Farewell From Boundless

Just this morning, I was at a loss about how to prepare discipleship materials for my local teens’ group in church, and it led me to reflect on my own journey as a teenager and the influences I had at the time. I had just turned 16 in 2011, and it was my first year of university (I grew up and lived in Nigeria until four years ago). For the first time, I had access to my own smartphone and mobile internet. I stumbled upon Boundless through the Focus on the Family website after reading one of their novels. I was curious about everything at the time! I remember my roommates in university wondering about my near‑obsession with Boundless—they even got to know about it through me (haha). I would get back from classes in the evening and just read. I even dreamed of writing articles like the ones I found there. Names became familiar to me—Lisa Anderson, the Watters, Suzanne Hadley, and others who came and went over the years. Finding Boundless changed my entire life. I scoured the articles and followed the content for years. It shaped so much of who I am today, and I’m grateful I found the site when I did, rather than something else. Even though American culture differed from mine, I found so much truth in the fact that our shared Christian values bound us together across distance. It’s really sad to hear that Boundless has come to an end. I know that many people will still be able to return to the podcasts and articles and find them relevant, no matter when they were created. This is just to say: thank you, Lisa (and the entire team). I am confident that the next phase of your life will be even more beautiful and fulfilling, in Jesus’ name. Keep winning!

Thank you Boundless for being part of my young adult life, guiding me through the ups and downs of the season and especially through the fears and challenges and joys of singlehood. You will be missed. Blessings to the team and many thanks for your dedication.

Boundless has been such an inspiration and source of uplifting truth, especially as a young adult. Its impact through life in general, singleness, relationships, and God have been a light to me. Thank you for always keeping Christ at the centre and for the impact you’ve made on people such as myself, through this ministry!

Boundless is such a gift to me! It took away some of the isolation of being a Christian single adult and gave me community. Thank you! I am especially grateful for 2 things. First, I don't remember the podcast episode, but I had just started interacting intentionally with a guy (who is now my husband), and I just was having fears because putting yourself out there is scary. Then I heard this particular podcast and it addressed some of my fears and gave me courage and reminded me that others have walked similar roads. Second, I read The Girls Guide to Marrying Well found that to be practical and helpful. I had been looking for Mr. Amazing, but that guide reminds us to look for the hardworking, quiet guy in the next cubicle. I potentially could have passed him up and I'm so glad I didn't. Thanks to all of you for everything you have done!!

Thank you, Boundless, for thoughtful articles on real questions and concerns of a 21st century Christian. I'd often type in boundless.org and use the search function to look up a specific topic or phrase I was wrestling with at the moment. It was almost always guaranteed I'd find a dozen or more articles from a range of authors to help. Sometimes I needed guidance on something under "Adulthood," other times under "Faith," or "Relationships," but the nuance of each article meant a topic could be approached again and again. I have articles saved to my bookmarks across multiple laptops because I've gone through several over the duration of Boundless.org's ministry in my life! It goes without saying that quite a few posts have been read and reread, and shared as needed. I'm glad that the library --including podcast episodes-- will remain accessible as the content is indeed, "evergreen." Thank you, Boundless team, for providing a resource both practical and relatable and grounded in Biblical truths!

Thank you, Lisa, for your faithful leadership at Boundless! I had the opportunity to attend your talk in Malaysia, and I’ve always been encouraged by your words and insights, especially on relationships and singleness. I deeply appreciate the treasure trove of articles on topics that are rarely spoken about in church. A big thank you to the entire Boundless team. May God bless you richly in the new season ahead!

I'm so saddened to hear that the Boundless Show is no longer going to produce new shows. I've been listening to this show for several years, and although I'm not in the typical age demographic that this show was designed for, as a senior citizen, I love this show, and have learned so much. It's been wonderful hearing how young people are living out their faith. Once again, I am sorry that Focus on the Family has chosen to make this decision, and I pray that Lisa will, through the Lord's help, be able to launch into a new endeavor that will be able to use her wonderful skills and talent.

I was shocked and saddened to learn that Boundless was ending. I began interacting with Lisa and the team around 6 years ago when my wife and I were going through a difficult time with our daughter. It started off relatively small — I asked Lisa to send me a signed copy of her book, “The Dating Manifesto”, that I could give to her. She quoted Ps 77:19: Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen. Over the years, our friendship grew. I would send a Christmas letter with goodies, send family pictures, I would buy lunch for the group, including a trivia challenge that was customized for the team. It was so fun thing to find out who won. Lisa brought so much wisdom and biblical truth to dating, relationships, friendships, Church, Christian living, service, career, financial integrity, community. I could go on and on, but you get the point. I probably heard 10 Gary Thomas culture segments over the years. So many wise and insightful Christian leaders were interviewed. And no one, and I mean no one, can navigate an interview as well as Lisa. She was such an active listener that many times a guest would simply pause and say “Wow! What a great question!”. In Aug 2024 I flew from Maryland to Colorado Springs to meet the team, have lunch, and climb Huron Peak with John Peardon. No, I didn’t make the summit but that was secondary. Life long friendships were forged that week. I’m afraid that the loss of Boundless is going to leave a hole at Focus that will be nearly impossible to fill. I’m worried that thousands of avid followers will be left without an important resource that will speak Biblical truth and life into young people. As I conclude, I just want to say…don’t be a stranger. You have my contact information. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Hello Boundless team, Since last week when I read the sad news, I've been thinking about what to write and how to condense so much in a text. I discovered Boundless in 2016 when in Mexico podcasts were a new thing. It was very difficult to access them unless you had an iPhone or an iPod which was not my case, so my sister would borrow me her iPod just to listen to the Boundless Show. After a few months, I decided I really needed my own iPod because I wanted to relisten the episodes in order to take notes. In Mexico ministries for single adults were and continue to be almost none existent, so Boundless became a very good tool the Lord was using/has used to teach me and encourage me. I thank the Lord for Lisa and all the team that worked so hard all these years. I´m sure it wasn't always easy. Thank you for bringing such insight on singleness, and for setting good examples about how to thrive for the Lord. I pray for you and I pray the church continues to work on ministries for single adults given that we are a fast growing population nowadays. Love, Jazmín