Dr. Dave Ralston possesses a PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling from the Colorado Theological Seminary, a master’s in Behavioral Health from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor’s in Athletic Training from Western Kentucky University. Dr. Dave is a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor and Certified Temperament Counselor through the National Christian Counselors Association. He is board-certified in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Ralston is an award-winning author, a sought-after public speaker, an online influencer, and is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and honors. He is also an ordained minister and is actively involved in his local church community, often volunteering for programs focused on serving marginalized or underprivileged people and groups. His third published book – The 5 Life Languages: A New Way to Understand Yourself and Others – was released in July 2026, and is available wherever books are sold. Also, in 2021, Dr. Ralston released his award-winning book — Addition By Subtraction: God Turns Our Broken Pieces Into Masterpieces. Dr. Dave and his wife Ann reside in Bowling Green, Kentucky. They have four adult children and ten grandchildren.