Social media is stealing our joy, damaging our brains, and even killing the souls of a generation, especially our girls. Allie Marie Smith joins Dr. Zach Clinton to how the pressures of constantly measuring herself against what she saw online, along with her mental health struggles, shaped her journey and ultimately inspired her new book, Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy. She invites all of us—pastors, parents, counselors, kids, and anyone who spends too much time online—to take part in a 30-day reset this January 2026. We weren’t created to live through other people’s lives, but to be present and faithful in the one God designed for us.
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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Tame Your Thoughts
Scripture commands us to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ, and to focus on the things above. But when our thoughts are spinning out of control, that can feel nearly impossible. Max Lucado, renowned pastor and best-selling author, joins Dr. Zach Clinton to remind us that God not only made our minds—He can also renew them. This conversation offers hope and truth for anyone battling anxiety, shame, or the lies that try to define us, along with biblical tools to reframe negative thought patterns and live a truly transformed life.
Stress Less: How Biblical Habits Reduce Anxiety and Build Resilience
Dr. Tim Clinton is joined by Dr. Charles Stone—a seasoned pastor and author known for his work in brain-based leadership and stress resilience. Drawing from personal battles with health issues, burnout, and the pressures of pastoring during the pandemic, Dr. Stone shares insights from his new book, Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resilience and Reduce Anxiety . We all face stress daily, but how we respond makes all the difference. Tune in to learn how to break the cycle of overwhelm and start building habits for a healthier, more balanced life.
Front Stage Back Stage: Public Performance vs. Private Mental Well-Being
Executive performance coach and author Dr. Johnny Parker gets real about the pressure we all feel to constantly perform—at work, at home, and online. in a conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, Dr. Parker says that worldly achievements will never truly fulfill us; it only leave us burnt-out and empty. So how can we break this cycle? By learning from Jesus. As Dr. Parker shares, Jesus spent much of His time on earth in rest and reflection. With wisdom from his new book, Front Stage Back Stage, Dr. Parker offers rich truths to anyone feeling worn out by the grind, helping them rediscover the purpose they were made for.
Victory on the Horizon: The Future of the Church
Zach Clinton sits down with Paul Daugherty, lead pastor of Victory Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for an honest conversation about mental health in the church. Though deeply rooted in faith, Paul is unafraid to address the real struggles he and many others face—struggles that are often overlooked or mishandled in Christian circles. He shares his own experiences with anxiety and depression and reminds us that freedom comes when we stop measuring ourselves against others and embrace the unique path God has set before us. You won’t want to miss this.
I Can Do Anything in the Right Pair of Shoes: Walking in Peace in a Turbulent World
Dr. Natalie Atwell, clinical mental health counselor, joins Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss her latest book. She reflects on her early struggles with club feet and multiple surgeries, which shaped her understanding of bondage and freedom and inspired her to help others break free from past hurts. Natalie emphasizes the importance of surrounding ourselves with strong “braces”—such as our faith, close relationships, and even counseling—to support healing during difficult times. Through Christ-centered recovery, we can move from brokenness to the peace we all long for.
The Brain Change: 6 Steps to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life
Dr. Alan Weissenbacher, author of The Brain Change: 6 Steps to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life , joins Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss his transformative book. Drawing from years of experience working with addicts, Dr. Weissenbacher explains how toxic thought patterns create deep “ruts” in the brain and how, with intentional focus and spiritual discipline, we can retrain our minds. Together, they explore ways to reshape harmful thought patterns through neuroplasticity, thought replacement, and resilience to build a healthier, Christ-centered life.
The Church Cares: A New Mission Field for Helping People
Shaunti Feldhahn, a social researcher and bestselling author, sits down with Dr. Tim Clinton for a discussion about the mental health crisis affecting so many today. With honesty and compassion, Shaunti brings awareness to the massive gap between people who desperately need help and the limited support available. Though the statistics are staggering, Shaunti shares there is a solution—the church. Together, they explore practical, biblical ways that everyday people can become a lifeline for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World
This conversation between Dr. Tim Clinton and Becky Harling is more relevant than ever as our world struggles with an epidemic of loneliness . Becky discusses her new book and shares realistic strategies for overcoming loneliness by fostering humility and loyalty. Lean in as they dive into the biblical foundation of connection modeled by Jesus and offer simple, actionable ways to restore joy and build stronger relationships in today’s disconnected world.
Finding Hope: One Woman’s Journey from Depression to Redemption
Allie Marie Smith, author, mental-health advocate, and founder of Wonderfully Made , engages in a vulnerable conversation with Zach Clinton about her battle with depression. After enduring years of hopelessness, multiple hospitalizations, and suicidal thoughts, Allie encountered the transformative grace of God, which radically saved her life—both spiritually and physically. In a world shaped by social media, which is causing depression levels to reach an all-time high, Allie is passionate about boldly sharing her story to help free others from the chains of depression and get back to the lives God created them to live. If you or someone you love is battling depression, there is hope in Jesus, and help is within reach.
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.












