Sermon Suggestions: Episode 935

Sermon Suggestions: Episode 935

Author: Focus on the Family January 1, 2026 Duration: 54:21

Teaching we want to hear in 2026, plus God’s plan for your career, and an executive’s career resource recommendations.   

Featured musical artist:  Zach Williams 

Roundtable: What I Wish My Church Would Talk About

As you look forward to spiritual growth in 2026, what do you hope your pastor will preach on? What do you feel is needed by Christians in terms of scriptural guidance and instruction? Or maybe encouragement? Any specific Bible passages or topics seem especially relevant? Our guests ponder this potential; actually talking to their pastors about it — well, we’ll see!  

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Culture: God’s Will for Your Career

Does God have specific direction for your career? Does it matter what you do? Jordan Raynor lives, thinks and breathes all things calling and vocation. He spends time this week helping us decipher what listening to the Holy Spirit looks like when it comes to our jobs. He also offers tips for being proactive, pursuing growth, and moving on. 

The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You’re Not Sharing the Gospel)        

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Inbox: Favorite Career Resources

If you’re a successful executive coach, what are your go-to career resources? Ken Lane has a list of books, podcasts and assessments that you should check out. 

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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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God Bless the USA: Episode 909 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Things we love about America, plus how to read a room, and what if you catch feelings for someone who isn’t a Christian? Featured musical artist: All Sons & Daughters Roundtable: What We Love About the United States Many…
Compatibility in Marriage: Episode 908 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:08
Successful small groups, plus what compatibility in marriage looks like, and what if your date was previously married? Featured musical artist: Love and the Outcome Roundtable: Church Small Group Success We all long for…
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What makes someone a best friend, plus research on why men fall in love more quickly, and is our listener trying hard enough to find someone? Featured musical artist: Kerrie Roberts Roundtable: Who Is Your Best Friend? W…
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Duration: 1:01:40
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Gym Intimidation: Episode 904 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:51
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Doing Wedding Season Solo: Episode 903 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:48
How to love weddings as a single guest, plus ordinary workers who did great things, and separating your work life from your personal life. Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust Roundtable: Attending Weddings as a Single W…
Ready for Your Job Interview?: Episode 902 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:22
Answering recruiter questions, plus how to craft a personal spiritual retreat, and should you only use Christian dating apps? Featured musical artist: All Sons & Daughters Roundtable: Questions to Prepare for a Job Inter…
The Perils of “Living in Sin”: Episode 901 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:45
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900 Episodes In!: Episode 900 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:07
Reviewing the last two years of “The Boundless Show,” plus Dr. Greg Smalley with new concerns about cohabitation, and when a family member goes MIA. Featured musical artist: JJ Heller Roundtable: What’s New Since Episode…