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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The Widow’s Might: Finding Hope After Loss

Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Rachel Faulkner Brown for a moving conversation about her journey through unimaginable loss. Widowed twice by the age of 31, Rachel shares how she navigated grief while raising two young children and how her pain ultimately gave rise to purpose through the founding of Never Alone Widows . Her mission is clear: “For the whole church’s eyes to be activated to widows—because they’re everywhere.” We pray this conversation brings comfort to those who have lost a spouse and equips the rest of us to better love and support the widows in our lives.

Pour Out to the God of Hope and be Filled: 2025 National Day of Prayer Special

On the eve of the 2025 National Day of Prayer, Dr. Tim Clinton is joined by Kathy Branzell, President of the NDP Task Force. Kathy shares the rich history of the event—tracing its roots to America’s founding and its establishment by President Truman in 1952. Now held on the first Thursday of May each year, the National Day of Prayer unites millions across the nation in prayer. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can be part of this powerful movement of faith and pray alongside believers in every corner of the country.

Take it Back: Reclaiming Biblical Manhood, Pt. 2

Jesus was the ultimate man’s man—a rugged carpenter with calloused hands who boldly drove the money changers out of the Temple with a whip. Yet He also uplifted and empowered women, a radical and countercultural act in His time. In part 2 of this 2-part series, Dr. Tim Clinton and Max Davis—co-authors of Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Manhood —explore the strength and character of biblical men. While today’s culture may try to sideline Christian men, this message encourages them to rise up with courage, faith, and a renewed commitment to lead their families well.

Take it Back: Reclaiming Biblical Manhood, Pt. 1

Hollywood and popular culture often portray fathers as toxic or incompetent, promoting a narrative that diminishes their true value. In response to these harmful misrepresentations, Dr. Tim Clinton and Max Davis—co-authors of Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Manhood — compelling research that highlights the vital role of strong, godly fathers. Part 1 of this 2-part series is a powerful reminder of the profound impact a present, faith-filled father can have on the life of a child.

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.

“The Parent’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal”

Laine Lawson Craft sits down with Dr. Tim Clinton to the miraculous story of reconciliation with all three of her children after years of watching them run from God and pursue the things of the world. In the darkest moments, when hope felt lost, the Lord met each of them exactly where they were and began the work of restoration. With compassion, Laine speaks to parents who are walking through the pain of a prodigal season, offering hope, wisdom, and encouragement drawn from her own journey and the books it inspired. Don’t miss these powerful testimonies of how God rescued her children from the grip of the enemy and rewrote their stories with grace and redemption.

Faith in the Valley: Kirk Cousins on Trusting God Through the Unknown

Zach Clinton is joined on stage at the 2025 Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend by NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins. Long known for his leadership, consistency, and reliability on the field, Kirk shares that none of his success has come from his own strength, but from God’s. He opens up about his past season marked by “valleys,” which left him unsure about what the future holds. Yet in the midst of uncertainty, he recounts God’s unwavering faithfulness in carrying him this far, giving him the confidence and faith that He will do it again—just as He does for each of us.

It Starts With the Men

Dr. Tim and Zach Clinton are joined by their long-time friend, Pastor Tim Timberlake, following his powerful message at the Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend, where he challenged men to break free from living in the “almost.” Pastor Tim explains that too many men fall short of fully following God or embracing His calling on their lives. Yet he shares a message of hope: men across the country are waking up to their untapped potential, breaking free from spiritual chains, and stepping into their roles as godly leaders in their homes, workplaces, and churches. Don’t believe the cultural lie that you’re too insignificant to create real change—it only takes one man to make a difference.

Growing Up Dobson: A Life of Love and Faith in Every Season, Pt. 2

Zach Clinton sits down with Ryan Dobson—yes, that Dobson—for a powerful conversation about what it was like growing up in the shadow of a faith giant. Ryan opens up about the pivotal moments that deepened his relationship with the Lord and how his father’s legacy shaped, but didn’t define, his own journey. While having godly parents was a gift, it was the personal foundation Ryan built that sustained him through life’s hardest seasons—including his wife’s fight through four battles with cancer. Don’t miss part two of this two-part series, filled with honesty, hope, and a whole lot of faith.

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.