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Week of 6/22/26, on The Lillian McDermott Radio Show/Classroom!

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Happy Sunday and Happy Father’s Day! 

Lately, I have found myself wrestling with one of God’s most challenging commandments: Honor Thy Father and Mother. It has pierced my heart to the point that I journaled on my obligation as a child to honor my parents.

Since it is Father’s Day, I will focus on fathers… but this commandment also applies to our mothers as well. I wasn’t questioning it for myself, rather for the many in this world who have been abandoned, violated, or abused, by their father. For some, the wound is so deep that even hearing the word “father” brings pain rather than comfort.

 

As I journaled, the awareness I received was unexpected. At the same time, I was amazed at the perspective revealed to me.

Did you know that to Honor Thy Father and Mother is the only commandment that offers a blessing?

 

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12 NIV)

 

As I asked and waited for answers, it became very clear that God is serious about unconditional love!

We all fall short. I am grateful that God forgives me. Why then would I not want God to forgive someone I perceive to be a horrible human… including a mother or father?

I was able to see that it is not the behavior of my parents that I need to judge. I need to judge the love I can show to another person who has committed a crime against a child or another person. God loves us all. Who am I to determine who I should love, help, or forgive?

I did not like this revelation… I wanted to justify the child who refuses to call or visit their parents as that child refuses to forgive, refuses to help, or refuses to acknowledge their parent’s life. Perhaps they forgave their father, but the honor part is not there.

Forgiveness has nothing to do with trust. We can forgive while maintaining healthy boundaries. If trust has not been earned, we are not called to return to harm’s way. I understand the desire to stay away from someone who has caused harm and may do so again. But by being obedient to the commandment, we are receiving the blessing from God. A lesson to teach us. A gift of freedom that only happens when we are obedient to this command.

We want the blessing of this commandment. What if a father does not deserve to be honored? How do we work around honoring the commitment to the commandment?

This is what was revealed to me… The commandment does not say, “honor thy father or mother if they have been good to you.” It commands us to honor! I wrote, “What have they done to deserve that honor if they have been horrible? Do you mean to tell me that we are to help a parent in their time of need when they have been horrible or have not repented for their actions? Are we to be there for them in their old age?  The awareness that came to me stunned me… Yes!

I quickly wrote, “Why? Why should a child honor a parent who never honored them?”

This is when God gently reminded me that He IS My Father…

The people who I called mommy and daddy held that position on earth. I was born through them. God is who I honor. The way to do that is by following His commandments. What I do for the least of these, I do for Him. The blessing comes when I learn how to love unconditionally as well. 

It took some time to process this revelation. This goes against what we as humans are taught. Eye for an Eye… Tooth for a tooth! Once again, I felt that prompting in my heart and I understood that was the old way of being. Jesus came to show us the new truth of unconditional love.

Then, later that weekend, I felt led to watch the movie The Forge by the Kendrick brothers on Netflix. Perhaps it caught my attention because I had interviewed Alex Kendrick many years ago when I first started on radio. What I did not expect was that the movie would confirm everything I had just been journaling about.

In the story, the lead character, who was a father, embarks on a journey of forgiveness after an unimaginable loss of his only son. That experience became the driving force he used to mentor troubled boys to become men with integrity. He encouraged forgiveness, not because the offense was small, but because carrying the burden of unforgiveness was a huge price to pay. That price keeps us captive. This deeply touched my heart. It reminded me that forgiveness is not always for the benefit of the other person; it is the gift we give ourselves. It is the path to freedom.

For the fathers who are easy to love, we are grateful for loving us unconditionally. Thank you for giving us life. We love and honor you on this Father’s Day!

For all the mentors who have been impactful in the life of a child, we honor you on this Father’s Day.

For the fathers who are harder to love, thank you for teaching us how to love unconditionally. Thank you for giving us life. We honor God, through you.

If the hard to love father is no longer living, healing and release can still take place. One powerful step is to visit his gravesite, write him a heartfelt letter, or offer a prayer of gratitude. Through these acts, you can begin the journey toward forgiveness, extend unconditional love, and free yourself from the weight of unresolved pain.

 

My greatest takeaway…

 

God is who I honor by following His commandments.

 

I am still processing this commandment truth. Not just for my father, who I love and miss dearly, but for all the people who have intentionally caused me harm! I release them and by doing so, I honor God! 💜

 

 

I wonder if honor is the final step in that journey of freedom?

What do you think?

 

I hope you check out our two new classes this week. One is with Dr. Bradley Nelson, DC, on Unblocking Our Hearts with The Heart Code. And this month’s coaching session with me called, Loving Yourself Like God Loves You!

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I am still excited about all last week’s class sessions…  Such great inspirational people who touched my life. I hope you enjoyed them as well. If you missed listening to or watching any of last week’s lessons, there are many ways you can still learn and grow. All new classes are updated to our website on the day they air (Click Here to listen). You can watch my past classes on  YouTube, Facebook, Odysee and BitChute. You can also go to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Pandora,TuneIn or iHeartRadio. search for “Lillian McDermott,” and listen to the “podclass,” at your leisure (Click Here to learn more). Let’s continue to Grow Together!

 

 

It is a new week and here is what’s happening on

The Lillian McDermott Radio Show/Classroom!

 

 

Monday, 6/22/26 Facebook Throwback Party 8:05 am ~ There are moments in life when we say “YES” to something without fully knowing how far it will reach. Fifteen years ago, I said yes to doing a 1-hour a week radio show. The theme I chose was all about “being a friend.” What I visualized at the time was being open to each other, while sharing the latest in pharmaceuticals and more. The first show, coincidentally, was live and on my birthday.  Although being a friend and creating a space where learning, healing, and truth could come together, is still my main focus, I would never have imagined that yes would become The Classroom. Along the way, there have been lessons, challenges, breakthroughs, and countless reminders that when we choose to grow, we also give others permission to do the same. This journey has never been about perfection, but about showing up, staying curious, and choosing love and forgiveness over fear, again and again. I will not only share what these 15 years of living with purpose have taught me, but also, I will give away a bunch of gifts. So, you may want to listen ASAP, to win a special prize! (Aired 5/14/26)

 

Tuesday, 6/23/26 Facebook Throwback Party 8:05 am ~ John Silva, DC, has gone beyond understanding the spine to helping us master our brain and mind. There are moments in life when our thoughts feel scattered, our focus fades, and we begin to question whether something deeper is going on. For many of us, that uncertainty can feel overwhelming. It’s like trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces or the box cover. But what if clarity isn’t something we have to chase but something we can gently uncover? When we begin to understand the signals our brain is sending, we move from fear to awareness, from confusion to empowerment. What if the clarity you’ve been searching for has been within reach all along? Dr. Silva will share how the answers can be closer than you think and more accessible than we ever imagined… right in our own home! (Aired 5/20/26) 

 

Wednesday, 6/24/26 WYNAF,YouTube, or Facebook PREMIERE 8:05 am ~ Many of us move through life carrying emotional wounds we may not even realize are still affecting us. Over time, heartbreak, grief, fear, and unresolved experiences can shape the way we connect with ourselves and others. This often creates invisible barriers around the heart. Bradley Nelson, DC, creator of The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and The Heart Code, has spent years exploring how trapped emotional energy may contribute to emotional and physical imbalance. By learning to identify and release these energetic blocks, we can experience greater peace, connection, and emotional freedom. Dr. Nelson will share how understanding the heart’s emotional burden may help us move toward healing in ways we never imagined possible. I am grateful for Joanna for being our teacher in this class. 

 

Thursday, 6/25/26 WYNAF,YouTube, or Facebook PREMIERE 8:05 am ~ Many of us spend years believing we are not enough. We focus on our mistakes, replay our failures, and hold ourselves to standards we would never impose on those we love or even on strangers. Yet God does not define us by our worst moments, our shortcomings, or the labels we have accepted along the way. His love is patient, compassionate, forgiving, and unconditional. When we begin to see ourselves through God’s eyes, we can release self-judgment and embrace the truth of who we were created to be. I will share how learning to love ourselves like God loves us can transform our relationship with ourselves, deepen our faith, and bring greater peace, purpose, and joy into our lives.

 

Friday, 6/26/26 Facebook Throwback Party 8:05 am ~ Many of us want the benefits of exercise, more strength, energy, endurance, and confidence. But we struggle to find the time or consistency to make it happen. As our schedules become fuller, the idea of exercising smarter becomes even more appealing. Krisztina Schmidt, fitness expert and co-founder of VisionBody, joins me to discuss the VisionBody Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Suit. It is a technology designed to stimulate 24 muscle groups during movement and intensify the workout experience in a fraction of the time. Krisztina will share how by combining efficiency with innovation, EMS training may help people improve fitness, support recovery, burn more calories, and rethink what is possible in just 20 minutes. (Aired 5/21/26)

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