Boomers dispense advice for young adults, plus navigating sexual desire as a single in your 30s, and the hallmarks of a thriving faith. Featured musical artist: David Dunn Roundtable: Life Lessons for Young Adults What would Christians in their 60s and 70s tell their younger selves? We find out this week as our guests dispense some of their best life advice and perspectives. From spiritual rhythms to life hacks to navigating regrets to staying hopeful, listen in and get wisdom from those who’ve gone before you. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Sexual Integrity for the 30-Something Counselor M.T. Wilson was single until age 38. He has great advice for navigating the tricky decade of your 30s as a Christian who wants to honor God with your sexuality. From stewarding sexual desire to understanding intimacy, longing for companionship, and struggling to trust God with His timing, M.T. shares lessons from his own journey as well as his expertise as a relationship and sex therapist. Link to Counseling Services Watch This Segment on YouTube Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes Everything Inbox: Is Your Faith a Blessing or a Bore? Why do some people seem to have a thriving relationship with God, while others struggle? Pastor Mark Bates weighs in. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

How to respond when your friends deconstruct, plus creative ways for men to build friendships, and keeping healthy boundaries with coworkers. Featured musical artist: Mosaic MSC Roundtable: Discouraged by Deconstruction Your friend who once loved Jesus is struggling to keep the faith. He or she has written off parts of the Bible, or stopped going to church, or is excusing sin as not a big deal. All of us go through seasons of doubt, but how should you respond when you see someone drifting away from biblical truth and Christian community? Our guests have experienced this firsthand, and share how to love your friends and entrust them to God in the midst of their struggles. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Finding Great Friendships as a Man How do men, especially single men, find meaningful friendships in church and beyond? Ty Dannenbring and Jeff Dillon learned how to cultivate community by sharing activities they love, being more visible in their spheres of influence, and reaching out to neighbors. Because guys do friendship differently than women, the practical ideas Ty and Jeff bring to the table are immensely helpful and attainable for men who crave meaningful connection. Ladies, we dished out friendship ideas for you last week! Find Ty and Jeff on Instagram Party in the Front!: Overcome Loneliness and Build Community Right Where You Are Inbox: TMI on the Job What’s appropriate to share at work, and what’s TMI (or worse)? HR expert Marshonda Dixon weighs in. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

What it takes to be a full-time missionary, plus creative ways for women to find friendship, and should you be involved in a church plant? Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust Roundtable: Are Overseas Missions Meant for Me? All Christians are called to fulfill the Great Commission, but not everyone is meant to be a missionary in a foreign country. How can you find out if you are? This week’s panel features seasoned missionaries, a missions agency leader, and a prospective missionary to share their journeys toward serving overseas, plus the unique temperament and qualification needs of a missionary, and what to expect in the preparation and candidating process. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Finding Great Friendships as a Woman How do women, and especially single women, find meaningful friendships in church and beyond? Melissa Zaldivar has creative ideas that focus on being intentional, asking questions, meeting needs, and being open to women in other stages of life. She’ll also list some qualities that are necessary for a real friendship to thrive. Men, next week we’ll have ideas for you! Visit Melissa’s Website Get Over Here: A Single’s Guide to Building Meaningful Community Inbox: Should I Help Plant a Church? How do you know if you’re supposed to join a church plant? Pastor Mark Bates weighs in. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

How churches are reaching 20- and 30-somethings, plus a woman’s quest to love her sisters in Christ, and tips for paying off student loans. Featured musical artist: Mosaic MSC Roundtable: What Does Your Church Do for Young Adults? Does your church have a strong young adult ministry? Does it have one at all? Regardless of your specific scenario, young adults belong at church, and it’s the responsibility of church leadership plus young professionals (that’s you!) to ensure that you’re fed, included, serving, giving and committing. What does that look like? What are some creative ways to reach and enfold 20- and 30-somethings into the life of your local body of believers? Our panel of two young adult leaders and one pastor to young adults gives tips for being seen and heard and then engaging with your church community. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: The Power of Women Helping Women As a former worship leader, Natalie Runion has lots of experience with the highs and lows of Christian service and culture. But when her pastor offered her a women’s ministry role, she panicked. I don’t even like women! she blurted in response. Over time, God changed her heart, and she’s now seen God use her role in women’s ministry in ways she never expected. In our candid conversation, Natalie gives inspiration and advice for women to nurture and lift up other sisters in Christ and then see what God does. I Don’t Even Like Women: And Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood Inbox: Strategies for Paying Off Student Loans Many grads spend years, if not decades, paying off their student loans. Is there a way to short-circuit the process and get ahead? Financial expert Jay Blackman weighs in. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

Being salt and light when you’re mostly around Christians, plus hope for those who lack career ambition, and making career and family work. Featured Resource: Know Your Why: Finding and Fulfilling Your Calling in Life Featured musical artist: Danen Kane Roundtable: Finding the Lost Around You If you go to church and small group and have mostly Christian friends, you may need to be really intentional about seeking relationships with those who don’t know Christ. Our guests have lived in various aspects of the Christian bubble but have gotten creative when it comes to befriending and sharing Jesus with non-Christians. Listen in to learn from their example and gain courage to represent Christ where you live, work and play. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: I Don’t Have Career Goals You have a job but you’re not ambitious, and you can’t really think of any lofty career goals. Is something wrong with you? Ken Lane has transitioned multiple times in his career. From technology to non-profit to executive coaching, Ken answers whether you have to be passionate about your job, what it looks like to be open to opportunity, and how to trust God in the process of crafting your career, regardless of how excited you are about it. Inbox: Do Career and Family Mix? How do you balance a desire for a career with settling down and having a family? Bry Shirin weighs in. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

Tips for adulting well, plus Rebecca George on why waiting on God is worth it, and good interpersonal skills you need to succeed at work. Featured musical artist: Ginny Owens Roundtable: Things You Need as an Adult We could all learn a million things, but what do you actually need to know to be a mature adult? We interview a panel (in their 60s and 70s) on the necessary skills you need to function well in life. They’ll share about what it was like for them as young adults, and things they’ve learned from seeing their kids reach adulthood. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Waiting on GodIt’s Worth It! After being in twelve weddings herself, Rebecca George wondered, When is it my turn? Now as a married woman, she looks back on seasons of waiting, and what God taught her during those times. If you feel like you’re in a waiting periodlet’s face it, we all areyou’ll be encouraged by Rebecca’s story. She’ll also give some ideas for how to handle rejection well. You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World Visit Rebecca’s Website Inbox: Interpersonal Skills You Need We’re all trying to grow in people skills, but what are the things that matter most for helping you succeed in your career? Career expert Ken Lane weighs in. Find us on YouTube If you enjoyed listening to The Boundless with Lisa Anderson, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

Joy and purpose in singleness, plus a single guy’s take on being unmarried, and is it ever time to give up on marriage completely? Featured musical artist:James Peden Roundtable: What to Love About Being Single Singleness isn’t a death sentence. The Bible considers singleness a noble calling, so whether you’re content as a single or you’re praying for a mate, use your single season to grow, serve, build relationships, learn and embrace adventure. In honor of National Singles Week, our guests, all single, share their best stories and advice for embracing singleness with confidence and joy and taking time to enjoy the ride. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Making the Most of Singleness Bob Wheatley was a pro baseball player. He’s now a brand strategist, author, speaker and single guy. He recently wrote a book about navigating life as an unmarried man in his early 30s, and what it looks like to walk in faithfulness today while hoping for marriage in the future. Bob uses everything from the words of Paul to lessons from his own life to outline the advantages of singleness, the need for accountability and friendship, and the blessings of trusting God with your single season. Single-Minded: Finding Purpose Strength in Your Season of Singleness Visit Bob’s Website Inbox: Is It Time to Become a Nun? Our listener is discouraged and wants to know if she should give up on marriage and consign herself to a nunnery. Lisa Anderson weighs in. Find us on YouTube If you enjoyed listening to The Boundless Show with Lisa Anderson, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

Connecting with old friends, plus Duck Dynasty’s Mia Robertson, and wanting invites from families at church without being awkward. Featured musical artist: Ellie Holcomb Roundtable: Friends From the Past Childhood friends, high school friends, college friends even friends from places you’ve lived in other parts of the country or world. You have shared memories, but is there value in actually reconnecting with pals from the past? Our guests talk about their successful and unsuccessful attempts to reach out to old friends, plus what they gained from doing so, and what they learned. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Mia Robertson From Duck Dynasty Daughter of Duck Dynasty stars Jase and Missy, Mia Robertson grew up in the Hollywood spotlight. Born with a cleft palate and the subject of public scrutiny, her personal journey hasn’t been easy. Now in her 20s and with multiple surgeries behind her, Mia is focusing on her college studies, fronting a busy charity, and living out her faith in the ups and downs. You’ll make a new friend in Mia as you hear her inspiring story. Hold Hope: Encouragement for Christians with Chronic Pain Visit Mia’s Website Inbox: Can I Hang With Your Family? You want to be invited into the lives of families at your church, but is there a way to indicate interest without being awkward or invasive? Counselor Kari A weighs in. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

Standing for your convictions without losing a relationship, plus hope for alcohol addiction, and should non-drinkers only date other non-drinkers? Featured musical artist: About a Mile Roundtable: When Friendship Tests Your Faith As Christians, we’re called to be lights in a dark world. But when you have to stand up for truth among friends and colleagues who challenge your beliefs, how do you stay strong? What’s the motivation and means of making and growing friendships with those who are apathetic or hostile to biblical truth about life, sexuality even the gospel itself? Guests Glenn and Kat have found a way to keep their faith front and center in friendships with non-Christians. You’re guaranteed to find their stories inspiring and challenging as you ponder how to love God and love others without selling out. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Straight Talk About Booze Dr. Trent Langhofer has long been a licensed therapist and addiction recovery counselor after years of being an addict himself. He knows the temptation that drugs and alcohol present in a culture where isolation, busyness, comparison and anxiety have a hold. So what’s the straight story on booze? What’s OK and what’s too much? Do your reasons for drinking matter? What about social drinking? How do you know you have a problem, and what’s the first step to doing something about it? Trent joins us to dole out facts, and more importantly, offer hope and healing steps for those ready to take a new look at their relationship with alcohol. Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind Article: The Latest Buzz Around Christians and Alcohol Link to Counseling Services Dr. Trent’s Bio Inbox: Can You Ask Your Date Not to Drink? As a teetotaler, she’s wondering if she should only date guys who don’t drink. Or if they do, can she ask them to stop? Pastor Mark Bates weighs in. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

Enjoying sports without letting them own you, plus career experts on common problems at work, and developing a Scripture-reading habit. Featured Resource (GOAA): Grace at Work: Redeeming the Grind and the Glory of Your Job Guests: Jesse Florea, Jonathan Jenkins, Rachel Pfeiffer, Marshonda Dixon, Bryan Gilman, Jenn Scheck, Lisa Anderson Featured musical artist: Jonathan Cain Roundtable: Sports Fandom Gone Too Far Fall is synonymous with football, so consider this your friendly reminder that in addition to your commitment to your favorite team, you also have a job, friends, family and a life. Seriously, whatever your sport of choice, it’s easy to get caught up in your team’s schedule, stats, players and performance. Sports are fun, but is there a way to be a fan without compromising your emotional, relational, financial and even spiritual health? This week we’re hearing from almost-addicts who’ve learned to temper their love for the game with a sense of priority and balance. They’ll talk their favorite teams (and athletes and events), but also strategies for staying grounded in a sports-filled life. Guests: Jesse Florea, Jonathan Jenkins, Rachel Pfeiffer Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Dealing With Problems at Work Workplace relationships can be tough. Even if you work from home and your only coworker is your cat, you still have bosses, vendors, clients and competitors. Most of us would love to be part of a healthy work culture, but what does that entail? How do you handle issues with a fellow employee or client? Should you confront them directly? Get your boss involved? Take it to HR? What’s a strategy for addressing office gossip or sabotage? How can you assert yourself at work without being labeled a jerk? Our panelists are experts in workplace performance and relational dynamics. They’ll share their best tips for winning at work interpersonally and beyond. Guests: Marshonda Dixon, Bryan Gilman, Jenn Scheck GOAA Offer: Grace at Work: Redeeming the Grind and the Glory of Your Job Inbox: Discipline for Reading Scripture How do you cultivate a consistent habit of Bible reading? Do certain tactics work for some and not for others? How do you find a good rhythm and stick to it? Lisa Anderson weighs in. Guest: Lisa Anderson Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

The value of thoughtfulness, plus Dr. Gary Chapman on boundaries between young adults and their parents, and Lisa shares tips for going out alone. Featured musical artist: Love and the Outcome Roundtable: You’re So Thoughtful! An encouraging text message, a quick hug, or help with a difficult task. Some people are just thoughtful. We brought some of the most sincerely kind people we know into the studio for a conversation on how to show thoughtfulness to others. From handwritten notes to a listening ear to a helping hand, there are many ways to show others you care. If you’re someone on the giving or receiving end of thoughtfulness, you know what a difference it makes. Listen in for practical ways to strengthen your thoughtfulness muscle. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Boundaries With Mom and Dad One of the most challenging transitions of young adulthood is leaving home and redefining the relationship with your parents. In some cases the transition is a smooth one others, not so much. What do your parents need from you as you stake your independence, and what does it look like to honor them while also forging healthy boundaries? Relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman shares from personal and professional experience how to have honest conversations with your parents to ensure the best relational outcomes. Your New Life with Adult Children: A Practical Guide to What Helps, What Hurts, and What Heals Learn About Dr. Chapman The Love Languages Inbox: Hanging Out Alone You want to do things solo, but is that weird? And is there a better-than-average way to go about getting your alone time? Lisa Anderson weighs in. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

Trusting God’s love when you don’t feel it, plus how skeptics strengthened Justin Brierley’s faith, and balancing reverence and honesty in prayer. Featured musical artist: Austin Stone Worship Roundtable: Does God Really Care About Me? It’s easy to say Jesus loves me in church or when things are going well, but how do you have the faith to say it when God feels incredibly distant? What if circumstances in your life challenge your perception of His goodness, and now you’re wondering if He’s even there? Our guests open up about difficult seasons they’ve been through, the lies they’re tempted to believe about God and themselves, and what it looks like to fight for faith. If you’re wondering if God cares not in general, but about you in particular you’ll be encouraged by their stories. Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Why I’m Still a Christian When was the last time you shared your faith with a non-Christian? Justin Brierley has been conversing with atheists and agnostics (including Richard Dawkins) for years, and he’s passionate about equipping believers to examine secular arguments, test them with Scripture science, and common sense, and then be lights in our culture’s darkness. If you’re intimidated by unbelievers’ unbelief and what they have to say about it, Justin will help you find both courage and kindness for the conversation. Why I’m Still a Christian: After Two Decades of Conversations with Skeptics and AtheistsThe Reason I Believe Watch This Segment on YouTube Visit Justin’s Website Hear Justin on the ReFocus Podcast Inbox: Yelling at God When life is hard and you’re sad, angry, disappointed or scared, how do you pray honestly to God while still showing reverence and respect? Pastor Mark Bates weighs in. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

How dating impacts other relationships, plus navigating changes in your doctrinal beliefs, and a commitment-phobe’s guide to serving at church. Featured musical artist: Abandon Roundtable: Maintaining Friendships While Dating It happens all too often: You have great friendships and a robust social life. You’re involved in church and maybe even have a mentor. But soon after you start dating, things change. You spend more and more time with your bf or gf, and other relationships start to fade. You don’t think you have time for them. You’re so caught up in this new person that other people take a back seat. Some changes are expected, but what does it look like to date and navigate engagement in a way that still preserves the other important relationships in your life? Our panel weighs in. Watch This Segment on YouTube Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Why Doctrine Matters A listener recently contacted us, saying some of their Christians beliefs on secondary issues have changed since childhood. Now they’re wondering how to have conversations about these topics (baptism, worship styles, election, etc.) with their friends and family members. Pastor Mark Bates shares how to approach doctrinal topics with grace while keeping your focus on unity in the body of Christ. True Community: The Biblical Practice of Koinonia Inbox: I Want to Serve but Am Afraid to Commit Our listener wants to start serving at church but is afraid to commit to a church home. What’s the core issue here? Pastor Vince Hoppe offers advice. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29

A beginner’s guide to camping, plus David Mathis on honoring God with our fitness, and should you date coworkers? Featured musical artist: Hollyn Roundtable: Camping for Average People Camping is a fun outdoor activity to do with friends and family, but if you don’t know what you’re doing it can be pretty intimidating. What should you pack? How do you cook food? Should you go with expert campers or strike out on your own? Our guests have experience pitching tents, sitting by campfires, and seeing the stars at night but they all consider themselves average campers in ability and know-how. They’ll provide attainable tips for your next camping trip, especially if you’re a beginner. Watch This Segment on YouTube Send Us Your Show Ideas Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: A Theology of Exercise Does God care if you’re hitting the gym? Or getting any exercise at all? According to David Mathis, part of us being equipped for service to God is having bodies that are able to do so. He shares scriptural reasoning for prioritizing movement as not only taking care of your temple but as an act of worship. He also tells the story of being convicted on this topic, how he started adding fitness to his life, and how staying active helps your body, brain and spirit. A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul Inbox: Should You Date a Coworker? Is it a good idea to date a work colleague? HR expert Marshonda Dixon weighs in. Find us on YouTube To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1058/29