Small Group Studies

When it comes to important topics like emotions, relationships, and marriage, our podcast episodes are just the beginning. In order for you to really internalize these concepts, we’ve created three studies that are available for free.

Each 8-lesson study includes everything you need to use it in your small group:

  • Relevant Bible verses

  • Thought-provoking discussion questions

  • Links to each episode of the podcast series

  • Instructions on how to use the study

  • Helpful information for leading vibrant group discussions

  • A Quick Reference Guide that summarizes key points


Making Marriage Work Small Group Study

Ready for a gentle marriage tune-up?

God designed marriage to be the most intimate connection you can have on earth. But in spite of good intentions, you and your spouse may still struggle. By applying biblical truth and research-based principles, you can have the marriage you long for.

  • Lesson 1: Why Marriage Matters

  • Lesson 2: Living in the Reality of Marriage

  • Lesson 3: How Do I REALLY Talk to My Spouse?

  • Lesson 4: When Two Histories Collide

  • Lesson 5: Boundaries: The Key to Trust

  • Lesson 6: How Kids Can Build Up and Break Down Your Marriage

  • Lesson 7: 4 Habits of a Healthy Marriage

  • Lesson 8: The Road to and Away from Divorce & Wrap-up

Leader's Guide - Making Marriage Work
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Participant's Guide - Making Marriage Work
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Managing Your Emotions Small Group Study

Looking for help with your emotions?

Negative feelings can be distressing, and unless you know the language of emotions, you’ll lack the ability to communicate effectively and grow in knowledge and wisdom. This 8-lesson study will help you identify, understand, and manage your emotions.

  • Lesson 1: Your Emotional Dashboard

  • Lesson 2: The Roots & Weeds of Anxiety

  • Lesson 3: The Roots & Weeds of Depression

  • Lesson 4: The Roots & Weeds of Sadness & Grief

  • Lesson 5: The Roots & Weeds of Anger

  • Lesson 6: The Roots & Weeds of Guilt

  • Lesson 7: The Roots & Weeds of Shame

  • Lesson 8: Series Wrap-up

Leader's Guide - Managing Your Emotions Small Group Study
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Participant's Guide Managing Your Emotions Small Group Study
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Managing Your Relationships Small Group Study

Time to level up your relationships!

Do you long for healthy relationships, but find that all too often, they bring pain instead of comfort and safety? As you work through this 8-lesson study, you will learn how to resolve conflict, improve communication, and rebuild broken trust.

  • Lesson 1: Why Relationships Matter

  • Lesson 2: The Roots & Weeds of Conflict

  • Lesson 3: The Roots & Weeds of Broken Trust

  • Lesson 4: The Roots & Weeds of Toxic Relationships

  • Lesson 5: The Roots of Bitterness

  • Lesson 6: Managing the Weeds of Forgiveness

  • Lesson 7: The Weeds that Kill Relationships

  • Lesson 8: Nurturing Healthy Relationships and Wrap-up

Leader's Guide - Managing Your Relationships
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Participant's Guide - Managing Your Relationships
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Questions about using these studies in your small group? Email us at withyouintheweeds@thecrossingchurch.com!