Laine Lawson Craft sits down with Dr. Tim Clinton to share the miraculous story of reconciliation for all three of her children after years of witnessing them run from God and pursue the things of this world. In the darkest moments, when hope felt lost, the Lord met each of them exactly where they were and began the work of restoration. Laine speaks to parents who are walking through the pain of a prodigal season and offers hope, wisdom, and encouragement drawn from her own journey and the books it inspired. Don’t miss these powerful testimonies of how God rescued her children from the grip of the enemy and rewrote their stories with grace and redemption.
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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Let’s Talk: Healing Dad/Daughter Wounds
Few relationships shape a child’s heart more deeply than that between a father and daughter. Dr. Tim Clinton welcomes Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, counselor, author, and founder of The ABBA Project, to share a powerful message with dads: be the hero your daughter needs, stay present, and don’t pull away as she grows. You’ll also hear Dr. Michelle’s “H.E.A.L.” framework for those overcoming father wounds and be reminded of the unshakable love of your Heavenly Father.
Raising Gender Confident Kids
Gender identity is one of the most pressing issues impacting our kids today. Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries joins Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss just how deeply embedded gender ideology has become in our culture and the serious consequences that arise when parents remain silent or disengaged. Drawing from his book, co-authored with Dr. Kathy Koch, Dr. Myers shares how parents can restore their influence and reaffirm God’s intentional design of male and female within the home—so children grow up knowing they were purposefully and wonderfully made by their Creator. This is a must-listen for every mom, dad, and grandparent committed to raising children rooted in biblical truth.
A Desperate Cry
Teen girls are facing a mental health crisis fueled by excessive social media use, screen addiction, rising anxiety, gender confusion, and more. Dr. Tim Clinton is joined by Patti Garibay, Founder of American Heritage Girls (AHG). Patty shares her passion for AHG’s Christ-centered programs, which help girls build resilience, leadership skills, and a strong identity in Christ. She also offers advice for parents seeking to guide their daughters to thrive in today’s challenging culture. If you’re a parent or are passionate about equipping the next generation, tune in for an encouraging reminder that God’s plan for each of us is perfect.
Hope and Healing for Anxious Hearts: Moms Helping Moms with the Midnight Moms Devotional Community
What began as a small online prayer community to help moms in the middle of the night has grown into a worldwide prayer movement known as the Midnight Mom Devotional. Dr. Tim Clinton talks with the founder of this ministry, Becky Thompson, and her mom, Susan Pitts, to learn why they wrote a book to encourage women to help one other and to feel the presence of God in their hearts, no matter what. The result has been peaceful minds even in the darkest hours. No matter who you are or where you might be tonight, you will be encouraged by these two moms and their prayers!
Dealing with the Difficult Child, Pt. 2
How do you reach a child when connection doesn’t come easily? Dr. Tim Clinton continues his conversation with the late Dr. James Dobson about loving and connecting with “extra-effort” kids. Together, they share how parents can strengthen the bond with their children and help them feel known, valued, and deeply loved, even through difficult moments. They also challenge parents to give their children one of the greatest gifts they can offer: their undivided time and attention.
Dealing with the Difficult Child, Pt. 1
Why are some children simply harder to understand and connect with than others? Dr. Tim Clinton revisits a classic conversation with the late Dr. James Dobson about parenting the “extra-effort” or strong-willed child. Drawing from Dr. Dobson’s landmark book, The Strong-Willed Child, they explore three common personality patterns in children, the influence of both nature and nurture, and how a parent’s own relational style can shape a child. It’s a thoughtful look at understanding your child’s unique personality and learning how to parent with greater wisdom, patience, and grace.
The Boy Crisis
There’s a growing crisis among our boys. An entire generation of young men stand at the precipice—but it is not too late to help them find their way. Dr. Warren Farrell joins Dr. Tim Clinton to share insights from decades of research into boys’ behavior, achievement, mental health, and overall well-being. Discover practical advice on the vital role of fathers and father figures, how to navigate the challenges of social media and video games, and the hope a faith-centered family can provide in shaping strong, resilient young men.
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.
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.













