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Episodes

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 th…
Guest: John Davis
Feb. 4, 2021

While I Wait

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Dr. Denita Hegeman, the author of the book While I Wait. They discuss how to be successful while you wait for the promises of God successfully. How you choose to wait can have a massi…
Jan. 28, 2021

Be Imparted with the Gift of Prophecy

I believe all Spirit-filled Christians can prophesy. In this episode, I will talk about how to be imparted and activate this vital gift. Honestly, if we do not desire this gift, we are in disobedience to God.  1 Cor. 14:1  P…
Jan. 21, 2021

Three Critical Phases for Fulfillment

Everyone is looking for fulfillment. Our life is a search for happiness, satisfaction, and fulfillment. Sadly, most people spend their entire lives striving for the unobtainable. There are three critical phases in your life …
Jan. 14, 2021

God, Where are You?

In 2020 many people searched for God, wondering what happened. Why was God so silent? In this episode, Dr. Self interviews an experienced theologian to answer how to find God in 2121 and not make the same mistakes as 2020. T…
Jan. 7, 2021

Depression, Silent Despair Pt 2

Depression is much more than sadness. It can be deadly. Depression is probably the most misunderstood disease in our country. The good news is, there is hope, and it is curable. Dr. Self interviews two professional friends w…
Dec. 31, 2020

Depression, Silent Despair

Most people who are depressed keep it to themselves. They do not believe that anyone will understand or “get them.” They live in a hopeless downward spiral of self-condemnation and negative thoughts. Dr. Self interviews a se…
Dec. 24, 2020

Your Dreams, Messages from God Pt 2

In this part 2 episode, Dr. Ray Self continues his interview with Deborah Winderweedle about how God speaks through dreams. Debi talks candidly about the importance of God's warnings in our dreams. The discussion includes ho…
Dec. 17, 2020

Your Dreams, Messages from God

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Deborah Winderweedle about how God speaks through dreams. Could God really be continually speaking to us through our dreams? By not taking dreams seriously, are we missing vital messa…
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 …
Dec. 3, 2020

The Demonic Scheme of the Spiritual Spouse

In this critical episode of Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self, Dr. Self discusses the demonic scheme of spiritual spouses.  A spiritual spouse is a person of the opposite sex who develops a bond with a married person. God designed…
Nov. 26, 2020

Discerning False Prophetic Words

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses and answers some essential questions: How do you know if a prophetic word is accurate? How can you know for sure if a prophetic word spoken over you was from God or not? How do you res…
Nov. 19, 2020

How to Avoid Acting Weird with the Prophetic Gift

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses an interesting question - Why do so many prophetic people act so weird? This episode is a very practical discussion without causing any condemnation. Scripture commands us to earnestly…
Nov. 12, 2020

Controversy About the Prophetic Gift

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the prophetic gift and why it is so controversial. Scripture gives us a clear commandment about this gift. Why do so many people say this should not be happening in the church today? W…
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 …
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 episod…
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 b…
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 …
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…
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 …
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. …
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 discu…
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 critica…
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…
Guest: Bob Levins