to you by Butcher Box, our fave place to get high quality, organic meat delivered right to our door. Use THIS LINK for an exclusive gift with your first order. CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes on the blog.Mentioned in this episode:Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meetingMarch Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
No. 02: Establishing Healthy Rhythms for Couples + Families
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 groceries and snacks delivered right to our door. Use THIS LINK for 40% off your first order today. RESOURCES 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes on the blog.Mentioned in this episode:Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meetingMarch Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
No. 01: In a Culture of Quick Fixes, Play the Long Game
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 epsiode was brought to you by Thrive Market, our fave place to get healthy, organic groceries and snacks delivered right to our door. Use THIS LINK for 40% off your first order today. RESOURCES Atomic Habits by James Clear CONNECT Website | One Degree Instagram | Xan's Instagram | Nathaniel's Instagram | Pinterest GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes on the blog.Mentioned in this episode:Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meetingMarch Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
Ep 1No. 00: Behind the Name "One Degree"
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 equipping you with the tools you need to be faithful in every area of your life, whether you're a college student pulling all nighters to finish writing papers, or a parent pulling all nighters to tend to tiny humans. We are all in this together, and there is a place for you. ONE DEGREE INSTAGRAM ONE DEGREE SHOW NOTES Mentioned in this episode:March Marriage Challengehttps://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=prerollDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting TemplateDownload the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meeting