In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose sight of the relationships that matter most—especially with God and our kids. In part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Mark Gregston, co-founder of Heartlight Ministries, to talk about why it’s so important to pause and reflect on how these relationships are really doing. They practical tips and encouragement for parents facing challenges with rebellious or distant teens. The good news? It’s never too late to build strong, meaningful connections with the ones you love.
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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Built on Faith, Sustained by God’s Grace and Provision: The Hobby Lobby Story, Pt. 2
For David and Steve Green, family has always been a priority, which is why they extend that value to their Hobby Lobby employees. In part 2 of this conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, the Greens reflect on times when standing firm in their biblical convictions came at great risk. In 2012, when the Affordable Care Act required businesses to provide contraceptives, they refused to compromise their pro-life beliefs, despite the threat of a $1 million-per-day fine. Steve Green, Hobby Lobby’s president, shares how they prayed for God’s deliverance, like Daniel in the lion’s den, while also preparing to endure hardship, like Job. In 2014, God answered their prayers with a Supreme Court victory. For the Greens, it has never been just about business, but about holding fast to their faith and trusting God with every outcome.
Built on Faith, Sustained by God’s Grace and Provision: The Hobby Lobby Story, Pt. 1
In 1970, David and Barbara Green took a $600 loan to make and sell picture frames out of their home. Two years later, they opened the first Hobby Lobby store. Today, the company has over 1,000 stores and 40,000 employees nationwide. In part 1 of this conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, CEO David Green and his son, Steve Green, the president, how they view retail as a platform for ministry. They discuss their commitment to giving away large portions of Hobby Lobby’s profits, keeping stores closed on Sundays, and placing Christ-centered newspaper ads on Christmas and Easter—all to fulfill their calling as faithful stewards and bold witnesses for Christ.
Seeing God as a Perfect Father, Pt. 2
According to A.W. Tozer, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” So what comes to mind when you think of God? Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his powerful conversation with pastor and author Louie Giglio about our perfect Heavenly Father. Regardless of your experience with your earthly dad, you can know the perfect love of a Father through a relationship with your Creator. Discover the truth about His deep longing for each of us to know Him and experience His unfathomable love.
Seeing God as a Perfect Father, Pt. 1
When you think back to your childhood, do you remember your dad fondly—or are those memories ones you’d rather forget? Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Louie Giglio, Lead Pastor of Passion City Church Atlanta, author, and founder of Passion Conferences, to talk about his book Seeing God as a Perfect Father . For many, painful experiences with their dad make it difficult to view God in that light. But be encouraged, as Louie shares, “God is not the reflection of your earthly dad; He is the perfection of your earthly dad.
More Than a Game: A Platform for God’s Glory
Dr. Zach Clinton is joined on stage at the 2025 Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend by acclaimed college football quarterback Riley Leonard. Although he wasn’t raised in a Christian home, Riley shares how coming to faith later in life ultimately led him to play his final year of college football at Notre Dame—where he helped lead the team to a College Football Championship appearance, breaking records and posting impressive stats along the way. While he’s earned numerous accolades on the field, Riley’s greatest joy comes from using his platform to glorify God. He has since been drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2025 NFL Draft, but Riley’s humility and steadfast faith during this season of uncertainty for his athletic career are truly inspiring.
A Life Marked by Worship
Meredith Andrews joins Dr. Zach Clinton backstage after leading worship at an Extraordinary Women event for a conversation about her decades-long career as a musician and worship leader—a passion ignited in her at a very young age. With honesty and encouragement, Meredith reflects on how this calling has shaped her walk with the Lord and the spiritual lessons that have sustained her through each season of life. She offers a powerful reminder that some of the most meaningful worship can rise from our hardest moments, saying, “This is the only moment we get to worship through our pain.”
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.
Seeing God in the Supernatural
What does the Bible say about the supernatural? What about angelic encounters, miracles, and deathbed visions? Best-selling author and Christian apologist Lee Strobel set out to investigate these questions and more in his new book, Seeing the Supernatural —because in a world captivated by the otherworldly, Christians need biblical discernment. In this conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, Lee shares evidence-based accounts and unpacks what Scripture reveals about the mysteries of the unseen realm. It’s a powerful reminder of God’s presence in every part of our lives—even those we cannot see.
What If I’m Wrong? Navigating Fear and Failure to Become Who God Made You to Be
Dr. Zach Clinton is joined by Dr. Heather Thompson Day to discuss her new book, What If I’m Wrong? Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure . Drawing on her communication background, Heather explores the importance of relationship and how our deep need for connection reflects God’s relational nature through the Trinity. She vulnerably shares about seasons of brokenness when she felt unable to hold on to God, yet found comfort in knowing that He never let go of her. Heather reminds us that it’s often in hardship that we discover who we are and who God is!
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.