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Health And Healing Episodes

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March 31, 2022

The Brave Encourager

Dr. Ray Self interviews Heidi Mortensen, the author of the book – The Brave Encourager: How the Power of Encouragement Changes the World. (Available on Amazon.com) Heid says, "There is still a path to joy in this broken world. Encouragement is an...
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March 3, 2022

Value and Illegitimacy

Self-worth and value come from having intimate connections. But what happens when connections fail or never happen? In this episode Dr. Ray Self discusses this enormous problem and gives answers that will heal and affirm you. Would you please download...
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Feb. 24, 2022

I See You

Everyone has a desire to be seen. This need is so powerful that it can determine your emotional and spiritual well-being. Sadly, many people try to meet this need in many unhealthy ways. Dr. Ray Self discusses this vital topic for a healthy and...
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Feb. 17, 2022

How to Resolve a Conflict

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discussed how to resolve a conflict in a healthy manner. There are multiple ways people attempt to resolve disputes, and unfortunately, most of them are unhealthy and unproductive. This episode will focus on healthy and...
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Jan. 20, 2022

Why Christians Lose Their Healing

As a minister, it troubles me why so many Christians touched by the Lord and miraculously healed, lose their healing. In this show, Doctor Ray Self interviews Dr. Priscilla Yamin about the crucial question. Could it be that we cannot hang onto our...
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Dec. 16, 2021

The Invisible Child of God

In this heart-rending episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the problem of being invisible to those around you. Satan has a diabolical scheme to keep your true self as God has created hidden. This sinister plot keeps those you love from seeing who you are...
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Dec. 9, 2021

On the Outside Looking In

In Episode 62 of Self Talk with Dr. Ray Self, you will learn how to cope with the feeling of being on the outside looking in. This weird sensation of being on the outside can be discouraging. However, many Christians experience this awful feeling in...
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Nov. 18, 2021

Surviving The Holidays with the Toxic Family part 2

So, your family is dysfunctional, and you are dreading the Holidays. Dr. Ray Self continues the discussion by giving practical ways of surviving and thriving with your dysfunctional family during the holidays. He will discuss ways to be happy and at...
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Nov. 11, 2021

Surviving The Holidays with the Toxic Family

So, your family is dysfunctional, and you are dreading the Holidays. Dr. Ray Self interviews Pam Goucher LCSW, who gives informative, practical ways of surviving and thriving with your dysfunctional family during the holidays. There is a way to be...
Guest: Pam Goucher
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Oct. 14, 2021

Spiritual Gifts, Toxic People, and Discernment

Can spiritual gifts operate through unhealthy or toxic people? This is an interesting question. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the operation of spiritual gifts coming through unhealthy or toxic people. Learn how to discern the voice of God...
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June 24, 2021

The Next Step for the Former Toxic Person

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Ray speaks to the formerly toxic person about how to stay healthy with practical steps for growth and healing. This episode is critical for anybody who was the former perpetrator of abuse.
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June 17, 2021

Ministering to Toxic People

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Self discusses something very unique. Many people talk about how to deal with toxic people, but few talk about how to bring healing to a person who may be toxic. It could be possible that you are a toxic person and...
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June 10, 2021

The Christian Response to Toxic People Part 2

In this episode of Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self, Dr. Self continues His discussion on the Christian response to toxic people and toxic relationships. This episode will focus on healthy recovery from the poisonous effects of toxic people.
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June 3, 2021

The Christian Response to Toxic People

In this crucial episode of Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self, Dr. Self discusses the Christian response to toxic people or toxic relationships. How can Christians have healthy boundaries, and at the same time, be forgiving and merciful? Most of us have been...
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April 15, 2021

The Abusive Nature of Legalism Part 2

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...
Guest: Bob Levins
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April 8, 2021

The Abusive Nature of Legalism

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...
Guest: Bob Levins
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April 1, 2021

Dealing with Spiritual Abuse

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...
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March 25, 2021

Dealing with the Religious Spirit

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...
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March 4, 2021

I Want to Fix You

Have you ever wanted to fix someone who was hurting you? It is a very normal thing to want to change people that cause us pain. It can be difficult to accept people as they are, especially when they have created so much hurt. In this episode, Dr. Ray...
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Jan. 7, 2021

Depression, Silent Despair Pt 2

Depression is much more than sadness. It can be deadly. Depression is probably the most misunderstood disease in our country. The good news is, there is hope, and it is curable. Dr. Self interviews two professional friends with profound insight. How...
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Dec. 31, 2020

Depression, Silent Despair

Most people who are depressed keep it to themselves. They do not believe that anyone will understand or “get them.” They live in a hopeless downward spiral of self-condemnation and negative thoughts. Dr. Self interviews a seasoned pastor and a...
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Nov. 5, 2020

Pastors and the Issue of Shame

Ray Self continues his interview with Pastor Bob Levins, discussing how pastors can best handle the issue of shame. Ministering freedom from shame is a significant problem for pastors. This episode gives practical, biblical answers to this critical issue
Guest: Bob Levins
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Oct. 29, 2020

Guilt and Shame

Nothing can paralyze an individual more than shame. Understanding and freedom from shame are a significant problem for pastors. There is a lot of misunderstanding about the biblical concept of guilt and shame. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self is joined...
Guest: Bob Levins
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Oct. 22, 2020

Dysfunctional Family Hidden Messages

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Ray Self discusses life messages implanted in the subconscious from an unhealthy family. Unfortunately, these messages will carry over throughout a person's lifetime. Awareness of internal belief systems can...