Thompson Talks with Tony & Christina

Have you ever been so focused on someone else's life that you stopped appreciating your own? In Part 1 of our 3-part mini-series, "You're Missing Your Blessings Looking at Theirs," Tony and Christina discuss how comparison robs us of JOY and prevents us from appreciating the blessings right in front of us. Christina shares her personal postpartum journey, the challenges of comp...

What if you're living the same life your parents lived—and don't even realize it? Tony and Christina discuss how generational patterns influence our finances, relationships, parenting, mindset, and everyday habits. Through personal stories, laughs, and honest conversations, we explore how to recognize unhealthy patterns, break the cycle, and build on the positive examples our parents gav...

Are you waiting for your marriage, career, finances, business, or circumstances to finally get better? You may be waiting for a long time. In this episode of Thompson Talks, Tony and Christina talk about why reaching the next level often starts with changing the way you see yourself and the way you think about your future. Success doesn’t find waiters. It finds doers. Tony shares a personal story...

What if the story you're afraid to share is exactly what someone else needs to hear? In this episode of Thompson Talks, Tony and Christina discuss why your testimony matters, what keeps people from sharing their stories, and how God can use your experiences to change lives. Drawing from Mark 5:19–20, we share four practical steps to telling your story and overcoming the fear of judgment. BECO...

What do you do when you're in a battle that feels like it just won't end? Whether you're fighting a spiritual battle, financial battle, marriage battle, career battle, family battle, or something completely different, this episode is about what it takes to keep fighting until you win. Tony and Christina pull lessons from the biblical story of David and Goliath and break down three p...

You asked, and we’re answering! On this episode of Thompson Talks, Tony and Christina sit down to answer your questions about marriage, communication, roles, conflict, expectations, faith, and what it really takes to build a strong relationship. We’re sharing our perspectives from our own marriage—the lessons we’ve learned, the things we’re still learning, and how our faith influences the way we a...

In the final episode of “Are They the One?”, Christina shares a story from the early days of our relationship involving Kangaroo Jack, a nickname in her phone, and a text conversation that taught Tony an important lesson about humility. Part 3 Takeaway If both people are too prideful to say “I'm sorry” or “I apologize,” there may be a problem. Christina's willingness to apologize for uni...

Do you feel like you have to impress the person you're dating to keep them interested? In Part 2 of our three-part mini-series, “Are They the One?”, Tony and Christina share another story from the early days of their relationship—this time involving a date that cost just $3. No expensive restaurant. No elaborate plans. No pressure to impress. Just a trip to the donut shop.  Tony shares why th...

How do you know when you've found the person you're supposed to spend your life with? While divorce rates in the U.S. have declined from the often-cited “50%” figure, a significant percentage of marriages still end in divorce. But what if part of the problem starts before the marriage? In Part 1 of our new three-part mini-series, “Are They the One?”, Tony and Christina go back to the beg...

We’re celebrating 10 years of marriage by answering one big question: Is marriage actually worth it? In this episode, we react to a viral take on why marriage is “unnatural,” play a hilarious round of “Who’s Most Likely To?”, and then break down The 10 Worst Reasons to Get Married. After 10 years together, we’re sharing what marriage has taught us about love, commitment, sacrifice, growth, faith,...

A beautiful wedding can be unforgettable - but what happens after the wedding day is over? In this episode of Thompson Talks, we're asking the question: What's more important - the wedding or the marriage? As we celebrate 10 years of marriage, we're looking back at our own wedding day, reflecting on what we've learned since saying "I do," and talking about why buildin...

Welcome back to the final episode of our three-part mini-series, "God Knows What He's Doing." Have you ever wondered why God didn't open the door you were praying for? Sometimes His greatest blessings come through unfamiliar doors you never expected to walk through. In this episode, Christina shares how the job she desperately wanted never worked out, despite multiple follow-up...

Welcome to Part 2 of our three-part mini-series, "God Knows What He's Doing." God often answers our prayers in ways we never expect—and sometimes through people we've never met. In this episode, Tony and Christina share one of the easiest ways they've ever received money and how God used unexpected people to provide not only what they needed, but even the desires of their...

Welcome to Part 1 of our three-part mini-series, "God Knows What He's Doing." Have you ever wondered if God sees what you're going through? Whether you're waiting for marriage, praying for a child, believing for financial breakthrough, healing, or a new career opportunity, this episode is for you. In Isaiah 40:25–26, we're reminded that God calls every star by name—an...

We're celebrating Christina's birthday by asking a powerful question: Are you intentionally becoming the person you want to be, or are you just getting older? In this episode, we discuss the difference between growth and simply aging, react to old photos and videos, and share four ways Christina has evolved through marriage, motherhood, faith, and life's challenges. Question of the...

Being cheated on can leave you questioning your worth, your future, and whether you'll ever trust again. In this episode of Thompson Talks, Christina shares her personal story of betrayal, the painful cycle she found herself in, and the five life-changing truths she wishes someone had told her after being cheated on. Tony and Christina also dive into some fun but thought-provoking debates: ...

Why do so many businesses fail within their first 10 years? In this episode of Thompson Talks, we share the lessons we've learned after building a business from the ground up over the past decade. From sending cold emails in a Panera hoping for one opportunity to speaking across the country, we've learned that successful businesses aren't built by chasing money—they're built by...

In this episode of Thompson Talks, we move beyond the cliché answers and have an honest conversation about what trusting God looks like in everyday life. From prayer and worship to generosity and publicly living out your faith, we share practical ways we've learned to make God the priority—not just a priority. We also share personal stories about moving from trusting people to trusting God an...

In this episode of Thompson Talks, we discuss why so many people feel stuck, unfulfilled, and frustrated in their careers—and why the problem may not be your boss, coworkers, or paycheck. Christina shares the emotional story of calling Tony from a bathroom stall in tears because she felt trapped in a job that wasn't challenging her or allowing her to grow. We also discuss how understanding yo...

In this episode of Thompson Talks, we discuss what it takes to become someone people never forget—not because of fame, but because of the impact you make. Tony shares a powerful story about a high school student who recognized him years later because of the lasting impression he made. It raises a simple question: When people leave an encounter with you, what are they taking with them? We also expl...

In this episode of Thompson Talks, Christina puts Tony in the hot seat as he reflects on what he’s learned during his first three years of fatherhood. From hilarious parenting games and rapid-fire questions to real lessons about raising kids under 3, this episode is full of laughs, honesty, and practical parenting wisdom. We discuss: • What fatherhood has taught Tony over the last 3 years • Why be...

In a world filled with rising anxiety, financial pressure, political division, broken relationships, grief, AI uncertainty, and fear about the future, who can you really trust? In this episode of Thompson Talks, Tony & Christina have a real conversation about why they still trust Jesus in 2026. We discuss: • The terrifying moment we thought our lives were over during a highway accident • Why s...

Welcome back to Thompson Talks with Tony and Christina 🎙️ This episode might save you from a relationship you shouldn’t stay in. Not all red flags show up loud… some start small—like ants. At first, it’s just one or two. Then a few more show up. Before you know it, you’re dealing with a whole colony. We recently learned about “scout ants.” They explore first… and if the environment feels right, th...

Welcome back to Thompson Talks with Tony and Christina 🎙️ This episode might change how you think about money in your relationship. We’ve been together over 10 years… and we’ve never fought about money. Not because we had it—but because of how we viewed it. Early in our relationship, Christina loaned me $3,000—almost all of her savings—after only knowing me for a few months. That moment showed me...

Welcome back to Thompson Talks with Tony and Christina 🎙️ Let’s be honest… Most people think commitment is about staying. It’s not. It’s about knowing. Research from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that nearly 73% of divorced individuals said lack of commitment was a major factor in divorce—making it the #1 cause above money. And here’s the truth: You can’t fully commit to what you...