Change The Odds

In this episode of Change the Odds, Kevin Thompson shares the heart behind his new book, The Creation of Us, and explores what it takes to build a thriving marriage. Discover how healthy relationships flourish when both individuals—and the marriage itself—are intentionally nurtured.

In this special episode of Change the Odds , Kevin Thompson shares the personal story of his daughter Ella and the life-changing journey that began with her Down syndrome diagnosis. Through faith, family, and unexpected blessings, Kevin reflects on how trusting God through life's unplanned moments can truly change your odds.

Kevin unpacks triangulation—how couples, parents, and families pull others into conflict instead of going direct—and why closing the “side doors” can protect your marriage, kids, and peace.

100 episodes in, we reflect on the marriage lessons that have stuck: healthy conflict, attachment styles, friendship, intimacy, and the simple truths helping couples build stronger, lasting relationships.

Pastors and marriage experts Jason and Stephanie Caine unpack the biggest myths about marriage, navigating conflict, parenting differences, anxiety, trust, and what actually makes a relationship healthy and resilient.

Why do marriage books, retreats, and conferences often fail to create lasting change? Kevin unpacks the “two-story marriage” and reveals why connection—not communication—is the foundation of a thriving relationship.

A powerful conversation on moving beyond rule-based religion into authentic faith, vulnerable marriage, and intentional family life—plus why prayer and prioritizing your spouse changes everything.

Paul and Virginia Friesen share 50 years of marriage wisdom on conflict, forgiveness, faith, infidelity recovery, and why being “better together” is the key to lasting love.

Comedian Andrew Stanley joins Kevin to talk marriage, clean comedy, family legacy, life on the road, and the daily choices that help protect love, laughter, and home.

In the final episode of our Love Styles series, Kevin Thompson explores the connection between attachment theory, Scripture, and emotional healing. From Genesis 2 to Genesis 3, discover how fear, shame, and insecurity shape the way we relate to God and others—and how the gospel offers a path toward secure love, healing, and transformation. You are not stuck in old patterns. There is hope for healt...

We unpack anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment—how they form, how they show up in relationships, and the hidden fears driving them. If love feels unstable, this episode helps you make sense of why. --- If you want better relationships, start here: https://my.baysideonline.com/LOVESTYLES , and to try Love Styles AI, learn more here: https://my.baysideonline.com/LOVESTYLESAI

We unpack anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment—how they form, how they show up in love, work, and faith, and why your reactions might be rooted in old stories you didn’t realize you were still living. --- If you want better relationships, start here: https://my.baysideonline.com/LOVESTYLES , and to try Love Styles AI, learn more here: https://my.baysideonline.com/LOVESTYLESAI

What does a secure relationship actually look like? We break down the traits of healthy attachment and how it transforms marriage, parenting, and friendships—giving you a clear path to stronger, safer connections. --- If you want better relationships, start here: https://my.baysideonline.com/LOVESTYLES , and to try Love Styles AI, learn more here: https://my.baysideonline.com/LOVESTYLESAI

What if your past is quietly shaping every relationship you have? We break down attachment theory, why you love the way you do, and how you can actually change your patterns starting today. --- If you want better relationships, start here: https://my.baysideonline.com/LOVESTYLES , and to try Love Styles AI, learn more here: https://my.baysideonline.com/LOVESTYLESAI  

Ever feel like your partner’s parenting is “too much” or “too soft”? This episode dives into how personality, attachment, and nervous systems shape discipline—and how to turn conflict into a parenting superpower.

We’re getting real about sex, shame, and intimacy in marriage with clinical psychologist Dr. Barb Wilson—covering communication, healing past wounds, and building a deeper, more connected relationship.

A playful gym moment turns into a surprising fight—and reveals how personality and attachment styles shape conflict. We unpack why small moments escalate and how couples can repair quickly and grow stronger.

Perimenopause can bring mood swings, brain fog, and relationship tension—but it doesn’t have to break a marriage. Clinical psychologist Dr. Barb Wilson shares how couples can understand the changes, communicate better, and grow closer through this season.

What really makes a marriage last? Jim Burns shares 51 years of hard-won wisdom on communication, connection, spiritual intimacy, and finishing well—proving marriage isn’t a coin flip… you can change the odds.

Taylor & Chloe Gall join us to talk grief, marriage in the “90/10” seasons, parenting four boys, and finding identity in Christ. Real talk on community, prayer, and moving from defense to offense after loss.

What if your biggest fights are actually your deepest moments of connection? In this Fight Club episode, we unpack anxious vs. avoidant attachment, makeup sex, and why some couples feel closer through chaos than calm. -- Got a fight you want us to break down on the show? Submit it here and we’ll analyze it using Love Styles (attachment styles) and Lead Styles (enneagram) : https://go.bayside.churc...

Why are so many families experiencing estrangement with adult children? Kevin Thompson sits down with Jim Burns to unpack the causes, the hope, and the practical steps parents can take to pursue reconciliation without losing their convictions.

Ever feel hurt by something you never actually asked for? This Fight Club unpacks expectations, mind reading, attachment styles, and why romance falls apart when clarity goes missing—especially around Valentine’s Day. -- Got a fight you want us to break down on the show? Submit it here and we’ll analyze it using Love Styles (attachment styles) and Lead Styles (enneagram) : https://go.bayside.churc...

When one partner reaches for connection through sex and the other pulls away, it’s not about rejection—it’s about repair. This Fight Club dives deep into attachment, intimacy, and the emotional work beneath the surface. -- Got a fight you want us to break down on the show? Submit it here and we’ll analyze it using Love Styles (attachment styles) and Lead Styles (enneagram) : https://go.bayside.chu...

What happens when one partner carries the weight of everything—while the other says, “you never asked” ? We unpack the fight about invisible labor, attachment styles, and how to stop the burnout spiral in your relationship. -- Got a fight you want us to break down on the show? Submit it here and we’ll analyze it using Love Styles (attachment styles) and Lead Styles (enneagram) : https://go.bayside...