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Why Christians Lose Their Healing
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...
Guest: Priscilla Yamin
The Invisible Child of God
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...
On the Outside Looking In
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...
Surviving The Holidays with the Toxic Family part 2
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...
Surviving The Holidays with the Toxic Family
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
Spiritual Gifts, Toxic People, and Discernment
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...
The Next Step for the Former Toxic Person
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.
Ministering to Toxic People
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...
The Christian Response to Toxic People Part 2
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.
The Christian Response to Toxic People
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...
The Abusive Nature of Legalism Part 2
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
The Abusive Nature of Legalism
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
Dealing with Spiritual Abuse
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...
Dealing with the Religious Spirit
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...
I Want to Fix You
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...
Depression, Silent Despair Pt 2
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...
Depression, Silent Despair
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...
Pastors and the Issue of Shame
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
Guilt and Shame
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
Dysfunctional Family Hidden Messages
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...
Dysfunctional Family Values Pt 3
Oct. 15, 2020

Dysfunctional Family Values Pt 3

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the severe problem of false identities that stems from the underlying message of the dysfunctional family. Many dysfunctional families assign identities to their children. These false identities are in...
Dysfunctional Family Values Pt 2
Oct. 8, 2020

Dysfunctional Family Values Pt 2

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self continues his discussion of the long-term effects of the Dysfunctional Family. Even though we are legally free in Jesus Christ, the lingering effects of the dysfunctional family can still have a dramatic impact on...
Dysfunctional Family Values
Oct. 1, 2020

Dysfunctional Family Values

Many families are dysfunctional in some way. Unfortunately, some families are dysfunctional to the point that they cause damage that can last for generations. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the Dysfunctional Family and its effects...
Understanding the Burden of the Pastor
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