Counseling Episodes

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.

Nov. 20, 2025

Reacting to Toxic or Dysfunctional People

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr Ray discusses typical reactions to toxic friends and family, and how the blame game enters in. Dr. Ray discusses how a normal human response suddenly turns into a lot of guilt and shame.

Oct. 30, 2025

Holidays with a Toxic Family Member

As the holiday season approaches, it's crucial to spend time with family, but sometimes a few relatives can be toxic. So how do you manage toxic family members while maintaining a Christ-like attitude during the holidays? Whether it's a controlling aunt, an overbearing uncle, or a narcissistic pare…

Sept. 25, 2025

Your Focus Will Determine Your Success

In this episode, Dr. Self will provide tips and strategies for taking control of your life in a positive and influential way.

July 24, 2025

How Can We Recognize if a Curse is Operating in Our Lives?

In this episode with Dr. Ray Self, you will learn how to recognize if a curse is operating in your life.

May 29, 2025

Your Future

In this show, Dr. Ray discusses the incredible plans that God has for you, emphasizing how amazing and beyond your expectations they truly are. He also explains how God can receive glory through those plans.

May 22, 2025

Your Past - Your Future

Many people go through life unaware of the influences shaping their present and future. While your past does not define you, it can significantly impact your life if you have not addressed it in a healthy way. Dr. Ray discusses how to overcome these challenges and find freedom, enabling you to succ…

May 15, 2025

Messages from Your Past

In this crucial episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses how traumatic events influence us by forming messages that develop into beliefs and ultimately shape our lifestyles.

April 17, 2025

Enabling is Not Love

In this exciting episode, Dr Ray Self explains the principle of enabling and why it's so important for leaders, parents, and friends to understand this concept.

Dec. 19, 2024

Responding to Toxic People

Unfortunately, the holidays seem to cause toxic people to manifest more than usual. How do we respond as Christians? How can we handle these relationships and keep our peace? Dr. Ray Self will answer these questions in this crucial show for the holidays and as you move into the new year.

Dec. 12, 2024

Prophetic Protection for Your Home

When we speak words that align with God's will, we can invite the Holy Spirit to move powerfully on our behalf. Learn more about this strong biblical principle and discover how to protect yourself and your family in the upcoming year.

Nov. 7, 2024

Holidays with the Dysfunctional Family

In this show, Dr. Ray Self discusses how to find joy despite the dysfunction and toxicity within your family.

Oct. 31, 2024

How I Defeated Depression

Depression can be deadly. It is a severe condition that affects millions of people. In this show, I want to share how I overcame it.

Oct. 24, 2024

Overcoming Self-Sabotage

Self-sabotage is destructive and very common. Dr. Ray will explain its causes and how to overcome it once and for all.

Oct. 10, 2024

Love and Disagreement

In this show, Dr Ray Self discusses how to disagree and still love.

Sept. 26, 2024

Staying Free From Destructive Life Patterns

In this show, Dr. Ray Self continues his discussion on destructive life patterns but focuses on how to get free and stay free from these harmful and painful life issues. You will learn that it is possible to break out of these patterns and ensure they never happen again.

Sept. 19, 2024

How to Break Destructive Life Patterns

In this critical episode of Self-Talk, Dr. Self discusses these destructive patterns, what causes them, and how to break free from them.

Sept. 5, 2024

Conflict in Relationships

In this episode of Self Talk with Dr. Ray Self, Dr. Ray teaches how conflict can be good for a relationship if we follow certain principles.

Aug. 29, 2024

Stop Playing Your Role

In this episode of Self Talk with Dr. Ray Self, Dr. Ray discusses destructive roles people play that originated in their childhood and are still manifesting in their adulthood.

Aug. 8, 2024

Rejected, Cursed, and Abused to Deliverance and Freedom

In this show, Dr. Ray Self interviews Apostle Norma Hawkins, who shares an incredible story about overcoming abuse, rejection, and abandonment.

Guest: Apostle Norma Hawkins

July 11, 2024

The Issue of God Control

If you are a Christian, you have probably heard the phrase "Well, God is in control" many times. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self will discuss the question of whether God controls everything or if we have some say in it.

June 6, 2024

Spiritual Abuse

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self will discuss spiritual abuse. During this discussion, you will learn how to identify spiritual abuse and what to do if you find yourself in a spiritually abusive situation.

May 30, 2024

Forgiveness and Boundaries

Forgiveness does not mean you become a doormat. Many Christians get confused when setting boundaries, feeling like they're being unforgiving, rude, or unchristlike. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self will unravel this dilemma and discuss how we can forgive and still set healthy boundaries.

May 23, 2024

Christians and Boundaries

In this show, you will learn as a Christian how to set healthy boundaries and remain a loving, forgiving, and merciful believer in Christ.