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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The Next Generation: Modeling our Faith and Having Real Conversations

Dr. Sean McDowell, a gifted communicator, teacher, and leading Christian apologist, has a passion for equipping the Church—especially young people—to confidently defend their faith. In this conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, he helps parents understand how to lead their families to know and love Christ while navigating today’s culture with a biblical worldview. Their lively, engaging exchange is sure to inspire and encourage you.

Even If

Enjoy this conversation between Drs. Tim and Zach Clinton as they explore how to face life’s challenges with faith, resilience, and an “even if” mindset. Reflecting on his book, Zach offers a roadmap for thriving in adversity by accepting God’s grace, seeking support, and shifting perspectives. Together, they uncover how struggles can become opportunities to unlock your fullest potential and live the abundant life God has called you to.

Mama Bear Apologetics: Equipping Our Kids with a Faith of Their Own

One of a Christian parent’s biggest fears is hearing that their adult child has walked away from the faith they were raised in. Research shows that 59% of young people leave church after graduating high school, but is there a way to help prevent this? On today’s broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton is joined by Hillary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, a ministry dedicated to helping moms raise kids to think critically and develop a biblical worldview. Hillary shares how parents can help their children take ownership of their faith by answering tough questions and building a strong biblical foundation of their own. Tune in to learn how you can equip your children with a faith that will stand firm in our ever-changing world.

Raw Faith: What Happens When God Picks a Fight

Dr. Tim Clinton is joined by Kasey Van Norman, licensed professional counselor, author, and the founder of the Made Well House, for an inspiring conversation about her testimony. Kasey opens up about the many battles she’s faced in life—including a turbulent childhood, addiction, a rocky marriage, loss, and a fight with cancer—and how God met her where she was every single time. Kasey’s story is a reminder that God can restore even the most broken situations and use them for His glory.

Seeing God in the Supernatural

What does the Bible say about the supernatural? What about angelic encounters, miracles, and deathbed visions? Best-selling author and Christian apologist Lee Strobel set out to investigate these questions and more in his book, Seeing the Supernatural—because in a world captivated by the otherworldly, Christians need biblical discernment. In this conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, Lee shares evidence-based accounts and unpacks what Scripture reveals about the mysteries of the unseen realm. It’s a powerful reminder of God’s presence in every part of our lives.

Anticipating Heaven: Living with Eternity in View

What if living with heaven in mind could change the way we live and the way we die? Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Dr. Pamela Pyle, a board-certified internal medicine physician, to talk about her book, Anticipating Heaven: Living with Eternity in View. Dr. Pamela shares the story of a patient who opened her eyes to what it means to “die well” and how living with eternity in view brings urgency to the gospel, draws us closer to God, and reshapes how we face loss. This conversation offers comfort and hope to those nearing life’s end or walking beside a loved one, reminding us that as believers, we can truly praise our way home.

When Mercy Found Me

Christian singer-songwriter Rhett Walker joins Drs. Tim and Zach Clinton at an Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend to encourage believers to share the hope within them with a world searching for truth. Rhett reflects on how God met him during his own season of uncertainty with nowhere to turn but the Church. Their conversation is a powerful picture of how the family of God can come alongside others to provide support and point them to Christ in difficult moments.

How Great is Our God

Chris Tomlin is one of the most influential worship leaders and artists of our time. Ahead of the release of his 18th album, he joins Drs. Tim and Zach Clinton to share how God has faithfully guided his life, calling, and career. Chris discusses the heart behind The King Is Still the King, encouraging believers to return to worship and trust that God’s power is made perfect in our weakness.

Greatly Blessed: A Conversation on Faith, Music, and Calling

On today’s broadcast, we revisit a meaningful conversation between Dr. Tim Clinton and Mac Powell, lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning Christian band Third Day. The singer-songwriter reflects on the stories behind some of his most beloved songs, including “I’ve Always Loved You,” “Children of God,” and “I Need a Miracle.” Mac also shares how God first called him into music and how hearing the impact those songs have on others continues to strengthen his own faith and reaffirm his calling to minister through music.

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.