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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).

We're thrilled to accompany you on this journey of faith, growth, and transformation. As always, we appreciate your support! Please subscribe and share this episode. We can't wait for you to join us for future episodes of Flourish-Meant.

To book Tina as a speaker, connect with her life coaching services, and more, visit her website: https://tinayeager.com/

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As antisemitism continues to rise around the world in 2025, this message from former Congresswoman and presidential candidate Michele Bachmann speaks powerfully to our moment.

Recorded at our 2023 Wake Up! Conference shortly after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, Dean Bachmann — now serving as Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University — delivers a stirring biblical call to stand with God’s chosen people. She reminds the Church of God’s unbreakable covenant with Israel and the vital responsibility of Gentile believers to confront antisemitism and hatred wherever they appear.

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Do you feel like an imposter? Struggling with imposter syndrome is more common than you might realize.

Erin Harrigan—biblical business coach, author, and podcast host—tackles the struggles so many high-achieving women face with imposter syndrome. If you've ever felt unqualified or questioned if you're truly in the right place, this conversation is here to remind you that you're not alone.

Erin shares her personal revelation rooted in scripture, exposing how even our doubts and past mistakes can become the foundation for impact in God's kingdom. Together, Tina and Erin unpack why these feelings are so common, how to tell the difference between godly calling and selfish ambition, and what practical steps you can take to walk confidently in your purpose. Whether you're battling burnout, striving for achievement, or simply seeking clarity in your calling, this episode will help you move past shame and align your life with God's direction. Tune in for actionable advice, spiritual insight, and an invitation to embrace the truth: you are no imposter.

Here's what you'll discover in this week's episode:

1. Recognize the Real Root of Imposter Syndrome Erin shares how feelings of inadequacy can creep in, especially when God calls us to new levels. We might think we're the only ones battling these doubts, but this struggle is far more common than we realize.

2. Embrace God's Assignment for You Through scripture—specifically John 7—Erin shows how even Jesus was questioned about his authority, yet He affirmed that His teaching came from God. When you walk in your calling, you are not an imposter, no matter how ill-equipped you may feel.

3. Step Away from Selfish Ambition It's easy to get caught up in the "I" of ambition, but Erin encourages us to check our motives. Are we striving for our own gain, or simply trusting God's plan and timing for our lives?

4. Take Actionable Steps to Overcome Doubt Erin offers practical tips:

• Evaluate how you spend your time and make room for God.
• Surround yourself with people who encourage your faith and hold you accountable.
• Be bold in taking the next step God has given you, even if it feels uncomfortable.

5. Move from Overwhelmed to Empowered If you're burned out or overwhelmed, Erin's "Four Keys to Redefine Hustle"—Define, Direct, Discipline, and Develop—will help you lean on God's guidance rather than self-reliance.

Essential Resource: Get Erin's free 5-day audio devotional, "The Four Keys," and discover more practical encouragement on her website: erinharrigan.com

Final Encouragement You are chosen, equipped, and dearly loved by God. Imposter syndrome doesn't get the final word—God does!

We're thrilled to accompany you on this journey of faith, growth, and transformation. As always, we appreciate your support! Please subscribe and share this episode. We can't wait for you to join us for future episodes of Flourish-Meant.

To book Tina as a speaker, connect with her life coaching services, and more, visit her website: https://tinayeager.com/

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