Nick Stumbo is the Executive Director of Pure Desire, a ministry that actually helped him and his wife find healing and a way out, in order to overcome his porn addiction. In part 1 of a 2-part series, Nick joins Zach Clinton to explain the challenging issues surrounding pornography, especially the unspoken problems within the church. Through his own powerful testimony, Nick reminds us that asking for help doesn’t make us weaker believers. Real freedom from behavior driven by secrecy and shame can only be found by bringing it into the light.
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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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.
What if Jesus had Never Been Born?
Dr. Jerry Newcombe believes that much of what is good in America can be traced back to the Bible. In a conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, he explores how Christ’s influence has shaped hospitals, orphanages, schools, civil liberties, advancements in science and medicine, and more. As Colossians 1:16-17 reminds us, “For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Tune in to discover how Jesus’ transformative impact continues to make the world a better place.
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.
Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Special
This Thanksgiving, Dr. Tim Clinton and his son Zach a heartwarming conversation about their family’s holiday traditions, highlighting how these moments bring joy and connection to a divided world. They define the “THANKS” acronym, offering six keys to living a life of gratitude, and the profound impact gratitude has on mental health and overall well-being. We pray you have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving surrounded by those you love.
God’s Providence: The Origins of Our Thanksgiving Celebration
Dr. Jerry Newcombe, executive director of the Providence Forum, joins Dr. Tim Clinton to explore the rich history of the first Thanksgiving. They reflect on the sacrifices and bold actions that shaped America, sharing inspiring stories of God’s provision since the nation’s earliest days—a profound reminder of why we should be thankful every day.
Faith, Hope, and Family: Navigating Loss and Investing in the Relationships that Matter
Dustin Rivenbark, a Christ-centered motivational speaker, shares his journey of overcoming profound hardship as a child and painful loss as a young husband. Through the tangible hope he found in Jesus, Dustin reveals how these experiences deepened his understanding of his roles as a husband and father, and encourages us to focus on what truly matters: investing in meaningful relationships, especially with family. D rawing parallels to Joshua and Caleb—the only spies in the book of Numbers who earnestly believed God would lead them to victory—he discusses with Zach Clinton the importance of surrounding ourselves with life-giving, biblically grounded people.
A Change of Pace: A Journey from Brokenness to Beauty through the Power of Forgiveness
Dona Fisher’s story is a true testament to God’s power and desire to make even the most broken things beautiful. While Dona and Herb, her husband of 61 years, have been tremendous instruments for the gospel, Dona had a very challenging upbringing. But through God’s providence, what began as a nudge from the Holy Spirit to reconcile her relationship with her mother blossomed into a 50-year, legacy-filled Bible study involving hundreds of women, all encouraged to experience God’s kindness for themselves. Dona shares that it’s when we forgive others that we truly begin to understand Christ’s love for us.
“A Million Little Miracles”
Pastor and author Mark Batterson believes that miracles are found even in life’s most ordinary moments, a perspective that inspired his new book, A Million Little Miracles . In a conversation with Zach Clinton, Mark shares his story of healing from asthma and invites us to broaden our often limited view of God, allowing Him to transform our understanding of Himself in profound ways. He offers refreshing encouragement for parents, sharing that time spent with children is a blessing that reignites our own childlike wonder to ask the questions we often forget. Mark calls us all to “rediscover the God who is bigger than big, closer than close, and ‘gooder’ than good.”
Finding Healing and Restoration Through Faith Amidst Life’s Challenges
Elizabeth Woodson, author and founder of the Woodson Institute, understands how easy it is for today’s Christians to feel burdened with negativity due to the constant bombardment of technology and social media in our lives. She shares with Zach Clinton that this struggle was also a reality for many people in the Bible, noting that 40% of the Psalms are devoted to lament. But, rather than being overwhelmed by these feelings, Elizabeth urges us to return to what never changes — the hope of the gospel. She encourages us to be mindful of what we dwell on, to meditate on the unchanging truth of God’s word, and to seek healing by allowing other believers to walk with us through the hard times.
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.