Real Family Talk

Through engaging, informative, and spiritual discussions about issues facing todayʼs families, Real Family Talk seeks to strengthen families and inspire hope.

Real Family Talk

Videos

Forgiveness in Relationships

Why is it so hard to forgive? Why is it even that important? Join Willie and Elaine as they discuss with Pr. Mike Speegle on the how, why and where of forgiveness and how matters in our relationships.

Coping with Grief

In the summer of 2016, Summer Porter's four-month-old baby girl died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Find out how her heartbreaking loss gave birth to a ministry that cover others with comfort and how she coped with her grief.

When Illness Joins the Family

Unfortunately whether physical or mental, Illness is natural but unwelcome part of life. But how can we cope with it? Join Willie and Elaine as they discuss the challenges, dynamics and realities that families face when a loved one faces an illness or health challenge.

Managing Conflict in Relationships

While the internet is a great tool for communication, is it a good place to resolve your relationship issues? Join Willie and Elaine as they focus on the how, when and where of managing conflicts in a relationship.

Failure to Launch

How do you navigate the road of letting your children grow into young independent adults? Join Willie and Elaine as they discuss how parents can navigate the transition from child to young adult.

Boundaries with Misbehaving Children

When do we draw the line? How can we raise well-behaved children? Join Willie and Elaine as they give practical advice on raising and disciplining children.

Sharing Faith with your Children

How can we pass the torch of faith to our children? Join Willie and Elaine with Pr. Shirlene McClenden as they share insights and offer tips on sharing faith, values, but most of all keeping our kids interested in God and religion.

Preparing for Parenthood

How do you prepare for parenthood? What advice is there? Join Willie and Elaine as they share relevant practical tips about having and raising children.

Wedding Woes

What's marriage really about? Join Willie and Elaine as they clarify the purpose of marriage and discuss wedding planning with a soon to be married couple.

Preparing for Marriage

How can you avoid the wedding woes? Join Willie and Elaine as they share practical advice to couples before the "I do" that helps them build a solid marriage.

Questions from Singles

Should you date online? Join Willie and Elaine as they answer questions only singles have and as they discuss with a couple who meet online the intricacies of internet dating.

Why Opposites Attract

We're just so different! Join Willie and Elaine as they share the secrets to how couples who describe themselves as opposites can maintain a healthy marriage relationship.

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

Dr. Willie Oliver

Elaine Oliver

Elaine Oliver

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