Episode 84- What It Takes to Make a Marriage Work with Kevin Thompson (Part 2)

What if the key to deeper intimacy in marriage isn’t trying harder—but learning to partner better? In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Jim Burns is joined again by Kevin Thompson—speaker, author, and married-life pastor at Bayside Church—to unpack what real partnership and intimacy in marriage looks like. They discuss shared responsibility, mutual respect, and why honoring differences actually strengthens the relationship. The conversation also explores intimacy and how vulnerability creates deeper connection, even though it doesn’t come easily. Kevin breaks down three types of married sex—spontaneous, scheduled, and maintenance—and explains why intimacy often reflects what’s happening beneath the surface. This episode offers practical insight and encouragement for couples who want to grow closer and build a marriage that lasts.

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
• Getting Ready for Marriage by Dr. Jim Burns and Doug Fields
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [e-mail]
• 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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