Date Yourself: Episode 917

Date Yourself: Episode 917

Author: Focus on the Family August 28, 2025 Duration: 55:18

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.        

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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.  

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Navigating your twenties and thirties as a person of faith brings a unique set of questions and crossroads. The Boundless Show, from Focus on the Family, steps into that space with genuine dialogue. Host Lisa Anderson guides conversations that feel like a thoughtful chat with friends who get it-tackling the real tensions between career and calling, the desire for meaningful relationships, and the journey of cultivating a personal faith that stands firm in modern culture. This isn't about easy answers, but about exploring how to live with purpose and integrity when society offers countless other paths. Each episode delves into the practical and spiritual aspects of life, from dating intentionally and preparing for marriage to building community and finding your place in the world. The young adult years are formative, and this podcast provides a grounded, Christian perspective on the choices that define them. Tune in for honest stories, relatable struggles, and encouragement that honors the complexities of building a life rooted in something lasting. It's a resource for anyone seeking a thoughtful, faith-based companion through the boundless possibilities of adulthood.
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