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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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Sept. 17, 2020

Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Ray Self continues his interview with Nelson Alsup, who has 47 years of Christian Counseling experience. This episode continues the discussion on anxiety and how it can lead to depression. Dr. Self and Nelson Alsup discuss symptoms and proven ways...
Guest: Nelson Alsup
Sept. 10, 2020

Fear and Anxiety

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Nelson Alsup, who has 47 years of Christian Counseling experience. They discuss the five current causes of fear and anxiety most people are dealing with today. This episode is critical for our...
Guest: Nelson Alsup
Sept. 3, 2020

Pastor Burnout Pt 2

In this follow-up episode, Dr. Ray Self continues his important interview with Pastor Bob Levins about Pastor burnout. Pastor Bob offers some incredible Insight on why building programs can destroy a church. He also candidly speaks to pastors and...
Guest: Bob Levins
Aug. 27, 2020

Pastor Burnout

In America, Pastors are resigning at an alarming rate of over 1500 every month. What is going on? What needs to happen to change this alarming statistic? In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Pastor Bob Levins who has over 40 years of...
Guest: Bob Levins
Aug. 6, 2020

Relationships and Boundaries

Dealing with relationships may be the most important thing we do in our lives. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self begins a new series on relationships and boundaries. Dr. Self will focus on healthy relationships versus unhealthy relationships....
July 23, 2020

Three Connections Description

We were born to be connected. There are three connections that are vital for your well-being. Failure to connect in any one of these three areas can have severe consequences for your emotional health. In this episode, Dr. Self discusses the...
July 16, 2020

The Real You Vs. the Perfect You

Many people have trouble accepting who they are. On a regular basis, our real self is in continual conflict with our “perfect self.” There is this internal identity war within many Christians. The battle is between who they believe they...
July 9, 2020

Unfinished Business: The Job that Cannot be Completed

In this episode, Dr. Self will discuss the principle called unfinished business. This principle is very challenging, but, once understood, can have life-changing implications. Unfinished business is a fundamental motivating force that propels people...