The Boundless Show

Friendship Under Fire: Episode 919Standing for your convictions without losing a relationship, plus hope for alcohol addiction, and should non-drinkers only date other non-drinkers? Featured musical artist: About a Mile Roundtable: When Friendship Tests Your Faith As Christians, we’re called to be lights in a dark world. But when you have to stand up for truth among friends and colleagues who challenge your beliefs, how do you stay strong? What’s the motivation and means of making and growing friendships with those who are apathetic or hostile to biblical truth about life, sexuality — even the gospel itself? Guests Glenn and Kat have found a way to keep their faith front and center in friendships with non-Christians. You’re guaranteed to find their stories inspiring and challenging as you ponder how to love God and love others without selling out. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Straight Talk About Booze Dr. Trent Langhofer has long been a licensed therapist and addiction recovery counselor — after years of being an addict himself. He knows the temptation that drugs and alcohol present in a culture where isolation, busyness, comparison and anxiety have a hold. So what’s the straight story on booze? What’s OK and what’s too much? Do your reasons for drinking matter? What about social drinking? How do you know you have a problem, and what’s the first step to doing something about it? Trent joins us to dole out facts, and more importantly, offer hope and healing steps for those ready to take a new look at their relationship with alcohol. Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind Article: The Latest Buzz Around Christians and Alcohol Link to Counseling Services Dr. Trent’s Bio Inbox: Can You Ask Your Date Not to Drink? As a teetotaler, she’s wondering if she should only date guys who don’t drink. Or if they do, can she ask them to stop? Pastor Mark Bates weighs in. Find us on YouTube If you enjoyed listening to The Boundless Show with Lisa Anderson, please give us your feedback.

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Sports Idolatry: Episode 918Enjoying sports without letting them own you, plus career experts on common problems at work, and developing a Scripture-reading habit. Featured Resource (GOAA): Grace at Work: Redeeming the Grind and the Glory of Your Job Guests: Jesse Florea, Jonathan Jenkins, Rachel Pfeiffer, Marshonda Dixon, Bryan Gilman, Jenn Scheck, Lisa Anderson Featured musical artist: Jonathan Cain Roundtable: Sports Fandom Gone Too Far Fall is synonymous with football, so consider this your friendly reminder that in addition to your commitment to your favorite team, you also have a job, friends, family and a life. Seriously, whatever your sport of choice, it’s easy to get caught up in your team’s schedule, stats, players and performance. Sports are fun, but is there a way to be a fan without compromising your emotional, relational, financial and even spiritual health? This week we’re hearing from almost-addicts who’ve learned to temper their love for the game with a sense of priority and balance. They’ll talk their favorite teams (and athletes and events), but also strategies for staying grounded in a sports-filled life. Guests: Jesse Florea, Jonathan Jenkins, Rachel Pfeiffer Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Dealing With Problems at Work Workplace relationships can be tough. Even if you work from home and your only coworker is your cat, you still have bosses, vendors, clients and competitors. Most of us would love to be part of a healthy work culture, but what does that entail? How do you handle issues with a fellow employee or client? Should you confront them directly? Get your boss involved? Take it to HR? What’s a strategy for addressing office gossip or sabotage? How can you assert yourself at work without being labeled a jerk? Our panelists are experts in workplace performance and relational dynamics. They’ll share their best tips for winning at work — interpersonally and beyond. Guests: Marshonda Dixon, Bryan Gilman, Jenn Scheck GOAA Offer: Grace at Work: Redeeming the Grind and the Glory of Your Job Inbox: Discipline for Reading Scripture How do you cultivate a consistent habit of Bible reading? Do certain tactics work for some and not for others? How do you find a good rhythm and stick to it? Lisa Anderson weighs in. Guest: Lisa Anderson Find us on YouTube If you enjoyed listening to The Boundless Show with Lisa Anderson, please give us your feedback.

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