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Relationships Episodes

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. 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…
July 3, 2023

Defining Covenant Relationship

What is the biblical meaning of covenant? Why is that important, and how does that impact our lives today? Dr. Ray Self answers this question and more in this crucial episode. The web defines a covenant as a relationship bet…
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 …
April 20, 2023

Spirit of the Leviathan

Job 41:1  "Can you draw out Leviathan with a fishhook? Or press down his tongue with a cord?"  Have you ever wondered why you say one thing and something else is heard? The spirit of Leviathan will twist our words so that wh…
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 …
March 16, 2023

Honoring Military Spouses

We don't think twice about honoring a military member we see out in public, which is definitely appropriate and well deserved. In this episode, I talk about the sacrifice of military spouses, the challenges, the blessings an…
Dec. 22, 2022

The Attack Upon Our Children

Never before in our nation’s history has there been such a spiritual assault against young people, but there is hope. Our children are under demonic attack. Dr. Self discusses what we can do to recognize and destroy this hor…
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…
Dec. 1, 2022

The Spirit of Leviathan

Job 41:1  "Can you draw out Leviathan with a fishhook? Or press down his tongue with a cord?"  Have you ever wondered why you say one thing and something else is heard? The spirit of Leviathan will twist our words so that wh…
Nov. 24, 2022

Demonically Controlled Granddaughter

Recently, I had a request from a follower - I will call Ann - about handling her granddaughter, who seems heavily demonically oppressed. Sadly, Satan deceives, influences, and sometimes even controls those closest to us. I w…
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…