Before we can recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, we need to understand what healthy relationships look like. In part one of this conversation, bestselling author Gary Thomas joins Dr. Tim Clinton to explain why relationships matter more than success, how God’s perspective can transform a marriage, and why seeing your spouse as a son or daughter of God changes the way we love and serve one another. They lay a biblical foundation for understanding when to hold on and when it may be time to walk away.
Life, Love, Faith, and Family, with cohosts Dr. Tim Clinton, and his son, Dr. Zach Clinton, offers timely and topical conversations with national leaders in faith, mental health, and family advocacy. Anchored in a biblical perspective to help you navigate today’s culture, each episode provides a word of hope and encouragement to help strengthen your life, your love, and your relationships with those you love most. Each day, we want to remind you that God loves you and is there for you! Our goal is to equip you to face everyday challenges, move from “survive” to “thrive,” and embrace the life that God has designed for you. Filled with wisdom, testimonials, timeless truths, and both clinical and practical tips to address the emotional and spiritual needs that most often affect people, the program covers everything from stress and anxiety to trust, intimacy, grace, and even forgiveness. Life, Love, Faith, and Family explores the dynamics of marriage, raising children, and building a better life for yourself and your family.
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Developing Resilient Relationships with Our Kids
In today’s age, online interactions have increasingly replaced personal, face-to-face conversations. This is often at the expense of the close relationships we need to thrive—especially within families. Dr. Gary Sibcy, a licensed professional counselor, clinical psychologist, and professor, has dedicated his career to helping families and individuals heal strained and broken relationships caused by this shift. We’ve all seen the negative impact that isolation has on mental health, but there is hope. Join Dr. Sibcy and Dr. Tim Clinton as they share simple steps for rebuilding close, intentional relationships as God designed them to be.
Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection
Dr. Chinwé Williams joins Dr. Tim Clinton for a conversation on the transformative power of connection, drawing from insights from her book, Seen. In a world where it’s easier for parents to hand over the reins to technology, Dr. Chinwé reminds us that what children need is an environment where they feel “appreciated for who they are, as God sees them,” and to be seen, heard, and emotionally supported. She shares practical tools to help responsible adults renew their relationships with kids and teens, build deeper connections, and model healthy emotional attachments.
The Widow’s Might: Finding Hope After Loss
Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Rachel Faulkner Brown for a moving conversation about her journey through unimaginable loss. Widowed twice by the age of 31, Rachel shares how she navigated grief while raising two young children and how her pain ultimately gave rise to purpose through the founding of Never Alone Widows. Her mission is clear: “For the whole church’s eyes to be activated to widows—because they’re everywhere.” We pray this conversation brings comfort to those who have lost a spouse and equips the rest of us to better love and support the widows in our lives.
Take Care of Your Brain: Mind, Memory, Moods, & Mental Health
Renowned physician and psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen discusses key clinical research on human brain health with Dr. Tim Clinton, sharing practical steps that can help improve mood, memory, focus, energy levels, and cognitive function. Understanding and managing your diet, sleep habits, and thought patterns can help you build a happier, more vibrant life marked by peace, well-being, and the human flourishing that God intends for each of us.
Front Stage Back Stage: Public Performance vs. Private Mental Well-Being
Executive performance coach and author Dr. Johnny Parker gets real about the pressure we all feel to constantly perform—at work, at home, and online. In a conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, Dr. Parker says that worldly achievements will never truly fulfill us; they only leave us burnt-out and empty. So how can we break this cycle? By learning from Jesus. With wisdom from his book, Front Stage Back Stage, Dr. Parker offers rich truths to anyone feeling worn out by the grind, helping them rediscover the purpose they were made for.
Let’s Talk: Healing Dad/Daughter Wounds
Few relationships shape a child’s heart more deeply than that between a father and daughter. Dr. Tim Clinton welcomes Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, counselor, author, and founder of The ABBA Project, to share a powerful message with dads: be the hero your daughter needs, stay present, and don’t pull away as she grows. You’ll also hear Dr. Michelle’s “H.E.A.L.” framework for those overcoming father wounds and be reminded of the unshakable love of your Heavenly Father.
Shattered No More! Hope and Healing for Survivors of Complex Trauma, Pt. 1
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded of the millions of people around the world quietly carrying the lasting effects of trauma in many different forms. In part one of this conversation, Dr. Heather Gingrich joins Dr. Tim Clinton to share wisdom from decades of counseling while answering some of the most common questions surrounding complex trauma, identity, and recovery as explored in her book, “Shattered No More.” Together, they offer clarity, compassion, and hope to those navigating the deep impact of trauma. No matter where you are in your journey, you do not have to carry these burdens alone.
The Power of Connection: Understanding Attachment to Build Stronger Bonds, Pt. 2 – Dr. Chinwé Williams
“Tell me more.” This simple phrase builds trust and connection, especially in parent-child relationships. In part 2 of their conversation, Dr. Chinwé Williams joins Dr. Zach Clinton to share practical ways to foster secure attachment and emotional safety—a timely message for parents or anyone seeking deeper, more meaningful relationships.
The Power of Connection: Understanding Attachment to Build Stronger Bonds, Pt. 1
In part 1 of this series, Dr. Chinwé Williams, trauma therapist and best-selling author, joins Dr. Zach Clinton to explore how early attachment shapes emotional development and lifelong relationships. She shares practical insights for parents looking to build stronger bonds and create a sense of safety and belonging at home. Whether you’re a parent or simply seeking deeper, more meaningful connections, this program provides valuable tools for overcoming disconnection in today’s world.
About Dr. Tim Clinton
and Dr. Zach Clinton
Tim Clinton, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT, is President of The American Association of Christian Counselors, (AACC), the world’s largest and most diverse Christian counseling organization, with over 50,000 active members and students. He also serves as Executive Director of the Global Center for Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery and Professor Emeritus at Liberty University. Dr. Clinton previously served as co-host of the Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk nationally syndicated radio program, from 2018 to 2023. Dr. Clinton hosts a weekend television news talk program, Sunday The Road Forward, which airs on Real America’s Voice News Network and is available across numerous streaming platforms. Licensed as a professional counselor and as a marriage and family therapist, Dr. Clinton is recognized as an expert on mental health and relationship issues and spends much of his time working with Christian leaders and professional athletes.
Dr. Clinton has authored or edited nearly 30 books, including Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity, and Focus on the Future: Your Family, Your Faith, and Your Voice Matter Now More Than Ever. Tim has been married for over 44 years to his wife, Julie, and together they have two children, Megan (married to Ben) and Zach (married to Evelyn), and two granddaughters, Olivia and Sophia, who have stolen their hearts.
Dr. Zach Clinton, Ph.D., serves as Vice President of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the world’s largest and most diverse Christian counseling organization. He is the Host of the renowned Built Different Podcast as well as President and Host of Ignite Men’s Ministry and Conferences. Dr. Zach is also a Licensed Professional Counseling Resident at Light Counseling as well as an athletic counselor specializing in sport and performance psychology at Liberty University. As a former Division 1 college baseball player, Dr. Clinton loves working with professional & collegiate athletes and enjoys speaking into the lives of today’s generations as he has a deep passion for helping people build self-esteem, emotion regulation, leadership qualities, and perspective shifts. He has dedicated his life to reminding people that no matter how dark, difficult, or painful life can be, they are never out of the fight! He is the author of Even If and is currently working on his next book, Remember My Chains: Helping You Move from Bondage to Breakthrough. Dr. Zach is thrilled to be married to his lovely wife, Evelyn, as they make their home in Central Virginia.












