Change The Odds

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By: Kevin A. Thompson

Welcome to Change the Odds, the podcast! Discover practical tips on how to initiate conversations with your spouse about the need for more attention and create a system for giving each other the attention you both deserve. If you want to strengthen your marriage and enhance your connection with your partner, this podcast is a must. Join the conversation and don’t miss out on this valuable advice for building a lasting and fulfilling relationship.

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Can Conflict Actually Make Your Marriage Healthier? with Jason Caine & Stephanie Caine
#99
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

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 Does Marriage Advice Work for Some Couples but Not Others?
#98
06/03/2026

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.


Better Together: 50 Years of Marriage Wisdom with Paul & Virginia Friesen Pt. 2
#97
05/27/2026

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.


Better Together: 50 Years of Marriage Wisdom with Paul & Virginia Friesen Pt. 1
#96
05/20/2026

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.


The Funny Side of Marriage with Andrew Stanley
#95
05/13/2026

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.


Love Styles Part 5: Attachment Theory, the Bible, and Healing
#94
05/07/2026

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 healthier relationships.

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Love Styles Part 4: Earned Secure Attachment
#93
04/29/2026

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.

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Love Styles Part 3: Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized
#92
04/22/2026

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.

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Love Styles Part 2: Secure Attachment
#91
04/16/2026

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.

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Love Styles Part 1: What is Attachment Theory?
#90
04/08/2026

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.

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Is He Too Harsh or Am I Too Anxious?
#89
04/01/2026

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.


Why Great Marriages Talk About Sex w/ Dr. Barb Wilson
#88
03/25/2026

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.


Why Playfulness Sometimes Triggers Conflict
#87
03/18/2026

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 & Marriage: What Every Couple Should Know w/ Dr. Barbara Wilson
#86
03/11/2026

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.


Don’t Say Everything You Think: Marriage, Mentors & Making It Last w/ Jim Burns
#85
03/04/2026

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.


Grief, Marriage, and Going on Offense w/ Taylor & Chloe Gall
#84
02/25/2026

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.


When Fighting Is the Only Way You Feel Close
#83
02/18/2026

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.

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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.church/fightclub


When Adult Children Walk Away—and How Parents Can Still Lead with Love with Jim Burns
#82
02/11/2026

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.


Mind Reading Is Ruining Your Relationship
#81
02/04/2026

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.
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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.church/fightclub


Repair Before Romance
#80
01/28/2026

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.

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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.church/fightclub


Why Do I Even Have to Ask? The Mental Load Fight
#79
01/21/2026

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.

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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.church/fightclub


The Real Fight Behind Being Late with Dinner Waiting
#78
01/14/2026

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.

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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.church/fightclub


5 marriage trends for 2026
#77
01/07/2026

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
#76
01/01/2026

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
#75
12/18/2025

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.

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When Christmas Blows the Budget and Trust
#74
12/10/2025

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
#73
12/03/2025

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
#72
11/26/2025

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
#71
11/19/2025

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
#70
11/12/2025

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
#69
11/05/2025

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
#68
10/29/2025

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
#67
10/22/2025

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
#66
10/15/2025

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
#65
10/08/2025

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
#64
10/01/2025

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
#63
09/24/2025

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
#62
09/17/2025

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.

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Dreaming Together: Rest, Vision, and Partnership in Marriage
#61
09/10/2025

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
#60
09/03/2025

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.