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



Featured musical artist: Zach Williams



Roundtable: Don’t Wish Winter Away



Now that the holidays are over and the hustle and bustle has died down, the temptation to hibernate is strong. The days are short and cold, activities are limited, and creativity and motivation easily give way to Netflix and napping. Can you make the most of the winter months, both inside and outdoors? Our guests offer their best ideas.                



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Culture: Marks of a True Christian



Lots of people call themselves Christians. But even the Bible says that not everyone who claims Christ belongs to Him. So how can you know if you’re truly saved? What are the essentials we must believe and do? Pastor Mark Bates breaks down the necessary things for true Christians to agree on.   



True Community 



The Focused Pastor



Inbox: How Much Time Playing Video Games Is Sinful?



If you enjoy playing video games, how do you gauge if the amount of time you play them is too much? Can it even become sinful? And are certain games just flat-out wrong to play? Counselor Jeff Brown weighs in.     



Link to Counseling Services



Link to Plugged In Website

Finding activities in colder months, plus Mark Bates outlines the essentials of Christianity, and is playing lots of video games a sin?     
 
Featured musical artist: <a href="https://www.zachwilliamsmusic.com/">Zach Williams </a>
 
Roundtable: Don’t Wish Winter Away
 
Now that the holidays are over and the hustle and bustle has died down, the temptation to hibernate is strong. The days are short and cold, activities are limited, and creativity and motivation easily give way to Netflix and napping. Can you make the most of the winter months, both inside and outdoors? Our guests offer their best ideas.                
 
<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-boundless-show/?refcd=1998801">Leave Us a Voicemail</a>
 
Culture: Marks of a True Christian
 
Lots of people call themselves Christians. But even the Bible says that not everyone who claims Christ belongs to Him. So how can you know if you’re truly saved? What are the essentials we must believe and do? Pastor Mark Bates breaks down the necessary things for true Christians to agree on.   
 
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2024-01-11?refcd=1998801">True Community </a>
 
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/church/?refcd=1998801">The Focused Pastor</a>
 
Inbox: How Much Time Playing Video Games Is Sinful?
 
If you enjoy playing video games, how do you gauge if the amount of time you play them is too much? Can it even become sinful? And are certain games just flat-out wrong to play? Counselor Jeff Brown weighs in.     
 
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/counseling-services-and-referrals/?refcd=1998801">Link to Counseling Services</a>
 
<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/?refcd=1998801">Link to Plugged In Website</a>

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.