Change The Odds

Can you love your spouse without losing your sense of self? Kevin, Blaine, and Adrienne explore the concept of differentiation—learning to stay emotionally connected while maintaining your individuality. Discover how avoiding unhealthy relationship patterns can lead to stronger communication, healthier boundaries, and a more secure marriage.

Blaine and Adrienne share an honest conversation about parenting, faith, and learning to find joy in everyday life. From navigating anxiety and mom guilt to making mistakes and asking for forgiveness, they explore how vulnerability, grace, and trusting God can lead to personal growth and stronger family relationships.

What do you do when you’re praying faithfully but still don’t hear an answer? Toni Nieuwhof joins Blaine and Adrienne to discuss unanswered prayer, trusting God when we don’t understand, and recognizing His presence in seasons of waiting.

Are your expectations bringing you closer to your spouse or pushing you apart? Kevin, Blaine, and Adrienne explore how unspoken expectations can create frustration and resentment in marriage, and how better communication, understanding, and realistic expectations can help couples build a stronger relationship.

After nearly reaching the end of her own marriage, former divorce attorney Toni Nieuwhof shares what helped her and Carey rebuild their relationship. From counseling and community to forgiveness and taking responsibility for your part, Toni offers hope for couples wondering if it’s too late to turn things around.

Hard seasons don’t have to pull a marriage apart. Kevin Thompson and pastor Ricky Jenkins talk about walking through loss, anxiety, ministry pressure, and unexpected challenges—and how faith, forgiveness, and intentional rhythms can help couples grow closer through suffering.

What happens when one spouse feels called toward something new? Blaine, Adrienne, and Kevin have an honest conversation about pursuing new passions, making big decisions as a couple, and supporting each other without losing sight of the season you’re in.

Jodi and Missy Vaughn share what they’ve learned through 25 years of marriage, raising a family, and navigating unexpected challenges together. From choosing fun and making memories to walking through life with their son Logan, they share how faith, gratitude, and supporting one another have strengthened their marriage through every season.

Why do you react the way you do under stress? Kevin Thompson and Dr. Barbara Wilson explore the nine Enneagram personality types and how understanding your motivations can help you grow, communicate better, and build healthier relationships.

Your personality affects more than you realize—especially in marriage. Kevin Thompson and Dr. Barbara Wilson explore how understanding yourself and your spouse can transform conflict, build empathy, and create deeper connection.

Worship leaders Garrett and Kate share how marriage, ministry, parenting, and life on the road all intersect. From learning each other’s strengths to navigating conflict, family priorities, and a rapidly growing platform, they open up about staying connected while following where God leads.

What does it really mean to support your spouse? Kevin, Blaine, and Adrienne explore how encouragement, respect, and understanding your spouse’s unique needs can create a stronger, more connected marriage.

Strong marriages are built through small, intentional moments of connection. Kevin, Blaine, and Adrian share simple daily and weekly rhythms that can keep couples connected and prevent them from slowly drifting apart.

Ep106 - Vacation Is Over... Now What? - Vacations can strengthen your relationships—but they can also bring unexpected stress. In this episode, Kevin, Blaine, and Adrian explore why reentry is often harder than the trip itself and how couples can navigate it with greater understanding. 

In this episode of Change the Odds , Kevin Thompson and Blaine Newfield unpack five things many men feel but rarely know how to say. Discover how understanding these hidden struggles can strengthen communication, deepen connection, and create a healthier marriage.

Many couples feel disconnected without knowing why. On Change The Odds Change we explore how creating a shared vision for your marriage can transform the way you love, communicate, and grow together.

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.