Willie Oliver holds a PhD in Family Sociology  and Master’s degrees in Pastoral Counseling and Sociology. Elaine Oliver is completing a PhD in Educational Psychology and holds Master’s degrees in Higher and Adult Education, Counseling Psychology, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The Olivers have been married for 34 years, have two adult children, and host Real Family Talk with Willie and Elaine Oliver on the Hope Channel. They also conduct marriage conferences and relationship seminars all over the world.