Break the Chains and Find Freedom and Redemption in Jesus

by Dr. Zach Clinton | Ben Fuller

Original Air Date: 3/23/2026
Topics: Culture
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Christian singer-songwriter Ben Fuller sits down backstage with Zach Clinton at a recent Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend to share his powerful testimony of breaking free from the chains of worldly addictions through the radical, life-changing power of Jesus. With honesty and a heart on fire for the Lord, Ben recounts how surrendering to Christ transformed his life and why he can’t help but sing about the Savior who set him free. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation before he leads worship at one of the most impactful men’s events of the year.

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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.