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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Providing Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Care in the Amish Community

Ever wonder what it looks like to bring hope and healing into one of America’s most misunderstood and underserved communities? On today’s broadcast, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with licensed professional clinical counselor Rachel Allison to explore how God called her into culturally sensitive work with the Amish and Anabaptist community in rural Ohio. Rachel shares the beauty and complexity of Amish life, the unique mental health challenges many face, and how trauma-informed counseling and equine-assisted therapy are opening doors traditional talk therapy often can’t. It’s a moving conversation about faith, trust, and being God’s hands and feet where it’s needed most.

When the Church Hurts

When the place meant to feel like home becomes a source of pain, the wounds can be deep. Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with licensed professional counselor Chris Allison to explore the realities of church hurt, religious trauma, and what it looks like to heal through understanding, healthy boundaries, and trauma-informed care. Together, they help listeners see that healing is possible and that faith can be rebuilt with the right support.

Remembering 9/11: Honoring Lives Lost, Heroes, and Their Families

On the 25th anniversary of the day that altered our nation forever, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with colleagues and trauma experts Jennifer Ellers and Jim Cress to reflect on their experiences providing first-response mental health care in Manhattan in September 2001. Though years have passed, they share how for them, and for all who were impacted by the attacks, the memories and stories from 9/11 and the days that followed will remain with them forever.

Living as Who God Says You Are

Dr. Zach Clinton is joined backstage at a recent Extraordinary Women event by author and talk-show host Sheila Walsh, as she reflects on the powerful message God has placed on her heart for women everywhere. She challenges listeners to consider what they call themselves, because when our identity is rooted as children of God, everything changes, including how we live out what we’ve been given. It’s a compelling reminder of who we are and why it matters.

Who I Thought You Were: A Former Atheist’s Encounter with Jesus

Drs. Tim and Zach Clinton sit down with Christian singer-songwriter Olivia Lane for a conversation about what it looks like to go from searching to truly surrendering. She shares her journey from atheism to faith, and how through therapy, honest questions, and unexpected encounters with truth, she came to know Jesus in a deeply personal way. Olivia reflects on healing, identity, and the freedom that comes when we stop trying to have it all figured out and simply lay everything at the altar.

Built on Faith, Sustained by God’s Grace and Provision: The Hobby Lobby Story, Pt. 2

For David and Steve Green, family has always been a priority, and they extend that same value to their Hobby Lobby employees. In part 2 of this conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, the Greens reflect on times when standing firm in their biblical convictions came at great risk. They weathered those storms by praying for God’s deliverance, like Daniel in the lions’ den, while also preparing to endure hardship, like Job. For the Greens, it has never been just about business, but about holding fast to their faith and trusting God with every outcome.

Built on Faith, Sustained by God’s Grace and Provision: The Hobby Lobby Story, Pt. 1

In 1970, David and Barbara Green took out a $600 loan to make miniature picture frames and sell them from their home. Two years later, they opened the first Hobby Lobby store. Today, the company now has more than 1,000 stores and 40,000 employees nationwide. In part 1 of this conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, CEO David Green and his son Steve Green, now the company’s president, share how they view retail as a platform for ministry. They discuss their commitment to fulfilling their calling as faithful stewards and bold witnesses for Christ.

Breaking the Silence: Men, Trauma, and the Power of Brotherhood

Dr. Tim Clinton talks with former Marine and Mighty Oaks Foundation founder Chad Robichaux about the powerful story behind his book, Saving Aziz. Over the course of eight tours in Afghanistan, Chad built a close friendship with Aziz, an interpreter who risked his life helping U.S. forces and hoped for a better life for his family. When the U.S. withdrew and Aziz’s life was in danger, Chad led an effort to get Aziz and others out of the country. What began as a mission to save one family eventually helped more than 17,000 people reach safety. It’s an inspiring reminder to us all that faith, courage, and compassion can change lives.

Is the Church Ready for Revival?

Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with renowned researcher George Barna to discuss sobering insights from new research showing that only a small percentage of Christians hold a truly biblical worldview, raising questions about the church’s readiness for revival. Together, they challenge listeners to move beyond belief into living and thinking like Christ while confronting difficult truths often avoided today. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation—tune in and be part of the change.

Rise Up, Answer God’s Call, and Combat Spiritual Dullness

Has our nation lost its way? Dr. Rick Rigsby, motivational speaker and theologian, believes there is still hope in genuine faith and devotion to God that he sees in a growing number of people today. Dr. Rigsby visits with Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss one of the most pervasive obstacles preventing us from closeness with the Lord—what he calls spiritual dullness. Using the book of Micah, Rick illustrates the dangers of distraction and shares how to combat misguided pursuits of idolatry instigated by the enemy. He encourages listeners to find peace and comfort in knowing that, despite life’s challenges and pain, God is always in control.

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.