Church Episodes

The apostle Paul gave us perhaps the most important Bible verse in Ephesians chapter two. The misunderstanding and application of this verse have caused dire consequences in the church. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self explains the correct meaning and...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews pastor Chris McCall about the incredible move of God in his church. The discussion centers on the spirit of revival and preaching the Gospel with signs, wonders, and deliverance. This fascinating interview will...

Did you know that signs and wonders followed Jesus and His disciples, and you are commanded by scripture to have signs and wonders follow you? Learn how it can be possible with this exciting new episode with Dr. Ray Self.   Check out our new...

Today, Dr. Ray Self explains how a familiar spirit will cause you to be overlooked or taken for granted. God's people should be celebrated, but we are only tolerated much too often. Sometimes being just tolerated comes from those closest to you. But...

Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self is a show where you will get real answers for tough issues. For example, is the church actually in decline? Is Christianity in trouble? Dr. Self discusses the church's current status and the problems with many American...

Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self is you will get real answers for tough issues. As I am recording this show, I have two terrific and courageous friends close to Ukraine's front lines. I share heart-rendering texts from my friends and local Ukrainian...

Go into the Ukrainian war zone with Dr. Ray Self as he interviews Pastor Mervin and Dasha Strother while they prepare for their third trip into war-ravaged Ukraine. Listen to the heart-wrenching stories of human suffering and how Pastor Mervin and...

Today's episode is a powerful interview with Cathy Coppola, the pastor and apostle of House of Glory Church, Lake Forest, CA. This woman of God is on fire, full of the Holy Spirit, and is a vessel God uses for the miraculous. In this interview, you...

Human trafficking is a horrible problem, and closer to your home than you realize. Dr. Ray Self interviews Jim and Dawn Hamm about their ministry to help young girls victimized by sex trafficking get their lives restored through the love of God and...

In today's episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Dr. Steve Wittmann, the author of the book, Unchained and Undercover (available at Amazon.com), about the vicious attacks of the Jezebel spirit on local church pastors. This episode covers how to recognize...

Dr. Ray Self discusses the vicious attacks of the Spirit of Jezebel against pastors. Jesus warned us that Jezebel would lead us into immorality. Unfortunately, this scheme has been causing the downfall of many pastors across our nation. We cannot...

In this show, Dr. Ray Self interviews Dr. Brain Schaeffer about the harm caused by pastors and churches that entertain rather than preach the truth of the Gospel. This fascinating show does not condemn the church but seeks to challenge the church and...

Dr. Ray Self discusses the painful and severe consequences of the religious spirit. This demonic spirit with a confusing name has caused much harm to God's people and His church. In this show, you will learn to recognize it, the solution, and how we...

Dr. Ray Self interviews a former pastor's wife about the pain of divorce and the many difficulties divorce creates being a church leader. In this transparent and honest interview, you will hear a truthful conversation about the horrible pain of...

You have heard about how Jezebel will attack the prophets for a long time. (1 Kings 18:4) The spirit of Jezebel especially loves to target prophetic ministers. Unfortunately, sometimes the spirit of Jezebel works through people closest to us. Dr. Ray...

Dr. Ray Self continues his discussion on the gift of tongues. He teaches about tongues in the church and divine order. The gift of speaking in tongues is powerful, but can grieve the Holy Spirit when used out of order. For a minimum donation of $35 to...

Why is the gift of tongues so controversial? Should the gift of tongues be operating in the modern church?  Why does this gift cause so much division between denominations? Dr. Ray Self discusses these questions with clear biblical teaching and...

In this stirring episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Pastor Keith Pavanski about how his county became a sanctuary for the unborn. First, Dr. Ray discusses this fantastic story with the man who was the driving force for his county to be a place where...

Have you ever noticed sometimes in your own family or your home church, your anointing is not recognized? However, when you travel, it is a different story?  Dr. Ray Self discusses this fascinating and sometimes painful phenomenon. It can be...

2 Corinthians 3:6  who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.  In this follow-up episode, Dr. Ray Self continues his interview with Pastor...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Pastor Bob Levins about legalism. This self-righteous problem has caused much pain and suffering among Christians. In this fascinating episode, you will learn how to identify and get free from this ageless...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the problem of spiritual abuse. Unfortunately, this form of abuse is all too common. It can be confusing and stressful with no easy way out. This episode will help you identify spiritual abuse and give you some...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the problem with the religious spirit. The term itself doesn't seem bad, but the religious spirit can actually be very cruel. To be spiritual is not the problem, but using religion without love and mercy to...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses is the current wave of bad prophecies. Many prophecies and predictions about the last presidential election were amazingly grandiose, and almost all untrue. What happened to the spirit of humility? Does that...