Doctor Phil Willingham was born in Huntsville, Alabama. At the age of sixteen, Phil was in an car accident that would lead to major changes and challenges in his life. It was during these early years of his life and often much isolation from others that Phil developed a strong awareness of his own self -talk. Phil has spent the last 42 years teaching, leading, evangelizing and pastoring all across the United States. Dr. Phil currently is serving as the Lead Pastor of Heartland Christian Center in Valparaiso Indiana. Doctor Phil was educated at the Christian Life School of Theology and Beacon University earning 2 master's degrees and a Doctorate. He and his wife Rhonda have been married for 40 years. They have 3 children Sunshine, Matthew, Amber and 5 grandchildren.