Playlist
March 19th, 2023
Your Questions Answered: Is My Marriage Over?
March 12th, 2023
Mental Health and Student Life
March 5th, 2023
Your Questions Answered: All Are Precious in God’s Eyes
February 26th, 2023
Helping Families and Individuals with Same-Sex Attractions
February 19th, 2023
Families Facing Terminal or Long-Term Illnesses
February 12th, 2023
Families and Children with Special Needs
February 5th, 2023
Power of a Praying Mother
Willie and Elaine Oliver talk with Season Cromwell, co-host of Let's Pray, about being a busy parent trying to juggle life and parenting at the same time and shares that she could not do so without prayer and surrender to God.
January 29th, 2023
Your Questions Answered: Blended Families/Political Differences
What can you do to create unity in your family even in the midst of significant differences? Willie and Elaine Oliver will answer this, and other questions from viewers.
January 22nd, 2023
Caring for Aging Parents
Willie and Elaine Oliver talk with Kimberly Rosales, a social work health care consultant and LCSW-C psychotherapist about things to think about when caring for aging parents and with Dawn Venn, who is the caregiver for her 92-year-old mother.
January 15th, 2023
Family Worship Ideas
Willie and Elaine Oliver discuss ideas for family worship with Orathai Chureson & Tanya Muganda from the General Conference Children's Ministries Department and why it is important to have consistent, regular family worship.
January 8th, 2023
Parenting While Navigating Social-Media
Willie and Elaine Oliver talk with Mindy Salyers, an elementary educator and school counselor about the captivating influence of technology on our world and how parents can navigate social media while raising their children.
January 1st, 2023
Jesus 101 for Kids!
Willie and Elaine Oliver talk with Elizabeth Talbot, founder of Jesus 101 to discuss interactive, character-building Bible study resources for kids and her newly launched program, Jesus 101 for Kids.
September 25th, 2022
Youth Alive and the Mental Health Initiative
September 18th, 2022
Preventing Suicide and Addictions in Your Teen
September 11th, 2022
Kids and Anxiety
September 4th, 2022
Advance Care Planning: Begin the Conversation
August 28th, 2022
Your Questions Answered: Anger and the Family
August 14th, 2022
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Madalung’s Deformity
August 7th, 2022
Parenting 101
July 31st, 2022
Blessings of Family Worship
July 24th, 2022
Raising Resilient Kids
July 17th, 2022
Your Questions Answered: Covid’s Impact on Marriage
July 10th, 2022
Family Worship for Young Families
August 8th, 2021
Your Questions Answered - Family Life
Willie and Elaine Oliver share ways you can make your home a happy place.
August 1st, 2021
My Child is the Bully
Willie and Elaine Oliver help parents explore ways on how to curb bullying behavior in their children.
July 25th, 2021
Mental Health Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has created an emotional rollercoaster for kids and parents alike.
July 18th, 2021
Seasons of Grief
In processing the heartbreak of losing their son to leukemia, a ministry was born to help others learn how to navigate the grieving process.
July 11th, 2021
Your Questions Answered - Marriage
Willie and Elaine Oliver discuss questions from viewers on how to improve marital relationships.
July 11th, 2021
Your Questions Answered - Marriage
July 4th, 2021
Boys Self-Esteem
Willie and Elaine Oliver explore how to understand boys in today’s society to help them grow into confident men.
June 27th, 2021
Girls Self Esteem
Studies show that girls approaching adolescence become dramatically less self-assured, and these feelings last through adulthood.
June 20th, 2021
Your Questions Answered- Parenting
Willie and Elaine Oliver answer questions from viewers about parenting.
June 13th, 2021
Online Dating
Willie and Elaine Oliver talk with John and April Nixon about the social phenomenon of online dating.
June 6th, 2021
Your Questions Answered- Premarital and Dating
Willie and Elaine Oliver answer questions from viewers who are planning to get married.
May 30th, 2021
Math Anxiety
How parents can bolster their child’s math learning during the pandemic and beyond.
May 23rd, 2021
Power of a Praying Parent
Willie and Elaine Oliver talk with Debbie Howell and Chris Holland about how powerful it is to cover our children with prayer.
May 16th, 2021
Academic Stress
A recent survey of high school kids shows the pandemic has students more stressed and less engaged in school.
March 21st, 2021
Your Q’s Answered — Perfectionist
Willie and Elaine Oliver answer questions on parenting a perfectionistic child and other important issues.
March 14th, 2021
7 Questions to Ask Before Marriage
Willie and Elaine Oliver will discuss 7 questions every couple should ask before they get engaged.
March 7th, 2021
Is Your Adolescent Vulnerable to Drugs
Season Cromwell and Chad Stuart share their struggle with substance abuse and lessons learned.
February 28th, 2021
Parents Help Kids Say “No” to Drugs
Willie and Elaine Oliver continue the conversation on how parents can help their teens and young adults say “no” to drugs.
February 21st, 2021
Honoring Your Parents
Willie and Elaine Oliver talk to two families about their lessons as they take care of their aging while taking care of their children.
February 14th, 2021
Mental Health
A close look into the dramatic increase in depression as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 7th, 2021
Domestic Violence and the Family
Willie and Elaine Oliver talk with Katia Reinert talk about the rise in domestic violence during 2020 is staggering. There is no excuse for abuse in the family.
January 24th, 2021
Parenting 101
Taking a look at what happens after you bring your baby home from the hospital and begin your parenting journey.
January 17th, 2021
Your Q's Answered - Technology
Willie and Elaine Oliver answers questions about technology and the family.
January 10th, 2021
Processing Grief
Willie and Elaine Oliver speak with an ICU nurse who has been on the frontlines of this pandemic since it started.
January 3rd, 2021
Covid Survivor's Story
Almost losing his battle with COVID-19, Dr. Alanzo Smith shares his remarkable recovery which he tells all about, in his new book, From the Jaws of COVID-19
December 27th, 2020
Covid's Impact on the Family
Willie and Elaine Oliver discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and the quarantine advantages and disadvantages.
February 2nd, 2020
Is The Honeymoon Over?
Assessing your marital relationship to maintain a long-lasting marriage.
January 19th, 2020
Ministering to Refugee Families
Ministering to refugees makes a difference in a community.
December 29th, 2019
Living with an Autoimmune Disease
Pr. Charles and Maureen Tapp will shared their story of how they overcome living with an autoimmune disease.
December 22nd, 2019
Your Questions Answered-Parenting Woes
Willie and Elaine Oliver answer questions about parenting.
December 15th, 2019
Your Questions Answered-Marriage Woes
What to do to get your spouse to really listen to your conversation.
December 8th, 2019
Your Questions Answered-Technology and the Family
Willie and Elaine Oliver answer questions about technology use and its impact on the family.
November 24th, 2019
Beyond Social Media - Needs of Today's Youth
Real Family Talk discusses the most significant struggles and needs youth face today including social media.
November 17th, 2019
Family Ministries Centennial
Celebrating a century of strengthening families for Jesus.
November 10th, 2019
Five Myths About Mental Health
How to sustain good mental health, and some of the myths around depression.
October 27th, 2019
Help for Parents Navigating The Age of Violence
Helping teenagers navigate through the rise of violence in today’s society.
October 20th, 2019
Activities to Enhance Family Living
Family-friendly fun screen-free activities that promote communication, engagement, and learning.
October 13th, 2019
Why Every Child, Everywhere Needs An Education
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) shares its initiative to help children have access to education.
October 6th, 2019
Living with Lyme Disease
Having faith helped a family cope with their daughter’s Lyme Disease.
September 29th, 2019
Infertility and Miscarriage
Season Cromwell shares her journey to motherhood through infertility and miscarriage.
July 26th, 2018
After the Death of a Spouse
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.
December 24th, 2017
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.
December 17th, 2017
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.
December 10th, 2017
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.
December 3rd, 2017
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.
November 26th, 2017
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.
November 21st, 2017
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.
November 12th, 2017
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.
November 5th, 2017
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.
October 29th, 2017
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.
October 22nd, 2017
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.
October 15th, 2017
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.
October 8th, 2017
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.
October 1st, 2017
Why Sleep is so Important
Is it really that important? Join Willie and Elaine as they discuss with Dr. Fred Harding the often missed topic of sleep. What impact does it have on our lifestyles, our health and even our relationships?
December 11th, 2016
Your Questions Answered
In this special episode, join Willie and Elaine as they share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions.
December 4th, 2016
Teaching Girls Self-Esteem
Sometimes, as women, even though know we were created God's Image, we struggle. We struggle to find our identity, our worth, and our confidence. Join Willie and Elaine as they speak with Tamyra Horst who has a mission to change out mindsets for good.
November 27th, 2016
Life After an Empty Nest
When they were young, our focus was raising them. Life was consumed with their development, well-being, education and extra activities. But now what? Join Willie and Elaine as they navigate the life after an empty nest.
November 20th, 2016
The Rise of Drug Addiction
Everywhere it goes a path of devastation trails behind. It ruins lives or even snuffs them out. It doesn't discriminate and strikes the rich or poor, black or white, young or old everywhere around the world. Join Willie and Elaine as they discuss the growing drug and alcohol crisis and how we can make a difference.
November 13th, 2016
5 Tips for Success in Marriage
Is it possible to live happily ever after? In this episode of Real Family Talk, Willie and Elaine talk about the five stages of marriage and share tips for success at any stage.
November 6th, 2016
Creative Worship for Families with Young Children
Looking for ways to make family worship interesting and meaningful for both you and your children? Join Willie and Elaine as they talk with a pastor and a teacher about how to share faith with your children through worships that capture their attention, engage their imagination and make the experience special for everyone involved.
October 30th, 2016
One Family's Experience with Vitiligo
What would you do if your five-year-old child developed an incurable health condition? Join Willie and Elaine as they interview the Vargas family who knows firsthand what that's like. We'll find out how they kept living when doctors said nothing could be done for their son.
October 16th, 2016
Is the Internet Rewiring Your Child's Brain?
How much is too much? And can parents find a balance? Join Willie and Elaine as they talk with a pediatrician about the impact of screen time (social media, smartphones, gaming, TV) on the developing brain.
October 9th, 2016
Men's Health Roundtable
Join Willie as he talks with Dr. Gary Fraser about the key takeaways for men from the Adventist Health Study, and how to apply them to our lives.
October 2nd, 2016
Women's Health Roundtable
Join Elaine, Dr. Nerida Mckibben, Dr. Marissa Leslie and Jessica Oliver as they look at the 10 most prevalent health issues women worldwide face today as well as what your concerns concerns are.
September 25th, 2016
Parents' Roundtable: Fathers
Join Willie as he talks with fathers about what it's like to parent today's children and what we can do, regardless of the circumstances, to prepare them for success.
September 18th, 2016
Parents' Roundtable: Mothers
Join Elaine as she talks with fellow mothers about what it's like to parent today's children and what we can do, regardless of the circumstances, to prepare them for success.
September 11th, 2016
The Refugee Crisis
Join Willie and Elaine as they discuss with Ashley Eisele and Ebenezer Samuel the global refugee crisis and what the Seventh-day Adventist Church is doing to help.
December 6th, 2015
Dealing with Abuse
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.
November 29th, 2015
How to Talk to Kids about Sexuality
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.
November 15th, 2015
One Mother's Experience with Autism
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.
