One Degree Marriage: a Christian Marriage Podcast for Couples Who Want to Grow

Feeling disconnected from your spouse or stuck in the daily grind of work, kids, and responsibilities?
In this episode, we talk about one simple rhythm that has helped our marriage stay intentional: taking a yearly marriage retreat.
You don’t need a fancy vacation, a huge budget, or even overnight childcare to make it happen. A marriage retreat can be as simple as a weekend away, a staycation, or intentionally setting aside time to reconnect and reflect on where your marriage is headed.
In this conversation, we share why we started doing annual marriage retreats, what actually makes them meaningful, and how you can plan one that strengthens your relationship.
We also talk about:
• Why thriving marriages don’t happen by accident
• How to plan a marriage retreat with any budget
• The most important conversations to have during your retreat
• How to align your marriage, faith, and family vision for the future
• Practical ways to reconnect when life feels busy or overwhelming
Whether you’ve been married one year or ten, intentional time together can make a huge difference in building a strong, Christ-centered marriage.
Resources & Links
📥 FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Guide: https://onedegreemarriage.com/meeting

What does it really mean for wives to “submit” to their husbands in Ephesians 5?
In this episode, we unpack one of the most controversial passages in the Bible about marriage: “Wives, submit to your husbands.”
Is submission blind obedience?
Does it mean tolerating sin or abuse?
Is it outdated or oppressive?
Or is it something deeper, and actually freeing?
We explore:
What biblical submission is not
Why this passage must be read alongside the call for husbands to love like Christ
What submission looks like on an ordinary Tuesday
How respect, encouragement, and trust play out practically
Why submission is ultimately an act of worship to Christ

If you’ve wrestled with this passage (or avoided it altogether) this conversation will help you think biblically, clearly, and courageously about your role in marriage.
📖 Scripture referenced: Ephesians 5:22–33, 1 Peter 3, Genesis 2
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Mentioned in this episode:
March Marriage Challenge
https://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template
Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meeting

Ephesians 5 might be one of the most debated passages in marriage conversations, especially when it comes to submission. But what about the calling placed on husbands?
In this episode of One Degree Marriage, we unpack what it actually means for husbands to love their wives “as Christ loved the church.” And spoiler alert: the bar is Jesus.
We break down:
What servant leadership really means (and what it doesn’t)
Why authority in marriage is meant for sacrifice, not control
Practical, everyday examples of loving your wife well
How husbands can initiate spiritual leadership at home
The difference between passivity and Christlike leadership

If you’ve ever wondered what Ephesians 5 looks like on a Tuesday night, this episode is for you.
Next week, we’ll tackle the other half of the conversation.
Mentioned in this episode:
Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template
Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meeting
March Marriage Challenge
https://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll

Feeling disconnected in your marriage, even when nothing is “wrong”? In this episode, we talk about the three kinds of intimacy (spiritual, emotional, physical) and why surface-level fixes like date nights don’t work if you don’t address the root.
We’ll walk you through the starting point that changes everything: an honest conversation to diagnose what’s actually driving the drift (busyness, unresolved conflict, unmet expectations, stress, trust, spiritual stagnancy). Then we share simple, practical rhythms that rebuild connection over time, including prayer, Weekly Marriage Meetings, and daily check-ins.
RESOURCES:
Free Weekly Marriage Meeting Template
Weekly Marriage Meeting Journal™
Conflict Resolution Episode: Our Favorite Way to Fight

Mentioned in this episode:
March Marriage Challenge
https://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template
Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meeting

Have you ever gone all out to love your spouse, only to be met with a lukewarm response? You meant well. You put in real effort. And somehow, it still missed the mark.
In this episode of One Degree Marriage, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to love your spouse in the way they feel most loved, not just the way that comes naturally to you. Using real-life examples, biblical truth, and practical questions you can ask this week, we unpack why love is meant to be self-giving and sacrificial rather than self-expressive.
We discuss love languages, why gratitude and intention both matter, how seasons of life change the way love is received, and why regular check-ins (like a Weekly Marriage Meeting) are key to staying connected. If you want to move from well-intentioned effort to meaningful connection, this episode will help you take that next step.
Mentioned in this episode:
March Marriage Challenge
https://onedegreemarriage.com/challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=preroll
Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template
Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template at onedegreemarriage.com/meeting