No. 125: Stop Taking Your Spouse for Granted: Cultivating Gratitude in Marriage
Description
In this episode of the One Degree Podcast, we unpack how gratitude can transform your marriage from drifting into discontentment back into connection and joy. If you've found yourself slipping into nagging, comparison, or simply overlooking your spouse, this conversation is for you.
We share:
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Why ungratefulness breeds discontentment in marriage
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How gratitude shifts your mindset and fosters intimacy
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Practical steps to show daily appreciation
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What to do when your spouse feels distant or difficult
Whether you've been married one year or 30, this episode will help you cultivate gratitude as a Christ-centered discipline—replacing criticism with contentment, and rekindling love that glorifies God.
👉 Download our free Weekly Marriage Meeting Template to start practicing gratitude today.
⏱️ Timestamps
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2:30 – Micro discontentments: avoidance, nagging, and comparison
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11:00 – Practical step #1: Start with your thought life
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13:40 – Practical step #2: Voice appreciation regularly
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17:30 – Practical step #3: Start a gratitude journal
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18:30 – When gratitude feels impossible in a difficult season
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28:00 – Gratitude doesn't replace conflict resolution—don't ignore issues
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29:00 – Your One Degree Shift
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