What makes someone a best friend, plus research on why men fall in love more quickly, and is our listener trying hard enough to find someone?  

Featured musical artist: Kerrie Roberts

Roundtable: Who Is Your Best Friend?

Who is someone you consider a best friend? Getting to that level of relationship with another person takes time, intention, and the willingness to resolve conflict and give grace. Our guests share about their best friends, what makes a best friend, ways to overcome relational barriers, and how to take friendship to the next level.       

Read Lisa’s Article: What is a Best Friend?

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Culture: Can’t Help Falling in Love

Recent research indicates that men statistically fall in love more quickly than women. Why is this and how does it play out? Glenn Stanton is a family researcher at Focus on the Family. He shares findings from a study on the subject and what they mean for the world of dating and relationships.  

Watch This Segment on YouTube

 The Sacred Search: What if It’s Not About Who You Marry, but Why?  

Read Glenn’s Article: Who Falls in Love Faster, Men or Women?

Inbox: Am I Trying Hard Enough to Date? 

Have you recently been asked why you’re still single? And does it make you wonder if you’re trying hard enough to find someone? A counselor shares some encouragement. 

Link to Counseling Services 

Find us on YouTube 

What makes someone a best friend, plus research on why men fall in love more quickly, and is our listener trying hard enough to find someone?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Featured musical artist: <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/r7wtn2">Kerrie Roberts</a>
Roundtable: Who Is Your Best Friend?
Who is someone you consider a best friend? Getting to that level of relationship with another person takes time, intention, and the willingness to resolve conflict and give grace. Our guests share about their best friends, what makes a best friend, ways to overcome relational barriers, and how to take friendship to the next level.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Read Lisa&rsquo;s Article: <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/qi1vv6">What is a Best Friend?</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ofes15">Send Us Your Show Ideas</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/fhd4p6">Leave Us a Voicemail</a>
Culture: Can&rsquo;t Help Falling in Love
Recent research indicates that men statistically fall in love more quickly than women. Why is this and how does it play out? Glenn Stanton is a family researcher at Focus on the Family. He shares findings from a study on the subject and what they mean for the world of dating and relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://youtu.be/QPoUXK1axT8">Watch This Segment on YouTube</a>
&nbsp;<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2025-06-12?refcd=2294107">The Sacred Search: What if It&rsquo;s Not About Who You Marry, but Why?&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
Read Glenn&rsquo;s Article: <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2pcrop">Who Falls in Love Faster, Men or Women?</a>
Inbox: Am I Trying Hard Enough to Date?&nbsp;
Have you recently been asked why you&rsquo;re still single? And does it make you wonder if you&rsquo;re trying hard enough to find someone? A counselor shares some encouragement.&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/czma5l">Link to Counseling Services&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/pouinb">Find us on YouTube&nbsp;</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

Why Men Love Sooner: Episode 906

Forgiveness according to Jesus, plus more tips on how to read a room, and if your boyfriend doesn’t budget, is that a red flag?    

Featured musical artist:  Aaron Shust

Roundtable: What Forgiveness Is and Isn’t

July 7th is National Forgiveness Day, so we’re having a hopeful and practical conversation on how to walk in forgiveness as a Christian. Usually it’s a process, not just a one-time decision, but is there a “right” way to view the act of forgiving? What does the Bible say about it? We talk about how we’ve forgiven those who’ve hurt us, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and why forgiveness matters in the first place.     

Forgive for Real: Six Steps to Forgiving    

Watch This Segment on YouTube

Link to Counseling Services 

Send Us Your Show Ideas

Leave Us a Voicemail

Culture: How to Read a Room (Part 2) 

Have you ever gotten an incorrect read on what’s going on in a meeting, friend group or social situation? Most of us have. Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, emotional intelligence and discernment are relational muscles to develop. Our friend Dr. Mike Bechtle is an expert in career and professional development. His tips for how to read a room, assess a situation and win in social and business environments will save you years of trial and error. In part two of our interview, Mike outlines practical steps for how to communicate appropriately both verbally and in emails, texts, on social media and more.  

How to Read a Room: Navigate Any Situation, Lead with Confidence, and Create an Impact at Work   

Inbox: My Boyfriend Doesn’t Budget

Her boyfriend doesn’t have a budget, but is this a valid reason to end the relationship? A counselor weighs in. 

Find us on YouTube 

Link to Counseling Services 

Forgiveness according to Jesus, plus more tips on how to read a room, and if your boyfriend doesn&rsquo;t budget, is that a red flag?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Featured musical artist:&nbsp; <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/e1jx8l">Aaron Shust</a>
Roundtable: What Forgiveness Is and Isn&rsquo;t
July 7th is National Forgiveness Day, so we&rsquo;re having a hopeful and practical conversation on how to walk in forgiveness as a Christian. Usually it&rsquo;s a process, not just a one-time decision, but is there a &ldquo;right&rdquo; way to view the act of forgiving? What does the Bible say about it? We talk about how we&rsquo;ve forgiven those who&rsquo;ve hurt us, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and why forgiveness matters in the first place.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/forgive-for-real/?refcd=2314902&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referrer&amp;utm_campaign=boundless">Forgive for Real: Six Steps to Forgiving&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ixc6uq">Watch This Segment on YouTube</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/olx1pt">Link to Counseling Services&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/0zwctp">Send Us Your Show Ideas</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/oy6gw3">Leave Us a Voicemail</a>
Culture: How to Read a Room (Part 2)&nbsp;
Have you ever gotten an incorrect read on what&rsquo;s going on in a meeting, friend group or social situation? Most of us have. Whether you&rsquo;re an extrovert or introvert, emotional intelligence and discernment are relational muscles to develop. Our friend Dr. Mike Bechtle is an expert in career and professional development. His tips for how to read a room, assess a situation and win in social and business environments will save you years of trial and error. In part two of our interview, Mike outlines practical steps for how to communicate appropriately both verbally and in emails, texts, on social media and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2025-07-10?refcd=2314902&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referrer&amp;utm_campaign=boundless">How to Read a Room: Navigate Any Situation, Lead with Confidence, and Create an Impact at Work&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
Inbox: My Boyfriend Doesn&rsquo;t Budget
Her boyfriend doesn&rsquo;t have a budget, but is this a valid reason to end the relationship? A counselor weighs in.&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/y58205">Find us on YouTube&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/olx1pt">Link to Counseling Services&nbsp;</a>

Is Forgiveness Optional?: Episode 910

Things we love about America, plus how to read a room, and what if you catch feelings for someone who isn’t a Christian?  

Featured musical artist: All Sons & Daughters

Roundtable: What We Love About the United States

Many people like to criticize the United States. Even US citizens love to bag on our country, and while many of our shortcomings are real and even serious, it’s also good to remember what’s good about this nation. As we celebrate Independence Day, we have a conversation about what the United States has gotten right, both now and in the past.      

Watch This Segment on YouTube

Send Us Your Show Ideas

Leave Us a Voicemail

Culture: How to Read a Room (Part 1) 

Have you ever gotten an incorrect read on what’s going on in a meeting, friend group or social situation? Most of us have. Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, emotional intelligence and discernment are relational muscles to develop. Our friend Dr. Mike Bechtle is an expert in career and professional development. His tips for how to read a room, assess a situation and win in social and business environments will save you years of trial and error. In part one of our conversation he addresses the need for interpersonal experience, why “fake it till you make it” is a bad strategy, and how to avoid misreading someone’s intentions. 

 How to Read a Room: Navigate Any Situation, Lead with Confidence, and Create an Impact at Work 

Inbox: Feelings for a Non-Believer

Our listener is asking how she can work through having feelings for a guy who isn’t a Christian. Lisa Anderson weighs in. 

Find us on YouTube 

Link to Counseling Services

Things we love about America, plus how to read a room, and what if you catch feelings for someone who isn&rsquo;t a Christian?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Featured musical artist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/allsonsanddaughters?refcd=2314206">All Sons &amp; Daughters</a>
Roundtable: What We Love About the United States
Many people like to criticize the United States. Even US citizens love to bag on our country, and while many of our shortcomings are real and even serious, it&rsquo;s also good to remember what&rsquo;s good about this nation. As we celebrate Independence Day, we have a conversation about what the United States has gotten right, both now and in the past.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziW8LUugUJM">Watch This Segment on YouTube</a>
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFbKWqpvaY5WLLGKZ_381Np351OFAxL9LSC7sOHEzfft9bBQ/viewform?refcd=2314206">Send Us Your Show Ideas</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-boundless-show/?refcd=2314206">Leave Us a Voicemail</a>
Culture: How to Read a Room (Part 1)&nbsp;
Have you ever gotten an incorrect read on what&rsquo;s going on in a meeting, friend group or social situation? Most of us have. Whether you&rsquo;re an extrovert or introvert, emotional intelligence and discernment are relational muscles to develop. Our friend Dr. Mike Bechtle is an expert in career and professional development. His tips for how to read a room, assess a situation and win in social and business environments will save you years of trial and error. In part one of our conversation he addresses the need for interpersonal experience, why &ldquo;fake it till you make it&rdquo; is a bad strategy, and how to avoid misreading someone&rsquo;s intentions.&nbsp;
&nbsp;<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2025-07-03?refcd=2314206">How to Read a Room: Navigate Any Situation, Lead with Confidence, and Create an Impact at Work&nbsp;</a>
Inbox: Feelings for a Non-Believer
Our listener is asking how she can work through having feelings for a guy who isn&rsquo;t a Christian. Lisa Anderson weighs in.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Boundlessorg?refcd=2314206">Find us on YouTube&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.christiancounselorsnetwork.com/?refcd=2314206">Link to Counseling Services</a>

God Bless the USA: Episode 909

Successful small groups, plus what compatibility in marriage looks like, and what if your date was previously married?    

Featured musical artist: Love and the Outcome

Roundtable: Church Small Group Success

We all long for community, and as Christians one of the best ways to cultivate deep relationships is in a small group with others from your church. But what actually makes a small group successful? We interviewed pastors and small group leaders to discover how to find a small group, what to look for, how to plug in, and what to expect from the experience.       

Watch This Segment on YouTube

Send Us Your Show Ideas

Leave Us a Voicemail

Visit Dani’s Website

Vince’s Church Website

Culture: Should You and Your Spouse Be Compatible?

It seems like dating sites and relationship experts talk a lot about compatibility. What is compatibility, and does it matter in marriage? If so, in what areas, and how do you go about finding or cultivating it? And what about “opposites attract” or the benefit of being complements to each other? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley separate fact from fiction when it comes to compatibility and relational dynamics, specifically in the search for a mate.   

 Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You’ll Love    

Read Greg’s Article: 12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-In-Law

Listen to Greg and Erin’s Podcast: Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Inbox: Dating Someone Who’s Been Married

What do you do with concerns about your date having been married before? What should you find out on the front end? Erin Smalley weighs in. 

Find us on YouTube 

Link to Counseling Services

Successful small groups, plus what compatibility in marriage looks like, and what if your date was previously married?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Featured musical artist: <a href="https://loveandtheoutcome.com/?refcd=2303701">Love and the Outcome</a>
Roundtable: Church Small Group Success
We all long for community, and as Christians one of the best ways to cultivate deep relationships is in a small group with others from your church. But what actually makes a small group successful? We interviewed pastors and small group leaders to discover how to find a small group, what to look for, how to plug in, and what to expect from the experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://youtu.be/yO99868WCLQ">Watch This Segment on YouTube</a>
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFbKWqpvaY5WLLGKZ_381Np351OFAxL9LSC7sOHEzfft9bBQ/viewform?refcd=2303701">Send Us Your Show Ideas</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-boundless-show/?refcd=2303701">Leave Us a Voicemail</a>
<a href="https://www.danicrews.com/?refcd=2303701">Visit Dani&rsquo;s Website</a>
<a href="https://graceandpeacecos.org/?refcd=2303701">Vince&rsquo;s Church Website</a>
Culture: Should You and Your Spouse Be Compatible?
It seems like dating sites and relationship experts talk a lot about compatibility. What is compatibility, and does it matter in marriage? If so, in what areas, and how do you go about finding or cultivating it? And what about &ldquo;opposites attract&rdquo; or the benefit of being complements to each other? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley separate fact from fiction when it comes to compatibility and relational dynamics, specifically in the search for a mate.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2025-06-26?refcd=2303701">Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You&rsquo;ll Love</a><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2025-06-19?refcd=2300803">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
Read Greg&rsquo;s Article: <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/12-questions-every-father-should-ask-his-future-son-in-law/?refcd=2303701">12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-In-Law</a>
Listen to Greg and Erin&rsquo;s Podcast: <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/qgu5md">Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage</a>
Inbox: Dating Someone Who&rsquo;s Been Married
What do you do with concerns about your date having been married before? What should you find out on the front end? Erin Smalley weighs in.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Boundlessorg?refcd=2303701">Find us on YouTube&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.christiancounselorsnetwork.com/?refcd=2303701">Link to Counseling Services</a>

Why Men Love Sooner: Episode 906

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