Dani returns to discuss her emotional wounds versus scars, reflecting on the uncertainty of knowing when she is fully healed from past trauma or still needs more healing. She expresses her compassion and empathy for others. June adds insight by explaining how God uses our pain and sorrow for growth, likening personal trials to the refining process of metals, where challenges purify and strengthen us.
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This live call-in program with June Hunt provides practical and Biblical help to callers in a compassionate and understanding way. Call 1-800-488-HOPE (4673) for information. To schedule time with June on Hope In The Night, please leave your information at 1-800-NIGHT-17 (800-644-4817).
Caller Susan returns to talk about how to address the information that her sister shared about her father. A couple of years ago, her sister shared that a cousin had accused Susan's father of sexual abuse. At the time, Susan's father was living with Susan's family. Her father is unaware of the accusations, and no longer lives with her. She wants to know whether to, or how to, address this accusation with her father and/or the rest of the family.
Cheri has been "waiting to die" since her marriage failed in 2006. She says she is trying to recover from hoarding without developing an eating disorder. When she was in 4th grade, her older brother started having sex with her. In 5th grade, her father started fondling her, begging for sex until she was 22 y. o. She has been married 3 times and has always chosen controlling men. She feels that every man she has known has betrayed her. Cheri feels that what she really needs is forgiveness for her father and mother.
Susan is 5 years older than her sister, and their relationship has been strained since their mom died 5 years ago. The sister and father moved to be close to Susan and the sister always needed help, becoming very demanding. Three years ago, Susan set boundaries and her sister became upset and moved back. Susan wants to pursue reconciliation.
Elizabeth seeks guidance on finding her purpose, expressing a desire not to miss God's best purposes for her. June helps her by explaining how to choose the best path, sharing personal examples of how she made faithful choices aligned with God's calling. June also reveals that the highest purpose in life is serving God and others, providing biblical examples to support this. She advises Elizabeth to find an accountability partner or mentor for support on this journey.
Roy, aged 51, was living with his girlfriend, and they recently had a child together. Both were smokers and drank daily, but after the baby was born, his girlfriend stopped these habits and asked him to do the same. Roy did not make the change, leading his girlfriend to leave two months ago, cutting off contact. In a conversation with June, Roy expresses his desire to change for the sake of his relationship. June discusses trust in relationships and suggests that Roy consider adopting the character that he believes God would want him to have. She also recommends finding a mentor for accountability to help him in his journey of change.