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 starts, new life, longer days. To help us anticipate it, we talk about what we’re most looking forward to in this colorful season. We also discuss the changing seasons of life including job changes, big moves, and when friendships come an...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 following on social media and beyond — the star athlete, actor or musician, famous pastor/theologian, or popular influencer. While we may have good reason to look up to a person for their wisdom, talent or accomplishments, at what point doe...
Mar 02, 2023•55 min
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 should know when dating someone from a different cultural background? To help answer this question and address some dos and don’ts for the process, our panelists are ready to speak the truth. With personal experience in making cross...
Feb 23, 2023•57 min
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 to a new city or state can be one of life’s most daunting yet exciting opportunities. To truly build community in a new place takes time, patience and intention. Listen in this week as we discuss the struggle to settle in, how to make friends in a new place, and fun w...
Feb 16, 2023•57 min
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,” but it doesn’t need to be a day wasted. With a little creativity, the day can still be meaningful and fun, even if you don’t have a date lined up. Our guests (all single!) discuss ways to avoid mental ruts and self-pity on Valentine’s ...
Feb 09, 2023•51 min
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 accident — you must make it a priority and have supportive friends who’ll spur you on in your faith. To offer practical ideas for growing in your walk with Jesus, our roundtable panelists share practices that have helped them personally, a...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 Birthday to “The Boundless Show”! Exactly 15 years ago today, on January 26, 2008, the first episode of “The Boundless Show” went live. We appreciate the ways you, the listener, have supported this podcast and made this special anniversary p...
Jan 26, 2023•59 min
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 of us need a personal growth tune-up from time to time, and occasionally the best wisdom might come from a good Christian counselor. How can you know when it might be a good season to get help? And what should you look for in finding a counselor who’s a...
Jan 19, 2023•54 min
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, what went well? What areas still need improvement? As we settle into a rhythm for 2023, our guests share small changes they’re making to accomplish their goals in the new year. Listen to the discussion on cutting the clutter, managing ...
Jan 12, 2023•53 min
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 prompts conversations around goals and resolutions, we thought it would be fun to discuss our relational goals for the next 12 months. Whether in dating, friendship, family, or just general communication and interpersonal prowess, our guests take a look...
Jan 05, 2023•58 min
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! Just the thought sparks more questions than answers. Will we have a good conversation? Will he be a gentleman? Is she who I think she is? To help make your first date experience better, we brought in a group of friends to share some dos and d...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr
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 identity is in Christ, so there’s no way we can separate our faith from who we are and what we do. As such, our faith is reflected in everything, including our interactions with others. As we consider how we show up in relationships — whether real or virtua...
Dec 22, 2022•54 min
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. And with inflation and other financial pressures, gift-giving this year can seem more of a burden than a blessing. But what if truly meaningful gifts aren’t always the most expensive ones? Our panel shares ideas for fun and crea...
Dec 15, 2022•55 min
Are you a planner or more spontaneous? Plus, five instincts of masculinity, and is it normal to be regularly annoyed at your boyfriend? Featured musical artist: Hollyn Roundtable: Structure or Spontaneity? While some people map out their daily routines, others prefer to be more “off the cuff” and ready for anything. Each tendency has strengths and weaknesses. Our panelists share their unique approaches to life, how they both maximize and guard their temperaments, and how they flex to accommodate...
Dec 08, 2022•55 min
Honoring people of different generations, plus going eyes wide open into marriage, and what if your parents don’t like your significant other? Featured musical artist: Kerrie Roberts Roundtable: Showing Honor to Other Generations Gen X, Baby Boomers, Gen Z and Millennials. Every generation is distinctive, each with its unique perspectives, habits, and cultural references. Is it possible for these generations to learn from each other and even — wait for it — get along? Members of four generations...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Overcoming the fear of commitment, plus tips for being a better communicator, and is asking a guy out for coffee too forward? Featured musical artist: David Dunn Roundtable: Overcoming the Fear of Commitment Should I take that job? Can I serve in this ministry? Is it time to pop the question? It’s good to ask such questions, but they can also spark a reluctance to commit. Deciding to commit to something or someone can be an intimidating thing, but if you don’t want to sit on the sidelines of lif...
Nov 24, 2022•56 min
A panel of pastors on why church matters (part two), plus overcoming anxiety and perfectionism, and how to be friends with moms your age. Featured musical artist: Nathan Tasker Roundtable: Why Church Matters (Part 2) The Boundless team recently held a live event at Third Space Coffee in Colorado Springs to talk about why the local church is an essential part of the Christian life. Joining us were three pastors from the area. We put mics in front of them, Lisa asked a bunch of questions, and over...
Nov 17, 2022•54 min
A panel of pastors on why church matters, plus Tovares and Safa Grey on honoring God in dating, and will a new city improve your dating chances? Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust Roundtable: Why Church Matters (Part 1) The Boundless team recently held a live event at Third Space Coffee in Colorado Springs to talk about why the local church is an essential part of the Christian life. Joining us were three pastors from the area. We put mics in front of them, Lisa asked a bunch of questions, and...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Addressing a situationship, plus more of Dr. Bob Paul’s landmark relationship advice, and when your ex has stopped all communication. Featured musical artist: All Sons & Daughters Roundtable: Navigating a Situationship You and someone have been talking or hanging out for a while now. You like each other, but instead of going on dates, you keep the pseudo-relationship rolling without defining it. Sound familiar? Taking cues from the culture, many now describe these scenarios as a “situationsh...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Asking God honest questions, plus Dr. Bob Paul shares landmark relationship advice, and encouragement for 30-something single men. Featured musical artist: Love and the Outcome Roundtable: My Biggest God Questions Since none of us are God, it’s normal to have questions about who He is, what He’s thinking, and what He’s up to today and, well — forever. Some questions are lighthearted, but others are serious and have big implications. Our guests share questions they’ve had about God, ones they sti...
Oct 27, 2022•57 min
Worshiping God seven days a week, plus a firsthand look at helping Ukrainian refugees, and when a man feels insecure about being short. Featured musical artist: JJ Heller Roundtable: Worship as a Lifestyle Worship is a meaningful and at times deeply emotional experience that connects us to God’s heart. But it’s meant to be much more than just a church service on the weekend. Our guests describe ways they’ve learned to connect with God during the routines of everyday life. Whether it’s through li...
Oct 20, 2022•56 min
The difference between encouraging and enabling, plus dating someone with mental health issues, and should she get back together with her ex? Featured musical artist: About a Mile Roundtable: An Encourager or an Enabler? We all want to be liked, and what better way to be appreciated by friends than to be an encourager? But what do you do when someone has a bad pattern or habit in their lives? Should you call them out or sweep it under the rug and tell them they’re still a good person? Our panel ...
Oct 13, 2022•54 min
The line from awareness to worry, plus readying your relationship for trials, and should you attend a Christian’s wedding to a non-Christian? Featured musical artist: John Waller Roundtable: Informed but Calm Life is filled with unknowns. No matter how hard we try to predict the future, we can’t — nor can we adjust our circumstances to avoid pain. As we ponder what’s ahead, it’s one thing to be aware of what’s happening in the world, but it's very draining to always worry about it. But is stayin...
Oct 06, 2022•55 min
How to take a mental break, plus practicing EQ and good mental health, and how should Christians address entertainment with LGBT content? Featured musical artist: Tauren Wells Roundtable: A Break From Life’s Busyness When life gets busy and stressful, how do you find time to pause? Even taking a few minutes to pray, reflect, or breathe deeply can go a long way in keeping your soul healthy. Our guests describe ways they’re learning to tune out distractions and regroup during the busier seasons of...
Sep 29, 2022•50 min
Marrieds share lessons from their dating years, plus staying out of the comparison trap, and guarding your heart while waiting to get engaged. Featured musical artist: Zach Williams Roundtable: If I Had to Date Again Marriage has a way of giving you a fresh perspective on dating; sometimes hindsight is 20/20. While getting to know someone with romantic potential can be exciting, how do you know if you’re discovering the things that are truly important in marriage? To help you date successfully w...
Sep 22, 2022•54 min
The art of asking good questions, plus more with Brant Hansen on purposeful men, and a listener fears her boyfriend will use porn again. Featured musical artist: Ecclesia Roundtable: Asking Good Questions One of Lisa Anderson’s favorite ways to get to know people is to play question games — the more meaningful or intriguing the question, the better. She cites recent research on the relational value of putting thought into questions, and asks this week’s guests how comfortable they are answering ...
Sep 15, 2022•57 min
Should singles consume romantic content? Plus Brant Hansen on being a man of purpose, and how long should you wait to get engaged? Featured musical artist: Covenant Worship Roundtable: Is It Wise to Consume Romantic Content? Love songs, romantic comedies, sappy novels. Who doesn’t enjoy a good love story – especially if it has a happy ending? While romance can be heart-warming, is there a way to gauge if you’re consuming too much of it, especially as a single adult? Our guests share love stories...
Sep 08, 2022•54 min
Feeling like a kid again, plus the Roe v. Wade reversal’s effect on the dating market, and does the kinsman redeemer principle still apply today? Featured musical artist: Hollyn Roundtable: Revisiting Your Childhood in Healthy Ways It’s easy to look back on your childhood and pine for the “good ole days.” But while some nostalgia is good, staying stuck on missing the past can hinder you from enjoying the present. Our guests share favorite childhood memories and touchpoints and why they’re so mea...
Sep 01, 2022•59 min
Sharing your relationship on social media, plus responding to life’s “almosts,” and should a Christian remember the exact day of their salvation? Featured musical artist: Phil Wickham Roundtable: What Relationship Stuff Should You Post on Social? You’re scrolling through social media when you see it — your friend is “in a relationship.” Now what? Is there an accepted etiquette for what, how and when you post information about your relationship online? Should a status be enough? What about photos...
Aug 25, 2022•54 min
Trusting God in a waiting season, plus pursuing sexual purity with godly motives, and handling conflict well in dating. Featured musical artist: Je’kob ( https://www.facebook.com/iamjekob ) Roundtable: When God Tells You to Wait What does it look like to trust God’s plan in a season of waiting? Our guests discuss times they’ve waited on God in their careers, relationships and faith journeys — even when doing so was hard. They’ll also address how to balance trusting God with taking action toward ...
Aug 18, 2022•59 min
