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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The Miracle of Adoption, Part 1

Did you know that 1 in every 6 couples will experience infertility? Sadly, it’s true. But if this is you, there may be a path to the family you long to have. Dr. Tim Clinton begins a 2-part series with Robert and Karine Baltodano on the process of adoption and the beautiful blessing it was for them. You will be moved by this couple’s testimony and the emotional highs and lows that came with their journey to having a family of their own.

Get Off the Bench!

Popular podcaster and home school advocate Heidi St. John wants you to be encouraged and empowered! She implores moms to “get off the bench,” and get in the game of parenting and cultural involvement for their faith and convictions. Listen as Zach Clinton explores the many ways you can bet more engaged in your child’s life and education to ensure that a Christian influence is constant and consistent. Be inspired, today, on “Life, Love, Faith, and Family!”

Strong Dads, Strong Daughters…Strong Moms, Strong Sons

Parenting expert Dr. Meg Meeker visits with Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss the latest research and best techniques she has learned through years of professional practice as a pediatrician and author. Learn about the new “30 Day Challenge” from the renowned author of the best-seller, “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters.” Dr. Meeker challenges dads, and moms, to become the best that they can be in navigating today’s cultural challenges such as gender confusion and social media, so that we can all raise better children.

Making Meaningful Moments This Summer

Enjoy professional counselor and mom to 3 little girls, Dr. Mercy Connors, as she unfolds what to do, (and what not to do!), this summer to connect with your kids. Summers can be challenging- the lack of schedule, and the dreaded boredom kids can experience with a lack of structure. Listen as Zach Clinton guides us to learn from Mercy all her tips for connection, outdoor “green” time for your mental well-being, nature learning experiences, even day trips, stay-cations and Pintrest hacks. Today, on “Life, Love, Faith, and Family.”

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 .

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.