The Theology of Resilience: Trusting God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense with Daniel Ritchie

Resilience isn’t just the ability to survive hardship…it’s the courage to believe that God is still good, purposeful, and present in the middle of it. Today’s guest embodies that truth in a powerful way. Daniel Ritchie was born without arms, something that, by the world’s standards, could have defined his limitations. But instead of allowing his circumstances to dictate his identity or future, Daniel has chosen a life marked by faith, joy, perseverance, and purpose.
This conversation goes far beyond overcoming adversity. It’s about how emotional wounds can run deeper than physical ones, the power that is found through surrender, as well as rooting and anchoring our identity in Christ, and how weakness, when placed in God’s hands, can become a platform for His strength.
Daniel is a longtime evangelist, speaker, author, and currently serves as First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention. But at his core, he is a man who has learned to trust God deeply, even when life didn’t make sense.

Links:
Daniel’s Website: https://danielritchie.com/about-daniel/
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In today’s episode, Dr. Bill Lile, OB/GYN, educator, and leading voice in pro-life medicine joins Dr. Zach to talk about hope, healing, and redemption after abortion. With clinical insight and deep compassion, Dr. Lile speaks directly to those suffering silently under guilt, grief, or regret. He explains the medical and spiritual realities of life in the womb, the hope of forgiveness through Christ, and practical steps toward emotional and spiritual healing. Dr. Lile also addresses common misconceptions, the importance of trauma-informed care, and how the church can walk alongside those longing for restoration without shame or judgment.

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In this timely conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with author and life coach, Allie Marie Smith, to explore why so many of us feel anxious, distracted, and disconnected in a hyper-digital world. Drawing from her newest book, Social Media Reset, Allie invites listeners to reconsider the role social media plays in their spiritual, mental, and emotional health, and why endless scrolling can never satisfy the deeper longings of the soul. Together, they discuss the hidden cost of digital overload, the freedom that comes from unplugging, and how a 30-day reset can help restore joy, peace, presence, and connection with God. This episode offers a hopeful, practical path for anyone longing to reclaim their joy, rediscover meaningful rhythms, and live with greater intentionally in a distracted age.

Links:

Allie’s Website: https://alliemariesmith.com/

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Join Allie on a 5-Week Video-Based Social Media Reset Journey: https://alliemariesmith.com/course

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