A Masterclass from
Dr. Rob Reimer
About This Masterclass
Bring a healthier you into the relationships you love
Imagine being able to say what’s really on your heart. To hear something difficult without immediately defending yourself. To feel known and loved beyond the version of yourself you show everyone.
What helps relationships grow that deep?
In Thriving in Relationships, Dr. Rob Reimer invites you to discover how caring for your inner life changes the way you love. Across six sessions, explore the wounds, expectations, and protective habits that can quietly keep people at a distance—and invite the Holy Spirit into those places.
Through biblical wisdom and practical exercises, discover how conflict can open a door to understanding, how forgiveness differs from restored trust, and how vulnerability grows with trustworthy people. Bring your real relationships, your honest questions, and your desire for more. There is room to grow in both giving love and receiving it.
What you'll learn in this class....
- Recognize the beliefs and wounds influencing how you relate to others.
- Approach difficult conversations with honesty, honor, and emotional awareness.
- Listen for what someone is feeling as well as what they’re saying.
- Practice forgiveness while allowing trust to rebuild over time.
- Prepare for vulnerability with trusted people instead of retreating into self-protection.
- Recognize how pride and shame can keep you from receiving love.
- Develop rhythms of soul care that help you love without growing depleted.
Sessions: 6 | Length: 3hrs 32min
Session 1: The Foundation of Healthy Relationships
31 min
Where do you begin when you wish someone else would change? Discover the freedom of tending to your own heart, bringing hidden struggles into the light, and learning to relate as someone deeply loved by God.
Session 2: Turning Conflict into Connection
35 min
That conversation you’ve been avoiding could become an invitation to greater understanding. Explore six keys to navigating conflict, including emotional listening, truth-telling, and taking responsibility, so you can address what matters with care.
Session 3: From Wounds to Wholeness
35 min
Can you forgive someone when trust is still broken? Explore the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, acknowledge the hurt beneath your anger, and discover practical ways to release resentment while honoring appropriate boundaries.
Session 4: The Pathway to True Intimacy
33 min
Being right can feel satisfying—and still leave you disconnected. Recognize the expectations and need for control that get in the way of closeness. Rediscover how time with Jesus and care for your soul replenish your capacity to love.
Session 5: From Reaction to Restoration
35 min
Why does one comment affect you so deeply? Get curious about the history beneath your reactions, and explore how to prepare for an honest conversation that helps someone understand your heart.
Session 6: Breaking Barriers to Intimacy
43 min
You can be surrounded by people and still feel unknown. Discover how pride, shame, and past wounds keep connection at a distance—and explore the courage of letting trustworthy people into your journey.
Join the Conversation
Share insights, ask questions, and connect with other members.
Session Notes
Review key insights and reflect on what you’re learning.
Learn at Your Pace
Make room to grow with teaching that fits your schedule.
Faith for Everyday Life
Find encouragement for the people and places God has entrusted to you.
About the Teacher
Dr. Rob Reimer brings a deeply personal approach to helping people find freedom in Christ. Drawing openly from his own journey through pain in marriage and ministry, he connects biblical truth with the honest, everyday work of growing in love.
As Founder and President of Renewal International, Rob equips pastors, leaders, and churches around the world to walk in freedom and the fullness of the Holy Spirit. He is the author of Soul Care, Deep Faith, The Tenderness of Jesus, and other books, and previously served as Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Alliance Theological Seminary.
Through teaching, mentoring, and practical ministry, Rob invites people to experience these truths for themselves—walking closely with God and learning to bring their whole hearts into relationship with others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I benefit if the person I’m struggling with isn’t taking the class?
Yes. Many of the reflections and exercises focus on your own responses, beliefs, and choices, so you can begin individually. The class also recognizes that reconciliation and rebuilding trust require participation from both people. Your growth matters, even when you can’t determine someone else’s response.
I tend to shut down during conflict. Will this help me find words for what I’m feeling?
The class offers practical ways to understand your reactions and prepare for vulnerable conversations. You’ll be invited to clarify what you want to share, consider the timing, and practice listening with care. There’s room to begin thoughtfully, especially if speaking openly feels unfamiliar.
What is Bethel Leaders Network?
Bethel Leaders Network (BLN) is an expression of the Bethel Church family in Redding, California. Our heart is to connect, encourage, and equip leaders to live out Kingdom culture and see God move in their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities. Through resources and opportunities for meaningful connection, we help people grow in their walk with God and in what He has called them to carry.
Who are these masterclasses for?
If you’re hungry to grow in your relationship with God and bring His heart into everyday life, these masterclasses are for you. Whether you’re raising a family, leading a church, building a business, or serving your community, our hope is that you leave encouraged and equipped for where God has placed you. You don’t need a leadership title to have an impact.
How much does it cost to access the masterclasses?
Our masterclasses are included in all three memberships, so you can choose the support and connection that best fit your season:
- BLN Learn — $12/month or $120/year: Grow at your own pace with access to our library of 40+ masterclasses and new content added monthly.
- BLN Engage — $37/month: Enjoy everything in Learn, plus community, sphere-specific mentors, learning pathways, and live calls to encourage you along the way.
- BLN Influence — suggested contribution of $225/month: Receive everything in Engage, plus personal connection, coaching, and pastoral support for senior leaders and their spouses. An application is required, with a $200 non-refundable application fee.
Can I watch at my own pace?
Absolutely. You can watch on demand through the BLN platform on the web or mobile app throughout your active membership. Make space in a rhythm that works for you, pause to reflect, and return to a session as you put what you’re discovering into practice.
How do I get started?
Select “Get Started” to explore our memberships and choose the one that best suits your season and the ways you’d like to grow. You can join Learn or Engage directly, or apply for Influence if you’re a senior leader seeking deeper connection and support.
