The Bonus Dad: Rewriting Fatherhood After Loss with Lev Hunter

Send us Fan MailWhen father wounds become the defining narrative of our lives, we risk missing the redemptive story God wants to write. In this soul-stirring conversation, host Clifton Ross Jr. welcomes LV Hunter for a raw exploration of healing from paternal abandonment and discovering purpose beyond pain.Both men share the devastating impact of losing their fathers at age ten—Clifton's to addiction and LV's to suicide after enduring physical abuse. Their parallel journeys create a powerful foundation for understanding how childhood trauma shapes adulthood. Yet rather than remaining trapped in these narratives, they reveal how surrender to God's plan unlocked unexpected blessings.LV's journey to becoming a "bonus dad" stands as a testament to divine restoration. Through tears, he describes the healing that comes from creating moments with his bonus son that he never experienced with his own father. "I'm not here to replace your dad," he explains with tender conviction, "I'm just here to pick up where he left off." This redefinition of fatherhood challenges listeners to see beyond biology into the spiritual inheritance we're called to steward.The conversation takes a profound turn when addressing how wounds shape identity. "The only wounds worth bragging about are Christ's," LV boldly declares, challenging the modern tendency to build brands around personal traumas. This counter-cultural perspective invites listeners to redirect attention from self-focused healing to Christ-centered purpose.Whether you're healing from father wounds, stepping into a blended family, rebuilding after divorce, or simply seeking to live with more purpose, this conversation offers transformative wisdom for breaking rigid thinking patterns and embracing God's redemptive detours.Connect with us on Social MediaInstagram:The Summit Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/the.summitpodcast/Clifton Ross Jr: https://www.instagram.com/justcliftonrj?igsh=MXB2ZG9xa2V2cnVvYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1/membership?view_as=patronConnect with our Guest:IG: https://www.instagram.com/yaboylv?igsh=MTlmbnV3bzJ3NXRyag==https://www.instagram.com/lexandlevhunter?igsh=MW9janRtemgzMzB0Zg==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LexAndLev Support the show