Retired MLB baseball player Darryl Strawberry knows the emptiness this world has to offer and understands firsthand the impact of absent men. But through his own recovery, he has experienced God’s grace and now makes it his mission to evangelize to as many people as possible to the good news of forgiveness and salvation. Darryl visits Tim and Zach Clinton backstage at a recent Men’s Ignite Event to discuss the transformation that occurs when men receive true freedom in Christ, which allows them to realize the fullness of God’s plan for them. Just as in baseball, where teamwork and mentorship are vital, men need one another in faith to thrive.
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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Created for Community: The Freedom Found in Relational Living
Dr. John Townsend, psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, knows the importance of healthy relationships. In a conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, Dr. Townsend shares how God designed us for community, where we find mental healing and stability through time spent together. Relationships are powerful, and true freedom comes through vulnerability with those we trust.
Improving Your Brain Health: How to Build a Resilient Mind
Dr. Daniel Amen, groundbreaking physician, psychiatrist and clinic director, has helped people for decades achieve mental wellness by teaching them how to make better choices with their diet and lifestyle in order to be more in tune with their brain’s health and function. The founder of Amen Clinics and BrainMD, Dr. Amen shares with Dr. Tim Clinton the steps anyone can take to optimize mental acuity and better brain health. Dr. Amen’s clinical expertise provides hope to those struggling mentally, and even helps parents in the midst of raising kids whose brains are still developing. He presents practical challenges that can launch you on the road to better metal health and resiliency, exclusively on today’s broadcast.
Hope and Healing for Grief: Processing Loss in Times of Disaster and Trauma
How can we find hope and healing in the midst of grief? Because we have a suffering Savior, so says Kevin Ellers, licensed counselor, disaster relief and trauma expert. Kevin explains to Zach Clinton that he is devoted to being a heart for the hurting, and in these “powerless times” there is no better place than “at the bedside of suffering,” and on the front lines. In the wake of recent global crises and natural disasters, Kevin shares moving stories of grief and practical guidance for restoration, drawing from his time as a pastor, chaplain, and professor. As many struggle to find the “right” words, Kevin shares that sometimes simply being present is the best response.
The Unique Challenges Facing Pastors and Their Mental Health
During Pastor Appreciation Month, we honor those serving in the Church and acknowledge the unique challenges facing pastors, their families, and staff. Pastor Gregory Seltz has an enlightening conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton about the mental health issues that impact those we trust to lead us in our faith. Dr. Clinton discusses the dangers of neglecting pastors’ mental health needs, the mandate to invite God into all areas of our lives, and the importance of focusing on what truly matters, even when we feel pulled in many directions.
Religious Liberty at a Crossroads
Kelly Shackelford stands on the belief that religious freedom is the cornerstone of all other freedoms. As President, CEO, and Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute, he has led persecuted individuals to victory in defense of their religious rights, including securing nine Supreme Court wins. Kelly shares with host Dr. Tim Clinton just how critical this year is for Americans to continue defending religious liberty in today’s culture, in the courts, and at the polls.
Hope and Healing for Eating Disorders and the Steps to Recovery
Dr. Rhona Epstein began a personal journey of restoration as a teen after battling eating disorders throughout her childhood. Impacted by her own recovery, she made it her life’s mission to help others out of the same insanity with food abuse and weight obsession. Rhona’s goal is to apply chemical dependency therapy practices to the treatment of addictive eating issues as a professional counselor. Dr. Epstein shares with Zach Clinton the emotional and relational aspects of addiction, and reveals how 12-step recovery principles and biblically-based counseling have helped her clients find peace and well-being while addressing their eating disorders in holistic ways.
When an Empty Nest Leads to an Empty Heart: How to Prevent Gray Divorces
The kids are gone, now what? Listen as marriage therapist Dr. Sharon May discusses the rise in the divorce rate among older American couples over the past 3 decades. She tells Dr. Clinton there are many factors, such as an increasing population of aging baby boomers. But at the heart of the matter she says there is a need to see your spouse for who they are and make sure their needs are equal to yours. This will forge a true partnership that is built to last.
The Pillars of American Democracy: The Institutions of Government and Family
Dr. Ben Carson has devoted his life to serving others. First, as a neurosurgeon, then, as the 17th U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He describes to Zach Clinton what he sees as an erosion of the pillars that made this country so special, and defines the threats to the Republic that must be addressed to insure our faith and freedom. Dr. Carson says if we return to the documents that the founding fathers wrote, he believes we can return to the divinely inspired order that made this country great.
Only The Truth Can Save Us
John Cooper believes that only the Truth God provides in the Bible can save America from itself. The leader of the Christian rock band Skillet has a platform he shares with his wife and bandmate, Korey Cooper. Together they tour the country and see firsthand what is happening to our culture. John explains to host Zach Clinton that Christians can’t be “wimpy or woke.” It makes sense then that the new Skillet album is titled “Revolution.” For such a time as this!
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.