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PLANO June Hunt, founder and chief servant officer of Hope for the Heart, a ministry that provides biblical hope and practical help for everyday problems, received the National Religious Broadcasters Hall of Fame Award at the organization’s annual convention in June. Hunt began hosting the “Hope for the Heart” radio broadcast 35 years ago, added the “Hope in the Night” live counseling program in 1996. She has developed more than 100 “Keys for Living,” upon which the ministry’s biblical counseling solutions are based.
The Hall of Fame Award is the NRB’s most prestigious honor, presented annually to one individual member for contributions to Christian broadcasting, impact on individuals, and example of faithfulness to Christ.
“Receiving the Hall of Fame Award is a great honor, but all the glory goes to God for how he has used and blessed our ministry,” Hunt said. “People often ask me about my initial vision for Hope for the Heart, but in truth, I had none—we have always just followed where the Lord led us, meeting the unmet needs where he revealed them to us. It is the Lord who says, ‘I know the plans I have for you.’ We are just grateful to be a part of his work, sharing the hope he gives us for the future, especially for people who have had experiences that devastated their hearts.”
As a conference speaker, Hunt discovered there were no Christian resources on difficult topics that so many people were dealing with, such as childhood sexual abuse and manipulation. She saw many holes and wrote “Keys for Living” on these topics to fill those needs.
Having founded Hope for the Heart and its eponymous radio program in 1986, Hunt’s impact spans multiple decades as a faithful, inspiring voice in Christian communications. Recognized for her call-in counseling program and her role as one of the few female voices on national radio, Hunt’s biblical and practical resources that cover more than 100 topics have been translated into 36 languages and used in more than 60 countries on 6 continents, enabling the ministry to reach millions with God’s truth.
“It is incredible to see the growth of Hope for the Heart since June’s initial broadcast in 1986,” said Curtis Hail, chief executive officer of Hope for the Heart. “The ministry has flourished and impacted the lives of countless individuals, and we look forward to helping even more people through our new program ‘Lifeline to Hope,’ based on June’s ‘Keys for Living.’”
Launched this year, “Lifeline to Hope” is a suite of products on lay caregiving—including online training videos and courses as well as digital downloads and curriculum, all designed to equip people to provide support, encouragement, and spiritual care to those struggling with mental, emotional and spiritual health issues. “Lifeline to Hope” was developed by Hope for the Heart’s chief strategy officer, Eric Scalise, based on the ministry’s cornerstone resource – providing practical, biblical guidance for everyday problems.
To learn more about Hope for the Heart and June Hunt visit, junehunt.org. To learn more about Lifeline to Hope, visit hopefortheheart.org/lifeline.
