Explore every episode of the podcast Change The Odds
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair Before Romance | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:30:50 | |
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. -- | |||
| Why Do I Even Have to Ask? The Mental Load Fight | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:34:55 | |
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. -- | |||
| The Real Fight Behind Being Late with Dinner Waiting | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:36:56 | |
What happens when he’s late (again), she’s overwhelmed, and neither feels seen? We break down the anxious-avoidant loop, love styles, and what actually helps couples change the odds when the same fight keeps happening. -- | |||
| 5 marriage trends for 2026 | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:31:14 | |
From grey divorce to Gen Alpha’s AI-assisted dating future, we break down how each generation is reshaping marriage, sex, and relationships—and what it means for your love life in 2026. | |||
| Father & Son, Unfiltered: End-of-Year Reflections with Silas Thompson | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:38:54 | |
In a first-ever father-son episode, Kevin sits down with 17-year-old Silas Thompson for an unfiltered, moving, and often vulnerable conversation about parenting, faith, legacy, and growing up as a pastor’s kid. | |||
| Love Styles, Attachment Theory, and Real Change w/ Mark Clark | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:48:38 | |
Why do we love the way we do—and how can we change it? Kevin Thompson and Mark Clark break down attachment theory, love styles, and how to build healthier relationships in every area of life. --- If you want better relationships, start here: https://my.baysideonline.com/LOVESTYLES | |||
| When Christmas Blows the Budget and Trust | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:35:24 | |
He said $800, he spent $2,000. Can a little Christmas magic justify a big financial betrayal? We break down the fight, the fallout, and how to stop money issues from ruining the season. | |||
| Who Gets Christmas? Family Boundaries & Holiday Battles with Your Spouse | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:43:26 | |
Christmas is supposed to be joyful—but for many couples, it’s anything but. We unpack one couple’s holiday dilemma and dive into boundaries, triangulation, and how to stop dreading December. | |||
| Why Our Marriage Works: The Thompsons on Timing and Teamwork | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:58:07 | |
Kevin and Jenny Thompson join us to talk love, ministry, parenting challenges, and what makes a strong marriage work—even when you don’t cry at dedications. | |||
| Intimacy on Empty: When (It) Feels Like a Chore | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:42:43 | |
When sex turns into another task on the to-do list, what’s really going on in the marriage? We unpack pursue-withdraw cycles, anxious attachment, and how real connection begins outside the bedroom. | |||
| Control vs Connection: The Parenting Fight No One Warns You About | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:42:01 | |
What happens when “because I said so” meets “let’s stay connected”? Blaine and Adrienne unpack a listener-submitted parenting fight and explore how control and connection can work together—not against each other. | |||
| Fight Club | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:34:45 | |
What if a fight over lost keys isn’t really about the keys? We break down how everyday conflict reveals deeper personality traits, attachment styles, and the hidden strength of a healthy fight. | |||
| 5 Signs You’re Growing Together in Faith and Purpose | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:46:50 | |
Struggles, spelling, and spiritual growth—this episode unpacks five signs your marriage might be aligned with God’s will (and why pain might actually be proof you’re on the right path). | |||
| 5 Spiritual Practices Every Strong Couple Needs | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:43:42 | |
Forget the cookie-cutter advice—this episode dives into five bold spiritual practices that build real connection, intimacy, and purpose in your marriage. It’s time to change the odds, together. | |||
| Red Flags, Real Talk, and Rebuilding Trust | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:45:19 | |
From smashed wedding cakes to CrossFit crushes, we’re talking marriage red flags, rebuilding trust after betrayal, and how to guard your relationship from subtle dangers—without sounding like your spouse’s preacher. | |||
| Stop Saying “He’s Logical, She’s Emotional”—Try This Instead | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:43:49 | |
We bust the “logical vs. emotional” myth, unpack the head–heart–gut framework, and share practical tools—“it felt like…”, absorbing the first jab, and naming emotions—to strengthen marriage, conflict, and parenting. | |||
| Q&A: Firemen, date nights, and dreams | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:43:45 | |
Q&A time: staying connected with unpredictable schedules, business meeting vs date night, high/low drive and physical touch, dividing housework fairly, and how to align individual dreams into a shared one. Real talk, practical moves. | |||
| Truth, Love, and Maturity in Marriage | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:43:23 | |
What happens when truth and love collide in marriage? We unpack why honesty, maturity, and intentionality are essential to unity—and how speaking truth in love transforms relationships. | |||
| Growth: the foundational skill for every marriage | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:47:33 | |
We unpack how couples truly grow: build connection first, then stack skills. Growth mindset, tiny daily habits, community, and safety over nagging. Prehab > rehab. Practical steps you can start tonight. -- | |||
| Dreaming Together: Rest, Vision, and Partnership in Marriage | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:27:39 | |
We share how a retreat reshaped our view of marriage, rest, and partnership—and why dreaming together may be the most important thing you do as a couple. | |||
| The Window of Tolerance | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:47:04 | |
We unpack the “window of tolerance”—hyper vs. hypoarousal, co-regulation, and simple tools (hello, breathing) to handle conflict, parenting chaos, and work stress—so you can fight for calm, not control. | |||
| Attend & Attune, Part 2: The Neuroscience of Connection | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:23:04 | |
Discover the neuroscience behind attending and attuning, why emotional safety boosts intimacy, and practical ways to connect deeply with your spouse every day. | |||
| Two Words That Could Transform Your Marriage | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:22:28 | |
Discover how the simple habits of attending and attuning can radically strengthen your marriage, deepen connection, and create emotional safety in every relationship. | |||
| Canadian Chocolate, Lost Rings, and the Real Secrets of Marriage | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:40:27 | |
Blaine and Adrienne celebrate 14 years of marriage—from sweet surprises to lost rings and everything in between—and reflect on what they’ve learned (and unlearned) along the way. | |||
| Why Smart Couples Don't Need to be Right | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:35:19 | |
Why do some couples fight better? In this episode, Kevin unpacks the overlooked secret to healthy conflict: intellectual humility—and how it could transform your marriage. | |||
| How To Fight Fair | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:44:19 | |
Discover how to turn conflict into connection and stop letting emotions drive your relationships with Kevin A. Thompson’s guide to fighting fair. | |||
| God’s Design, Our Delight: Turning Marital Tension into Growth | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:38:49 | |
What if your biggest marital conflict is actually a God-given strength? Kevin unpacks Psalm 139 and shows how embracing differences can lead to deeper love and lasting connection. | |||
| Don’t Lose Yourself in Marriage | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:38:10 | |
Marriage isn’t about losing yourself—it’s about building something new together. Kevin shares a powerful message on trust, individuality, and the beauty of integration in relationships. | |||
| How to Parent Together Without Pulling Apart | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:48:00 | |
How do you keep your marriage strong while parenting kids with big personalities? Kevin and Blaine unpack five keys to unity in marriage—even when life gets chaotic. | |||
| The Hidden Power of Generosity in Marriage | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:40:33 | |
What if generosity is the secret to a thriving marriage? Kevin sits down with generosity expert Jim Sheppard to explore how giving changes relationships—and lives. | |||
| What Nobody Talks About (But Everyone’s Asking) with Dr. Barbara Wilson | 21 May 2025 | 00:56:34 | |
We open the vault on a raw, insightful live Q&A with Dr. Barbara Wilson—covering everything from spiritual intimacy to sex after 70, toys, trauma, and turning vulnerability into connection. | |||
| Breaking the Silence: How Couples Can Talk About Sex and Intimacy | 14 May 2025 | 00:42:23 | |
Learn how open conversations about sex can transform your marriage, strengthen your parenting, and break old taboos—with expert tips from Dr. Wilson and real talk from Blaine and Adrienne. | |||
| What Great Lovers Understand: A Conversation with Dr. Barbara Wilson | 07 May 2025 | 00:41:04 | |
Discover how couples can reignite intimacy, navigate vulnerability, and make sex meaningful again—featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Barbara Wilson and real-life marriage insights. | |||
| Beyond the Bedroom: Building Emotional Intimacy in Marriage | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:33:56 | |
Discover why intimacy starts outside the bedroom. Kevin, Blaine and Adrienne welcome Dr. Barbara Wilson to unpack how trust, respect, and vulnerability shape connection and lasting love. | |||
| This Is Why You Keep Having the Same Fight in Marriage | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:37:47 | |
Kevin dives into Sue Johnson’s three types of recurring fights in marriage—Find the Bad Guy, Protest Polka, and Freeze & Flee—offering tools to break the loop and build deeper connection. | |||
| The One Thing You Are Forgetting in Every Communication | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:36:50 | |
Discover how the stories we tell ourselves shape our feelings, actions, and relationships—with practical tools for deeper, more compassionate communication in marriage and beyond. | |||
| Power Couple Finances: Systems That Save Your Sanity | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:45:22 | |
What if you never had to fight about money again? We unpack how financial trust, team systems, and intentional spending can transform your marriage. | |||
| The Five Steps to Money Misery (And How to Avoid Them) | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:45:36 | |
Is money hurting your marriage? Kevin and Adrienne dive into the five mistakes couples make with money—and how to fix them for good. This episode is part one of a two-part conversation you don’t want to miss. | |||
| Does Your Spouse Respect You? Part 2 | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:53:06 | |
What does disrespect really look like in marriage? Kevin, Blaine, and Adrian unpack the subtle ways we dishonor our partners—and how to rebuild trust and connection with intentional respect. | |||
| Does Your Spouse Respect You? Part 1 | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:46:09 | |
Respect isn’t just a nice-to-have in marriage—it’s essential. In this episode, we dive into what respect is, what it isn’t, and how to cultivate it in your relationship. Plus, real-life moments that prove respect makes all the difference! | |||
| 7 Daily Habits to Strengthen Your Marriage | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:41:10 | |
Is apathy the true enemy of marriage? In this episode, we unpack why drifting apart—not adultery, finances, or poor communication—is the real cause of divorce. Learn how small, intentional actions can transform your relationship and keep you and your spouse connected. | |||
| What Are You Becoming? | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:44:02 | |
Is your marriage thriving or just surviving? In this episode, we unpack how to intentionally build a relationship rooted in friendship, partnership, and intimacy—before drifting into something you never intended. | |||
| Becoming a Power Couple | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:46:48 | |
What does it take to become a power couple? In this episode, we explore the keys to building a thriving relationship—shared vision, secure attachment, personal growth, and more. Whether you’re in a great place or facing struggles, these insights will help you grow and inspire others along the way. | |||
| The Power of Opposites in Marriage | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:53:43 | |
Are differences in marriage a weakness or a strength? In this episode, we unpack how contrasting personalities, perspectives, and habits can actually strengthen relationships—if handled with respect and understanding. From dishwasher debates to financial mindsets, Blaine and Adrienne explore how their differences bring balance, growth, and unity. | |||
| Love, Loss, and Learning to Grieve Together | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:49:31 | |
Grief looks different for everyone—but what happens when two people in a marriage process loss in completely different ways? Blaine and Adrienne share their deeply personal miscarriage story, revealing the unexpected challenges, the healing power of community, and how suffering can either pull couples apart or make them stronger than ever. | |||
| How Your Childhood Shapes Your Marriage | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:51:46 | |
Your childhood experiences shape your relationships more than you think! In this episode, we dive into attachment theory—the science behind why we connect, argue, and love the way we do. Learn how to break old cycles, build secure attachments, and strengthen your marriage. | |||
| The Science of Personality: How It Shapes Your Marriage | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:51:07 | |
Do you greet your kids or your spouse first when you walk through the door? This episode dives into the science of personality, exploring how different perspectives shape relationships, communication, and connection in marriage. Discover how to use your differences as strengths and build a stronger family dynamic. | |||
| The ABCs of Marriage: Agency, Bonding, and Certainty | 23 Jan 2025 | 01:03:07 | |
How do personality and autopilot behaviors impact your marriage? Kevin Thompson dives into agency, bonding, and certainty with Blaine and Adrienne Neufeld, exploring the Enneagram, parenting, and rewiring your relationship dynamics. | |||
| Why Marriage and Parenting Are Evolving in 2025 | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:44:10 | |
Explore the five biggest marriage trends of 2025 with Kevin Thompson. From delayed marriages to flourishing relationships, this episode unpacks the changing dynamics of love, partnership, and family. | |||
| Five Marriage Trends for 2025: Redefining Connection | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:37:55 | |
Start 2025 right! Kevin Thompson sits down with Blaine and Adrienne Neufeld to explore five game-changing marriage trends for the year, tackling myths about marriage happiness, overcoming distractions, and sharing simple ways to deepen connection daily. | |||