Dr. Daniel Amen has devoted his career as a physician and psychiatrist to studying the human brain. His passion is helping people become more aware of their brains and take steps toward better cognitive health. He often says, “Get your brain healthier, and your mental health will follow.” Listen as Dr. Zach Clinton asks questions that uncover the simple practices Dr. Amen recommends to strengthen your mind, memory, focus, energy, and even your relationships.
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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Bounce: How to Jump-Start Your Resilience
Having walked through her own seasons of deep darkness and loss, Donna Gibbs helps others navigate life’s toughest challenges through her counseling practice. In this conversation with Zach Clinton, she shares insights from her book, Bounce: A 60-Day Devotional to Jump-Start Your Resilience. Donna offers a powerful perspective on what it truly means to ‘live free in Christ’ and explains how to anchor yourself in God’s Word to find strength for overcoming life’s greatest setbacks.
Caring for the Church’s Mental and Emotional Health
Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Dr. Mark Mayfield to talk about his 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.
My Ascension: Suicide Prevention Advocate Emma Benoit Shares Her Hope and Story
At just 16 years old, Emma Benoit survived a suicide attempt that left her partially paralyzed, but it also awakened a deep calling to bring hope and healing to others. Today, she courageously shares her story to remind people that God is always on the throne and that no one has to walk through pain alone. Her life is a powerful testimony that even in the darkest moments, hope and restoration are possible. To get in touch with Emma or to book her to speak to your group, reach her at emmaspeaks.org or emma@myascension.us.
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.
Stay Here: Uncovering God’s Plan to Restore Your Mental Health
Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Jacob Coyne, a passionate Christian content creator and the founder of Stay Here—a mental health organization dedicated to suicide prevention. After experiencing the devastating loss of loved ones to suicide, Jacob felt compelled to take action. He explains that having the courage to discuss difficult topics is the first step toward genuine connection. Then, through personal relationships, we can reflect God’s love in someone’s life and offer hope when all seems lost. Tune in today and be inspired!
Helping Our Kids Through Mental Health Challenges
Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Dr. Matthew Stanford, a neuroscientist and CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute, to talk about the growing mental health challenges facing our kids. They explore how increasing pressures and unrealistic expectations are taking a toll on young people, how parents can know when it’s time to seek professional help, and where to turn for trusted care. Dr. Stanford also discusses the importance of finding the right mental health provider and the critical role churches can play in coming alongside children and families who are struggling.
Flip the Script: Make a Positive Change in Your Life
Drs. Tim and Zach Clinton engage in an inspiring conversation about how a simple mindset shift can transform negative habits into impactful, life-changing behaviors. They emphasize that while taking the first step toward personal growth can feel daunting and keep many trapped in a victim mentality, true success comes from bold decisions followed by action. Together, they encourage us to let go of bitterness, choose forgiveness, and take intentional steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Surviving the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide: Making Your Way Beyond the Ruins
Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with licensed professional counselor Rita Schulte to talk about the profound pain and loss she endured when her husband, Mike, took his own life. Rita shares tender memories of her best friend and soulmate while reflecting on his battle with mental illness. Out of her story came a powerful testimony of healing and hope, and today her book and professional practice help others better understand suicide, mental health, and the path toward healing. Don’t miss this moving call to know hope and to be a source of hope for someone in despair.
Help our Heroes: The Unseen Mental Health Concerns of Law Enforcement and First Responders
Adam Davis, a former full-time law enforcement officer turned minister, 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.
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.













