We have never been more digitally connected than now, but loneliness has never been more prevalent in our society. Sadly, the lack of emotional connection is affecting every demographic, from children to the elderly. Dr. Tim Clinton examines this issue with counseling expert Dr. Mark Mayfield. Together they break down the CDC report that 57% of our girls and teenage daughters now report regular feelings of sadness or depression. Dr. Mayfield explains that there is hope, and there are solutions that can be found in family, community, and in scripture.
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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Making Meaningful Moments This Summer
Join licensed professional counselors Dr. Zach Clinton and Dr. Mercy Connors as they share practical tips for making the most of summer with your kids! From outdoor adventures to creative staycations, learn how to keep your family connected and support mental well-being all season long.
The Power of a Present Father
This Father’s Day weekend, Dr. Tim Clinton talks with Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, about why boys have a unique need for godly fathers, mentors, and male role models as they grow into men. Mark explains that boys and girls are different by design, and that many boys struggle with identity and purpose when positive male influence is absent. In this special Father’s Day conversation, he encourages dads not to let a lack of answers keep them on the sidelines. Being present and learning alongside other godly men is a powerful way to invest in a son’s future.
The Crisis of Fatherlessness in America and What We Can Do About it
Ahead of Father’s Day, husband, father, and pastoral encourager Sean Teis joins Dr. Zach Clinton to share his painful upbringing and the healing journey that led him to create God is My Dad—a ministry designed to support children growing up without a father and uplift single mothers carrying the load alone. If you’ve ever felt the ache of fatherlessness or the weight of raising a family by yourself, this conversation will remind you that you’re not forgotten and that your Heavenly Father is always near.
Breaking the Silence: Men, Trauma, and the Power of Brotherhood
Dr. Zach Clinton is joined by Chad Robichaux, former Force Recon Marine and founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, for a conversation about the struggles so many men carry in silence. Drawing from years spent helping veterans overcome trauma, addiction, and hopelessness, Chad shares why vulnerability and brotherhood are often what help men begin to break destructive patterns. As a growing spiritual awakening takes place among men today, now is the time to stop suffering alone, stand together, and step into the strength they were created for.
Habits of Resistance: Gospel Practices to Push Back Against Culture
Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with author and Bible teacher Elizabeth Woodson to discuss her new book, ‘Habits of Resistance,’ and how the Church can get back to living a spiritually grounded, surrendered life. Drawing from what she’s observed within the Church and in her own community, Elizabeth shares why Christians were never meant to navigate life or faith alone. Together, they explore how practices like prayer, confession, forgiveness, and community help shape us into people who rely on God’s strength rather than our own.
Grit Don’t Quit
Christian comedian, speaker, and minister Dennis Swanberg has spent a lifetime bringing joy and encouragement to others through his roles as a husband, father, and friend. In this conversation, Dennis joins Dr. Tim Clinton to talk about his book, Grit Don’t Quit. They explore the kind of stamina and resilience God provides, reminding us that no matter what we face, we’re called to keep going and never give up.
Pursuing Christian Unity in Today’s Divided Culture
Jesus’ prayer for the Church in the Garden of Gethsemane, recorded in John 17, was “that they may be one as we are one … so that they may be brought to complete unity.” But as Bishop Kelvin Cobaris points out in this conversation with Dr. Zach Clinton, people everywhere, including Christians, are allowing minor differences and pride to divide them. He encourages us all to remember that each person is made in the image of God, and that unity comes from having honest conversations, laying aside our own agendas, truly listening to others, and allowing the Holy Spirit to bond us together in love.
Unembarrassed of Jesus: Living the Christian Life Boldly and Without Compromise
Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Travis Johnson, Lead Pastor of Pathway Church, for a powerful conversation about standing firm in your faith even when it costs you something. They discuss protecting religious freedom, living unashamed, and what it means to let the Gospel shape every part of your life, not just Sunday mornings. It’s a bold reminder that when we preach God’s Word with conviction and live it out without compromise, people are drawn to who Jesus truly is.
Restoring God’s Design for Masculinity and Femininity
Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Jen Porteous to explore how restoring a biblical vision of masculinity and femininity can strengthen individuals and help families thrive. They discuss how men’s and women’s roles complement one another and what each can do to create a foundation that supports connection and stability within a marriage. Jen shares that a key is understanding the differences in how men and women communicate so partners can speak the truth in love, better understand each other’s needs, and build deeper unity.
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.













