Hope in the Night

Monica asks for advice on setting and maintaining boundaries with narcissistic parents, specifically how to avoid giving in to guilt-tripping and gaslighting tactics. She also seeks guidance on coping with her recent Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis. In response, June emphasizes the importance of staying connected to her church community for support. She also encourages Monica, highlighting the positive influence she can have on others despite the challenges she faces.

Paul returns to discuss his experience as a victim of domestic violence and his struggles with depression, which reached a low point 2-3 weeks ago. He seeks advice on how to prevent a depressive spiral when he feels it starting. June shares a forgiveness timeline, which Paul acknowledges he has already worked through. He then begins to talk about the bullying he has faced. June introduces a plan of salvation specific to Paul's situation and begins guiding him through a prayer of salvation.

Ariana returns to discuss forgiveness. June reflects on a caller's past traumas and how God used her own experience with cancer to cultivate compassion. She expands on the theme of forgiveness and then guides Ariana through a prayer of forgiveness.

Nick was delivered from homosexuality and some addictions about 6 years ago. He is struggling now to seek God diligently and feels distant from God. He is also addicted to energy drinks, spending 100s of dollars a month on them. He wants to be freed from this addiction, and to get back to a closer connection with God.

Paul has been facing significant emotional turmoil in the past few months. He ended communication with his partner of two years because she uses his personal struggles against him, leaving him with no one to confide in. She mistreats him emotionally and mentally, even bringing up his past trauma. While she attends church and Bible study, she engages in alternative sexual activities and acts selfishly, leading Paul to question how someone can be both religious and selfish. He is seeking ways to improve their relationship. Paul also discusses his ongoing court case and emotional support animal. During a conversation with June, Paul opens up about his spiritual life and negative experiences with the church.

Katie wants to discuss her past with her abusive ex-husband, particularly focusing on the manipulation involved. June defines manipulation and shares her own experiences, including childhood abuse from her father, also highlighting manipulation. June encourages Katie to find and express her own voice. June then provides a lesson on manipulation, and Katie shares examples of manipulative behavior from her father-in-law.

Maria expresses deep concern for her son, who is struggling with depression following their divorce. He feels abandoned by his siblings and believes he has no reason to live if she dies. Despite her attempts to help, he doesn't take her advice and uses alcohol to cope with his pain. Maria is unsure how to assist him. She also mentions how the father’s actions have contributed to her son's struggles, including his addictive behaviors and self-harm. June suggests discussing crisis intervention strategies to support him.

Monica asks for guidance on how to forgive those who have hurt her in the past and how to know when forgiveness is genuine. She expresses concern about balancing forgiveness with not allowing herself to be mistreated. June offers insights on setting boundaries while still practicing forgiveness. Monica shares painful experiences, including struggles with her fatherwhich have deeply affected her. June concludes by leading a prayer focused on forgiveness.

Ariana is following up on her previous conversation, seeking clarity on distinguishing between the work of the Holy Spirit and her religious OCD. She shares her struggles with feeling self-centered instead of having a genuine desire to serve God, and wonders how to discern true repentance from false guilt. June responds by asking Ariana to clarify her earlier statement, "I hate the Bible," which Ariana explains by mentioning her past experiences of seeing the Bible misused. June then talks about legalism and emphasizes the importance of loving what God loves. She also discusses the three inner needs—love, significance, and security—and how they relate to spiritual growth.

Joe recently heard a program about miraculous healing and wants to share his own story of healing from blindness to inspire others. He's also interested in helping those who struggle with chronic health issues and suicidal thoughts. During a conversation, he opens up more about his journey, and June suggests he could support others by sharing his experiences. June, in turn, shares her struggle with cancer. Joe discusses how he finds purpose in being useful to others and bringing joy, particularly in church settings. June affirms the importance of godly men in the lives of children.