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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Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful

Moms shape more than just daily routines; they help shape the next generation. Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with bestselling author and speaker Rhonda Stoppe to talk about the powerful, often unseen ministry of motherhood and why moms are truly the first and most influential teachers in a child’s life. Rhonda offers encouragement for moms in the thick of hard seasons, reminding them that being “righteous” doesn’t mean being perfect, but recognizing our need for a Savior. Even in the midst of struggle, your story isn’t wasted—it may be the very thing God uses to encourage another mom.

Winning at Home, Pt. 3

You can’t control your child’s choices, but you can model decisions that flow from an identity rooted in Christ. In the final part of his conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton, Dan Seaborn vulnerably shares how he came to acknowledge his inability to change his own wayward daughter’s behavior and instead fully release her to the Lord. He reminds parents that the most important thing they can do for their adult children is to love them and remain present through every season. As they bring the series to a close, they remind parents to stay rooted in Christ, build relationships grounded in truth and grace, and faithfully place their children in God’s hands.

Winning at Home, Pt. 2

In part two of this three-part series, Dan Seaborn joins Dr. Tim Clinton to continue exploring how a parent’s relationship with God directly impacts their relationship with their children. They discuss why a parent’s role isn’t to make kids happy, but to lead them toward lasting joy rooted in truth, trust, and dependence on God. Dan encourages parents to stay engaged, respond with grace, and remember that even when fear shows up, God is still at work and the story is far from over.

Winning at Home, Pt. 1

Do you feel like you’re losing the battle for your kids? With so many cultural voices shaping identity today, it can be hard to know how to approach conversations that matter. In part one of this three-part series, Dan Seaborn, founder of Winning at Home, joins Dr. Tim Clinton to talk about why healthy parenting must begin not with what culture says about us, but with what God says is true. They explore the importance of parents being rooted in their identity as believers, setting a Christ-centered example for their children, and creating relationships strong enough to withstand seasons of struggle.

Building Women of Integrity by Raising Girls of Strong Faith and Christ-Centered Character

Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Rachael Culpepper, the new Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, a Christ-centered character and leadership development program, and together, they discuss how today’s girls are being bombarded with challenges like unhealthy comparison, mental health struggles, loneliness, and a lack of resilience. Many of these issues stem from increased screen time and a loss of genuine, face-to-face connection. Rachael shares how AHG is addressing these issues by helping girls discover their passions and understand who God created them to be, all while being mentored by older peers and seasoned women of faith. Visit their website to learn how girls and women of all ages can join a troop or volunteer to be part of something our daughters need now more than ever.

How to Talk with Your Children about Grief and Loss

How do you talk with a child about grief and loss? It’s a question many parents struggle to answer, and yet resources to help guide those conversations are often hard to find. When her sister’s family faced the unimaginable loss of a baby, Annie F. Downs wrote a book to start the conversation with her nephew. She shares with Drs. Tim and Zach Clinton how what began as a personal gift has grown into a resource for thousands of families walking through similar experiences. Where Did TJ Go? A Book for Kids on Grief and Loss is available now to help families move toward healing together.

Grace for the Children: Finding Hope in the Midst of Child and Adolescent Mental Illness, Pt. 2

Dr. Tim Clinton continues his conversation with Dr. Matthew Stanford about the intersection of faith, mental health, and raising healthy kids. In part two, the focus turns directly to parents, as they wisdom on how to engage children early, ask the right questions, and create safe spaces for open conversations about mental health. Moms and dads will walk away with practical ways to support their kids through the difficult moments they face each day.

Grace for the Children: Finding Hope in the Midst of Child and Adolescent Mental Illness, Pt. 1

Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Dr. Matthew Stanford, CEO of the Hope and Healing Center and Institute, to talk about the intersection of faith, mental health, and raising healthy kids. They unpack the reality that many churches aren’t equipped to care for families whose children have special needs or mental health struggles, leaving many parents feeling isolated and unsupported. They shine a light on the challenges these families face and call the body of Christ to step up with compassion and inclusion.

New Media and the Battle for Your Child’s Faith

Parenting in today’s culture can feel overwhelming, with countless voices in secular media competing for your child’s heart and mind. Dr. Zach Clinton is joined by actor, director, and producer Scotty Curlee to discuss how parents can turn everyday moments, like watching a movie together, into opportunities for discipleship. Scotty reminds parents that while you can’t raise kids in a bubble, you can set boundaries and equip them with the armor of God so they grow into men and women of faith with courage and conviction.

How to Raise Your Kids to Embrace God’s Design for Who They Are

Dr. Tim Clinton is joined by child development expert Dr. Kathy Koch to discuss one of the biggest issues impacting kids today—gender ideology. Dr. Kathy shares wisdom with parents and educators, encouraging us all to celebrate children for who they are and to affirm God as a good Creator. She warns against the dangers of gender stereotypes, because while wrestling with identity is a normal part of adolescence, what a child’s soul truly longs for cannot be found in a superficial label, but only in knowing his or her Creator.

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.