--- title: "Relationships Matter: Course" date: 2025-01-14T09:39:00+00:00 author: Jo Frost canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-course" section: Pages --- #### Learn more about the cultural stories shaping our understanding of who we are and how to live, and discover how the gospel message – told throughout Scripture – invites us all, no matter what our sexual attractions may be, to live truly, fully human lives in Jesus. **Welcome to Relationships Matter** Join Katherine, Damilola and Peter from the Being Human team as they explore what the Bible says about sexuality and same-sex relationships. This seven-session course is designed to deepen our understanding of what the Bible says about sex, sexuality and same-sex attraction, and to see that it really does offer a better story about relationships than our culture. [ ![RM play button card 1](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![RM play button card 1](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ## Relationships Matter – the trailer ### Introducing Relationships Matter: A seven-week course exploring the good, true and beautiful picture of relationships, sex and sexuality expressed in the Bible. ](#%0A%09%09%09) **Who is this course for?** Relationships Matter is for anyone and everyone. It helps us understand how much we have been shaped by various cultural stories when it comes to sex, sexuality and same-sex attraction. In contrast, the course is designed to deepen our understanding of what the Bible says about sexuality and relationships and to see that it really does offer a better story. It’s best used in a small group context but can be used in larger groups or individually. **What you need to run Relationships Matter** - A laptop, or device to watch the video. You can either download them so they’re available offline, or watch them on YouTube. - [The PDF study guides](https://www.eauk.org/assets/files/downloads/Relationships-Matter-Study-Guide-FINAL.pdf) for each session. These can be downloaded and printed or viewed on a phone, tablet or laptop. - An environment where people will feel comfortable to talk about sex and sexuality – a living room, or a room at church. You want to create a space where people feel able to share openly and ask questions. **What each session looks like** **Introduction**: We’ll leave this up to you. Get your group chatting, recap last week, or open in prayer. **Video**: Watch the video, which will be about 15 minutes long. **Discussion**: Go through the discussion questions. Don’t worry if you don’t cover them all – allow conversation to flow naturally. **Additional resources**: End by pointing your group to extra resources. This will be helpful for people with questions or who want to go a bit deeper. ### Watch the course videos ##### Relationships Matter: a seven-part course for churches and small groups [ ![EP 1: Relationships Sex & Sexuality | Relationships Matter](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/RM-Episode-1-thumbnail.png) ![RM play button card 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/RM-Episode-1-thumbnail.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-1) [#### EP 1: Relationships Sex & Sexuality | Relationships Matter ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-1) Join Katherine, Damilola and Peter as they explore why culture can seem obsessed with sex and what the God story has to say about sex, sexuality and relationships. [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-1) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-1) [ ![EP 2: Cultural Stories - The Water We Swim | Relationships Matter](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Relationships Matter - Episode 2 thumbnail](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/RM-Episode-2-thumbnail.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-2) [#### EP 2: Cultural Stories - The Water We Swim | Relationships Matter ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-2) Looking at the building blocks of our cultural stories helps us to see how truly radical and life-giving the God story is. [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-2) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-2) [ ![EP 3: Cultural Stories - Sex & Culture | Relationships Matter](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Relationships Matter - Episode 3 thumbnail](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/RM-Episode-3-thumbnail.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-3) [#### EP 3: Cultural Stories - Sex & Culture | Relationships Matter ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-3) In episode three we look at five big shifts that have significantly changed the way we think and act towards sex and relationships. [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-3) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-3) [ ![EP 4: The God Story - The Bigger Picture | Relationships Matter](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Relationships Matter - Episode 4 thumbnail](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/RM-Episode-4-thumbnail.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-4) [#### EP 4: The God Story - The Bigger Picture | Relationships Matter ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-4) From the marriage in the garden of Eden between Adam and Eve to the wedding between Jesus and the church in Revelation, explore the epic love story of the Bible. [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-4) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-4) [ ![EP 5: The God Story - The Key Texts | Relationships Matter](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Relationships Matter - Episode 5 thumbnail](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/RM-Episode-5-thumbnail.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-5) [#### EP 5: The God Story - The Key Texts | Relationships Matter ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-5) We explore how the Bible provides a clear and consistent message on sexuality, tackling head on the so-called “clobber texts” – key verses that refer to homosexuality. [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-5) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-5) [ ![EP 6: Jesus' Story - The Bridegroom | Relationships Matter](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Relationships Matter - Episode 6 thumbnail](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/RM-Episode-6-thumbnail.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-6) [#### EP 6: Jesus' Story - The Bridegroom | Relationships Matter ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-6) How Jesus’ teaching and practice is the reason we have the understanding of marriage that we do and why ideas like consent and equality have become commonplace. [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-6) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-6) [ ![EP 7: A Better Story - All Things New | Relationships Matter](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Relationships Matter - Episode 7 thumbnail](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/RM-Episode-7-thumbnail.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-7) [#### EP 7: A Better Story - All Things New | Relationships Matter ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-7) How can we create cultures in our churches where people feel able to share their stories and their struggles, confess their sin and find grace and mercy in abundance? [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-7) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/relationships-matter-episode-7) ## Download our accompanying study guide for leaders: Download [ PDF Relationships Matter Course Study Guide 219.4 KB Download ](https://www.eauk.org/assets/files/downloads/Relationships-Matter-Study-Guide-FINAL.pdf "Download Relationships Matter Course Study Guide")