Dr. Rhona Epstein began her personal journey of restoration as a teenager after battling eating disorders throughout her childhood. Inspired by her own recovery, she dedicated her life to helping others overcome similar struggles with food addiction and weight obsession. In this conversation with Dr. Zach Clinton, Dr. Epstein explores the emotional and relational aspects of addiction, highlighting how 12-step recovery principles and biblically-based counseling have helped her clients find peace and well-being through a holistic approach to healing.

Many women and girls carry a deep, father-shaped void that only God can truly heal and fill. Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with pediatrician and parenting expert Dr. Meg Meeker to discuss how that void shapes identity and how healthy affirmation from a father can make all the difference, especially in the teen years. It’s a compelling challenge for dads to intentionally connect with their daughters every day for 30 days and see how it transforms the relationship.

Growing up in the church can sometimes lead us to believe our identity is tied to what we do for God, but what He truly desires is our surrender. In this conversation with Drs. Tim and Zach Clinton, Christian singer-songwriter Christine D’Clario shares how God met her in a dark and difficult season of infertility and gently led her to lay down even her deepest desires. She reminds us that desert seasons have purpose, not only to draw us closer to Jesus but also to prepare us to walk with others toward healing. And when we begin to speak openly about our pain, we give others the courage to do the same.

Dr. Tim Clinton continues his conversation with Dr. Matthew Stanford about the intersection of faith, mental health, and raising healthy kids. In part two, the focus turns directly to parents, as they share wisdom on how to engage children early, ask the right questions, and create safe spaces for open conversations about mental health. Moms and dads will walk away with practical ways to support their kids through the difficult moments they face each day.

Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Dr. Matthew Stanford, CEO of the Hope and Healing Center and Institute, to talk about the intersection of faith, mental health, and raising healthy kids. They unpack the reality that many churches aren’t equipped to care for families whose children have special needs or mental health struggles, leaving many parents feeling isolated and unsupported. They shine a light on the challenges these families face and call the body of Christ to step up with compassion and inclusion.

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.

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.

Today, on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we honor the brave men and women behind the badge who face the fire—both externally and internally—in order to keep us safe. Adam Davis, a former full-time law enforcement officer who now ministers to others through his books and speaking engagements, joins Dr. Zach Clinton to shed light on common mental health struggles many first responders face. Through his testimony of deep childhood wounds that led to a distorted identity, damaged relationships, and hopelessness, Adam shares how Jesus met him in the middle of his trauma with grace and healing. You’ll be encouraged that you are never too far from the peace and restoration that can only come from our Heavenly Father.

What if you could understand your anxiety and take control of it for good? In this encouraging conversation, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Dr. Linda Mintle to discuss her new project, Hope and Healing for Anxiety, the latest addition to the AACC Hope and Healing workbook series. Drawing from decades of personal and clinical experience, Dr. Mintle explains what’s happening in your brain and body when anxiety strikes, and how the body can remember trauma, even when you can’t pinpoint where the fear is coming from. She shows how understanding your anxiety can help you quiet your mind, break free from worry, and find peace by trusting God’s presence.

Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Dr. Mark Mayfield to talk about his new book, The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry , and how science and Scripture work together to help people heal. They unpack how the struggles we face are often connected, involving the mind, body, and soul, and why true healing happens when we treat the whole person. Dr. Mayfield also shares how the church can step in to bring real truth, connection, and hope to those battling loneliness and mental health challenges.