Big Questions for God: Episode 769
The Boundless Show
Focus on the Family
4.7 • 772 Ratings
🗓️ 27 October 2022
⏱️ 58 minutes
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Summary
Asking God honest questions, plus Dr. Bob Paul shares landmark relationship advice, and encouragement for 30-something single men.
Featured musical artist: Love and the Outcome
Roundtable: My Biggest God Questions
Since none of us are God, it’s normal to have questions about who He is, what He’s thinking, and what He’s up to today and, well — forever. Some questions are lighthearted, but others are serious and have big implications. Our guests share questions they’ve had about God, ones they still have, and where some safe places are to get them answered.
Culture: Foundational Tools for Healthy Relationships (Part 1)
As the leader of Focus on the Family’s Hope Restored program, Dr. Bob Paul regularly conducts four-day marriage intensives where he counsels couples who are on the brink of divorce. Lisa Anderson had the opportunity to observe an intensive and says, “Hope Restored is doing great work for marriages in crisis, but in my opinion, every unmarried person should go through this incredible program.” Learn why Lisa speaks so strongly of Hope Restored as she interviews Bob about the foundational lessons he teaches couples and how they can benefit your own personal growth and relationships. In part one, Bob discusses the importance of safety in relationships, and why boundaries are so important.
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Inbox: Hope for Single Men in Their 30s
He’s in his mid-30s and is struggling to find a potential spouse. Even though he’s tried online dating, it’s only resulted in a few dates. The waiting is difficult and he’s getting more and more discouraged. Is there hope for him? Counselor Glenn Lutjens weighs in.
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| 1:01.8 | Well, hey everyone. Welcome to this week's episode of The Boundless Show. This is Lisa Anderson here with you. And later on, for our inbox, we have a listener who's now in his mid-30s and is feeling pretty discouraged because he's struggling to find a wife and wants to know, is there still even hope for him in this pursuit? |
| 1:29.1 | Well, one of our counselors is going to share some thoughts on that. |
| 1:32.7 | And then for our culture segment, Dr. Bob Paul is the leader of Focus on the Family's Hope Restored program, |
| 1:38.6 | which is designed to help couples who are on the brink of divorce. |
| 1:43.8 | But I actually went and attended a week of this and found some great learnings for those |
| 1:49.2 | of us who aren't married. |
| 1:50.5 | And so you're going to hear part one this week of my discussion with him on keys really |
| 1:56.2 | to a successful marriage and not just marriage, but all of your relationships. |
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