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. 2D AGO

    Boundless Says Goodbye: Episode 940

    The final episode of “The Boundless Show” featuring our current Boundless team, plus founders Steve and Candice Watters offer parting thoughts. Roundtable: With Love, The Boundless Team It’s the final sign-off to “The Boundless Show,” our podcast for young adults that began in January 2008. The current Boundless team (plus former audio engineer Alex because he’s fun) gathers to talk about our favorite show moments, biggest “ahas” and learnings, unexpected ways we contributed, advice as we go, and what is next for each of us. Thanks for the memories, and God bless you, friend! Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: A Final Word From Our Founders Steve and Candice Watters close out our last show with more fascinating stories from Boundless’ beginning as a ministry, plus Lisa puts them on the hot seat for their assessment of past and current young adult culture and their best advice from what they’ve seen and know. As a final gift, Lisa asks each of them to pray for you.      The Dating Manifesto: A Drama-Free Plan for Pursuing Marriage With Purpose Watch This Segment on YouTube Find us on YouTube

    1h 34m

  2. JAN 29

    Conviction and Confrontation: Episode 939

    Things singles need from marrieds, plus helping a friend stuck in sin, and relationship dynamics for those in white-collar and blue-collar jobs.  Featured musical artist: JJ Heller Roundtable: Help From Married Friends Your married friends might mean well, but when it comes to offering help, they may need a little direction. Whether setting you up on a date, offering encouragement or prayer, or helping with practical needs, a little clarity goes a long way. Our panel of single young adults give their best tips for marrieds on things to say, what not to say, and how to best pour into the lives of their unmarried friends.  Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Confronting Sin When you see a brother or sister in Christ struggling with a pattern of sin and they don’t seem bothered by it, what should you do? Pastor Mark Bates joins us to walk through how to lovingly confront someone for their own spiritual benefit. He shares why this is important, what the end goal should be, and ways to approach what can be a tricky conversation.    Respectable Sins Inbox: White Collar, Blue Collar Whether you work a blue-collar or a white-collar job, there are different stressors that come with each one. What must you work through to fire on all cylinders in these areas? Also, what are the unique dating challenges for each type of career, especially if you’re a man? Bryan Gilman weighs in.  Find us on YouTube

    54 min

  3. JAN 22

    What’s a Best Friend For?: Episode 938

    What works in online dating, plus keeping yourself safe from AI scams, and how close should best friends be?  Featured musical artist:  About a Mile  Roundtable: Win With Dating Apps Dating apps are an integral part of today’s dating landscape. But in using them, what actually works and what doesn’t? Our panel of app-savvy daters share the latest dos and don’ts in the digital dating world.   Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Artificial Intelligence Alert Keeping yourself safe online is a must in today’s landscape of digital content and application. You need to protect your identity, finances, personal information and more from bots, scammers and snoops. But with the prevalence (and abilities) of AI, doing so is becoming increasingly tricky. What’s real and what’s fake? What’s legal and what’s not? Cybersecurity expert Rhett Saunders offers insight and tips for identifying pitfalls and staying protected.    God, Technology, and the Christian Life              PDF: Guide for Spotting the AI Scams and Imposters  Inbox: The Role of a Best Friend Are there rules around the function of a best friend? Who says? Lisa Anderson weighs in.  Article: What is a Best Friend?  Find us on YouTube

    51 min

  4. JAN 15

    Breaking Generational Cycles: Episode 937

    Saying no to divorce, plus why Christian movies feel so cringe, and dating someone with a narcissistic family member.   Featured musical artist:  John Waller Roundtable: Safeguards Against Divorce Building a healthy marriage is especially tough when your family tree is littered with divorce and dysfunction. But with God’s grace, good preparation, and a huge dose of humility, you can break sinful cycles and prioritize relational health in your family. Each of our guests has overcome the influence of generationally broken relationships and bad decisions, and they are now married and determined to do things differently. Their stories, commitments and strategies to accomplish this will inspire you.    Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Link To: The 5 Love Languages Culture: Cringey Christian Films Christian films historically have a reputation for low budgets, bad acting, and heavy-handed preachiness. Even though their motives and messages are good, bad art and low production standards mar their potential. Two of our Plugged In team members join the conversation this week to talk about why Christian movies tend to feel so cringe, but also how to redeem the genre and find the cinematic diamonds in the rough.   Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World–and Why We Should                  Link to Plugged In Website  Inbox: Family Narcissists and Dating You love the person you’re dating, but one of their family members is a narcissist. How do you work through that? Counselor Seyah Sparr weighs in.  Link to Counseling Services  Find us on YouTube

    1h 9m

  5. JAN 8

    Nerd Culture and Christ: Episode 936

    Using nerd culture to share Christ, plus Scripture’s solution to addiction and strongholds, and what to do about Bible study cliques.   Featured musical artist:  Tauren Wells Roundtable: Bringing Jesus Into Your Nerdy Hobbies Fantasy novels. Video games. Cosplay. There is a growing fascination among young adults for what we call nerd culture. If you’re nerdy and proud, what does that mean for you as a Christian? Are there any concerns with content in this genre? And is there a way to bring Jesus into it? Three of our nerdiest friends are ready to dish and defend all things nerd and talk about creative and practical ways to have fun in this world while inviting God into it.  The Theology of… Pokémon   The Theology of… Halo  The Theology of… The Lord of the Rings  The Theology of… Final Destination  Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Strongholds and Scripture Have you ever done a Bible study on the topic of addiction and bad habits? Well, now you can. Dr. Karl Benzio and Rose Ann Forte have written one, and are here to talk about it as well as why God’s Word is the answer to the strongholds, false beliefs and besetting behaviors that hold us prisoner. Whether alcohol or drugs, sex, bitterness and anger or something else, finding hope in Scripture, journaling gratitude, rewiring your thought patterns and practicing new rhythms will get you unstuck. Here’s to real and radical change in 2026!  Transformed by His Promises: A 12-Week Devotional for Freedom from the Psychological Slavery of Life-Interfering Behaviors             Link to Counseling Services  Find More About Rose Ann Forte  Learn About the Honey Lake Clinic  More on Karl’s Work  Inbox: Bible Study Cliques Does your small group or Bible study feel like junior high? Lisa Anderson gives advice for navigating the scene when it starts feeling cliquish.  Find us on YouTube

    59 min

  6. JAN 1

    Sermon Suggestions: Episode 935

    Teaching we want to hear in 2026, plus God’s plan for your career, and an executive’s career resource recommendations.    Featured musical artist:  Zach Williams  Roundtable: What I Wish My Church Would Talk About As you look forward to spiritual growth in 2026, what do you hope your pastor will preach on? What do you feel is needed by Christians in terms of scriptural guidance and instruction? Or maybe encouragement? Any specific Bible passages or topics seem especially relevant? Our guests ponder this potential; actually talking to their pastors about it — well, we’ll see!   Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: God’s Will for Your Career Does God have specific direction for your career? Does it matter what you do? Jordan Raynor lives, thinks and breathes all things calling and vocation. He spends time this week helping us decipher what listening to the Holy Spirit looks like when it comes to our jobs. He also offers tips for being proactive, pursuing growth, and moving on.  The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You’re Not Sharing the Gospel)         Watch This Segment on YouTube Visit Jordan’s Website Inbox: Favorite Career Resources If you’re a successful executive coach, what are your go-to career resources? Ken Lane has a list of books, podcasts and assessments that you should check out.  Find us on YouTube

    54 min

  7. 12/25/2025

    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

  8. 12/18/2025

    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
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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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