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The RELATE Book
Build Meaningful, Trusting, & Lasting Relationships… God’s Way
by Pastor John Eaton
★★★★★ 5-star rated on Amazon
About the Book
In a world that’s full of filters, highlight reels, and shallow conversations, RELATE offers a refreshing return to what matters most: real connection.
With warmth, clarity, and spiritual insight, John Eaton invites you on a journey to rediscover the purpose and power of relationships—starting with the one you have with God. Drawing from biblical truth and lived experience, he shares honest stories and practical tools to help you build deeper connections that last.
Whether you’re feeling disconnected in your marriage, isolated in your friendships, or just ready to grow in how you relate to others, this book is your guide.
✓ Cultivate authentic, life-giving relationships
✓ Communicate with clarity, kindness, and courage
✓ Break through isolation and emotional walls
✓ Apply God’s wisdom to every relational challenge
You were made for more than surviving your relationships. You were made to thrive in them.
The RELATE Framework
Each letter of RELATE is a practical, biblical step you can start using today.
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Chapter 3
E
Chapter 4
L
Chapter 5
A
Chapter 6
T
Chapter 7
E
Chapter 8
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RELATE is the kind of book that doesn’t just speak to your mind—it reaches your heart. John Eaton writes with the kind of honesty, wisdom, and grace we all need more of. If you’ve ever struggled to build stronger, more meaningful relationships, this book will show you how to do it God’s way—and it might just change your life.
Chris Boyer · Clearly Business℠ Founder & Leadership Coach
About the Author
John Eaton is the pastor of Relate Church in Cross Roads, Texas—a church devoted to growing relationships with God and people. In RELATE, he draws from biblical truth and lived experience to help readers build deeper, lasting connections.
Questions about the book? Email Pastor John →
Inside the Book
Preface
Introduction
1 · A Roadmap for Better Relationships
2 · Your Brain and Threats
3 · “R” Reroute Your Thinking
4 · “E” Elevate Others
5 · “L” List Your Threats
6 · “A” Accept Your Part
7 · “T” Turn From Your Sin to God
8 · “E” Enlist Accountability
9 · Doing Relationships God’s Way
10 · RELATE Changes Things
Conclusion
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Hardcover · 242 pages · Global Light Press · April 2025