Farewell From Boundless

I've had the unique privilege of walking in friendship with Lisa since the beginning of her work inspiring others. As a single woman, I was deeply encouraged by Boundless — a Christian ministry that broke free from the narrow way the Church often addresses young adults and singles. Rather than focusing solely on relationships and marriage, Boundless spoke to the whole person. I especially loved the podcast's culture segments that addressed real issues in the headlines with grace and humor, as well as the roundtables where diverse viewpoints were welcomed and thoughtful conversation encouraged my walk with the Lord. Two experiences stand out in particular. First, in 2010, I had the opportunity to be with Lisa in London and witness the warmth and joy with which she was greeted by believers there. It was clear they felt genuinely connected to her and deeply encouraged by the show. Their gratitude and the depth of conversation—so uncommon in first in-person meetings—made a strong impression on me. It was evident that through Boundless, Lisa was making an international impact, helping believers around the world feel connected and seen. Second, as a healthcare worker in 2020, I was living through the strain of the pandemic while grieving the deep divisions in our country. In that season, The Boundless Show episodes 656 and 657 on Christians and the 2020 election were a true breath of fresh air. Faithful believers with differing perspectives engaged in respectful, thoughtful dialogue—something that felt increasingly rare. Those episodes stand out to me as a microcosm of what Boundless has consistently done so well: modeling respect, humor, and grace while encouraging us to live out our faith in real and complex times. Thank you, Lisa and Boundless, for decades of encouragement and faithful presence.

I started following Boundless webzine in 1999 or 2000, a few years after I repented & became born again. I had an inkling that my dating habits from my Before Christ days weren't exactly God honoring, but I had no clue what Christian dating should look like. Obviously there are no passages in the Bible that specifically mention modern dating. I read everything I could get my hands on at the local Borders & Barnes & Noble bookstores at the time, which wasn't much, & most of which I discovered later was inaccurate or just plain bad advice. I then discovered Boundless, & it was like a breath of fresh air. I appreciated all the advice & opinions from Boundless, even when authors had conflicting ideas. I started listening to The Boundless Show from episode one, it was hosted by some new gal named Lisa Anderson, who later, along with Suzanne Hadley, now Suzanne Gosselin, became my two favorite Boundless authors & speakers. I'm now married, & I still look forward to every new episode of The Boundless Show. Very sad to see FOTF close this chapter. I hope that Boundless can continue in the future, perhaps as a separate spinoff organization from Focus. Best wishes to all current & former Boundless staff & writers.