Pastor Dave kicks off the "Known and Unashamed" series by examining the core purpose of relationships. Using Genesis 2:18-25 as a foundation, he explains that our need for connection isn't just about avoiding loneliness, but about reflecting God's image to others. The sermon unpacks how God saw that "it was not good that the man should be alone," not because Adam needed to receive love, but because he needed someone to love. Pastor Dave challenges us to view relationships as a "stage" where we live out God's character, showing love, faithfulness, and grace. The message offers practical encouragement to rightly understand and value relationships, and to pray for God to soften walls and cultivate hope for deeper, more meaningful connections.