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Sept. 24, 2020

Understanding the Burden of the Pastor

A few weeks ago, Dr. Self talked spoke with Pastor Bob Levins about pastor burnout. They discussed the details that most people wouldn’t have known regarding things pastors go through within the church. In this episode, Dr. Self interviews Bob...
Guest: Bob Levins
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Sept. 17, 2020

Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Ray Self continues his interview with Nelson Alsup, who has 47 years of Christian Counseling experience. This episode continues the discussion on anxiety and how it can lead to depression. Dr. Self and Nelson Alsup discuss symptoms and proven ways...
Guest: Nelson Alsup
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Sept. 10, 2020

Fear and Anxiety

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Nelson Alsup, who has 47 years of Christian Counseling experience. They discuss the five current causes of fear and anxiety most people are dealing with today. This episode is critical for our...
Guest: Nelson Alsup
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Aug. 27, 2020

Pastor Burnout

In America, Pastors are resigning at an alarming rate of over 1500 every month. What is going on? What needs to happen to change this alarming statistic? In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Pastor Bob Levins who has over 40 years of...
Guest: Bob Levins
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Aug. 20, 2020

Boundaries and Trespassers

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self explores boundaries and those who trespass them. Dr. Ray will define what a trespasser is, and how these people violate your boundaries. Then, he will discuss how to deal with controlling people. Controllers are the...
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Aug. 13, 2020

Boundaries are Important

The principle of personal boundaries is knowing where you end and where another person begins. This sounds like a straightforward principle, but it is incredible how complex it can be and what the ramifications are when boundaries are...
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Aug. 6, 2020

Relationships and Boundaries

Dealing with relationships may be the most important thing we do in our lives. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self begins a new series on relationships and boundaries. Dr. Self will focus on healthy relationships versus unhealthy relationships....
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July 23, 2020

Three Connections Description

We were born to be connected. There are three connections that are vital for your well-being. Failure to connect in any one of these three areas can have severe consequences for your emotional health. In this episode, Dr. Self discusses the...
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July 16, 2020

The Real You Vs. the Perfect You

Many people have trouble accepting who they are. On a regular basis, our real self is in continual conflict with our “perfect self.” There is this internal identity war within many Christians. The battle is between who they believe they...
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July 9, 2020

Unfinished Business: The Job that Cannot be Completed

In this episode, Dr. Self will discuss the principle called unfinished business. This principle is very challenging, but, once understood, can have life-changing implications. Unfinished business is a fundamental motivating force that propels people...