{"product_id":"the-intimacy-deficit-by-ed-shaw-9781783599486","title":"The Intimacy Deficit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're more connected than ever, yet many of us feel deeply alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite endless messages about love and belonging, we're facing a widespread crisis of connection—both inside and outside the church. We were created for meaningful, life-giving relationships, but the intimacy we long for often feels just out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Intimacy Deficit\u003c\/em\u003e, pastor and bestselling author Ed Shaw explores why this disconnect exists—and how the gospel offers a better way. Drawing on years of pastoral ministry, theological reflection, and personal experience, Shaw helps us rediscover the kind of deep, biblical intimacy we were made for: connection with God, with ourselves, with others, and with God's creation. A trusted voice on Christian identity and relationships, Shaw is also the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Plausibility Problem\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePurposeful Sexuality\u003c\/em\u003e, two bestselling books that have helped reshape how the church approaches discipleship in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShaw challenges the cultural narrative that intimacy is found only in sex or romance, offering instead a richer, Christ-centred vision of connection. With clarity, compassion, and biblical insight, he shows how gospel-shaped intimacy can meet our deepest relational needs. Whether you're single or married, isolated or emotionally exhausted, \u003cem\u003eThe Intimacy Deficit\u003c\/em\u003e offers hope for those longing for meaningful connection—and a renewed vision of the church as a place of true belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in Scripture and rich in insight, Shaw reshapes how we think about intimacy—and where it's truly found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46795401036012,"sku":"9781783599486","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/cea85eae2ffb043798b732eff4f90807.jpg?v=1757060872","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-intimacy-deficit-by-ed-shaw-9781783599486","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}