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Health And Healing Episodes

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 …
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.
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 yo…
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 t…
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 mer…
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 intervi…
Guest: Bob Levins
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 …
Guest: Bob Levins
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 spiritu…
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 wit…
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…
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 w…
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 se…
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 …
Guest: Bob Levins
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 episod…
Guest: Bob Levins
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 b…