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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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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. 
 
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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 
 
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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. 
 
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Happy Friendsgiving!: Episode 930

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. 
 
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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. 
 
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Singles in the Shadows: Episode 929

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. 
 
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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. 
 
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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
 
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Advice for Dateless Men: Episode 928

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. 
 
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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. 
 
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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. 
 
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Advice From Seasoned Saints: Episode 927

How to respond when your friends deconstruct, plus creative ways for men to build friendships, and keeping healthy boundaries with coworkers. 
 
Featured musical artist: Nathan Tasker
 
Roundtable: Discouraged by Deconstruction
 
Your friend who once loved Jesus is struggling to keep the faith. He or she has written off parts of the Bible, or stopped going to church, or is excusing sin as not a big deal. All of us go through seasons of doubt, but how should you respond when you see someone drifting away from biblical truth and Christian community? Our guests have experienced this firsthand, and share how to love your friends and entrust them to God in the midst of their struggles. 
 
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Culture: Finding Great Friendships as a Man
 
How do men, especially single men, find meaningful friendships in church and beyond? Ty Dannenbring and Jeff Dillon learned how to cultivate community by sharing activities they love, being more visible in their spheres of influence, and reaching out to neighbors. Because guys do friendship differently than women, the practical ideas Ty and Jeff bring to the table are immensely helpful and attainable for men who crave meaningful connection. Ladies, we dished out friendship ideas for you last week!
 
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Party in the Front!: Overcome Loneliness and Build Community Right Where You Are 
 
Inbox: TMI on the Job
 
What’s appropriate to share at work, and what’s TMI (or worse)? HR expert Marshonda Dixon weighs in. 
 
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When Friends Leave the Faith: Episode 926

What it takes to be a full-time missionary, plus creative ways for women to find friendship, and should you be involved in a church plant? 
 
Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust
 
Roundtable: Are Overseas Missions Meant for Me?
 
All Christians are called to fulfill the Great Commission, but not everyone is meant to be a missionary in a foreign country. How can you find out if you are? This week’s panel features seasoned missionaries, a missions agency leader, and a prospective missionary to share their journeys toward serving overseas, plus the unique temperament and qualification needs of a missionary, and what to expect in the preparation and candidating process. 
 
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Culture: Finding Great Friendships as a Woman
 
How do women, and especially single women, find meaningful friendships in church and beyond? Melissa Zaldivar has creative ideas that focus on being intentional, asking questions, meeting needs, and being open to women in other stages of life. She’ll also list some qualities that are necessary for a real friendship to thrive. Men, next week we’ll have ideas for you!
 
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Get Over Here: A Single’s Guide to Building Meaningful Community 
 
Inbox: Should I Help Plant a Church?
 
How do you know if you’re supposed to join a church plant? Pastor Mark Bates weighs in. 
 
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Missionary Mode: Episode 925

How churches are reaching 20- and 30-somethings, plus a woman’s quest to love her sisters in Christ, and tips for paying off student loans.
 
Featured musical artist: Mosaic MSC
 
Roundtable: What Does Your Church Do for Young Adults?
 
Does your church have a strong young adult ministry? Does it have one at all? Regardless of your specific scenario, young adults belong at church, and it’s the responsibility of church leadership plus young professionals (that’s you!) to ensure that you’re fed, included, serving, giving and committing. What does that look like? What are some creative ways to reach and enfold 20- and 30-somethings into the life of your local body of believers? Our panel of two young adult leaders and one pastor to young adults gives tips for being seen and heard and then engaging with your church community. 
 
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Culture: The Power of Women Helping Women
 
As a former worship leader, Natalie Runion has lots of experience with the highs and lows of Christian service and culture. But when her pastor offered her a women’s ministry role, she panicked. “I don’t even like women!” she blurted in response. Over time, God changed her heart, and she’s now seen God use her role in women’s ministry in ways she never expected. In our candid conversation, Natalie gives inspiration and advice for women to nurture and lift up other sisters in Christ — and then see what God does. 
 
 I Don’t Even Like Women: And Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood
 
Inbox: Strategies for Paying Off Student Loans 
 
Many grads spend years, if not decades, paying off their student loans. Is there a way to short-circuit the process and get ahead? Financial expert Jay Blackman weighs in. 
 
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Young Adults at Church: Episode 924

Being salt and light when you’re mostly around Christians, plus hope for those who lack career ambition, and making career and family work.
 
Featured Resource: Know Your Why: Finding and Fulfilling Your Calling in Life
 
Featured musical artist: Danen Kane
 
Roundtable: Finding the Lost Around You
 
If you go to church and small group and have mostly Christian friends, you may need to be really intentional about seeking relationships with those who don’t know Christ. Our guests have lived in various aspects of the “Christian bubble” but have gotten creative when it comes to befriending and sharing Jesus with non-Christians. Listen in to learn from their example and gain courage to represent Christ where you live, work and play. 
 
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Culture: I Don’t Have Career Goals
 
You have a job but you’re not ambitious, and you can’t really think of any lofty career goals. Is something wrong with you? Ken Lane has transitioned multiple times in his career. From technology to non-profit to executive coaching, Ken answers whether you have to be passionate about your job, what it looks like to be open to opportunity, and how to trust God in the process of crafting your career, regardless of how excited you are about it. 
 
Inbox: Do Career and Family Mix?
 
How do you balance a desire for a career with settling down and having a family? Bry Shirin weighs in. 
 
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Ambition Ambivalence: Episode 923

Things your grandma and grandpa should have taught you, plus having patience for God’s plan, and what “soft” skills do you need to succeed? 
 
Featured musical artist: Ginny Owens
 
Roundtable: Adulting Know-How You Should Learn
 
Do you know how to sew a button? Change a tire? Cook a roast? Make a budget? Sure, you’ve mastered Instagram and Monster Hunter Wilds, but those skills won’t help you when you have to host a dinner party, write a thank-you note or negotiate a car sale. Some life skills seem to be relics of the past, but there are useful things that our grandparents and parents learned that perhaps got lost in translation when they came to us. Our “seasoned” guests share some basic life skills that have proved immensely useful in adulthood — and how you can learn them yourself. Get ready to take notes, because things are about to get real. 
 
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Culture: Why Waiting’s Not a Waste
 
After being in 12 weddings, Rebecca George wondered when it would be her turn. In singleness, job transitions, moves and more, Rebecca has learned a lot about waiting. She shares advice and encouragement for those of us wondering if we’ve been left behind or if trusting God is worth the effort. 
 
You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World 
 
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Inbox: The Value of “Soft” Skills
 
We’re all trying to grow in EQ and people skills, but we rarely think about how crucial they actually are to our interpersonal and career success. What are these “soft” skills, and how do we get them? Career expert Ken Lane weighs in. 
 
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Lacking Life Skills?: Episode 922

Joy and purpose in singleness, plus a single guy’s take on being unmarried, and is it ever time to give up on marriage completely? 
 
Featured musical artist: James Peden
 
Roundtable: What to Love About Being Single
 
Singleness isn’t a death sentence. The Bible considers singleness a noble calling, so whether you’re content as a single or you’re praying for a mate, use your single season to grow, serve, build relationships, learn and embrace adventure. In honor of National Singles Week, our guests, all single, share their best stories and advice for embracing singleness with confidence and joy — and taking time to enjoy the ride. 
 
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Culture: Making the Most of Singleness
 
Bob Wheatley was a pro baseball player. He’s now a brand strategist, author, speaker — and single guy. He recently wrote a book about navigating life as an unmarried man in his early 30s, and what it looks like to walk in faithfulness today while hoping for marriage in the future. Bob uses everything from the words of Paul to lessons from his own life to outline the advantages of singleness, the need for accountability and friendship, and the blessings of trusting God with your single season. 
 
Single-Minded: Finding Purpose & Strength in Your Season of Singleness
 
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Inbox: Is It Time to Become a Nun?
 
Our listener is discouraged and wants to know if she should give up on marriage and consign herself to a nunnery. Lisa Anderson weighs in. 
 
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