Self Talk with Dr. Ray Self

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 unprecedented times. This discussion centers on present triggers for fear and anxiety as well as proven methods to overcome them. 

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 lay members about necessary changes to ensure your pastor does not need to change careers. America needs its pastors like never before. Our ministers mus...

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 ministry experience, has been through the burnout, and understands the problem. In his discussion with Dr. Self,  Pastor Bob has a frank conversation about what i...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self explores boundaries and those who trespass them. Dr. Ray will define what a trespasser is, and how these people violate your boundaries. Then, he will discuss how to deal with controlling people. Controllers are the biggest trespassers of all and stopping them can be quite a challenge. This episode will give you practical solutions for relationships that deal with com...

The principle of personal boundaries is knowing where you end and where another person begins. This sounds like a straightforward principle, but it is incredible how complex it can be and what the ramifications are when boundaries are trespassed. In this episode, Dr. Self discusses why boundaries are essential and why it is difficult for many people to set them. This episode will help those caught...

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. What is the difference between harmful and toxic? You will learn to understand the signs of an unhealthy relationship and when professional intervention is neede...

The most important thing we can do is to recognize God's voice. God is speaking, but so many times were not listening. In this show, Dr. Ray Self will give you clear information on how to recognize God's voice. You will learn how to distinguish His voice from your thoughts. You will also discover how to know if the voice speaking to you is demonic.  Jesus said, "My sheep know my voi...

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 importance of these connections, how to be connected, and live a full life with mental and emotional health.

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 should be and who they are. Religion teaches us how to live a perfect life, but reality gives us a different experience. In this episode, Dr. Self discusses how we...

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 to repeat unhealthy patterns in relationships and other areas of life. This episode will show how to recognize and gain freedom from this destructive...

A scheme is a destructive plan against your life to stop you from fulfilling your God-given purpose. It will repeat itself over and over again throughout your lifetime Your scheme can manifest thru well-meaning friends and family. A scheme will repeat itself throughout your lifetime. Knowledge of your scheme is critical to your freedom.

Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self addresses tough issues with real answers. Each episode will help listeners walk in purpose and find healing for broken places.