Episodes

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April 21, 2022

Divorce, Ministry, and Starting Over

Dr. Ray Self interviews a former pastor's wife about the pain of divorce and the many difficulties divorce creates being a church leader. In this transparent and honest interview, you will hear a truthful conversation about the horrible pain of...
79
April 7, 2022

The Spirit of Jezebel and Your Wilderness

You have heard about how Jezebel will attack the prophets for a long time. (1 Kings 18:4) The spirit of Jezebel especially loves to target prophetic ministers. Unfortunately, sometimes the spirit of Jezebel works through people closest to us. Dr. Ray...
78
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...
77
March 25, 2022

You Asked Him, What Did He Say?

All of us go through hard moments. It could be a loss of a relationship, concern over a family member, loss of income, or health. In those problematic times, we need to hear from God more than any other time. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses...
76
March 17, 2022

Connecting with God Through Worship

In this exciting episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Amye Francis about connecting with God through worship. Amye speaks about how we connect with God in our worship, and then God responds in incredible ways. This episode will give you practical answers...
Guest: Amye Francis
75
March 10, 2022

Stories of the Prophetic Gift

Dr. Ray Self interviews Dr. Joe Warner about the prophetic gift in this exciting episode. Dr. Warner has over 30 years of experience moving in the prophetic with incredible stories of the power and glory of God. Ray and Joe talk about lives...
Guest: Joe Warner
74
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...
73
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...
72
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...
71
Feb. 10, 2022

Don't Invite the Devil to Your Party

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the unintentional ways we invite the devil into our lives. Our God is a jealous God, and He makes it very clear that we are to have no other gods before Him. However, today there are many spiritual practices...
70
Feb. 3, 2022

Walking by the Spirit

Romans 8:4  so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.  God gave us a commandment to walk by the Spirit. But, how do we do that? Does God expect us to live...
69
Jan. 27, 2022

Valuing the Prophetic

Recently, Dr. Self ministered at a 3-day prophetic event called “Week One” at Living Stones Church in Crown Point Indiana. As a part of the event Dr. Self was interviewed on the Ron Johnson Discipleship Podcast about valuing the prophetic gift....
Guest: Ron Johnson
68
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...
67
Jan. 13, 2022

The Gift of Tongues and Godly Order

Dr. Ray Self continues his discussion on the gift of tongues. He teaches about tongues in the church and divine order. The gift of speaking in tongues is powerful, but can grieve the Holy Spirit when used out of order. For a minimum donation of $35 to...
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Jan. 6, 2022

The Controversial Gift of Tongues

Why is the gift of tongues so controversial? Should the gift of tongues be operating in the modern church?  Why does this gift cause so much division between denominations? Dr. Ray Self discusses these questions with clear biblical teaching and...
65
Dec. 30, 2021

Discerning The Holy Spirit Part 2

Discerning the Holy Spirit, what is of him, and what is not, has never been more critical than today. In this Episode, Dr. Ray Self continues his vital discussion on how to discern what is of the Holy Spirit. Each listener will receive critical,...
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Dec. 21, 2021

Discerning The Holy Spirit

Discerning the Holy Spirit, what is of him and what is not, has never been more critical than today. In this show, Dr. Ray Self discusses how to discern the Holy Spirit and what is not. Dr. Self says, "I have been in multiple meetings lately, and...
63
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...
61
Dec. 2, 2021

The Miracle of Yadkin County

In this stirring episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Pastor Keith Pavanski about how his county became a sanctuary for the unborn. First, Dr. Ray discusses this fantastic story with the man who was the driving force for his county to be a place where...
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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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Nov. 4, 2021

The Great Cover-Up

To stand against the scheme of Satan, we need to know what the plan is. If we know what our enemy is up to, we can successfully devise a strategy to defeat him. In my show, I discuss the great cover-up and how to come out in the fullness of your...
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Oct. 28, 2021

When Your Anointing is Not Welcome

Have you ever noticed sometimes in your own family or your home church, your anointing is not recognized? However, when you travel, it is a different story?  Dr. Ray Self discusses this fascinating and sometimes painful phenomenon. It can be...