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Jan. 26, 2024

Don't Rock the Boat

There will always be people at your present level who will try to hinder you from moving to the next level. Often, these people may take action to discourage you.  Dr.  Ray discusses this principle, how to deal with it, how …
Jan. 4, 2024

Dealing with Deception

In this episode of Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self, you will receive tips and advice on navigating relationships when people are living and believing deceptive lies. Although it may be frustrating and disheartening, there is alw…
Dec. 7, 2023

Her Needs, His Needs

In a marriage relationship, we must understand the needs of our spouse. In this vital show, Dr Ray discusses the primary needs and desires of a woman and a man, as God wisely points out in Scripture. In the show, you can lea…
Nov. 3, 2023

Responding to Toxic Family Members

It is unfortunate, but almost everyone has at least one toxic relative. This is the kind of relative who harms your spirit and grieves your soul, and you wish you did not have to be around them. But it is the holidays, and t…
Oct. 27, 2023

Integration - The Key to Personal Peace

Dr. Ray Self discusses in this vital episode the significance of integration in bringing peace to our lives. We need to integrate different aspects of our being to attain inner harmony. As believers, we have the Holy Spirit …
Oct. 10, 2023

Look Back to Move Forward: The Nehemiah Principle

The story of Nehemiah, a prophet, can still be relevant to our lives today. In a significant episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses how examining your past can lead to healing and a prosperous future for both you and your family.
Sept. 8, 2023

Living in an Unhealthy Relationship

In this episode, Dr. Self addresses the difficulties faced by Christians who find themselves in unhealthy relationships. While forgiveness and turning the other cheek are biblical values, navigating day-to-day life in such s…
May 4, 2023

The Need to be Known

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Ray Self addresses a vital issue that affects all of us.  1 Cor 13:12  For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also …
March 30, 2023

Healthy Conflict

Dr. Self discusses how conflict can build respect IF it is handled in a healthy way. Unfortunately, most people do not manage conflict very well. In this episode, you will learn about the four ways people fight. Hint -three …
Jan. 12, 2023

Tolerated or Celebrated

Today, Dr. Ray Self explains how a familiar spirit will cause you to be overlooked or taken for granted. God's people should be celebrated, but we are only tolerated much too often. Sometimes being just tolerated comes from …
Dec. 8, 2022

Overcoming Holiday Blues

The Christmas season can be challenging for those who are lonely, depressed, or in unhealthy relationships. However, there are choices we can make, things we can do, and prayers we can say to get through this time in a healt…
Oct. 27, 2022

Depression Can Kill You

Depression is a horrible disease and is often misunderstood by the church. Many Christians suffer this disease in silence and not receiving the help from the church that they need. Sadly, some Christians feel condemnation an…
Sept. 15, 2022

Unequally Yoked

Why is the problem of being unequally yoked such a stern warning in the Bible? (2 Cor. 6:14) What exactly does that mean? Jesus said His yoke was easy and His burden was light (Matt 11:30), but God tells us not to be unequal…
July 28, 2022

Ministering to Victims of Sex Trafficking

Human trafficking is a horrible problem, and closer to your home than you realize. Dr. Ray Self interviews Jim and Dawn Hamm about their ministry to help young girls victimized by sex trafficking get their lives restored thr…
Guests: Jim Hamm , Dawn Hamm
July 14, 2022

The Attack of Jezebel

In today's episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Dr. Steve Wittmann, the author of the book, Unchained and Undercover (available at Amazon.com), about the vicious attacks of the Jezebel spirit on local church pastors. This episod…