Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with journalist and author Carrie Sheffield for a conversation about what it really takes to build a flourishing faith. Carrie shares how Christian community, forgiveness, and faithfulness became essential parts of her healing journey after experiencing a childhood shaped by religious trauma and abuse. Yet through it all, despite growing up in a difficult environment and facing cycles of generational brokenness, she reflects on how God ultimately redeemed her story and transformed her life.
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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Speaking Truth to the Lies of the Enemy
Best-selling author and speaker Jennie Allen is passionate about helping people experience freedom by breaking free from shame and bringing what they’re afraid to share into the light of community. She unpacks her new book, The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe, with Drs. Tim and Zach Clinton, and shares practical ways to identify the lies we carry and replace them with the truth of God’s Word. As followers of Jesus, Romans 8:1 reminds us, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can confront the lies of the enemy and experience healing and freedom found in Christ.
Saving Aziz: Faith, Courage, and a Mission That Saved Thousands
Dr. Tim Clinton talks with former Marine and Mighty Oaks Foundation founder Chad Robichaux about the powerful story behind his book, Saving Aziz. Over the course of eight tours in Afghanistan, Chad built a close friendship with Aziz, an interpreter who risked his life helping U.S. forces and hoped for a better life for his family. When the U.S. withdrew and Aziz’s life was in danger, Chad led an effort to get Aziz and others out of the country. What began as a mission to save one family eventually helped more than 17,000 people reach safety. It’s an inspiring reminder to us all that faith, courage, and compassion can change lives.
How to Find the Love Language That Matters Most to Your Special Someone
Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott to talk about their new book, The Love Language That Matters Most, co-written with Dr. Gary Chapman. Throughout the conversation, they share personal stories from their own marriages and reflect on something many couples experience: we all want to feel loved, but sometimes our partner’s genuine efforts miss the mark. Les and Leslie explain that simply knowing your spouse’s love language isn’t always enough—the real key is learning the right “dialect” so your love truly connects. When couples learn to express love in ways that really land, they can keep each other’s love tank full and build a healthier, stronger relationship.
A New Era of Christian Communicators
In a world where truth is often challenged, courage is needed now more than ever. Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Troy Miller, President and CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), to talk about the importance of boldly speaking the truth in love. Troy encourages pastors and ministry leaders to reject the marketing mindset that treats congregations like consumers and instead embrace their calling as shepherds, faithfully guiding their churches. He also reminds us that influence isn’t limited to leaders—every Christian is a communicator with the responsibility to stand for truth and ensure that faith-filled voices are heard.
Learning the Art of Overcoming, Pt. 2
In part two of this conversation, Pastor Tim Timberlake continues talking with Dr. Tim Clinton about what it looks like to walk through loss and pain with faith. Drawing from the message of his book, The Art of Overcoming, he shares how bringing our grief, questions, and struggles to Jesus is the first step toward healing. Pastor Tim reminds us that while loss is painful, it isn’t the end of the story. God walks with us through it, strengthens us in the process, and can bring new life and hope even from our hardest seasons.
Learning the Art of Overcoming, Pt. 1
Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Pastor Tim Timberlake at a past Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend to talk about the message behind his book, The Art of Overcoming. In part one of their conversation, Pastor Tim highlights the voices that shape our lives, whether from culture, our own thoughts, or the enemy, and why learning to recognize God’s voice is essential in seasons of struggle. Drawing from personal experiences, including the loss of his father, he shares how God meets us in our darkest valleys and reminds us that what feels like the end may actually be the beginning of something new.
People Fuel: How to Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership
Do you ever feel like certain people are dragging you down while others create balance and build mutually supportive relationships? Join Dr. John Townsend, an expert on boundaries, as he sits down with Dr. Zach Clinton to discuss his concept of “people fuel.” Discover how to refuel your life, love, and leadership. Listen today and start experiencing the difference.
When an Empty Nest Leads to an Empty Heart: How to Prevent Gray Divorces
The kids are gone—now what? Marriage therapist Dr. Sharon May joins Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss the rising divorce rate among older American couples over the past three decades. While various factors contribute to this trend, Dr. May highlights a deeper issue at the core: the importance of truly seeing your spouse for who they are and ensuring their needs are valued as much as your own. Only through this mutual understanding and care can couples build a lasting, resilient partnership.
Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Go Change the World
“Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Joshua Becker, a leading voice in the modern minimalism movement and author of several books on how the minimalist journey can lead to a more meaningful life. Josh shares a convicting message, stating, “”Consumerism may be the greatest undiagnosed sin in the American church today.”” Reflecting on his own experience, he challenges and inspires us to consider how breaking free from the grip of material possessions can open the door to not only a better life, but also a deeper, more intentional walk with Christ.”
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.