One Degree Marriage: Christ-Centered Communication & Habits

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.

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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.

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In this episode, we're going to be chatting about our personal perspective and convictions on "doing Santa" for our young children.

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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
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• Follow along on Instagram for even more education, news, and fun!

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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!

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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!

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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...

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March Marriage Challenge

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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!

Mentioned in this episode:

Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template

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March Marriage Challenge

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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!

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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...

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Mentioned in this episode:

Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template

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March Marriage Challenge

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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.

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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...

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March Marriage Challenge

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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:

1. What's one thing you learned about yourself since we got married that you didn't know before?
2. If we could travel anywhere in the world together right now, where would you want to go and why?
3. What is your favorite part about being a foster parent?
4. What's your favorite memory from our marriage and what makes it special?
5. What is one of my habits/quirks that annoys you the most?
6. What's a hobby you've always wanted to get into but never had the chance to
7. What is your biggest piece of marriage advice to newly engaged couples?
8. What 3 items would you bring to a deserted island?
9. If our marriage had a theme song, what would it be?
10. What's the most unusual skill or talent you have that most people don't know about?

Questions Xan answered:

1. What is the most embarassing thing that has happened to you?
2. What was your most formative childhood memory/experience and why?
3. What is your favorite animal and why?
4. If you had to live somewhere and could never leave (think like a 50-mile radius) where would you live and why?
5. What did you think the first time you saw me?
6. Who is an inspiration to you and why?
7. What is the strangest fact about you that people would never guess?
8. Do you have any hidden talents?
9. You are 95 years old and on your deathbed, what do you want people to remember you for?

Mentioned in this episode:

Download the FREE Weekly Marriage Meeting Template

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March Marriage Challenge

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