How to Suffer Well Together

How well do you stay connected to your spouse during disagreements, criticism, and difficult emotions? Kevin, Blaine, and Adrienne put their relationships to the test with a 10-question assessment on differentiation. Discover how understanding your emotional patterns, respecting boundaries, and growing in self-awareness can help you build a healthier, more secure marriage.

Can you love your spouse without losing your sense of self? Kevin, Blaine, and Adrienne explore the concept of differentiation—learning to stay emotionally connected while maintaining your individuality. Discover how avoiding unhealthy relationship patterns can lead to stronger communication, healthier boundaries, and a more secure marriage.

Blaine and Adrienne share an honest conversation about parenting, faith, and learning to find joy in everyday life. From navigating anxiety and mom guilt to making mistakes and asking for forgiveness, they explore how vulnerability, grace, and trusting God can lead to personal growth and stronger family relationships.

What do you do when you’re praying faithfully but still don’t hear an answer? Toni Nieuwhof joins Blaine and Adrienne to discuss unanswered prayer, trusting God when we don’t understand, and recognizing His presence in seasons of waiting.

Are your expectations bringing you closer to your spouse or pushing you apart? Kevin, Blaine, and Adrienne explore how unspoken expectations can create frustration and resentment in marriage, and how better communication, understanding, and realistic expectations can help couples build a stronger relationship.

After nearly reaching the end of her own marriage, former divorce attorney Toni Nieuwhof shares what helped her and Carey rebuild their relationship. From counseling and community to forgiveness and taking responsibility for your part, Toni offers hope for couples wondering if it’s too late to turn things around.

Hard seasons don’t have to pull a marriage apart. Kevin Thompson and pastor Ricky Jenkins talk about walking through loss, anxiety, ministry pressure, and unexpected challenges—and how faith, forgiveness, and intentional rhythms can help couples grow closer through suffering.

What happens when one spouse feels called toward something new? Blaine, Adrienne, and Kevin have an honest conversation about pursuing new passions, making big decisions as a couple, and supporting each other without losing sight of the season you’re in.

Jodi and Missy Vaughn share what they’ve learned through 25 years of marriage, raising a family, and navigating unexpected challenges together. From choosing fun and making memories to walking through life with their son Logan, they share how faith, gratitude, and supporting one another have strengthened their marriage through every season.

Why do you react the way you do under stress? Kevin Thompson and Dr. Barbara Wilson explore the nine Enneagram personality types and how understanding your motivations can help you grow, communicate better, and build healthier relationships.