Understanding Verbal and Emotional Abuse with June Hunt

Welcome to Flourish-Meant, where we dive deep into topics that matter most to your emotional and spiritual well-being. In this inspiring episode, host June Hunt sits down with Tina Yeager, founder of the worldwide ministry Hope for the Heart and respected radio host of Hope in the Night, to unpack the complexities of verbal and emotional abuse. Drawing from decades of experience, Tina Yeager offers heartfelt wisdom and personal stories—revealing how emotional and verbal abuse often stems from control, manipulation, and covert behaviors that leave victims feeling isolated and perplexed.

Together, June Hunt and Tina Yeager explore practical steps for identifying and protecting yourself from toxic relationships, establishing boundaries, and finding healing through spiritual transformation. If you’ve ever felt diminished, misunderstood, or longed for approval in your relationships, this conversation provides clarity, hope, and empowering biblical truths to guide you toward restoration. Stay tuned for profound insights and actionable advice on how to flourish even in the midst of adversity.

What is Verbal & Emotional Abuse?

Many people aren’t fully aware of what emotional abuse looks like, or how it’s present in their relationships. June Hunt compassionately defines emotional abuse as “any ongoing negative behavior to control another person.” She explains that while verbal abuse includes belittling, lies, and attacks, emotional abuse is often the unseen fallout from all forms of abuse—hurting our spirits and robbing us of joy.

Personal Stories & Insights

June Hunt shares candid stories from her own life, including a poignant childhood marked by rejection and the struggle for approval—illustrating how the need for acceptance can leave us vulnerable to covert forms of manipulation. She describes experiences with both close friends and family members that shaped her understanding of boundaries, abuse, and healing.

Finding Hope & Setting Boundaries

A powerful theme in this episode is learning when and how to say “no”—not out of rebellion, but as an act of caring for your heart and honoring God. June Hunt encourages us that, “at times we have to say no to people so that we can say yes to God.” She shares uplifting scriptures that helped her heal, reminding us that we’re never truly alone (“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” - Psalm 34:18).

Resources from June Hunt

If this episode resonates with you, June Hunt invites you to explore over 100 topics through Hope for the Heart, and to reach out for support. You can also join her live call-in radio program, Hope in the Night, airing from 11pm to midnight (1-800-488-HOPE).

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