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
Vice President Greg Smalley Announces End of Boundless Ministry
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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.
207 entries.
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.
5 years ago, I had a 7 hour flight delay in the Dallas airport. I'd heard about Dating Manifesto and thought I may as well use my Audible free trial to have a listen. The book totally hooked me, and I finished it during that layover!
I got into Boundless after that, and the LORD has since done some wild work in my life to coach me toward radical, missional singleness! As a result, it's not only me who has been affected by Boundless, but Christ's love and the Gospel have been shared and nurtured in the lives of countless youth students, kids from families in crisis (see Safe Families for Children!), and even unreached foreigners. Yup, our eternal family will be bigger because of God working through you all!
Mark 10:29-30 has become a reality in my life. And Boundless understands the Biblical, New Covenant definition of family more than any ministry I've known. Your team of many different people over the years really has embodied the critical mission of Jesus (in singleness) to His disciples (young adults).
Oof. This is gonna be rough.
Thank you, Lisa and team!
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
Thank you for this amazing podcast - I feel like you’re all friends and will greatly miss you. You’ve talked me through hard times with care and passing of both parents and other life journeys - always available at 2 am! Thank you for your support and sharing over the years - you have made a huge difference. Wishing you all the best and will follow on FB to see adventures the Lord has in store for you! Well done, faithful servant! 🩷
Focus on the Family just announced it is closing the Boundless.orgBoundless.org section of its ministry. Chris and I met because of Boundless here on Facebook and we will forever be grateful for their ministry!
As I’ve entered my 50s as a single adult, I still continued to look forward to each week’s episode of Boundless. I’m sad to hear this ministry is ending. I pray Focus on the Family has new ideas and ministries for singles in the future because if ever there was a time to minister to them, it is now!
Sad to see this go. Grateful for Boundless.org through the years and how it has strengthened younger Christians. I even got to be a guest on the show many moons ago. Glad to see that the archives are going to stay up for anyone to dip into for help along the way.
Super encouraged by you Lisa! Thankful for the Pursuit conferences at the FotF campuses. Praying that God continues to direct your steps! I know that you will be a blessing wherever the Lord puts you. Soli Deo Gloria!
I am going to miss you guys! Started listening in 2009
Tonight we just listened to the last Boundless podcast. You and Boundless have been a part of our Thursday night drive for many years now. When I met my boyfriend, Dave Clark (now my husband), he wanted to introduce me to Boundless, so we started with podcast 1 and have listened to all 940 podcasts. Thank you for all you and your staff have done throughout the years to bring wisdom, spiritual guidance, and wit to our (and so many others') lives. May God guide your next step. You are loved.
My wife and I will miss you guys! We both listened to you regularly while we were dating, engaged, and early married.
I enjoyed the Boundless content immensely. I looked forward to my weekly dose of carefully crafted Christ centered content. The team was unafraid to unpack various issues facing singles and presented truth grounded in scriptures in a non judgemental manner. Thanks for giving to the Lord through this channel. May God bless you all richly.
I have been reading the Boundless articles since 2007 and listening to the podcast since 2009. This show has impacted my spiritual life and my faith journey so much. I owe being a mother and a wife to these articles! Thank you Boundless for your ministry!
I will miss hearing new episodes of the Boundless show every week; I have turned to the podcast and the blog for practical, godly advice many times. I first heard of the show when I found an episode with an interview with Brant Hansen, which got me connected to both this podcast and Brant's. Lisa, your humor and honesty have been really delightful. Thank you to you and the team for all the years of content and encouragement to live every day for the Lord.
I am very sad to hear that Boundless is shutting down. The articles were a source of much encouragement for me in about 2010-2018. Even today I like reading them or listening to the podcast sometimes. Thank you for 27 years ❤️. Please leave the website, the blog and podcast episodes posted. The information, advice and encouragement is timeless.
I first heard the Boundless show on the radio in 2015, so boundless has been a part of my life for the past TEN YEARS. I've listened to every single podcast episode. Lisa feels like the cool aunt i wish i had (i only have uncles). I've never reached out before, but when i heard the sad news i knew what i had to do. Goodbye Boundless. I wish you could stay.
What an impressive run and legacy, and I’m grateful for all the connections made! Very sorry and saddened to hear Boundless ministry is closing and wrapping up its wonderful work on this day today; I wish it weren't so.
A heartfelt thank you to and much appreciation for Lisa Anderson and the current and past staff for producing consistently amazing and professional faith-based relationship development content for singles and young adults for over 25 years, "with the goal of helping young adults grow up, own their faith, date with purpose and prepare for marriage and family.” I’m also thankful for the vision of Boundless founders Steve and Candice Watters, and of FOTF founder Dr. James Dobson. It has had and will have an immensely impactful legacy for so many in sharing Biblical truths in the love of and in life in our Lord and Savior Jesus.
I have benefitted from and delighted in it so much (and have shared it with many others) since at least 2010 when a friend shared about the fun and practical podcast show. I’m also honored to have been among the initial Boundless Insiders; been mentioned a couple of times in the past by Kathryn on the show, lol, for submitting ideas and feedback; as well as featured as a caller with a question. Also, years ago I was given an inspiring Boundless shirt from a dedicated relative with Romans 12:2 on it; Boundless has lived up to that Biblical truth.
I will miss the relaxed vibes of the culture of the ministry as also exemplified on the fun styling and article photos of the Web site (perhaps summarized as not taking oneself too seriously, but taking relationship with the Lord seriously); reading fresh and pertinent articles from authors like Joshua, Suzanne, Lindsay and many others; and the excitement of anticipating the weekly podcast drop on Thursdays and all of Lisa’s and guests’ pertinent comments and witty humor.
While I'm thankful that the treasure trove of excellent podcast and article content will remain available, I will miss the updates and connection from staff! Thank you and God bless
I’ll leave off with an inspiring excerpt from the About Us section of the Boundless Web site:
“The young adult years are full of possibilities and choices that shape who we will become — it’s a season of adulthood that feels boundless…. We challenge you to maximize these years — to embrace new responsibilities, own your faith, date with purpose, prepare for marriage and, above all, honor God in everything you do. Let’s find your place and focus your future.”
Boundless articles have much material about singleness from a Christian perspective that I’ve never seen anywhere else. Thank you for encouraging me to use my singleness to glorify God!
Boundless has been a companion on my walk through life over the last several years. I originally stumbled across an article on Singleness and have since found a wealth of wisdom, encouragement, and nudges out of my comfort zone. Boundless provided a space for hard questions to be asked, embrace who God has created us to be, dream about the future, allow us to cry, and always have a smile. Boundless has supported me and numerous others. I will miss them dearly, but I am thankful they were able to walk with me while they could. It was clear it was never about their name, but God's, and His name will continued to be glorified.
I have only recently come to learn about Boundless. I am subscribed to the email updates but have not had the opportunity to listen to or watch videos yet.
I am hopeful they will remain available on Spotify as I still plan on starting from the very beginning and going through them.
I feel the information, help, and insight within them is invaluable and people that are just coming to learn about Boundless will still benefit a lot from it by going through its history.
Thank you and I pray that you continue to be blessed with the opportunity to reach others wherever the journey takes you.