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.  

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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? 

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What works in online dating, plus keeping yourself safe from AI scams, and how close should best friends be?&nbsp;
Featured musical artist:&nbsp; <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/glm9j7">About a Mile&nbsp;</a>
Roundtable: Win With Dating Apps
Dating apps are an integral part of today&rsquo;s dating landscape. But in using them, what actually works and what doesn&rsquo;t? Our panel of app-savvy daters share the latest dos and don&rsquo;ts in the digital dating world.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/u91tk6">Send Us Your Show Ideas</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3h887f">Leave Us a Voicemail</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/v8qgqj">Watch This Segment on YouTube</a>
Culture: Artificial Intelligence Alert
Keeping yourself safe online is a must in today&rsquo;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&rsquo;s real and what&rsquo;s fake? What&rsquo;s legal and what&rsquo;s not? Cybersecurity expert Rhett Saunders offers insight and tips for identifying pitfalls and staying protected.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2026-01-22?refcd=2420804">God, Technology, and the Christian Life</a><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2026-01-15?refcd=2420503"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </a><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2026-1-1?refcd=2407803">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
PDF: <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/72u7p2">Guide for Spotting the AI Scams and Imposters&nbsp;</a>
Inbox: The Role of a Best Friend
Are there rules around the function of a best friend? Who says? Lisa Anderson weighs in.&nbsp;
Article: <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/snsej3">What is a Best Friend?&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2z33e2">Find us on YouTube</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.

The Boundless Show

What’s a Best Friend For?: Episode 938

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.   

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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 

Saying no to divorce, plus why Christian movies feel so cringe, and dating someone with a narcissistic family member.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Featured musical artist:&nbsp; <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vj9irl">John Waller</a>
Roundtable: Safeguards Against Divorce
Building a healthy marriage is especially tough when your family tree is littered with divorce and dysfunction. But with God&rsquo;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/oo1rnq">Send Us Your Show Ideas</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/i5pc1z">Leave Us a Voicemail</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/pzs7ej">Watch This Segment on YouTube</a>
Link To: <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vdwq5x">The 5 Love Languages</a>
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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2026-01-15?refcd=2420503">Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World&ndash;and Why We Should &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </a><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2026-1-1?refcd=2407803">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/e08g9b">Link to Plugged In Website&nbsp;</a>
Inbox: Family Narcissists and Dating
You love the person you&rsquo;re dating, but one of their family members is a narcissist. How do you work through that? Counselor Seyah Sparr weighs in.&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/7de857">Link to Counseling Services&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/gpuh8b">Find us on YouTube&nbsp;</a>

Breaking Generational Cycles: Episode 937

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 

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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. 

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Using nerd culture to share Christ, plus Scripture&rsquo;s solution to addiction and strongholds, and what to do about Bible study cliques.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Featured musical artist:&nbsp; <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/d0ul26">Tauren Wells</a>
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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/mf164e">The Theology of&hellip; Pok&eacute;mon&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/it88r3">The Theology of&hellip; Halo&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/5xkzrs">The Theology of&hellip; The Lord of the Rings&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/dpo297">The Theology of&hellip; Final Destination&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/a5cdfx">Send Us Your Show Ideas</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/4qzdp4">Leave Us a Voicemail</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/1mxdua">Watch This Segment on YouTube</a>
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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s to real and radical change in 2026!
&nbsp;<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2026-1-1?refcd=2407803">Transformed by His Promises: A 12-Week Devotional for Freedom from the Psychological Slavery of Life-Interfering Behaviors&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/80we2l">Link to Counseling Services&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/qhfo9g">Find More About Rose Ann Forte&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/k4h0jl">Learn About the Honey Lake Clinic&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vjiiev">More on Karl&rsquo;s Work&nbsp;</a>
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.&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3k2rqp">Find us on YouTube&nbsp;</a>

Nerd Culture and Christ: Episode 936

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!  

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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)        

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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 

Teaching we want to hear in 2026, plus God&rsquo;s plan for your career, and an executive&rsquo;s career resource recommendations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Featured musical artist:&nbsp; <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ca9rsj">Zach Williams&nbsp;</a>
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 &mdash; well, we&rsquo;ll see!&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/j2rw5o">Send Us Your Show Ideas</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3zrdrw">Leave Us a Voicemail</a>
Culture: God&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2024-04-18?refcd=2407803">The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You&rsquo;re Not Sharing the Gospel)</a><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2026-1-1?refcd=2407803">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/y24mwu">Watch This Segment on YouTube</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/6a3rlt">Visit Jordan&rsquo;s Website</a>
Inbox: Favorite Career Resources
If you&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/yr6l8w">Find us on YouTube&nbsp;</a>

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