The One Degree Podcast

We asked the One Degree IG community for their best random marriage advice... and yall delivered! We loved reading them, so we decided to do it live with our live raw responses and processing of each.  Enjoying your spot on the comfy, virtual couch? Help more couples find it by leaving a quick review and hitting “subscribe”! It means the world to us and helps us keep bringing gospel-centered, real-life marriage convos straight to your ears.  FOLLOW US ON IG

In this episode we dive into the whole idea of date nights and whether they're really needed for a thriving marriage. Come chill on the comfy couch while we chat about the rhetoric that regular date nights are a must, and look at how real connection and closeness can be built into everyday life without fancy outings. 

In this quick (for us) episode, we're sharing four simple things you can do every day to invest in your marriage. From high-low-buffalo check-ins to six-second hugs, serving each other, and praying together, these small habits add up big time. Plus, a funny story about our five-year-old future lawyer. Let's get intentional—without overcomplicating it!

In this episode of the One Degree Podcast, we're talking about what it looks like to go from feeling like roommates in your marriage to actually thriving as a team. We're sharing honest convos, practical tips, and real-life stuff that's helped us stay connected and rooted in our faith—especially in the thick of busy, everyday life. We'll chat about how easy it is to drift into that “just coexisting” phase and what you can do to get back on the same page. From simple daily check-ins and learning each other's love languages to setting shared goals and handling conflict like teammates instead of opponents—we cover a lot.  • 0:00:01 – Meet us, Nathaniel and Xan! We're kicking off this new video podcast journey and sharing what you can expect.  • 0:03:13 – Why we're focusing on Christian marriage (spoiler: it started with a convo at Great Wolf Lodge).  • 0:12:19 – What the “roommate stage” looks like and how to be more intentional.  • 0:19:58 – How to build that teammate dynamic and prioritize time together.  • 0:27:09 – The magic of small moments and why they matter so much.  • 0:33:03 – Reigniting connection with love languages and fun little things.  • 0:37:41 – Communication tips that actually help you feel like you're on the same side.

What if sharing your faith felt as natural as chatting with a coworker over lunch? In this episode of One Degree Podcast, we break down practical evangelism strategies—like the “Three Circles” and the “bridge” analogy—that make it easier to share the gospel in everyday conversations without feeling preachy. We also dive into the church's role in equipping believers, looking at how the early church's personal, set-apart approach can inspire modern evangelism. Plus, we share a powerful story of door-to-door evangelism that highlights the impact of small acts of kindness and prayer. Join the One Degree Fam in the conversation on Instagram—we'd love to hear your thoughts! Tune in and learn how to make evangelism a natural part of your daily life.

If you're a Christian, you probably know you should share your faith—but actually doing it? That's a different story. Maybe you feel confident and wonder why others don't share the gospel more often. Maybe you've tried, but it felt awkward and forced. Or maybe you don't even know where to start and feel guilty every time you think about it. Wherever you land, this episode is for you. Too often, Christians are told to evangelize but aren't taught how to do it in a sincere, authentic, and non-awkward way. That's what we're unpacking in this two-part series. Nathaniel shares how his views on evangelism radically changed during seminary—going from adamantly opposed to door-to-door evangelism to leading groups in his own neighborhood. While the takeaway here isn't that you need to start knocking on doors, it is that sharing your faith is worth it and can be done naturally in everyday life. In this episode, we cover the why and who of evangelism:

Are smartphones just tools, or are they quietly taking over our lives? One of our pastors, Adam Magnuson, joins us on the comfy, virtual, cozy couch to tackle the big questions: Are our phones empowering us or enslaving us? Should we all ditch our smartphones for dumb phones? And how can we break free from the endless scroll? Tune in for a fun and thought-provoking conversation on how to use technology without letting it use you.  

In this Q&A episode, we dive into why we chose to homeschool our kids. From our initial hesitations to our current motivations, we share how our perspective on homeschooling has evolved over time. We talk about our desire to disciple our kids, prioritize flexibility, and foster a love for learning, as well as how we handle critiques like “aren't you just sheltering them?” We also answer practical questions like how long we spend homeschooling each day and whether we'd ever consider putting our kids in school. Join us on the comfy virtual couch!

It's the season of fresh starts and lofty goals! In this chit chat episode on the comfy virutal couch, we're diving into the world of New Year's resolutions—what we love about them, why they sometimes flop, and what goals we have for ourselves this year. From fitness plans and homemaking hacks to staying consistent in reading our Bibles, we're sharing our personal resolutions for the year ahead and what we're doing to make them stick. Whether you're looking for inspiration, motivation, or just a good virtual chat with pals, this episode is for yu. Grab your coffee (or protein shake!) and join us in setting goals that glorify God and transform the everyday grind.

In this episode, we dive into the Fourth Commandment and unpack its significance for Christians today. Many Christians would agree that all of God's commandments are still relevant, except for the Sabbath. But is that the right approach? We'll explore why God took the Sabbath so seriously, why it's for our good, and how it was designed to be a gift, not a burden. Plus, we'll discuss what it looks like to observe the Sabbath today, how it benefits our physical and spiritual health, and why making rest a regular part of our lives is a crucial practice for honoring God. Tune in as we challenge you to establish a Sabbath rhythm in your life and experience the refreshing peace God intended. Grab a seat on the cozy, comfy, virtual couch! Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter with all our faves here!

What does it mean to truly honor the name of the Lord, and to not use it in vain?  In this episode, we dive into the Third Commandment: “Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God.” While many think it simply prohibits phrases like "OMG" and "GD" there's far more to this command. From understanding the Hebrew word Shav—which conveys emptiness and falsehood—to exploring how we bear God's name in daily life, we unpack what it means to respect and represent Him faithfully. Join us as we discuss the weight of words, the importance of reverence, and the profound responsibility of carrying God's name. Grab a seat on the cozy, comfy, virtual couch! Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter with all our faves here!  

In this episode of the One Degree Podcast, we're unpacking the second commandment and its relevance to our present lives. Building on last week's “no other gods” chat, we dive into Exodus 20:4-5, which tells us to ditch the idols—whether golden calves or 21st-century distractions. We'll explore how idolatry goes beyond statues to anything that tries to edge God out. Join us for a lively discussion on spotting “modern-day golden calves” and practical tips to keep God first in a world full of shiny objects/experiences. Grab a seat on the cozy, comfy, virtual couch! Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter with all our faves here!

Continuing our series on the Ten Commandments, we're kicking it off with the First Commandment this week -  I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery. Do not have other gods besides me. Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter with all our faves here!

We're kicking off a new series of the podcast where we're going to go in-depth into something we've all heard of and likely memorized at one point in our life – The Ten Commandments. We're going to break them down practically, discuss whether they apply to Christians in the New Covenant, and throw in some typical Sibley-fashion banter. This episode is our intro to the series! As always, thank you so much for your support of the One Degree Podcast! We love the OD fam.

What does it mean to live life backwards? How does the realization and acceptance that we will, in fact, die one day change the way we live? Specifically, how does it change how we as Christians live? To subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter (The Post) full of all our recent favorite things click HERE!

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We're going back to basics in this episode to talk about the meaning behind "One Degree" because we've found it's not always what people think it is! To subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter (The Post) full of all our recent favorite things click HERE!

It's our 100th episode! And we're back from our summer/baby break! Since episode 99, we've added a member to our family and spent some time reflecting on and dreaming about the future of One Degree and we're candidly chatting about it all in this episode. To subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter (The Post) that we discuss in this episode, click HERE!  

In this episode we're chatting about practical ways to get out of a spiritual rut or time when you don't feel near to God or drawn to His Word.  If this episode was an encouragement to you, share it with a friend :)  WANT TO STAY A LITTLE LONGER? Listen to these other episodes on marriage in the newborn season, what it means to be sanctified, and ways to be intentional in parenting young kids.

What's the difference between Bible translations? Are there such things as good ones and bad ones? Which one should I read? We'll discuss all of these questions in this episode!   WANT TO STAY A LITTLE LONGER? Listen to these other episodes on marriage in the newborn season, what it means to be sanctified, and ways to be intentional in parenting young kids. Download this guide to get started on going deeper into reading your Bible! Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

Join us for what hopefully feels like friends sitting around chatting about their summer plans and why they want to do them :)  One Degree Shift Make your own "bucket list" for the summer–decide what's important to you and do it! Want to Stay a Little Longer? Listen to these other episodes on marriage in the newborn season, what it means to be sanctified, and ways to be intentional in parenting young kids.   Download this guide to get started on going deeper into reading your Bible!   Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! We deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week   Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

One of the hardest things for us to do is take joy in or recognize the purpose of mundane repetitive tasks in life. This is especially true if you have young kids. Changing thousands of diapers, doing thousands of loads of laundry, doing thousands of dishes, etc... It can be very easy for these tasks to become discouraging and for us to feel purposeless as we spend so much of our time doing them.  So here are ways we can foster an eternal mindset in the mundane  Want to Stay a Little Longer? Listen to these other episodes on marriage in the newborn season, what it means to be sanctified, and ways to be intentional in parenting young kids. Download this guide to get started on going deeper into reading your Bible! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! We deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

In this week's episode, we're chatting about different ways to prepare for marriage when you're in a season of dating.  Want to Stay a Little Longer? Listen to these other episodes on what it means to be sanctified, ways to be intentional as a single adult, and how to be humble. Download: Guide to Your Weekly Marriage Meeting to start being intentional with your weekly communication today Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

In this episode, we're talking about how to rebuild trust that has been broken in a marriage. This has been a highly requested topic and we think it's a really important one! This affects the majority of marriages, in one way or another. Whether it be physical or emotional infidelity, a hidden addiction that has come to light, or any other major issue that has caused trust to be broken, we will give the steps you can take to rebuild it within your relationship. Want to Stay a Little Longer? Listen to these other episodes on marriage in the newborn season, handling conflict in marriage, and loving your spouse based on your love language. Download: Guide to Your Weekly Marriage Meeting to start being intentional with your weekly communication today Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

WANT TO STAY A LITTLE LONGER? Listen to these other episodes on the top five books we read last year, our favorite Bluey episodes, and our testimonies. Download: Guide to Your Weekly Marriage Meeting to start being intentional with your weekly communication today Download this guide to get started on going deeper into reading your Bible! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! We deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

In this episode, we're getting practical on a topic for parents: how to nurture and strengthen your marriage in the season of having a newborn.  Often times this season feels like treading to keep your head above the water and not have a breakdown. It is time consuming, exhausting, and you really rarely get a break. With this, it can be very easy to start feeling like you and your spouse are roommates rather than husband and wife. Let's get practical on how to love each other well in this season.   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 today Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN MARRIAGE LEVEL UP, our marriage course: This course is a step-by-step roadmap that will help you and your spouse develop a marriage you've always dreamed of. You will deepen your communication, increase your intentionality, and become a unified team on a unique-to-you mission as a family. And at the heart of it all, you'll be pursuing Christ and each other, together. JOIN THE LEVEL UP FAM   

This is the final episode in our mini-series diving into different views on hell. Last week we discussed Universalism and Ultimate Reconciliation, and in this episode, we will cover the view of purgatory. Purgatory can be argued from an orthodox, evangelical perspective. Recently, we've been familiarizing ourselves with this view. One Degree Shift Dive in to this discussion! Search the Scriptures. Read books and resources on this topic. Decide for yourself what you believe. Want to Stay a Little Longer? Listen to these other episodes on sanctification, judging others, and Eternal Conscious Torment. Download this guide to get started on going deeper into reading your Bible! Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

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 discussion! Search the Scriptures. Read books and resources on this topic. Decide for yourself what you believe. Want to Stay a Little Longer? Listen to these other episodes on sanctification, judging others, and Eternal Conscious Torment. Download this guide to get started on going deeper into reading your Bible! Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

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 already know about annihilationism, it's an erroneous idea”…press play and keep listening. We think you will be surprised!  One Degree Shift Dive in to this discussion! Search the Scriptures. Read books and resources on this topic. Decide for yourself what you believe. Want to Stay a Little Longer? Listen to these other episodes on sanctification, judging others, and Eternal Conscious Torment. Download this guide to get started on going deeper into reading your Bible! Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

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 a few verses to support our arguments and don't give it a second thought. So, we want to encourage you to dive in for yourself.  Also, let's remember the rules of hermeneutics (interpreting the Bible): Allow the clearer passages to help you interpret the less clear passages. Give consideration to the whole counsel of God. If there are 50 verses to support one view, and 3 to support a different view, then the first view has a lot more credibility.  

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, Christmas with kids, and raising "good" kids. Download: Guide to Your Weekly Marriage Meeting to start being intentional with your weekly communication today Subscribe to our monthly newsletter, full of our favorite books/things we're loving, sales/deals, and more! Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS - THEOLOGY & BIBLE STUDY MEMBERSHIP Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

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 weekly communication today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN MARRIAGE LEVEL UP, our marriage course: This course is a step-by-step roadmap that will help you and your spouse develop a marriage you've always dreamed of. You will deepen your communication, increase your intentionality, and become a unified team on a unique-to-you mission as a family. And at the heart of it all, you'll be pursuing Christ and each other, together. JOIN THE LEVEL UP FAM      Read More Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File  

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 relationship with God? JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS HERE

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  

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, and our favorite Bluey episodes. Download this guide to get started on going deeper into reading your Bible! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! We deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

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 Marriage Meeting to start being intentional with your weekly communication today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS - THEOLOGY & BIBLE STUDY MEMBERSHIP Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

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.

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.

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 today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS - THEOLOGY & BIBLE STUDY MEMBERSHIP Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

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 parents. This week, we're talking more about how Christians are called to foster care. We'll also talk about some of the pushback we could (and do) get against this conviction. We're not experts. We aren't coming at this conversation from a high horse. But we do want to challenge you to be involved in some way in the foster care system. 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 today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS - THEOLOGY & BIBLE STUDY MEMBERSHIP Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

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 why we started foster care, and in the next episode, we are going to issue a challenge to other Christians on why they should consider doing it.  WATCH THIS: Francis Chan's "The REAL American Dream" sermon 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 today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS - THEOLOGY & BIBLE STUDY MEMBERSHIP Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

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 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 today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS - THEOLOGY & BIBLE STUDY MEMBERSHIP Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

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 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 today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS - THEOLOGY & BIBLE STUDY MEMBERSHIP Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

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 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 today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS - THEOLOGY & BIBLE STUDY MEMBERSHIP Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!  

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 lead to more faithfulness in our own lives) in this episode. FREE RESOURCE: Guide to Studying Your Bible Theologically Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

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 could travel anywhere in the world together right now, where would you want to go and why? What is your favorite part about being a foster parent? What's your favorite memory from our marriage and what makes it special? What is one of my habits/quirks that annoys you the most? What's a hobby you've always wanted to get into but never had the chance to What is your biggest piece of marriage advice to newly engaged couples? What 3 items would you bring to a deserted island? If our marriage had a theme song, what would it be? What's the most unusual skill or talent you have that most people don't know about? Questions Xan answered: What is the most embarassing thing that has happened to you? What was your most formative childhood memory/experience and why? What is your favorite animal and why?  If you had to live somewhere and could never leave (think like a 50-mile radius) where would you live and why? What did you think the first time you saw me?  Who is an inspiration to you and why?  What is the strangest fact about you that people would never guess?  Do you have any hidden talents?  You are 95 years old and on your deathbed, what do you want people to remember you for?    

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 DISCUSS: The difference between the Old Testament & New Testament How to pick a Bible translation to read The various genres of the Bible Which books of the Bible to start with Tips for staying consistent in Bible Study Methods for getting more out of Scripture FREE RESOURCE: Guide to Studying Your Bible Theologically Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

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 from their spouse Some of our regular rhythms Want to stay on our virtual couch a little longer? Download: Guide to Your Weekly Marriage Meeting to start being intentional with your weekly communication today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN MARRIAGE LEVEL UP, our marriage course: This course is a step-by-step roadmap that will help you and your spouse develop a marriage you've always dreamed of. You will deepen your communication, increase your intentionality, and become a unified team on a unique-to-you mission as a family. And at the heart of it all, you'll be pursuing Christ and each other, together. JOIN THE LEVEL UP FAM 

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 deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS - THEOLOGY & BIBLE STUDY MEMBERSHIP Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

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 the biggest impact on the overall health of our marriage Plenty of people get divorced after consistent date nights. They date a lot, but fail to focus on the essential communication skills that are necessary for a healthy marriage. Let's talk about how you can practically focus on the daily, mundane conversations! Want to stay on our virtual couch a little longer? Download: Guide to Your Weekly Marriage Meeting to start being intentional with your weekly communication today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN MARRIAGE LEVEL UP, our marriage course: This course is a step-by-step roadmap that will help you and your spouse develop a marriage you've always dreamed of. You will deepen your communication, increase your intentionality, and become a unified team on a unique-to-you mission as a family. And at the heart of it all, you'll be pursuing Christ and each other, together. JOIN THE LEVEL UP FAM 

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 addressing people by their preferred pronouns when they're contrary to their sex at birth. Want to stay on our virtual couch a little longer? Download: Guide to Your Weekly Marriage Meeting to start being intentional with your weekly communication today Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we deliver one theological thought (among other things), once a week Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun! JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS - THEOLOGY & BIBLE STUDY MEMBERSHIP Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!