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.

  1. 7H AGO

    Family Christmas Traditions: Episode 934

    Christmas activities across generations, plus the story behind the YouVersion Bible app, and overcoming the fear of a better option.     Featured musical artist:  Covenant Worship   Roundtable: How My Family Celebrates Christmas Does your family have Christmas traditions that are non-negotiable? Maybe a special dish or dessert someone makes, a movie you watch every year, or a church service you attend together. Passing traditions down through generations makes the holiday season extra special, so our guests get nostalgic in sharing their own traditions and why they choose to prioritize them in the midst of everything else they could be doing.         Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Billions of Bibles If you have the Bible app on your phone, you can thank Bobby Gruenewald. He birthed the idea in an airport, and what landed in Apple’s app store on day one has now tallied over one billion downloads. Bobby joins us for an insider’s look at the story behind the YouVersion app, what it can do (did you know our host, Lisa Anderson, has a reading plan there?), and how it’s reaching the world.     Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are Download the YouVersion App Read The Dating Manifesto Plan  Inbox: Overcoming FOBO If you have too many choices and are plagued by indecision, how do you avoid feeling like there’s always a “better” option out there? Counselor Geremy Keeton weighs in.     Link to Counseling Services  Find us on YouTube

    59 min

  2. DEC 18

    Jesus on the Job: Episode 933

    Taking the gospel to work, plus Kyle Idleman on what it means to guard your mind, and should you bring your significant other home for Christmas?     Featured musical artist: Hollyn Roundtable: Sharing the Gospel With Coworkers If you work in a secular industry or environment, is it possible to make your faith known? What are creative ways to bring the gospel into how you show up on the job? Our guests have experience living out their faith in creative ways in everything from the corporate world to customer service to a counseling practice. They’ll give you the courage and tools to speak up, love your coworkers, and be the hands and feet of Jesus in the office, classroom, factory and beyond.         Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Thoughts Got You Stuck? How do you keep your mind settled and sorted when too many things compete for your attention? Pastor and popular author Kyle Idleman explains what it means to guard your mind, and how fighting toxic thoughts, calming the chaos and fighting for truth makes a difference when fielding offenses and Satan’s lies.      Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back    Inbox: Bringing Your Date to Christmas You want to bring your boyfriend or girlfriend to meet your family at Christmas. But what are the dos and don’ts for doing so? Angel Perez weighs in.     Link to Counseling Services  Find us on YouTube

    59 min

  3. DEC 11

    Just Friends: Episode 932

    Friendships with the opposite sex, plus what we can learn from the elderly, and the difference between the Holy Spirit and your conscience.     Featured musical artist: Phil Wickham Roundtable: Platonic Guy-Girl Friendships Is it possible for men and women to be “just friends”? There’s an ongoing debate on the topic, with some arguing it’s possible while others maintain that it inevitably leads to something awkward (or worse, inappropriate). Our guests break down the pros and cons and give tips for doing friendship with the opposite sex in a God-honoring way.        Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Practical Love for the Elderly Whether it’s your parents, grandparents, neighbor or fellow church member, God’s call to love our elders is clear. But it isn’t always easy. Senior citizens may be slower than us, have different perspectives, and can even be critical or aloof. But if you have the patience and intention to dig deep, there’s potential for rich relationship and even the opportunity to learn. Isabel Tom lived her entire childhood and young adult years with her aging grandparents. She now works with the elderly and shares her thoughts on what you stand to gain by prioritizing time with the seniors around you.     The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life   Watch This Segment on YouTube Inbox: Conscience or the Holy Spirit? Venturing into a dangerous situation. Asking someone out. Knowing God’s will on a job offer. We all look for direction in various circumstances, but how do you know whether that prompting is your conscience or the Holy Spirit? Pastor Mark Bates weighs in.     Link to Counseling Services  Find us on YouTube

    1h 1m

  4. DEC 4

    Boundaries for People Pleasers: Episode 931

    Responding to restlessness on the job, plus Dr. Henry Cloud on establishing boundaries, and wisdom with physical touch when dating.    Featured musical artist: Je’kob Roundtable: Why Am I So Restless at Work? We all experience restlessness with our jobs or chosen career paths. But how do we discern when restlessness is discontentment or fear versus a sign that we need to move on to something new? Our guests share their own examples of feeling the “career itch” and how they’ve dealt with it effectively.        Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Lessons From a Boundaries Expert Are you a people pleaser? Do you assume you can never say no for fear of disappointing others? Do you resent those who walk all over you, even as you let them do it? Dr. Henry Cloud wrote the defining book on boundaries and joins us with instruction for taking back our lives from our own fear, passivity and boundary busting.   Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life   Watch This Segment on YouTube Dr. Cloud’s Website  Inbox: A Word About Touch Physical touch may be your love language, but guardrails are still biblical and wise, especially with someone you’re dating. What should you know and do to honor God in this area? Counselor Andrea Vidano weighs in.     Link to Counseling Services  Find us on YouTube

    1h 4m

  5. NOV 27

    Happy Friendsgiving!: Episode 930

    The rise of Friendsgiving celebrations, plus the real story behind Thanksgiving, and navigating grief during the holidays.      Featured musical artist: Darlene Zschech  Roundtable: Thanksgiving With Friends For people who either can’t or won’t celebrate Thanksgiving with family, the trend of “Friendsgiving” is here. We interview three single young adults who’ve hosted and participated in Friendsgiving celebrations. They’ll provide tips for how to invite and include people, divvy up the food, plan activities around the meal, and keep thankfulness at the center.        Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: What Really Happened at the First Thanksgiving? Pilgrims, Squanto, turkey, corn, big hats and a New World: We think we know the details of the first Thanksgiving, but what’s fact and what’s fiction? Thankfully, Bill Petro has done all the research so we don’t have to. He’ll share what led up to the historic feast, who participated, what it meant, and why it matters in 2025. We’ll also discuss the commercialization of Thanksgiving and some of the more modern applications and traditions.    They Came for Freedom: The Forgotten, Epic Adventure of the Pilgrims     Visit Bill Petro’s Blog Inbox: Grief at the Holidays Whether you’ve experienced a recent loss or not, the holidays are a trigger for grief and other big emotions. Using the example of his father’s recent death, counselor Geremy Keeton weighs in on how to process feelings of intense sadness.  Link to Counseling Services  Find us on YouTube

    58 min

  6. NOV 20

    Singles in the Shadows: Episode 929

    The “singles vacuum” at church, plus pastors discuss the church’s attitude toward single adults, and what to do about difficult bosses and coworkers. Featured musical artist: Jeremy Rosado Roundtable: The Singles Gap Kids, youth, college-age, young marrieds and seniors: Most churches seem to have unique ministries for these demographics. But what about young professional single adults? Our guests discuss the seeming vacuum in churches when it comes to creating space for singles, and what we can do to foster belonging and impact among this too-often “lost” segment of the church.       Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Does the Church Value Marrieds More Than Singles? Does your church seem to place a higher value on marriage than on singleness? Is there any truth to this claim, or is it just the skewed perspective of the unmarried and embittered? Two pastors, one married and one single, discuss both sides of the argument. They suggest how the church can better teach singleness as a unique gift while showing sensitivity and honor to the singles in their pews.   Single-Minded: Finding Purpose & Strength in Your Season of Singleness Inbox: Dealing With Difficult Coworkers How do you properly address problems with a boss or coworker? At what point do you confront bad behavior in the workplace? HR expert Marshonda Dixon weighs in.    Find us on YouTube

    1 hr

  7. NOV 13

    Advice for Dateless Men: Episode 928

    Men who struggle in dating, plus determining a person’s growth potential, and how do you spot a false teacher?       Featured musical artist: Daniel Bashta  Roundtable: Guys’ Dating Struggles We all know men who’ve tried to date well (or date at all), but with no success. If that sounds like you and you want to turn things around, take heart. Our guests were in the same boat, experiencing fear, rejection, dead-ends, and even a few broken engagements. Now married, they share advice for growth and self-awareness, plus courage to not give up hope even in the midst of disappointment.     Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Can This Person Change? We all have room to grow, but when dating, how much can we expect a person to change? And in what ways? In light of this, how can we know when our expectations are unrealistic and it’s time to either adjust them or end the relationship? Dr. Bob Paul specializes in helping couples in crisis. He joins us to talk about relational expectations and how to discern whether two people have what it takes to go the distance.  Link to Counseling Services  Link To Hope Restored Watch This Segment on YouTube Empowered to Love: Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both Love       Inbox: Discerning False Teachers It’s popular in Christian circles to label someone a false teacher. But what are credible signs that a pastor or influencer is truly anti-biblical and dangerous? Counselor Geremy Keeton weighs in.    PDF: How to Discern a False Teacher Find us on YouTube

    59 min

  8. NOV 6

    Advice From Seasoned Saints: Episode 927

    Boomers dispense advice for young adults, plus navigating sexual desire as a single in your 30s, and the hallmarks of a thriving faith.      Featured musical artist:  David Dunn Roundtable: Life Lessons for Young Adults What would Christians in their 60s and 70s tell their younger selves? We find out this week as our guests dispense some of their best life advice and perspectives. From spiritual rhythms to life hacks to navigating regrets to staying hopeful, listen in and get wisdom from those who’ve gone before you.   Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Sexual Integrity for the 30-Something Counselor M.T. Wilson was single until age 38. He has great advice for navigating the tricky decade of your 30s as a Christian who wants to honor God with your sexuality. From stewarding sexual desire to understanding intimacy, longing for companionship, and struggling to trust God with His timing, M.T. shares lessons from his own journey as well as his expertise as a relationship and sex therapist.  Link to Counseling Services  Watch This Segment on YouTube Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes … Everything Inbox: Is Your Faith a Blessing or a Bore? Why do some people seem to have a thriving relationship with God, while others struggle? Pastor Mark Bates weighs in.   Find us on YouTube

    54 min
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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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