Real Family Talk
Through engaging, informative, and spiritual discussions about issues facing todayʼs families, Real Family Talk seeks to strengthen families and inspire hope.
Videos
Donna Karpenko's husband Larry died six weeks after being diagnosed with Leukemia, leaving his wife of 44 years and adult children devastated. Hear Donna's story on how she coped after the tragedy of losing her husband and how she learned to survive on her own.
Join Willie and Elaine as they address the prevalence of abuse and domestic violence in their conversation with Heather-Dawn Small, director of Women's Ministries for the Worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Why are parents uncomfortable talking about sex? What's the goal in talking with our kids about sexuality? Join Willie and Elaine as they talk with Professor and Chair of the department of Counseling and Family Sciences at Loma Linda University Curtis Fox about sexuality, and the stages of development and how to talk to your kids about sex.
An estimated 17 million people worldwide are living with Autism. Join Willie and Elaine as they talk with Kami Borg, who raises awareness and understanding about how Autism affects families by relating her own experiences.
Is your love life taking a backseat to life, work and parenting? Join Willie and Elaine as they discuss ways to revive the romance in your relationship.
Today 12% of websites are pornographic and more than 28,000 internet users are viewing porn. This is alarming! How would this impact your marriage and family? And how do you overcome it? Join Willie and Elaine as they talk to Pastor Bernie Anderson who was addicted to pornography for ten years and how God broke that addiction.
How do you stay happily married when it seems that you are not compatible and your relationship is dysfunctional? Join Willie and Elaine as they share seven ways to help your marriage thrive.
How do we mange our differences? How do we grow in God? Join Willie and Elaine as they accentuate the need to live with the reality of imperfection and to facilitate God's ideal for growth and happiness.
Over the years Willie and Elaine have received a number of questions from you as viewers, or responding to their magazine columns and social media pages about practical ways to improve communication. Join now as they answer your questions and discuss practical tips to communicate effectively particularly with a spouse.
Understand firsthand the challenges of parenting a child with special needs. Join Willie and Elaine as they talk with Jack and Cheryl Sonceau on the different factors of raising their daughter Lauren who has cerebral paisy. How do you overcome the challenges? What's the best ways to support families with these challenges?
About the Show
Through engaging, informative, and spiritual discussions about issues facing todayʼs families, Real Family Talk seeks to strengthen families and inspire hope. In each edition, the Olivers draw from their pastoral, educational, and counseling experience to navigate discussions about family life, approaching each topic with practical solutions and sound biblical principles.
Hosts
Dr. Willie Oliver
Elaine Oliver
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