Licensed addiction treatment counselor and AACC member Jim Cress visits with Zach Clinton to discuss the growing “porn-demic” in America. Learn how to support those in the grips of the compulsion of sexual sin with compassion and honesty. Jim explains that anonymity, accessibility, and affordability of digital porn attracts millions of people and casts a spell on the vulnerable. Be encouraged with practical steps that can set a person on a road to recovery. Lives and minds are at stake, marriages and relationships in the balance, as two Christian counselors address one of the biggest problem facing families and the Church today.
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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Live Courageously by Faith: Erin Kelly Bean’s Remarkable Journey, Part 2
What does it mean to be “Kelly tough?” Listen as the daughter of Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly describes her journey through some dark valleys to discover the redemptive hope and joy that only God can offer- if you live courageously by faith. Erin Kelly Bean talks with Zach Clinton about adversity, pain, set-backs, and the obstacles that she and her family had to tackle. Only by placing her ultimate trust in Jesus did she find comfort, a better understanding, and a sense of peace to press on and help others. Part 2 of a 2-part series.
Live Courageously by Faith: Erin Kelly Bean’s Remarkable Journey, Part 1
What does it mean to be “Kelly tough?” Listen as the daughter of Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly describes her journey through some dark valleys to discover the redemptive hope and joy that only God can offer- if you live courageously by faith. Erin Kelly Bean talks with Zach Clinton about adversity, pain, set-backs, and the obstacles that she and her family had to tackle. Only by placing her ultimate trust in Jesus did she find comfort, a better understanding, and a sense of peace to press on and help others. Part 1 of a 2-part series.
The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope
Best-selling author and renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Curt Thompson, answers questions about his book, “The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope,” with Zach Clinton. Curt and Zach examine the Apostle Paul’s experience of love, secure attachment, and the deeply felt sense of God’s abiding presence which carried him through extreme challenges he faced while on earth. Recognize that God can transform your grief into a lasting peace that surpasses all understanding on today’s broadcast. It may help you to not only process your pain, but flourish and find security in the presence of our suffering.
The Boy Crisis
There’s a crisis with our boys. An entire generation of young men stand at the precipice, but it is not too late to help them. Listen as Warren Farrell explains to Dr. Tim Clinton what he’s seen over decades of study and analysis into boys’ behavior, achievement, mental health, and well-being. Learn practical tips surrounding the role of a dad or father figure, how to deal with the threats of social media and video games, and the hope that a family anchored in a strong faith system can offer.
A Conversation on the State of Kids’ Mental Health in America
We turn the mic today as co-host Dr. Tim Clinton answers questions about the state of our kids’ mental health. Using the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and his years of clinical experience, Dr. Tim assesses our current situation. In America, we had a mental health crisis before the pandemic. After the shutdown, we have a mental health disaster. Listen as Dr. Clinton offers hope, solutions, and tips to listeners. If you care about kids- be it a parent, a relative, a school teacher, a coach- you won’t want to miss this defining interview, filled with stories and illustrations from the President of The American Association of Christian Counselors, as told to his friend and colleague, Patti Garibay, of American Heritage Girls.
The Ministry of Fathers in The Field
Fathers in the Field co-founder John Smithbaker visits with Dr. Tim Clinton for a special pre-Father’s Day program to discuss the value dads have in their children’s lives and the need for godly men to step in and mentor kids who are fatherless. John’s ministry fills a need that is sadly growing in today’s culture. Learn how Fathers in the Field matches male volunteers one-on-one with kids without a dad to impart life skills through outdoor activities, and by sharing a Christian understanding of our Heavenly Father .
Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection
The Josiah Manifesto, Part 2
Best-selling author and Messianic Jewish Rabbi, Jonathan Cahn, discusses with Dr. Tim Clinton some of the mysteries that lie behind the dramatic events of recent times that have changed our world. Rabbi Cahn applies scriptural interpretation to reveal the messages that he believes are hidden within these historical events and point to what lies ahead.
The Josiah Manifesto, Part 1
Best-selling author and Messianic Jewish Rabbi, Jonathan Cahn, discusses with Dr. Tim Clinton some of the mysteries that lie behind the dramatic events of recent times that have changed our world. Rabbi Cahn applies scriptural interpretation to reveal the messages that he believes are hidden within these historical events and point to what lies ahead.
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.