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.
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.
All Episodes
“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.
Faith in Action: Inspiring Young Adults to Trust God’s Plan and Walk in True Freedom
Grant Troutt is a husband, soon-to-be father, and devoted follower of Jesus who has witnessed the powerful ways the Lord is moving in the lives of college students across the country through the Unite US movement. Together with his wife and ministry partner, Madi, Grant is passionate about helping young adults experience true freedom and community found only through the gospel. In his conversation with Zach Clinton, he discusses the importance of waiting on the Lord and placing our trust in Him, even when we cannot yet see what He is doing, because God is always moving and creating something greater than we could ask or imagine.
People Like Us: Staying Faithful to God’s Calling on Our Lives
You don’t want to miss this powerful conversation between Christian singer and songwriter Micah Tyler and Zach Clinton. Micah shares moving testimony of how God’s provision and faithfulness have upheld him and his family through every season, allowing him to lead others to know Jesus, especially through his music ministry. Despite his accolades, Micah reminds us that, as Christians, the call isn’t to chase success but to stay faithful in whatever God places before us, even those seemingly insurmountable obstacles. In a world focused on earthly achievements, this conversation is a timely reminder of what it means to be a faithful servant.
Radical Like Jesus: Raising Up All Generations to Boldly Live Out the Gospel
Greg Stier, founder of Dare 2 Ministries, stepped away from his role as a pastor to focus on reaching teenagers with God’s word after the tragic Columbine High School shooting happened just minutes from his home. Profoundly impacted by what he saw happening to the youth in our culture, Greg answered the call to equip them with the gospel. Driven by a passion to stir up today’s youth to be doers of the Word and not merely hearers, Greg shares with Zach Clinton why young people need this message now more than ever. The gospel, he explains, answers the 3 most fundamental questions we all face: identity, belonging, and purpose. Greg issues a wake-up call, noting that most Christians don’t the gospel, and challenges listeners to proclaim their faith so that the world may know the abundant life found in Christ.
Rise Up, Answer God’s Call, and Combat Spiritual Dullness
Has our nation lost its way? Dr. Rick Rigsby, motivational speaker, theologian, and YouTube sensation, believes there is still hope in genuine faith and devotion to God that he sees in a growing number of people today. Dr. Rigsby visited with Tim Clinton at a recent AACC Men’s Ignite Impact Conference to discuss one of the most pervasive obstacles preventing us from closeness with the Lord—what he calls spiritual dullness . Using the book of Micah, Rick illustrates the dangers of distraction and shares how to combat misguided pursuits of idolatry instigated by the enemy. He encourages listeners to find peace and comfort in knowing that, despite life’s challenges and pain, God is always in control.
Substance Abuse and Addiction: Accepting Grace and Sustaining Recovery
Dr. David Jenkins, a clinical director with 30+ years of experience, and Dr. Brian Kelley, an award-winning professor and researcher, understand the devastating effects substance abuse can have on an addict and their family. They discuss their new workbook, Hope and Healing for Substance Use and Addiction , with Zach Clinton, which addresses the critical need for therapists and clients to combat the sense of failure and shame that many feel when battling addiction. The goal of the workbook is to replace misconceptions with truth. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, listen and be encouraged. Jenkins and Kelley remind listeners of the strength found in community, the path to sustained recovery through grace and healing, and reassurance that you do not have to do it alone.
Standing for Truth when Life, Freedom and Family Hang in the Balance
On the eve of this critical election, we stand at a precipice. Which way will America lean? According to Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, the answer is simple- we should stand up straight, because biblical truth teaches us to do so. But our stand isn’t just on November 5th, it should be everyday. Dr. Myers has led Summit to train up young Christian thinkers for such a time as this. As he shares with Zach Clinton, it is the responsibility of every one of us to address culture head on in our daily lives and become people who engage rather than avoid tough conversations. Jeff’s message- The Truth of the Gospel is unchanging and our hope is eternal!
Saying Yes and Trusting God to Do the Rest
Shelene Bryan is a bestselling author, Hollywood producer, and founder of Skip1.org, an organization that encourages people to skip the purchase of one small item and instead donate the money to those in need. For Shelene, a simple “yes” to God allowed her to model Christ to her own children at home and, in turn, transformed her heart to care for children living in poverty worldwide. She speaks with Zach Clinton about God’s incredible ability to use any humble believer to achieve great things for His glory.
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.












