John 14:1 – “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”Welcome back to JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m R-E SAMPLE, and I want to start this episode with a little pause. Some topics we cover are light-hearted. Some are practical. But this one? It’s heavy. Because we’re talking about saying […]
Proverbs 17:6 – “Children’s children are the crown of old men.”Welcome to JUST STRAIGHT TALK. I’m R-E SAMPLE. Today’s episode is close to the heart — it’s about the blessing of being a grandparent. If you’re a grandparent right now, you know the feeling of joy that comes from seeing your children’s children grow. But
Ecclesiastes 3:6 – “A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away.” Welcome to JUST STRAIGHT TALK and today we’re sitting with one of the hardest but most freeing truths in life — **learning to let go of what you can’t change.**You know, letting go
Isaiah 46:4 – “And even to your old age I am he… I will carry you.”Today we’re tackling a quiet but powerful topic — what it means to feel forgotten. And more importantly, what it means to still have purpose, especially in the later chapters of life.Let me ask you something: Have you ever walked
Purpose, Legacy & Letting Go – Season 4 Episodes 19–24: This season explores topics that help seniors reflect on their legacy, spiritual purpose, and the grace of letting go, while keeping Jehovah and his word at the center. Proverbs 13:22 – “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children.”Today we begin a brand-new
Deuteronomy 4:9 – “Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen… but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons.” Today we’re talking about something personal, powerful, and full of purpose — preserving your family’s memories with digital photo books.If you’re like me,
Proverbs 3:13 – “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.” Today, we’re tackling a topic that brings a lot of curiosity, confusion, and sometimes even fear — and that’s smartphones and apps.Now, let’s be honest. A lot of us didn’t grow up with touchscreens, emojis, or downloading anything. We
Protecting Yourself from Online FraudTech & Digital Literacy – Season 3 Ecclesiastes 7:12 – “For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.” Today we’re dealing with a topic that affects too many people — especially seniors — and
Hebrews 10:24–25 – “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works… not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together.” Today, we’re going to talk about something that can truly warm your heart and strengthen your faith — staying connected with your family, your friends, and your spiritual circle using video
Proverbs 22:3 – “A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.” Today we’re talking about Facebook — the place where family, friends, church groups, and old classmates come together. But let’s be honest, it can also be a confusing place full of strangers, scams, and strange
