The Boundless Show

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Life is challenging for Christian singles. How do you balance work and personal life? How do you own your faith? How can you date with a purpose? And prepare for marriage? All while honoring God through it all? Hit up The Boundless Show, a Christian podcast for young adults, for some good, honest conversation. The young adult years are full of possibility and choices that shape who you become. Join host Lisa Anderson to discuss the highs and lows, lean on each other, and trust God in this important season of adulthood.

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What We Love About Thanksgi...

11.23.2023

Favorite Thanksgiving traditions, plus Michael Johnson on dating must-dos, and what if you strongly disagree with your siblings’ choices? Featured musical artist: Daniel Bashta Roundtable: Our Thanksgiving Traditions Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many (well, Americans, at least). To ...

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11.23.2023 What We Love About Thanksgiving: Episode 825 Favorite Thanksgiving traditions, plus Michael Johnson on dating must-dos, and what if you strongly disagree with your siblings’ choices? Featured musical artist: Daniel Bashta Roundtable: Our Thanksgiving Traditions Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many (well, Americans, at least). To ...
11.16.2023 Shallow Relationships: Episode 824 When going deep with others is difficult, plus handling rough family dynamics during the holidays, and bitterness over being left out. Featured musical artist: Kerrie Roberts Roundtable: When a Relationship Feels Shallow Some friendships bring instant connection. You both have ...
11.09.2023 Madi Prewett Troutt on Love: Episode 823 When your beliefs are challenged at work, plus Madi Prewett Troutt talks “The Bachelor,” love and singleness, and how to lean on God after a breakup. Featured musical artist: David Dunn Roundtable: When Your Workplace Challenges Your Convictions (Part 2) ...
11.02.2023 Standing for Truth at Work: Episode 822 When your beliefs are challenged at work, plus how introverts can win on the job, and balancing your priorities with your family’s needs. Featured musical artist: Nathan Tasker Roundtable: When Your Workplace Challenges Your Convictions (Part 1) Managing the daily ...
10.26.2023 From Meth Addict to Musician: Episode 821 Finding hobbies beyond entertainment, plus the testimony of worship leader Stephen McWhirter, and when you feel burned out from loving others. Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust Roundtable: Purposeful Hobbies A new show to binge, a football score to check, and ...
10.19.2023 Spiritual Compatibility in Dating: Episode 820 Determining if you and your date align in matters of faith, plus female execs help women succeed, and pursuing a woman post-breakup. Featured musical artist: Mosaic MSC Roundtable: Are You Spiritually Compatible? You and the person you’re dating may both ...
10.12.2023 Feeling Unwelcome at Church: Episode 819 When you’re ignored or unwelcome at church, plus dating after trauma, and should you date someone who’s recently divorced? Featured musical artist: Danen Kane Roundtable: When People at Church Ignore You Have you ever visited a church only to have ...
10.05.2023 Your Questions About Sex: Episode 818 Ways to be a good gift giver, plus a sex Q&A; with Dr. Juli Slattery, and is a second date recommended if the first one didn’t go well? Featured musical artist: Ginny Owens Roundtable: Creative Gift Giving Yes, Christmas is ...
09.28.2023 Setting Up a Wedding Registry: Episode 817 Creating a useful wedding registry, plus Peter Mutabazi’s journey from street kid to foster dad, and do most adults know if they want kids? Featured musical artist: James Peden Roundtable: Wedding Registry Advice One of the most iconic tasks of ...
09.21.2023 Celebrating 25 Years of Boundless!: Episode 816 The advice we need most, plus Steve and Candice Watters tell the Boundless origin story, and how to effectively ask a girl out. Featured musical artist: Ellie Holcomb Roundtable: Where Do You Need Advice? As we celebrate 25 years since ...
09.14.2023 Looking for Spiritual Maturity: Episode 815 Stories of porn addiction recovery, plus finding belonging as a Christian, and how to know if your boyfriend is spiritually mature. Featured musical artist: Liz Vice Roundtable: Overcoming Porn Addiction (Part 2) Pornography addiction is increasingly common today, even among ...
09.07.2023 How to Break a Porn Addiction: Episode 814 Stories of porn addiction recovery, plus how God saved a marriage from pornography, and when to talk about past traumas in a dating relationship. Featured musical artist: About a Mile Roundtable: Overcoming Porn Addiction (Part 1) Pornography addiction is increasingly ...
08.31.2023 Take a Break From Dating: Episode 813 When you need a dating “time out,” plus Q&A; with Tovares and Safa Grey, and how to respond when your gay friends ask you to affirm their choices. Featured musical artist: Jonathan Cain Roundtable: How to Pause Your Dating Life ...
08.24.2023 Why Aren’t You Dating?: Episode 812 When friends and family urge you to date, plus Hannah Schermerhorn on lessons she learned in singleness, and being a sympathetic listener. Featured musical artist: Love and the Outcome Roundtable: Feeling Pressured to Date Friends and family are our biggest ...
08.17.2023 Summer Reflections: Episode 811 Discussing how we spent the summer, plus Covenant Eyes’ Sam Black on the church’s role in porn recovery, and how do you stop a panic attack? Featured musical artist: Audio Adrenaline Roundtable: Did You Have a Productive Summer? Now that ...
08.10.2023 Where Do I See God?: Episode 810 Recognizing God in daily life, plus cultivating a good relationship with your parents, and what to do when you disagree with your parents’ advice. Featured musical artist: David Dunn Roundtable: Seeing God’s Hand in Everyday Life We look at big, ...
08.03.2023 Friendly Interference: Episode 809 Butting into a friend’s dating life, plus making church a haven for victims of abuse, and what if your best friend doesn’t like your other friends? Featured musical artist: Austin Stone Worship Roundtable: Getting Involved in Your Friend’s Dating Life ...
07.27.2023 Career Conundrums: Episode 808 Struggling to find your dream job, plus recovery from religious trauma, and when you’re in a relationship but have a crush on someone else. Featured musical artist: Vertical Worship Roundtable: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? ...
07.20.2023 Is Marriage Worth Pursuing?: Episode 807 Maintaining hope for your future marriage, plus ways to share the gospel online, and how do you break a cursing habit? Featured musical artist: Nathan Tasker Roundtable: Why Marriage Is Worth It With all the negative messages about marriage these ...
07.13.2023 Is It God Speaking?: Episode 806 Knowing God’s voice, plus part two of a conversation on self-control, and how to stop imagining worst-case scenarios. Featured musical artist: Stu Garrard Roundtable: Distinguishing God’s Voice From Mine As Christians, we want to hear God’s voice, but how do ...
07.06.2023 Overcoming Summer FOMO: Episode 805 Don’t feel left out this summer, plus a conversation on self-control, and breaking up with a friend who isn’t good for you. Featured musical artist: All Sons & Daughters Roundtable: Left Out of Summer Fun? You’re going about your summer ...
06.29.2023 Roommate Relationships: Episode 804 How to live successfully with roommates, plus Gary Thomas on the desire for marriage, and is coffee addiction sinful? Featured musical artist: Various Artists Roundtable: Tips for Getting Along With Roommates Having a roommate (or more than one) is a ...
06.22.2023 Doubts About God: Episode 803 Wrestling with doubts about your faith, plus Gary Thomas gives book recommendations, and prioritizing time with your family. Featured musical artist: Abandon Roundtable: What If I Have Doubts About My Faith? At some point in your Christian walk, you’ll have ...
06.15.2023 Men and Friendship: Episode 802 What guys need in a friend, plus Alisha Plummer on singles in church, and are most Christian men on dating sites OK with premarital sex? Featured musical artist: Aaron Strumpel Roundtable: What Men Need From Friendships Friendships are essential for ...
06.08.2023 Women and Friendship: Episode 801 What girls need in a friend, plus Laurie Polich Short on trusting God’s timing, and tips for those struggling in their first job out of college. Featured musical artist: Covenant Worship Roundtable: What Women Need From Friendships Friendships are essential ...
06.01.2023 Happy 800th!: Episode 800 Reflecting on 800 episodes, plus more with Dr. Greg Smalley on preparing for a great marriage, and is church membership biblical? Featured musical artist: David Baloche Roundtable: Celebrating #800 Thanks to you, our listeners, we’ve reached our 800th episode! To ...
05.25.2023 Independence While Dating: Episode 799 Dating without losing yourself, plus Dr. Greg Smalley on preparing for a great marriage, and when does a relationship reach the “serious” stage? Featured musical artist: Stu Garrard Roundtable: Don’t Lose Yourself in Dating It happens all the time: Two ...
05.18.2023 Christians and Alcohol: Episode 798 Finding joy amid depression, plus Jonathan Pokluda on Christians and alcohol, and should high-schoolers date? Featured musical artist: Hollyn Roundtable: Finding Joy When It Feels Impossible Christians are called to live joyful lives; after all, joy is one of the ...
05.11.2023 Social Media Rehab: Episode 797 Detoxing from social media addiction, plus more with JP Pokluda on killing bad habits, and is it wrong to date if you aren’t ready for marriage? Featured musical artist: Je’kob Roundtable: How to Detox From Social Media You intend to ...
05.04.2023 Replacing Vices With Virtues: Episode 796 Evaluating your morning routine, plus JP Pokluda on killing bad habits, and advice for a virgin considering marriage to someone who isn’t. Featured musical artist: Darlene Zschech Roundtable: The Importance of Morning Routines How you start your day is incredibly ...
04.27.2023 Are Revivals Real?: Episode 795 Insight on recent campus revivals, plus the gospel in light of CRT and racial unity, and when your spouse seems spiritually stunted. Featured musical artist: Jeremy Rosado Roundtable: Understanding Mass Revivals Earlier this year, we saw spiritual revivals happen at ...
04.20.2023 What Is Grace?: Episode 794 Pastors discuss the meaning of grace, plus decluttering and cleaning tips from a professional organizer, and should we fast to discern God’s will? Featured musical artist: Daniel Bashta Roundtable: A Practical Understanding of God’s Grace Christians love talking about God’s ...
04.13.2023 Identity Check: Episode 793 When your identity is in the wrong things, plus unique advice for Hispanic young adults, and concerns about Christians and romantic entertainment. Featured musical artist: Covenant Worship Roundtable: The Identity Traps of Work, Relationships and Hobbies We all struggle with ...
04.06.2023 Prayer for the Common Christian: Episode 792 Learning to pray, plus thoughts on sexual purity before marriage, and what to do when singleness feels like suffering. Featured musical artist: David Baloche Roundtable: How to Pray in a Meaningful Way Some people seem to pray with ease, while ...
03.30.2023 Long-Distance Dating: Episode 791 Successfully dating long-distance, plus becoming a master communicator, and is it OK to keep finances separate in marriage? Featured musical artist: Kerrie Roberts Roundtable: Living Through a Long-Distance Relationship Long-distance dating can be exciting, but it’s not without its pitfalls. ...
03.23.2023 Sibling Love: Episode 790 Having a good relationship with your siblings, plus understanding your conflict style, and finding hope after losing a parent. Featured musical artist: David Dunn Roundtable: Getting Along With Your Siblings Your siblings will always be part of your story, even ...
03.16.2023 Are You a Lifelong Learner?: Episode 789 Keeping yourself motivated to learn, plus navigating mental health issues and dating, and some of Lisa’s favorite Scriptures. Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust Roundtable: How to Love Learning Whether you’re still in school or have long since graduated, you should ...
03.09.2023 Seasons of Life: Episode 788 Appreciating different seasons of life, plus lessons from the American story, and is embryo freezing OK for Christians? Featured musical artist: Mosaic MSC Roundtable: Navigating Life’s Varied Seasons Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Fresh ...
03.02.2023 The Faith of Elisabeth Elliot: Episode 787 A proper perspective on influencers, plus an insider’s look at Elisabeth Elliot, and helping a friend in an unplanned pregnancy. Featured musical artist: Nathan Tasker Roundtable: Admiring or Idolizing an Influencer? We all have that person we admire or enjoy ...
02.23.2023 Cross-Cultural Dating: Episode 786 Advice for dating someone from a different culture, plus finding godly and gifted pastors, and do mental health issues make marriage off-limits? The Focused Pastor Featured musical artist: Danen Kane Roundtable: Cultural Differences in Dating What are some things you ...
02.16.2023 Moving Somewhere New: Episode 785 Tips for relocating to a new city, plus more from Debra Fileta on healthy habits, and should you be a bridesmaid when there are red flags? Featured musical artist: Ginny Owens Roundtable: Adjusting to Life in a New Place Relocating ...
02.09.2023 Single on Valentine’s Day: Episode 784 Enjoying Valentine’s Day as a single, plus Debra Fileta on healthy habits, and recovering from an ambiguous breakup. Featured musical artist: James Peden Roundtable: Valentine’s Day Won’t Kill You Valentine’s Day when you’re single can feel lonely and “less than,” ...
02.02.2023 Creative Ways to Grow With God: Episode 783 Getting closer to God solo and with others, plus Nick and Chelsea Hurst’s tips on marriage-minded dating, and discussing marriage with your parents. Featured musical artist: Ellie Holcomb Roundtable: You, God, and Others Getting closer to God doesn’t happen by ...
01.26.2023 Celebrating 15 Years of “The Boundless Show”: Episode 782 Celebrating 15 Years of “The Boundless Show”: Episode 782 The podcast turns 15 years old, plus founder Steve Watters on how the show started, and Lisa Anderson recounts several favorite episode moments Featured musical artist: Liz Vice Roundtable: Happy 15th ...
01.19.2023 Do You Need Counseling?: Episode 781 How therapy can improve your life, plus Debbie Laaser on trauma recovery, and hope for a strained sibling relationship. Featured musical artist: About a Mile Roundtable: When to Look for a Counselor Counseling isn’t just for people in crisis. All ...
01.12.2023 Be More Productive: Episode 780 Small but measurable changes in productivity, plus the state of the pro-life movement post-Dobbs, and how to avoid online scams. Featured musical artist: Jonathan Cain Roundtable: How to Increase Your Productivity When you consider your habits and goals from 2022, ...
01.05.2023 Relationship Goals: Episode 779 Setting relational goals in the new year, plus Jeanine Amapola’s breakup recovery tips, and how to politely say “no” to a second date. Featured musical artist: Love and the Outcome Roundtable: Goals for Your Relationships Since a new year usually ...
12.29.2022 How to Have an Amazing First Date: Episode 778 Ideas for a successful first date, plus popular misconceptions about dating, and the dangers of seeing every guy as a potential spouse. Featured musical artist: Austin Stone Worship Roundtable: First Date Strategies for Success You’re going on a first date! ...
12.22.2022 Should Everyone Experience a Breakup?: Episode 777 Expressing your faith on social media and in person, plus more from Tim Challies on processing grief, and should a breakup be part of your story? Featured musical artist: Abandon Roundtable: Living Your Faith Online and IRL As Christians, our ...
12.15.2022 Cheap but Meaningful Christmas Gifts: Episode 776 Christmas shopping on a budget, plus blogger Tim Challies on processing grief, and appropriate age gaps for dating. Featured musical artist: Ecclesia Roundtable: A Budget-Conscious Christmas Are you still trying to finish your Christmas shopping? You’re not the only one. ...

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