Self Talk with Dr. Ray Self

Have you ever wanted to fix someone who was hurting you? It is a very normal thing to want to change people that cause us pain. It can be difficult to accept people as they are, especially when they have created so much hurt. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self talks about the Christian response to behavior that we don’t like. God never asks us to fix another person, so how do we respond to those who ha...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Dr. Janie Minor, a Holy Spirit-filled High School Biology teacher in a secular school in Alabama. Despite the strict rules against sharing her faith, Janie uses the Holy Spirit's gifts to influence her students in unique ways.  Dr. Minor explains how It is possible to use the Holy Spirit to witness Christ even in a supposedly Godless work environment.

In this fascinating episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Dr. Steve Wittmann, the author of Unchained and Undercover Defeating Evil in a World Gone Mad. Dr. Self and Dr. Wittmann discuss spiritual warfare in a rarely heard depth. Dr, Wittmann gives fantastic insight on biblical authority, spiritual warfare, and how to protect your family. 

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 will enjoy Dr. Davis’s keen knowledge of scripture. We encourage you to listen but never stop loving our brothers and sisters in Christ, even if we in...

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 massive impact on your life. You will learn how to have a different frame of mind and l how to prepare yourself for God's blessing to come. Find out how to stop delaying God&ap...

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 Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

 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 that you must go through to find happiness and satisfaction. In this episode, Dr. Self will discuss how to move through these steps to discover peace and fulfillment. 

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. They also discuss how the church can respond to these questions.

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 with profound insight. How can a pastor respond effectively? What about the family? Subscribe and download now for real answers to these difficult situations.

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 seasoned pastor and a professional counselor to bring hope to those suffering from this terrible disease.

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 how to interpret dreams and how to know God's timing. What about nightmares?  This show is a very informative and critical discussion for any Christian.  

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 messages from our Lord? In this exciting interview, Deborah Winderweedle discusses the importance of dreams and how to interpret them.

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 discusses this critical issue with firm warnings for leaders about this dangerous trap.  

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 this bond only for husband and wife. This dynamic is very sinister and has led to the fall of many ministers. In the beginning, it appears very innocent, but the truth is very...

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 respond if a minister gives you a false prophetic word? What about all the prophecies in Christian news concerning the election that did not come true? Listen in as he goes into d...

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 desire the prophetic gift, but how can we operate in it without being strange and scaring people off? This week’s episode will be a frank discussion of operating in the prophe...

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? Why are there so many counterfeit uses of this gift? In this fascinating show, Dr. Self discusses this issue with clear biblical answers.

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

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 by Pastor Bob Levins once again. Pastor Levins has a tremendous revelation on this crucial issue, and provides some useful insight.

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 be critical to your well-being. Dr. Ray Self discusses these belief systems that we may be hiding under the surface. Freedom to live life and life more a...

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 disagreement with God’s word and can cause long term harm. The purpose of this episode is to help you become all God created you to be.

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 our present-day and our future if these schemes are not exposed. Join us for this transparent discussion. This podcast will help free you to be all God crea...

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 upon our lives. He will also discuss how to find freedom and not carry dysfunction into your future. 

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 Levins again about a new topic: burdens of the pastor. There are many burdens pastors carry that nobody understands, unless you are also a pastor. In this e...

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 to overcome this deadly disease. You will also hear Dr. Self share his testimony on how he overcame years of unending depression. With everything go...