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 Life and Legacy of Dr. James Dobson

Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with a champion for the gospel, Herb Fisher, to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. James Dobson, who recently went home to be with the Lord. Herb was a close personal friend to Jim and Shirley Dobson, and their families shared years of travel, ministry, and fellowship together. He shares insight into the heart and impact of his friend, the man behind the microphone. Tim and Herb exchange stories of Doc’s faith, growing up as the son of a traveling pastor, his deep commitment to evangelism, his love for his wife and their children, and the countless lives he touched through decades of ministry. It’s a moving tribute to a beloved friend whose impact will be felt for generations.

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

On the 24th 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 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.

Training Champions for Christ: How One Coach Turns The Football Field into a Mission Field

Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Liberty University Head Football Coach Jamey Chadwell to discuss life on and off the field as a new season begins. Coach Chadwell views his career as a mission field, where God is continually at work in his life and in the lives of his players. Through every high and low of coaching, he stays anchored by prioritizing his role as a husband and father above all else.

It’s Up to You, So Pass the Good News On!

Pastor and comedian Dennis Swanberg joins Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss his new book, It’s Up to You: Pass It On , and the importance of using your gifts at every stage of life. He shares uplifting stories about faith, family, aging, and the power of laughter. Dennis encourages listeners—especially baby boomers—to stay engaged, live with purpose, and leave a legacy that impacts the next generation.

Let’s Talk: Healing Dad/Daughter Wounds

This Father’s Day weekend, Dr. Tim Clinton is joined by counselor and founder of The ABBA Project, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. After feeling prompted by God to help turn the hearts of fathers to their children, Dr. Michelle has dedicated her life’s work to doing just that. If you’re a dad, her message is clear: be the hero your daughter needs. Stay present. Don’t pull away as she grows. And if you’ve experienced father wounds, tune in for a practical healing framework, H.E.A.L., and be reminded that you have a Heavenly Father who adores you.

A Living Testimony: Turning Tragedy and Hardship into Triumph

Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with motivational speaker and author Dustin Rivenbark to explore how God’s truth carried him through devastating loss, identity struggles, and a transformative journey of faith. From the oil fields of the Gulf to the heartbreak of losing a child, Dustin shares how God’s Word—particularly the story of Joshua—became his lifeline, and how it can become yours as well.

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, which is why they extend that 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. In 2012, when the Affordable Care Act required businesses to provide contraceptives, they refused to compromise their pro-life beliefs, despite the threat of a $1 million-per-day fine. Steve Green, Hobby Lobby’s president, shares how they prayed for God’s deliverance, like Daniel in the lion’s den, while also preparing to endure hardship, like Job. In 2014, God answered their prayers with a Supreme Court victory. 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 a $600 loan to make and sell picture frames out of their home. Two years later, they opened the first Hobby Lobby store. Today, the company has over 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, the president, how they view retail as a platform for ministry. They discuss their commitment to giving away large portions of Hobby Lobby’s profits, keeping stores closed on Sundays, and placing Christ-centered newspaper ads on Christmas and Easter—all to fulfill their calling as faithful stewards and bold witnesses for Christ.

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.

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.