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?   



Featured musical artist:  Aaron Strumpel



Roundtable: What Men Need From Friendships



Friendships are essential for emotional and relational health; without them, our lives can easily become self-centered and empty. But what exactly do men and women need from their friends, and what should we be willing to give? This week, a group of guys discuss friendship from a male perspective. They share what makes a friendship meaningful, how to go deeper in friendship, and how to call each other out when necessary.



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Culture: Including Singles at Church 



With most churches programmed for couples and families, it’s easy for single adults to feel left out. But Scripture affirms singles as a vital part of the family as well as the body of Christ. Alisha Plummer is a Christian single with constructive ideas for how the church can better integrate its unmarried members. If you’re feeling alone at church, this will be an encouraging discussion.



Confessions of a Christian Spinster: Finding Purpose in a Perplexed and Paired-Up Church  



Inbox: Men and Premarital Sex 



Our listener says many of the guys she’s met on dating apps say their faith is important — yet they don’t have a problem justifying premarital sex. She’s pretty upset about it. Is this a male problem, or is there something bigger here? Counselor Glenn Lutjens weighs in.

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?   
 
Featured musical artist:  <a href="http://www.aaronstrumpel.com/">Aaron Strumpel</a>   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamhollyn/?hl=en"> </a>
 
Roundtable: What Men Need From Friendships
 
Friendships are essential for emotional and relational health; without them, our lives can easily become self-centered and empty. But what exactly do men and women need from their friends, and what should we be willing to give? This week, a group of guys discuss friendship from a male perspective. They share what makes a friendship meaningful, how to go deeper in friendship, and how to call each other out when necessary.
 
<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-boundless-show/?refcd=1678904">Leave us a Voicemail</a>
 
Culture: Including Singles at Church 
 
With most churches programmed for couples and families, it’s easy for single adults to feel left out. But Scripture affirms singles as a vital part of the family as well as the body of Christ. Alisha Plummer is a Christian single with constructive ideas for how the church can better integrate its unmarried members. If you’re feeling alone at church, this will be an encouraging discussion.
 
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2023-06-15?refcd=1678904">Confessions of a Christian Spinster: Finding Purpose in a Perplexed and Paired-Up Church  </a>
 
Inbox: Men and Premarital Sex 
 
Our listener says many of the guys she’s met on dating apps say their faith is important — yet they don’t have a problem justifying premarital sex. She’s pretty upset about it. Is this a male problem, or is there something bigger here? Counselor Glenn Lutjens weighs in.

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.