Change The Odds

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 healthier relationships.---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 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 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.church/fightclub

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.church/fightclub

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.church/fightclub

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.church/fightclub

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.--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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.--Be chosen by a child. Poverty steals choices from kids—give those choices back. Sign up, submit your photo, and a child will choose you as their sponsor. Learn more about Chosen at World Vision: "The power to choose is in a child’s hands." https://go.bayside.church/worldvisionpodcast

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.

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.

Discover the neuroscience behind attending and attuning, why emotional safety boosts intimacy, and practical ways to connect deeply with your spouse every day.

Discover how the simple habits of attending and attuning can radically strengthen your marriage, deepen connection, and create emotional safety in every relationship.

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 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.

Discover how to turn conflict into connection and stop letting emotions drive your relationships with Kevin A. Thompson’s guide to fighting fair.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover how couples can reignite intimacy, navigate vulnerability, and make sex meaningful again—featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Barbara Wilson and real-life marriage insights.

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.

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.