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Connecting With God Episodes

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July 9, 2026

Getting on Track with God

In this episode of the ongoing series "Living the Abundant Life," Dr. Ray discusses how to get back on track when your life seems off. Many times in life, we sense that something is off and we realize we're not where we need to be, but we may not be sure what to do or whether we have the strength and courage to make a change. Dr. Ray will provide practical tips to help you get back on track and live the life that God created for you. Proverbs 3:5 -6 Trust in the LORD with all you...
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May 14, 2026

Understand What God Wants From You

In the show, Dr. Self discusses how to embrace life filled with peace and abundance while avoiding the traps of worldly, fleshly living.
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April 23, 2026

Relationship With God is More Essential Than Correct Theology

In this show Dr Ray talks about the difference between relationship and theology. It's important that you move beyond knowing about the Bible and understand that the author has paved the way for you to have a relationship with him.
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April 16, 2026

Understand the Holy Spirit Moving in Your Life

Dr. Ray discusses the movement of the Holy Spirit in your life and the impact on your everyday living.
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April 9, 2026

Let Go and Let God Part 3

In this episode, Dr. Ray shares his testimony about the power of letting go. He recounts a time of loneliness, discouragement, and despair when he finally prayed and surrendered his desires to God, and describes what happened afterward.
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March 26, 2026

Let Go and Let God

"Let go and let God" may be a cliché, but the truth behind it can transform your life. Dr. Self explores how to embrace this concept and experience the incredible benefits of learning to surrender ourselves fully to God.
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March 12, 2026

The Anointing in Everyday Life

The anointing of the Holy Spirit is not limited to Sunday mornings at church. It is available to you every day. Your awareness of the Holy Spirit can completely transform your life and your way of thinking, leading you to experience many of God’s promises each day. Dr. Ray Self discusses this topic and provides valuable insights on how to walk in the anointing continually.
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Dec. 18, 2025

For Unto Us a Child is Born

This Christmas special podcast by Dr. Ray explores why Jesus was born and came to us as a human baby.
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Nov. 27, 2025

In Everything Give Thanks

In this show, Dr. Ray discusses the significance and possibility of expressing gratitude, regardless of our current circumstances. While it may seem difficult, impractical, or unreasonable, it is actually both critical and logical when we consider who God is.
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April 3, 2025

Moving Supernaturally

In this episode, Dr. Ray discusses the Mandate for every believer in Christ to flow supernaturally.
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Jan. 16, 2025

Stop Debating and Start Obeying

Dr. Ray will discuss how theology can hinder obedience to God in this show.
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Nov. 28, 2024

Counterfeit Power

The Bible tells us we shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon us, but can that power be counterfeited? Unfortunately, the answer is yes, and many Christians unknowingly do this, and it is displeasing to God. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses this fascinating topic and explains how to avoid this serious issue.
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Nov. 21, 2024

Sanctified Dysfunction

Dr. Ray Self conducts an interview with Dr. Sandrew Wright about sanctified dysfunction, which we often justify in the name of ministry.
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Aug. 22, 2024

Recognizing God’s Voice Replay

This week, listen to a replay of one of our most popular episodes where Dr. Ray Self discusses the important question of how to distinguish when God is talking to you.
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July 25, 2024

The Spirit World Impacts Your Life

There is a spiritual world that significantly influences our daily lives, more than we often realize. It's essential to be aware of and discern this world.
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May 16, 2024

You Have a River Within You

Dr. Self will discuss what that means and how it can impact your life in this show. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (I Cor. 3:17), but the Holy Spirit flows like a river. Understanding this can change your life and have a powerful impact on those around you.
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April 18, 2024

Let's Dance!

In this fun and informative show, Dr. Ray Self interviews Amye Francis, a dancer who teaches dance in various ways. You will learn about the benefits of dance, how to praise God through dance, and even how dance can help you break through seemingly impossible situations.
Guest: Amye Francis
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Oct. 27, 2023

Integration - The Key to Personal Peace

Dr. Ray Self discusses in this vital episode the significance of integration in bringing peace to our lives. We need to integrate different aspects of our being to attain inner harmony. As believers, we have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us, but we also have natural tendencies or "flesh," as the Bible refers to.
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Oct. 10, 2023

Look Back to Move Forward: The Nehemiah Principle

The story of Nehemiah, a prophet, can still be relevant to our lives today. In a significant episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses how examining your past can lead to healing and a prosperous future for both you and your family.
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May 4, 2023

The Need to be Known

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Ray Self addresses a vital issue that affects all of us.  1 Cor 13:12  For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully...
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April 27, 2023

You Shall Receive Power

God has something essential for you after salvation. Dr. Ray Self talks about the crucial need for every Christian to have the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The subsequent filling of the Holy Spirit after salvation is a controversial topic for some...
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Dec. 29, 2022

The Power of Ordinary

Do you need to be a radical Christian to please God? Is it possible for you to be ordinary, live a fulfilled life, and be in the perfect will of God? Maybe it is time to take the pressure and stress off of yourself.  Find out how in this week's...
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Dec. 15, 2022

False Methods of Obtaining a Blessing

In this week's episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses how human nature can cause us to search for a particular way to obtain blessings or good fortune. But unfortunately, that search usually becomes a clear violation of scripture and grieves the Holy Spirit....
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Aug. 18, 2022

Cathy Coppola - Woman on Fire

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...
Guest: Cathy Coppola