TB9, S12, E13: Pastor Kevin Thompson — What No One Tells You Before You Say "I Do" (Marriage, Red Flags, Attachment Styles)

TB9, S12, E13: Pastor Kevin Thompson — What No One Tells You Before You Say "I Do" (Marriage, Red Flags, Attachment Styles)

From The Back 9 - Midlife, Best Life. by Dennis Williams, Josh Mora

April 21, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Kevin Thompson discusses the early signs of relationship struggles and how to address them before marriage.

Most marriages don't fail because of surprises. They fail because we ignore the early signs. This week on The Back 9, we sit down with Kevin Thompson , marriage and life pastor at California's Bayside Church, to break down the real reasons relationships struggle, and how we can fix them before it's too late. Kevin dives into attachment styles, love patterns, communication breakdowns, and why the problems couples fight about years into marriage are usually there long before the wedding. He explains the predictable stages of marriage stress and why most couples wait until they're near the end to get help. If last week was about toxic relationships and missed red flags, this one is about awareness, growth, and building a relationship that can make it to the finish line. So if you're dating, married, divorced, or just willing to try again, this is one you need… on the Back 9. Contact Dennis & Josh Instagram: @Back9_Podcast

People in this episode

Hosts: Dennis Williams, Josh Mora

Guest: Kevin Thompson

Topics covered

  • marriage
  • attachment styles
  • communication
  • relationship growth
  • red flags

Keywords

  • marriage
  • attachment styles
  • red flags
  • communication breakdowns
  • relationship stress

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bayside Church

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