The Boundless Show

Conviction and Confrontation: Episode 939

Things singles need from marrieds, plus helping a friend stuck in sin, and relationship dynamics for those in white-collar and blue-collar jobs. Featured musical artist: JJ Heller Roundtable: Help From Married Friends Your married friends might mean well, but when it comes to offering help, they may need a little direction. Whether setting you up on a date, offering encouragement or prayer, or helping with practical needs, a little clarity goes a long way. Our panel of single young adults give their best tips for marrieds on things to say, what not to say, and how to best pour into the lives of their unmarried friends. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Confronting Sin When you see a brother or sister in Christ struggling with a pattern of sin and they don’t seem bothered by it, what should you do? Pastor Mark Bates joins us to walk through how to lovingly confront someone for their own spiritual benefit. He shares why this is important, what the end goal should be, and ways to approach what can be a tricky conversation. Respectable Sins Inbox: White Collar, Blue Collar Whether you work a blue-collar or a white-collar job, there are different stressors that come with each one. What must you work through to fire on all cylinders in these areas? Also, what are the unique dating challenges for each type of career, especially if you’re a man? Bryan Gilman weighs in. Find us on YouTube

What’s a Best Friend For?: Episode 938

What works in online dating, plus keeping yourself safe from AI scams, and how close should best friends be? Featured musical artist: About a Mile Roundtable: Win With Dating Apps Dating apps are an integral part of today’s dating landscape. But in using them, what actually works and what doesn’t? Our panel of app-savvy daters share the latest dos and don’ts in the digital dating world. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Artificial Intelligence Alert Keeping yourself safe online is a must in today’s landscape of digital content and application. You need to protect your identity, finances, personal information and more from bots, scammers and snoops. But with the prevalence (and abilities) of AI, doing so is becoming increasingly tricky. What’s real and what’s fake? What’s legal and what’s not? Cybersecurity expert Rhett Saunders offers insight and tips for identifying pitfalls and staying protected. God, Technology, and the Christian Life PDF: Guide for Spotting the AI Scams and Imposters Inbox: The Role of a Best Friend Are there rules around the function of a best friend? Who says? Lisa Anderson weighs in. Article: What is a Best Friend? Find us on YouTube

Breaking Generational Cycles: Episode 937

Saying no to divorce, plus why Christian movies feel so cringe, and dating someone with a narcissistic family member. Featured musical artist: John Waller Roundtable: Safeguards Against Divorce Building a healthy marriage is especially tough when your family tree is littered with divorce and dysfunction. But with God’s grace, good preparation, and a huge dose of humility, you can break sinful cycles and prioritize relational health in your family. Each of our guests has overcome the influence of generationally broken relationships and bad decisions, and they are now married and determined to do things differently. Their stories, commitments and strategies to accomplish this will inspire you. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Link To: The 5 Love Languages Culture: Cringey Christian Films Christian films historically have a reputation for low budgets, bad acting, and heavy-handed preachiness. Even though their motives and messages are good, bad art and low production standards mar their potential. Two of our Plugged In team members join the conversation this week to talk about why Christian movies tend to feel so cringe, but also how to redeem the genre and find the cinematic diamonds in the rough. Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World–and Why We Should Link to Plugged In Website Inbox: Family Narcissists and Dating You love the person you’re dating, but one of their family members is a narcissist. How do you work through that? Counselor Seyah Sparr weighs in. Link to Counseling Services Find us on YouTube

Nerd Culture and Christ: Episode 936

Using nerd culture to share Christ, plus Scripture’s solution to addiction and strongholds, and what to do about Bible study cliques. Featured musical artist: Tauren Wells Roundtable: Bringing Jesus Into Your Nerdy Hobbies Fantasy novels. Video games. Cosplay. There is a growing fascination among young adults for what we call nerd culture. If you’re nerdy and proud, what does that mean for you as a Christian? Are there any concerns with content in this genre? And is there a way to bring Jesus into it? Three of our nerdiest friends are ready to dish and defend all things nerd and talk about creative and practical ways to have fun in this world while inviting God into it. The Theology of… Pokémon The Theology of… Halo The Theology of… The Lord of the Rings The Theology of… Final Destination Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Strongholds and Scripture Have you ever done a Bible study on the topic of addiction and bad habits? Well, now you can. Dr. Karl Benzio and Rose Ann Forte have written one, and are here to talk about it as well as why God’s Word is the answer to the strongholds, false beliefs and besetting behaviors that hold us prisoner. Whether alcohol or drugs, sex, bitterness and anger or something else, finding hope in Scripture, journaling gratitude, rewiring your thought patterns and practicing new rhythms will get you unstuck. Here’s to real and radical change in 2026! Transformed by His Promises: A 12-Week Devotional for Freedom from the Psychological Slavery of Life-Interfering Behaviors Link to Counseling Services Find More About Rose Ann Forte Learn About the Honey Lake Clinic More on Karl’s Work Inbox: Bible Study Cliques Does your small group or Bible study feel like junior high? Lisa Anderson gives advice for navigating the scene when it starts feeling cliquish. Find us on YouTube

Sermon Suggestions: Episode 935

Teaching we want to hear in 2026, plus God’s plan for your career, and an executive’s career resource recommendations. Featured musical artist: Zach Williams Roundtable: What I Wish My Church Would Talk About As you look forward to spiritual growth in 2026, what do you hope your pastor will preach on? What do you feel is needed by Christians in terms of scriptural guidance and instruction? Or maybe encouragement? Any specific Bible passages or topics seem especially relevant? Our guests ponder this potential; actually talking to their pastors about it — well, we’ll see! Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: God’s Will for Your Career Does God have specific direction for your career? Does it matter what you do? Jordan Raynor lives, thinks and breathes all things calling and vocation. He spends time this week helping us decipher what listening to the Holy Spirit looks like when it comes to our jobs. He also offers tips for being proactive, pursuing growth, and moving on. The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You’re Not Sharing the Gospel) Watch This Segment on YouTube Visit Jordan’s Website Inbox: Favorite Career Resources If you’re a successful executive coach, what are your go-to career resources? Ken Lane has a list of books, podcasts and assessments that you should check out. Find us on YouTube