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.

Psychologist and author Dr. Jesse Gill joins Dr. Zach Clinton to talk about finding our way back to the “Green Zone”, a place of connection and peace with God, just as God intended with the Garden of Eden. They unpack how sin shatters shalom , how attachment styles shape our relationships and responses to stress, and how to move from fight, flight, or freeze back to rest and renewal. Drawing from his new book Green Zone: Attachment and Flourishing for Christian Leaders , Dr. Gill shares practical insight on restoring the mind, body, and spirit through God’s attachment design.

Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Karl Benzio and certified alcohol-free coach Rose Ann Forte join Dr. Zach Clinton at the AACC 2025 United World Conference to how their stories of surrender and transformation have shaped their life’s work. After experiencing God’s healing from destructive behaviors as they learned to submit their desires to Him, both now dedicate their lives to helping others find that same freedom. Together, they co-authored Transformed by His Promises: A 12-Week Devotional for Freedom from the Psychological Slavery of Life-Interfering Behaviors , a resource designed to equip readers to live in the light and experience lasting change through God’s Word.

Drs. Tim and Zach Clinton sit down to recap the AACC 2025 United World Conference, the American Association of Christian Counselors’ largest gathering to date. They reflect on the importance of coming together as people helpers to refuel, worship, learn from trusted leaders, and remember that we don’t serve alone. In a culture that feels more divided than ever, the conference was a powerful picture of unity and hope. We can’t wait to see how God continues to move through the AACC 2026 Mega National Conference and the 2027 Goodness of God World Conference.

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.