This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded of the millions of people around the world quietly carrying the lasting effects of trauma in many different forms. In part one of this conversation, Dr. Heather Gingrich joins Dr. Tim Clinton to share wisdom from decades of counseling while answering some of the most common questions surrounding complex trauma, identity, and recovery as explored in her book, “Shattered No More.” Together, they offer clarity, compassion, and hope to those navigating the deep impact of trauma. No matter where you are in your journey, you do not have to carry these burdens alone.
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 Power of Connection: Understanding Attachment to Build Stronger Bonds, Pt. 2 – Dr. Chinwé Williams
“Tell me more.” This simple phrase builds trust and connection, especially in parent-child relationships. In part 2 of their conversation, Dr. Chinwé Williams joins Dr. Zach Clinton to share practical ways to foster secure attachment and emotional safety—a timely message for parents or anyone seeking deeper, more meaningful relationships.
The Power of Connection: Understanding Attachment to Build Stronger Bonds, Pt. 1
In part 1 of this series, Dr. Chinwé Williams, trauma therapist and best-selling author, joins Dr. Zach Clinton to explore how early attachment shapes emotional development and lifelong relationships. She shares practical insights for parents looking to build stronger bonds and create a sense of safety and belonging at home. Whether you’re a parent or simply seeking deeper, more meaningful connections, this program provides valuable tools for overcoming disconnection in today’s world.
Healing Depression for Life: New Hope for Lasting Relief
Dr. Gregory Jantz, a dear friend of the AACC who is now with the Lord, joins Dr. Tim Clinton to talk about the signs and symptoms of depression and how to recognize when you may be slipping into despair. Dr. Jantz offers hope to anyone who feels they’ve lost themselves and shares practical steps toward lasting change. He also talks about The Center: A Place of Hope in Edmonds, Washington, the world-renowned treatment facility he founded that has helped thousands find healing and restoration. If you or someone you love is struggling, know that you’re not alone.
Hope and Healing for Eating Disorders and the Steps to Recovery
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.
Healing the Father Wound
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.
The Freedom and Healing Found in Letting Go
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.
Grace for the Children: Finding Hope in the Midst of Child and Adolescent Mental Illness, Pt. 2
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.
Grace for the Children: Finding Hope in the Midst of Child and Adolescent Mental Illness, Pt. 1
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 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.
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.












