Ordering your life, plus how to build a relationship with your future in-laws, and should you wait until you’re married to buy a house? Featured musical artist: Hollyn Roundtable: Get Your Priorities Straight We’re all guilty of procrastination, wasting time, and over-cluttering our schedules. As adults, we know we should do better, but where do we start? How can we prioritize our lives to make time for what’s really important? Our guests share their own struggles and strategies for how to find time for God, family, friendships and responsibilities, while also making space for rest and fun. Watch This Segment on YouTube Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Know Your Future In-Laws A relationship with your in-laws can be wonderful, or it can be difficult and even complicated. Finding an appropriate relational balance is tricky, as is establishing boundaries and closeness. Most of these efforts start during dating and engagement, so what does it look like to pursue a healthy relationship on the in-law front? Relationship experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley explain how they navigated in-law relationships, what challenges they experienced, how they had hard conversations, and what loving an extended family looks like. Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You’ll Love Read Greg’s Article: 12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-In-Law Link to Article: Myths and Realities of Extended Families Inbox: Should I Be Married to Buy a House? Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Should you wait until marriage to take the plunge? Recent homebuyer Ryan Wall weighs in.
19/6/2025
1:01:22
Why Men Love Sooner: Episode 906
What makes someone a best friend, plus research on why men fall in love more quickly, and is our listener trying hard enough to find someone? Featured musical artist: Kerrie Roberts Roundtable: Who Is Your Best Friend? Who is someone you consider a best friend? Getting to that level of relationship with another person takes time, intention, and the willingness to resolve conflict and give grace. Our guests share about their best friends, what makes a best friend, ways to overcome relational barriers, and how to take friendship to the next level. Read Lisa’s Article: What is a Best Friend? Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Can’t Help Falling in Love Recent research indicates that men statistically fall in love more quickly than women. Why is this and how does it play out? Glenn Stanton is a family researcher at Focus on the Family. He shares findings from a study on the subject and what they mean for the world of dating and relationships. Watch This Segment on YouTube The Sacred Search: What if It’s Not About Who You Marry, but Why? Read Glenn’s Article: Who Falls in Love Faster, Men or Women? Inbox: Am I Trying Hard Enough to Date? Have you recently been asked why you’re still single? And does it make you wonder if you’re trying hard enough to find someone? A counselor shares some encouragement. Link to Counseling Services Find us on YouTube
12/6/2025
53:48
When to Get Engaged: Episode 905
Motivation for starting over, plus a marriage expert says when to tie the knot, and balancing Christian community with non-Christian friends. Featured musical artist: David Dunn Roundtable: National Start Over Day A breakup. A job layoff. An unmet goal. When failure, loss and disappointment happen, sometimes the best thing you can do is press reset. Today is National Start Over Day, and if you need a second (or third, fourth or fifth) chance, you’ll be encouraged by our guests’ stories as they share what it’s like to start over when life knocks you down. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Link to Counseling Services Culture: Is It Time to Propose? Some people date for years, others for only a few months. There’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to moving toward marriage, but there is wisdom in knowing when to get engaged. What should you know about your boyfriend or girlfriend? About yourself? How can you tell the difference between cold feet and red flags? Bob Paul is a marriage therapist with both expertise and cautionary tales aplenty. He’ll help you parse out what you must know before deciding to tie the knot. Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You’ll Love 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: Balancing Christian vs. Non-Christian Friends How do you know if you’re spending enough time with your Christian friends? How about your non-Christian friends and neighbors? Lisa Anderson weighs in. Find us on YouTube
05/6/2025
1:01:40
Gym Intimidation: Episode 904
Vacation Bible School memories and ministry, plus overcoming your fear of gyms, and when your family has strong opinions about your date. Featured musical artist: Nathan Tasker Roundtable: We Love Vacation Bible School! For many of us, Vacation Bible School is a fond childhood memory of studying Scripture, singing songs, meeting new friends and playing games. Some even remember VBS as the place they first understood the gospel and accepted Jesus as their Savior. As young adults, it’s now a great opportunity for us to volunteer and invest in kids. Our panel will cover fun memories from VBS and how you can love and disciple children this summer — and have fun in the process! Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Work Out Your Gym Fears What’s your biggest fear about going to the gym? Using equipment? Feeling out of shape compared to others? Just getting started? Lisa’s personal trainer, Jeff Wilson, has your back. He demystifies the process of crafting a workout, understanding gym etiquette, setting realistic expectations, and killing comparison. If you’re ready to get in shape for the summer, be sure to listen in. Fit God’s Way: Your Bible-Based Guide to Food, Fitness, and Wholeness Visit Jeff’s Website Inbox: Does My Family Need to Like My Boyfriend? Our listener is on edge about bringing her boyfriend home to meet her family. It begs the question: Should your family approve of the person you’re dating? Counselor and marriage expert Erin Smalley weighs in. Link to Counseling Services Find us on YouTube
29/5/2025
1:00:51
Doing Wedding Season Solo: Episode 903
How to love weddings as a single guest, plus ordinary workers who did great things, and separating your work life from your personal life. Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust Roundtable: Attending Weddings as a Single Wedding season is upon us. It’s an exciting time, but for many single adults it can be lonely or even downright depressing. This week’s guests, all single, share how to confidently show up at weddings, celebrate the bride and groom, and still have fun in the process. If you’re dreading that next wedding invitation, you’ll be encouraged by this conversation. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: God Loves Ordinary Jobs Some people think that to glorify God and make a difference, you need to be in full-time Christian ministry. But God loves all kinds of work and uses it (and people) for His good purposes. Jordan Raynor shares examples of people who trusted God with their “real world” jobs and used their creativity, perseverance and business know-how to make the world better. Get ready to be inspired by the true-grit stories of a pastor turned puppeteer, a toymaker and others. Five Mere Christians: Binge-Worthy Biographies That Show You How to Glorify God in Your Work Inbox: When Work Tries to Take Over Feel like you can’t separate your work life from your personal life? Our listener needs balance in order to stop feeling drained. Counselor Rob Jackson offers hope. Link to Counseling Services Find us on YouTube
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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