Skip to content

CURRENTLY DRAFT MODE

Hope for the Heart
Care and Counsel Handbook book cover
The Care and Counsel Handbook cover

The Care
and Counsel Handbook

The Care
and Counsel Handbook

PRE-ORDER TODAY!

Amazon
Barnse & Noble

Releases September 2, 2025 – Pre-Order Now!

A Quick-Access Biblical Guide to Life’s Toughest Questions

We’re thrilled to announce the newest and most comprehensive resource from Hope for the Heart – The Care and Counsel Handbook – is now available for pre-order!

 Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, grief, conflict, or other challenges?

This trusted handbook delivers clear answers from God’s Word on more than 100 of life’s most pressing issues.

Whether you're a pastor, counselor, small group leader, or simply someone searching for biblical truth in hard times, this practical reference equips you with instant guidance rooted in Scripture.

Developed by June Hunt and the Hope for the Heart team, this handbook is the culmination of 40 years of ministry – designed for quick access and real-life application.

It’s an essential tool for personal study, pastoral care, counseling sessions, and church ministries.

👉 Pre-order today and be among the first to receive this powerful biblical resource when it releases on September 2, 2025.

 

Available for Pre-Order Here:

Amazon logo
Barnse & Noble logo
Target logo
Walmart logo
Simon & Schuster
Bookshop
Books-A-Million

Topics Covered
From anxiety and grief to marriage and addiction, expand to learn more
  1. The Abortion Dilemma
  2. Abuse Recovery
  3. Adoption
  4. Adultery
  5. Aging Well
  6. Alcohol & Drug Abuse
  7. Alzheimer’s & Dementia
  8. Anger
  9. Anorexia & Bulimia
  10. Anxiety
  11. Assurance of Salvation
  12. Atheism & Agnosticism
  13. The Bible: Is It Reliable?
  14. The Blended Family
  15. Boundaries
  16. Bullying
  17. Caregiving
  18. Child Evangelism
  19. Childhood Sexual Abuse
  20. Chronic Illness & Disabilities
  21. Codependency
  22. Communication
  23. Conflict Resolution
  24. Confrontation
  25. Considering Marriage
  26. Crisis & Trauma
  27. Critical Spirit
  28. Cults
  29. Dating
  30. Death & Heaven
  31. Decision-Making
  32. Depression
  33. Divorce
  34. Domestic Abuse
  1. The Dysfunctional Family
  2. Employment
  3. Envy & Jealousy
  4. Ethics & Integrity
  5. Evil & Suffering . . . Why?
  6. Fear
  7. Financial Freedom
  8. Forgiveness
  9. Friendship
  10. Gambling
  11. God: Who Is He?
  12. Grief
  13. Guilt & Shame
  14. Habits & Addictions
  15. The Holy Spirit
  16. Homosexuality & SSA
  17. Hope
  18. Identity & Self-Image
  19. Infertility
  20. Intimacy
  21. Jesus: Is He God?
  22. Leadership
  23. Loneliness
  24. Lying vs. Truthfulness
  25. Manipulation
  26. Marriage
  27. Mentoring, Coaching, and Discipling
  28. Midlife Crisis
  29. New Age Spirituality
  30. The Occult
  31. Overeating
  32. Parenting
  33. Perfectionism
  1. Pregnancy . . . Unplanned
  2. Prejudice
  3. Pride & Humility
  4. Procrastination
  5. Prosperity Theology
  6. Purpose in Life
  7. Reconciliation
  8. Rejection & Abandonment
  9. Salvation
  10. Satan, Demons, and Satanism
  11. Self-Worth
  12. Sex and Human Trafficking
  13. Sexual Addiction
  14. Sexual Integrity
  15. Sexual Assault & Rape Recovery
  16. Single Parenting
  17. Singleness
  18. Spiritual Abuse
  19. Spiritual Warfare
  20. Stealing
  21. Stress
  22. Success through Failure
  23. Suicide Prevention
  24. Teenagers
  25. Temptation
  26. Terminal Illness
  27. Time Management
  28. Trials
  29. The Unbelieving Mate
  30. Verbal & Emotional Abuse
  31. Violence
  32. Widowhood
  33. Worry
Topics Covered
From anxiety and grief to marriage and addiction expand to learn more
  1. The Abortion Dilemma
  2. Abuse Recovery
  3. Adoption
  4. Adultery
  5. Aging Well
  6. Alcohol & Drug Abuse
  7. Alzheimer’s & Dementia
  8. Anger
  9. Anorexia & Bulimia
  10. Anxiety
  11. Assurance of Salvation
  12. Atheism & Agnosticism
  13. The Bible: Is It Reliable?
  14. The Blended Family
  15. Boundaries
  16. Bullying
  17. Caregiving
  18. Child Evangelism
  19. Childhood Sexual Abuse
  20. Chronic Illness & Disabilities
  21. Codependency
  22. Communication
  23. Conflict Resolution
  24. Confrontation
  25. Considering Marriage
  26. Crisis & Trauma
  27. Critical Spirit
  28. Cults
  29. Dating
  30. Death & Heaven
  31. Decision-Making
  32. Depression
  33. Divorce
  34. Domestic Abuse
  35. The Dysfunctional Family
  36. Employment
  37. Envy & Jealousy
  38. Ethics & Integrity
  39. Evil & Suffering . . . Why?
  40. Fear
  41. Financial Freedom
  42. Forgiveness
  43. Friendship
  44. Gambling
  45. God: Who Is He?
  46. Grief
  47. Guilt & Shame
  48. Habits & Addictions
  49. The Holy Spirit
  50. Homosexuality & SSA
  51. Hope
  52. Identity & Self-Image
  53. Infertility
  54. Intimacy
  55. Jesus: Is He God?
  56. Leadership
  57. Loneliness
  58. Lying vs. Truthfulness
  59. Manipulation
  60. Marriage
  61. Mentoring, Coaching, and Discipling
  62. Midlife Crisis
  63. New Age Spirituality
  64. The Occult
  65. Overeating
  66. Parenting
  67. Perfectionism
  68. Pregnancy . . . Unplanned
  69. Prejudice
  70. Pride & Humility
  71. Procrastination
  72. Prosperity Theology
  73. Purpose in Life
  74. Reconciliation
  75. Rejection & Abandonment
  76. Salvation
  77. Satan, Demons, and Satanism
  78. Self-Worth
  79. Sex and Human Trafficking
  80. Sexual Addiction
  81. Sexual Integrity
  82. Sexual Assault & Rape Recovery
  83. Single Parenting
  84. Singleness
  85. Spiritual Abuse
  86. Spiritual Warfare
  87. Stealing
  88. Stress
  89. Success through Failure
  90. Suicide Prevention
  91. Teenagers
  92. Temptation
  93. Terminal Illness
  94. Time Management
  95. Trials
  96. The Unbelieving Mate
  97. Verbal & Emotional Abuse
  98. Violence
  99. Widowhood
  100. Worry
Who can use this book?
Expand to learn more
  • Anyone seeking biblical answers to life’s toughest issues
  • Anyone who feels called to care for and help others
  • Pastors, ministry leaders, and church staff
  • Christian life coaches, chaplains, and mentors
  • Counselors and mental health professionals
  • Lay leaders, church volunteers, Bible study leaders
  • Small group, support group, and recovery group leaders
  • Parents, teachers, and trainers
  • Seminary students and lifelong learners

What Others Are Saying

Sheila Walsh
Sheila Walsh
 
Author and co-host of Praise and Better Together on TBN
 
“If you’ve ever struggled with how to apply God’s Word to real-life problems, this book is for you... a truly life-giving resource that points people to the hope found in Christ.”
 
john_trent_circle-1
Dr. John Trent
 
President, Strong Families
 
“You need a good Bible dictionary nearby when you study Scripture. You need this book if you are a people helper or just someone who needs to know God’s Word on the most important questions you’re facing today.”
robert_jeffress
Dr. Robert Jeffress
 
Sr. Pastor at First Baptist Church Dallas
 
“Every pastor, counselor, and ministry leader needs this handbook... I highly recommend it!”
 
gary_wilkerson
Gary Wilkerson
 
President, World Challenge
 
“I have never come across a resource that addresses the many concerns we all have, and in such a deep and biblical way. This is a must-have resource.”
Drs_Les_and_Leslie_Parrott
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot
 
Founders, The Parrott Institute for Healthy Relationships at Olivet Nazarene University
 
“The Care and Counsel Handbook delivers biblical wisdom and practical guidance—quickly, clearly, and compassionately.”
jason_brown
Jason Brown
 
President and CEO, Marketplace Chaplains
 
“This resource ensures our 2,100 Chaplains are the best equipped ‘Messengers of Hope’ in the workplace. A go-to resource for thousands of life issues.”
Nick Vujicic
Nick Vujicic
 
Founder and President, Nick V Ministries
 
"Designed with essentials in mind, The Care and Counsel Handbook includes an integrated whole-person approach across 100 difficult issues, and the team at Hope for the Heart reaches beyond counseling to transform us to become more like Jesus."
Pastor James Ward
Pastor James Ward
 
Senior Pastor, INSIGHT Church
 
"Once again, June Hunt and the Hope for the Heart team have hit a home run! I highly recommend this resource for leaders who desire to effectively and efficiently achieve maximum results in ministry."
Taya Kyle
Taya Kyle
 
Author and Executive Director of TACKF – Service Marriage Strong, Widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle
 
"The Care and Counsel Handbook is a powerful guide to help you navigate struggles with clarity, wisdom, and biblical truth."
Jack Hibbs
Jack Hibbs
 
Senior Pastor, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills
 
"This book is an incredible resource for individuals, pastors, churches, and ministries who love God’s Word and are seeking to offer biblically grounded care and counsel."
Mark Batterson
Mark Batterson
 
NYT bestselling author of The Circle Maker
 
"This book is a powerful tool for anyone seeking biblically grounded wisdom on life’s toughest challenges. Whether you're a pastor, counselor, or simply someone looking for guidance, The Care and Counsel Handbook provides clear, compassionate, and scripturally sound answers."
Sheila Walsh
Sheila Walsh
 
Author and co-host of Praise and Better Together on TBN
 
“If you’ve ever struggled with how to apply God’s Word to real-life problems, this book is for you... a truly life-giving resource that points people to the hope found in Christ.”
 
john_trent_circle-1
Dr. John Trent
 
President, Strong Families
 
“You need a good Bible dictionary nearby when you study Scripture. You need this book if you are a people helper or just someone who needs to know God’s Word on the most important questions you’re facing today.”
robert_jeffress
Dr. Robert Jeffress
 
Sr. Pastor at First Baptist Church Dallas
 
“Every pastor, counselor, and ministry leader needs this handbook... I highly recommend it!”
 
gary_wilkerson
Gary Wilkerson
 
President, World Challenge
 
“I have never come across a resource that addresses the many concerns we all have, and in such a deep and biblical way. This is a must-have resource.”
Drs_Les_and_Leslie_Parrott
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot
 
Founders, The Parrott Institute for Healthy Relationships at Olivet Nazarene University
 
“The Care and Counsel Handbook delivers biblical wisdom and practical guidance—quickly, clearly, and compassionately.”
jason_brown
Jason Brown
 
President and CEO, Marketplace Chaplains
 
“This resource ensures our 2,100 Chaplains are the best equipped ‘Messengers of Hope’ in the workplace. A go-to resource for thousands of life issues.”
Hope for the Heart
Footer_ECFA-C3vFJr1J
© 2025 Hope for the Heart. All rights reserved.