 Hunt then graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1966 with a Bachelor of Music degree, and later earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Criswell College,

Hunt initially worked as Junior High Division Director—and later as College & Career Director—at First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, overseeing the spiritual formation of 1,200 members combined.In these roles, she was often called on to answer questions from students and parents about Christian living.Later, as a conference speaker, she was likewise approached by conference-goers to answer questions about "what the Bible has to say" on a myriad of topics.