The Boundless Show

What Do You Love More Than Jesus?: Episode 839

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Identifying sneaky (and often accepted) idols, plus how to stay away from online scammers, and understanding the basics of holistic health.    Featu...

Female Friendship: Episode 838

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding fun and inspiration in other women, plus Bailey Hurley on what to look for in a friend, and when you’re frustrated with where life has you. ...

Male Friendship: Episode 837

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding fun and inspiration in other men, plus Scott Kedersha on doing devotions as a dating couple, and how guys can serve single moms.       ...

Successful Setups: Episode 836

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Help your married friends set you up, plus how to read the news with discernment, and thoughts on dating couples doing devotions together.   Feature...

Does Modesty Matter?: Episode 835

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Improve your listening skills, plus breaking negative family patterns, and why should Christians dress modestly?          Featured musical artist...

Get Smarter This Year: Episode 834

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fun ideas for boosting your intelligence, plus Alisa Childers tackles more sneaky cultural lies, and is dating multiple people at once OK?      ...

Alisa Childers Debunks Cultural Lies: Episode 833

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Staying inspired even when it’s tough, plus Alisa Childers tackles sneaky cultural lies, and should you move to a new state for a fresh start?   ...

How Do I Know I’m a Christian?: Episode 832

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding activities in colder months, plus Mark Bates outlines the essentials of Christianity, and is playing lots of video games a sin?        Fea...

Thoughts on a New Year: Episode 831

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing optimism into 2024, plus Kait and JJ Tomlin answer your questions, and what if your church lacks a ministry to singles?          Bou...

Are You Spiritually Mature?: Episode 830

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reasons to go on a missions trip, plus Kait and JJ Tomlin from the “Heart of Dating” podcast, and how can you measure spiritual maturity?     ...

These Pastors Were Addicts: Episode 829

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A 2023 goals report card, plus firsthand help for addiction recovery (part two), and can you study the Bible without it getting repetitive?      ...

Successful Small Groups: Episode 828

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pastors’ tips for finding a great small group, plus firsthand help for addiction recovery, and should a guy give a girl a gift on the first date?  ...

Planning a Fun Christmas Party: Episode 827

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Killer Christmas party ideas, plus Mark Ballenger on prioritizing God while dating, and a question about same-sex attraction and celibacy.   Featured...

Should Singles Be Good with Kids?: Episode 826

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How singles can connect with kids, plus more with Michael Johnson on dating must-dos, and how to deal with friends who’ve gotten married.   Feature...

What We Love About Thanksgiving: Episode 825

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Favorite Thanksgiving traditions, plus Michael Johnson on dating must-dos, and what if you strongly disagree with your siblings’ choices?   Feature...

Shallow Relationships: Episode 824

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When going deep with others is difficult, plus handling rough family dynamics during the holidays, and bitterness over being left out.   Featured mus...

Madi Prewett Troutt on Love: Episode 823

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When your beliefs are challenged at work, plus Madi Prewett Troutt talks “The Bachelor,” love and singleness, and how to lean on God after a break...

Standing for Truth at Work: Episode 822

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When your beliefs are challenged at work, plus how introverts can win on the job, and balancing your priorities with your family’s needs.   Feature...

From Meth Addict to Musician: Episode 821

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding hobbies beyond entertainment, plus the testimony of worship leader Stephen McWhirter, and when you feel burned out from loving others.    Fe...

Spiritual Compatibility in Dating: Episode 820

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Determining if you and your date align in matters of faith, plus female execs help women succeed, and pursuing a woman post-breakup.    Featured mus...

Feeling Unwelcome at Church: Episode 819

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re ignored or unwelcome at church, plus dating after trauma, and should you date someone who’s recently divorced? Featured musical artist...

Your Questions About Sex: Episode 818

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ways to be a good gift giver, plus a sex Q&A with Dr. Juli Slattery, and is a second date recommended if the first one didn’t go well?    Feat...

Setting Up a Wedding Registry: Episode 817

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a useful wedding registry, plus Peter Mutabazi’s journey from street kid to foster dad, and do most adults know if they want kids?   Featu...

Celebrating 25 Years of Boundless!: Episode 816

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The advice we need most, plus Steve and Candice Watters tell the Boundless origin story, and how to effectively ask a girl out.   Featured musical ar...

Looking for Spiritual Maturity: Episode 815

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stories of porn addiction recovery, plus finding belonging as a Christian, and how to know if your boyfriend is spiritually mature.   Featured musica...

How to Break a Porn Addiction: Episode 814

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stories of porn addiction recovery, plus how God saved a marriage from pornography, and when to talk about past traumas in a dating relationship.   F...

Take a Break From Dating: Episode 813

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you need a dating “time out,” plus Q&A with Tovares and Safa Grey, and how to respond when your gay friends ask you to affirm their choic...

Why Aren’t You Dating?: Episode 812

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When friends and family urge you to date, plus Hannah Schermerhorn on lessons she learned in singleness, and being a sympathetic listener.   Featured...

Summer Reflections: Episode 811

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing how we spent the summer, plus Covenant Eyes’ Sam Black on the church’s role in porn recovery, and how do you stop a panic attack?   Fe...

Where Do I See God?: Episode 810

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recognizing God in daily life, plus cultivating a good relationship with your parents, and what to do when you disagree with your parents’ advice.  ...

Friendly Interference: Episode 809

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Butting into a friend’s dating life, plus making church a haven for victims of abuse, and what if your best friend doesn’t like your other friends...

Career Conundrums: Episode 808

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to find your dream job, plus recovery from religious trauma, and when you’re in a relationship but have a crush on someone else.   Featu...

Is Marriage Worth Pursuing?: Episode 807

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maintaining hope for your future marriage, plus ways to share the gospel online, and how do you break a cursing habit?        Featured musical art...

Is It God Speaking?: Episode 806

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing God’s voice, plus part two of a conversation on self-control, and how to stop imagining worst-case scenarios.      Featured musical artis...

Overcoming Summer FOMO: Episode 805

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t feel left out this summer, plus a conversation on self-control, and breaking up with a friend who isn’t good for you.   Featured musical ar...

Roommate Relationships: Episode 804

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to live successfully with roommates, plus Gary Thomas on the desire for marriage, and is coffee addiction sinful?    Featured musical artist: Va...

Doubts About God: Episode 803

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling with doubts about your faith, plus Gary Thomas gives book recommendations, and prioritizing time with your family.    Featured musical art...

Men and Friendship: Episode 802

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What guys need in a friend, plus Alisha Plummer on singles in church, and are most Christian men on dating sites OK with premarital sex?      Featu...

Women and Friendship: Episode 801

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What girls need in a friend, plus Laurie Polich Short on trusting God’s timing, and tips for those struggling in their first job out of college.   ...

Happy 800th!: Episode 800

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting on 800 episodes, plus more with Dr. Greg Smalley on preparing for a great marriage, and is church membership biblical?   Featured musical ...

Independence While Dating: Episode 799

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dating without losing yourself, plus Dr. Greg Smalley on preparing for a great marriage, and when does a relationship reach the “serious” stage?  ...

Christians and Alcohol: Episode 798

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding joy amid depression, plus Jonathan Pokluda on Christians and alcohol, and should high-schoolers date? Featured musical artist:  Hollyn  Roun...

Social Media Rehab: Episode 797

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Detoxing from social media addiction, plus more with JP Pokluda on killing bad habits, and is it wrong to date if you aren’t ready for marriage?   ...

Replacing Vices With Virtues: Episode 796

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Evaluating your morning routine, plus JP Pokluda on killing bad habits, and advice for a virgin considering marriage to someone who isn’t. Featured ...

Are Revivals Real?: Episode 795

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Insight on recent campus revivals, plus the gospel in light of CRT and racial unity, and when your spouse seems spiritually stunted.Featured musical a...

What Is Grace?: Episode 794

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pastors discuss the meaning of grace, plus decluttering and cleaning tips from a professional organizer, and should we fast to discern God’s will?Fe...

Identity Check: Episode 793

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When your identity is in the wrong things, plus unique advice for Hispanic young adults, and concerns about Christians and romantic entertainment.Feat...

Prayer for the Common Christian: Episode 792

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learning to pray, plus thoughts on sexual purity before marriage, and what to do when singleness feels like suffering.Featured musical artist:   Davi...

Long-Distance Dating: Episode 791

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Successfully dating long-distance, plus becoming a master communicator, and is it OK to keep finances separate in marriage?Featured musical artist:  ...

Sibling Love: Episode 790

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having a good relationship with your siblings, plus understanding your conflict style, and finding hope after losing a parent.Featured musical artist:...

Are You a Lifelong Learner?: Episode 789

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping yourself motivated to learn, plus navigating mental health issues and dating, and some of Lisa’s favorite Scriptures.Featured musical artist...

Seasons of Life: Episode 788

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Appreciating different seasons of life, plus lessons from the American story, and is embryo freezing OK for Christians?Featured musical artist:   Mos...

The Faith of Elisabeth Elliot: Episode 787

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A proper perspective on influencers, plus an insider’s look at Elisabeth Elliot, and helping a friend in an unplanned pregnancy.Featured musical art...

Cross-Cultural Dating: Episode 786

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Advice for dating someone from a different culture, plus finding godly and gifted pastors, and do mental health issues make marriage off-limits?   ...

Moving Somewhere New: Episode 785

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mus...

Single on Valentine’s Day: Episode 784

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoying Valentine’s Day as a single, plus Debra Fileta on healthy habits, and recovering from an ambiguous breakup.Featured musical artist:  James...

Creative Ways to Grow With God: Episode 783

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Celebrating 15 Years of “The Boundless Show”: Episode 782

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating 15 Years of “The Boundless Show”: Episode 782The podcast turns 15 years old, plus founder Steve Watters on how the show started, and L...

Do You Need Counseling?: Episode 781

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How therapy can improve your life, plus Debbie Laaser on trauma recovery, and hope for a strained sibling relationship. Featured musical artist:  Abo...

Be More Productive: Episode 780

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Small but measurable changes in productivity, plus the state of the pro-life movement post-Dobbs, and how to avoid online scams.Featured musical artis...

Relationship Goals: Episode 779

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

How to Have an Amazing First Date: Episode 778

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ideas for a successful first date, plus popular misconceptions about dating, and the dangers of seeing every guy as a potential spouse.Featured musica...

Should Everyone Experience a Breakup?: Episode 777

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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?Featu...

Cheap but Meaningful Christmas Gifts: Episode 776

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas shopping on a budget, plus blogger Tim Challies on processing grief, and appropriate age gaps for dating.Featured musical artist: Ecclesia ...

Masculine Instincts: Episode 775

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a planner or more spontaneous? Plus, five instincts of masculinity, and is it normal to be regularly annoyed at your boyfriend?Featured musica...

Boomers Aren’t All Bad: Episode 774

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Honoring people of different generations, plus going eyes wide open into marriage, and what if your parents don’t like your significant other?Featur...

Afraid to Commit: Episode 773

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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: ...

Worry Is a Waste of Time: Episode 772

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 mus...

The Importance of Church: Episode 771

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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?Featur...

Sorting Through a Situationship: Episode 770

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Addressing a situationship, plus more of Dr. Bob Paul’s landmark relationship advice, and when your ex has stopped all communication.Featured musica...

Big Questions for God: Episode 769

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Asking God honest questions, plus Dr. Bob Paul shares landmark relationship advice, and encouragement for 30-something single men.Featured musical art...

Everyday Worship: Episode 768

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Worshiping God seven days a week, plus a firsthand look at helping Ukrainian refugees, and when a man feels insecure about being short.Featured musica...

Encourage, Don’t Enable: Episode 767

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The difference between encouraging and enabling, plus dating someone with mental health issues, and should she get back together with her ex? Feature...

Awareness Vs. Worry: Episode 766

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The line from awareness to worry, plus readying your relationship for trials, and should you attend a Christian’s wedding to a non-Christian?Feature...

You Deserve a Break: Episode 765

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to take a mental break, plus practicing EQ and good mental health, and how should Christians address entertainment with LGBT content?Featured musi...

What I’d Tell My Dating Self: Episode 764

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marrieds share lessons from their dating years, plus staying out of the comparison trap, and guarding your heart while waiting to get engaged.Featured...

The Question Game: Episode 763

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 music...

Love Songs and Rom-Coms: Episode 762

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 art...

The Good From Your Childhood: Episode 761

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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?Fea...

Your Dating Life on Social Media: Episode 760

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing your relationship on social media, plus responding to life’s “almosts,” and should a Christian remember the exact day of their salvation...

How to Wait on God: Episode 759

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trusting God in a waiting season, plus pursuing sexual purity with godly motives, and handling conflict well in dating.Featured musical artist: Je’k...

Boundaries During Engagement (Part 2): Episode 758

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having good boundaries while engaged, plus overcoming an eating disorder, and when to try to repair a damaged friendship.Featured musical artist: Darl...

Boundaries During Engagement (Part 1): Episode 757

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having good boundaries while engaged, plus important info before you get married, and is it OK to work alone with coworkers of the opposite sex?Featur...

Am I Really Saved?: Episode 756

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Launching into adulthood, plus Todd Friel on how to know if you’re a true Christian, and the pressure to use preferred pronouns.Featured musical art...

Humility in Marriage: Episode 755

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Qualities of a humble spouse, plus dating someone who confesses a sin pattern, and how to respond when your friend has a porn problem.Featured musical...

Making Women Feel Safe: Episode 754

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How women experience safety with men, plus leaving an abusive relationship, and navigating political differences in dating.Featured musical artist: Da...

Getting Married in Your 30s: Episode 753

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Advice for marrying in your 30s, plus part two of a dating Q&A with Jonathan Pokluda, and maximizing your engagement season.Featured musical artist: N...

Managing Money Despite Inflation: Episode 752

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Managing Money Despite Inflation: Episode 752Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust ( https://www.aaronshust.com/ )Tips for fighting inflation, plus par...

I’m Into You: Episode 751

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Insider tips to express romantic interest, plus evangelism for everyday people, and when you struggle to make friends at church.Featured musical artis...

What Must They Think of Me?: Episode 750

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Letting go of what others think of you, plus Nick Hall’s modern vision for evangelism, and is it too early to define the relationship?Featured music...

The Family You Came From (Part 2): Episode 749

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How family affects us, plus what happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and should you have contact with an ex?Featured musical artist: Ginny Owens ( h...

The Family You Came From (Part 1): Episode 748

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How family affects us, plus blessing others with your words, and when you’re more introverted than the person you’re dating.Featured musical artis...

Women Out-Earning Men: Episode 747

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When women make more money than men, plus advice for difficult relationships, and does a physical disability hurt your dating chances?Featured musical...

Advice for Planning a Wedding: Episode 746

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our best wedding planning strategies, plus God and technology, and when your friend can’t seem to break up with her boyfriend. Featured musical arti...

Should You Both Want Kids?: Episode 745

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The “children/no children” conversation, plus navigating death with a loved one, and when you and your friend like the same person.Featured musica...

Men and Self-Esteem: Episode 744

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Men overcoming low self-esteem, plus a Q&A with pastor Jonathan Pitts on grief, and should you change churches when dating?Featured musical artist: Jo...

Women and Self-Esteem: Episode 743

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Women overcoming low self-esteem, plus pastor Jonathan Pitts on grief, and how do you share your opinions humbly?Featured musical artist: Love and the...

Learning to Say “No”: Episode 742

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to set boundaries and say “no,” plus the pros and cons of marrying young, and where to turn when it feels like your life has stalled.Featured ...

What Is Real Repentance? (Part 2): Episode 741

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Repenting for real, plus signs of a healthy dating relationship, and should you leave a church over theological differences?Featured musical artist: D...

What Is Real Repentance? (Part 1): Episode 740

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Repenting for real, plus hope for women struggling with sexual sin, and should you date someone with a criminal record?Featured musical artist: Austin...