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May 5, 2022

The Harm Caused by the Entertaining Church

In this show, Dr. Ray Self interviews Dr. Brain Schaeffer about the harm caused by pastors and churches that entertain rather than preach the truth of the Gospel. This fascinating show does not condemn the church but seeks to challenge the church and...
April 28, 2022

Why the Religious Spirit is Deadly

Dr. Ray Self discusses the painful and severe consequences of the religious spirit. This demonic spirit with a confusing name has caused much harm to God's people and His church. In this show, you will learn to recognize it, the solution, and how we...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
March 11, 2021

Responding to the Recent Wave of Untrue Prophecies

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses is the current wave of bad prophecies. Many prophecies and predictions about the last presidential election were amazingly grandiose, and almost all untrue. What happened to the spirit of humility? Does that...
Feb. 11, 2021

The Question of Eternal Security

If a person is saved, can they lose their salvation? Theologians have debated this question for centuries. Dr. Ray Self interviews Dr. John Davis, Dean of the Word of God Bible Institute in Columbia, South Carolina, about this profound question. You...
Guest: John Davis
Dec. 10, 2020

Spiritual Spouses and Affairs Pt 2

There is a demonic scheme called spiritual spouses attacking leaders in the church. These counterfeit relationships are causing havoc within the church. The results are loss of influential pastors, church splits, and broken families. Dr. Ray Self...