A Message From Boundless
Hello, friends of Boundless. You may have heard that Focus on the Family made the decision to discontinue Boundless, its award-winning ministry to young adults. After a fruitful and fun 27-year run, Boundless will officially sunset on February 5, 2026. This includes the site, show, social media channels and events. This page contains content that explains Focus’ decision, what it means, and how you can say goodbye and share what Boundless has meant to you through the years.
Below you’ll find a statement about the decision, an FAQ page, and some thoughts from Lisa Anderson, Boundless’ long-time director and show host. We also provide a means for you to contact us.
Thanks for being part of the Boundless family. We are forever grateful to God for the wisdom, friendships, encouragement and memories Boundless has provided since 1998. You have been an integral part of that.
The Boundless Team
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Farewell From Boundless’ Biggest Fan
January 28, 2026
A heartfelt “goodbye” with a few reflections on how my life has changed while serving at Boundless.
FAQs About Boundless Ending at Focus on the Family
January 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions about the sunsetting of Boundless.
Focus on the Family Statement on the Discontinuation of Boundless
January 28, 2026
Details on the decision to end the Boundless ministry to young adults, plus what’s ahead for Focus on the Family.
Your Message for Boundless
Share your stories and comments about how Boundless has impacted you.
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How sad! I'm not young anymore (53), but I've been single my whole life and found that the church has forgotten people like me exist. Maybe when I become a senior I'll find a place again? Anyway, I have valued Boundless ministry even at my age, since there are zero resources or support for single people in the church, especially when you're ages 30-50. It was nice to not feel so alone...
God used Boundless to help form my young adult years, especially in college. It was a great resource to know I wasn’t alone in wrestling through the “common” things of being an early 20s Christian.
Boundless got me through my college years. I ate up their blogs and articles the way kids today eat up TikTok. So sad to see them go!
It was really helpful to have a “single” resource while I was single in my 20’s and 30’s. (to know I was not alone in this) I’m a little shocked by this news. Boundless, you will be missed
This was super disappointing news! Despite listening to the main Focus show for years and knowing somewhat of the other branches (Odyssey, Radio Theater, various other podcasts), I only found out about Boundless about a year ago after Lisa was on an episode of the main show. I think it really could have been marketed better, but it’s a little late for that now, huh? It’s been really good for me and I even recommended it to some friends. I’m a huge podcast buff (I listen to over a dozen regularly, besides others that I catch occasionally or completed already) and The Boundless Show quickly climbed to near the top of my favorites list. I wish I had heard of it sooner. It’s already had several good impacts for my life and if it stayed around, I think could have been even bigger. I’ll definitely miss the show.
I knew about Focus on the Family, but we had never known Boundless existed until a year or two ago. I was searching online for Christian dating articles and blogs to offer advice to my disheartened teenage daughter. She went through a trying time with a young man she thought was pursuing her. Many of Boundless' articles kept popping up in my searches and I just kept sharing them with her day after day. We both came to understand biblical dating much better through the websites many resources, and she came through all the mess with God by her side, full of hope for the future, and new eyes to understand a better way to begin a relationship. We were so thankful to have found out about Boundless, we have been sharing it with friends and family ever since! I'm sad to hear it will not be continuing, but I'm very glad the content will still remain, as it is a very well written by wonderful authors and leaders in the Christian faith, and will hopefully continue to help others as it has for us. 💗
Oh thats disappointing. What a wonderful ministry I've benefited from for many years. Thank you!
it was my go to on Thursdays. Now what will I listen to?? I’ve learn so much and there so many topics touched by the podcast and articles that I thought no christians were reflecting on them and it was cool to learn a Christian perspective on those things to held conversations with friends and coworkers with a christian point of view. Thank you.
This was a fantastic ministry during my single years (in my 40s) . Sad to see it go. ❤️
😢 Thank you, @boundlessteam! You will be missed!
Thank you @andersonlisac and the @boundlessteam for your continued encouragement each week and for blowing wind into our sails for the @partyinthefrontbook 🚀 launch! May the LORD bless you and keep you on your next adventure!
Ooh no!!! Thank you for the wisdom and laughter you given throughout the years.
Oh dear! This is a big loss. I’ve LOVED your podcast over the years! What a blessing you and your team have been to countless young adults
So sad 😢 What a helpful and wonder ministry.
I remembering discovering your site as a new Christian, and your many articles (and later podcast in my adult years) helped me grow spiritually as well as encouraged my journey with God. I'm grateful to all the people at Boundless and I'm sad to see it go, but also understand that there is a season to everything. Thank you for everything you've done in my life as well as in the lives of others. Boundless has definitely been a blessing❤
I’ll definitely miss ya’ll! Your ministry has been very near and dear to my heart over the years as I struggled to trust God through the many ups and downs of life. Thank you for being a bright spot; a place of encouragement, rest and hope.
Oh man, this is tough. Boundless’ ministry has helped me so much as a young adult navigating dating and relationships and life from a YA perspective. Sad to see you go but so thankful for the lessons learned. You have impacted many for the kingdom so thank you!
15 years ago, Boundless was a meaningful resource as I navigated my single journey. When I got married, I shared our story with the Boundless team and they featured us on the blog. We were 45 amd 50 years old at the time. I always appreciated that you knew and acknowledged that there were older singles in the world. Thank for being such and encouragement to so many over the years!
I discovered boundless in 2020, as a young leader driving around from place to place, I found it a place of rest on the road. It was a fun and informative way to pass the time. It has blessed me beyond description, as a single 35 year old, it has been difficult navigating adulthood and learning to be interdependent with my church community. Listening to boundless has provided me with encouragement and sage advice. I felt seen as a single who often gets lost in the church crowds of young marrieds and families. Boundless stood in the gap, providing a sense of community from anywhere in the world I travelled to, I will profoundly miss it. I trust the Lord is guiding this shift, and wish everyone the best as they seek His will in the new season.
I am so sad to hear that Boundless is being discontinued...actually welling up about it. I discovered the Boundless show about 15 years ago when I had an hour commute to work and needed something to listen to and be encouraged by. As a lifelong single Christian, this show has been an amazing blessing and encouragement to me, to learn that it's OK to be single. It really was the first thing out there that made me feel like I wasn't alone, even though many of my friends and family were getting married and having kids. It was so refreshing to have in a Christian world where I had grown up being told that marriage is the goal and thinking something must be wrong with me. It's not something that I have come across over here in England. While I know Boundless is ending, I do hope and pray that there will be some continuation to support and encourage single Christians. I am not exaggerating when I say that Boundless was lifechanging for me - God really used the ministry to do some big work in me...and I am still shedding some tears as I write this - that's how much it has meant to me. I read Lisa Anderson's book and I pray that she finds her next adventure soon and strengthen her walk with God all the more - I will be watching with interest.