Strong marriages don’t happen by accident—they’re built. In this episode of HomeWord, Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Kevin Thompson—speaker, author, husband, father, and married-life pastor at Bayside Church in California—for an honest conversation about what actually builds a strong marriage. Together, they explore the importance of intentional investment, course-corrections along the way, and why small, daily “micro-connections” can matter even more than big gestures. Kevin unpacks what it really means to be friends with your spouse, how trust is built (and rebuilt), and what to do when that friendship feels broken. They also discuss wise approaches to dating, choosing a future spouse, and living out marriage vows with humility, faith, and a commitment to “figure it out together.”

Resources:

• Friends, Partners, & Lovers by Kevin Thompson
• Fearless Families by Kevin Thompson
• Stay In Your Lane: worry less, love more, and get things done by Kevin Thompson
• Kevin Thompson’s Website
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
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• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com
• Embracing Your Season Podcast with Paige Clingenpeel

Order Jim’s Books:

• PRE-ORDER Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope (Releases May 5, 2026)

• Have Serious Fun: And 12 Other Principles to Make Each Day Count

• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

• A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body

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