The holidays are approaching, and you might feel apprehensive about your upcoming family gathering, even though you love your family. In this show, Dr. Ray Self discusses how to find joy despite the dysfunction and toxicity within your family. You care about them, but spending extended time together can be challenging. In this episode, you will learn how to navigate these difficult situations from a Christian perspective. Discover ways to maintain your peace amidst unpleasant memories and interactions with toxic or controlling family members.

John 17:14  "I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” 

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Dr. Ray Self founded Spirit Wind Ministries Inc. and the International College of Ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Christian Psychology and a Doctorate in Theology. He currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. He is married to Dr. Christie Self and has three sons and a daughter.

Depression can be deadly. It is a severe condition that affects millions of people. In this show, I want to share how I overcame it. I have deep compassion for those suffering from this devastating illness, and I believe this show can help anyone going through their dark night of the soul, as well as assist family members who may struggle to understand how to provide support.

Psalms 42:5  Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. 

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Self-sabotage is destructive and very common. Dr. Ray will explain its causes and how to overcome it once and for all. Self-sabotage continually blocks your success, peace, and happiness. Listen and share this podcast to find the answer to breaking this destructive and frustrating pattern in life.

Galatians 4:7  Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God. 

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Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Hear His Voice, Be His Voice, or visit Amazon.com.

Check out our new store at – www.icmcollege.org/merch

Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Redeeming Your Past and Finding Your Promised Land, or visit Amazon.com.

Or our new podcast website at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2249804

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For show topic suggestions, email Dr. Ray Self at drrayself@gmail.com

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Show host bio -

Dr. Ray Self founded Spirit Wind Ministries Inc. and the International College of Ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Christian Psychology and a Doctorate in Theology. He currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. He is married to Dr. Christie Self and has three sons and a daughter.

The religious spirit can be very confusing and is often overlooked, but it is offensive to God. We do not want to become involved in it at all. This show is crucial because legalism has harmed many Christians and has stood in the way of a true relationship with our Lord. In this show, Dr. Ray will help you understand how to avoid the religious spirit and walk in the freedom Christ won for us.

2 Cor 3:6  who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 

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Receive an autographed copy of Dr. Ray Self's new book "The Call" for a minimum donation of $15 to Cash App $drrayself or www.icmcollege.org/donate

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Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Hear His Voice, Be His Voice, or visit Amazon.com.

Check out our new store at – www.icmcollege.org/merch

Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Redeeming Your Past and Finding Your Promised Land, or visit Amazon.com.

Or our new podcast website at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2249804

Help Dr. Self continue this show - partner at www.icmcollege.org/donate

For show topic suggestions, email Dr. Ray Self at drrayself@gmail.com

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Show host bio -

Dr. Ray Self founded Spirit Wind Ministries Inc. and the International College of Ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Christian Psychology and a Doctorate in Theology. He currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. He is married to Dr. Christie Self and has three sons and a daughter.

In this show, Dr Ray Self discusses how to disagree and still love. Agreement is excellent, but sadly, many people only love when they agree. However, the Bible teaches Christians to love unconditionally, so we must learn how to love without strings attached, even when we disagree.

Mat 5:46  "For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 

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Receive an autographed copy of Dr. Ray Self's new book "The Call" for a minimum donation of $15 to Cash App $drrayself or www.icmcollege.org/donate

Follow and subscribe to Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self at our podcast website - https://www.icmcollege.org/selftalk.

Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Hear His Voice, Be His Voice, or visit Amazon.com.

Check out our new store at – www.icmcollege.org/merch

Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Redeeming Your Past and Finding Your Promised Land, or visit Amazon.com.

Or our new podcast website at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2249804

Help Dr. Self continue this show - partner at www.icmcollege.org/donate

For show topic suggestions, email Dr. Ray Self at drrayself@gmail.com

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Show host bio -

Dr. Ray Self founded Spirit Wind Ministries Inc. and the International College of Ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Christian Psychology and a Doctorate in Theology. He currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. He is married to Dr. Christie Self and has three sons and a daughter.

In this show, Dr. Ray discusses the absurd beliefs of atheists and why it takes a lot of faith and a lack of belief in science to be an atheist. Listening to this episode will be thought-provoking, help build your faith, and make you a more effective witness for Christ.

1 Cor 2:14  But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. 

Enroll with the International College of Ministry at www.icmcollege.org/enroll

Receive an autographed copy of Dr. Ray Self's new book "The Call" for a minimum donation of $15 to Cash App $drrayself or www.icmcollege.org/donate

Follow and subscribe to Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self at our podcast website - https://www.icmcollege.org/selftalk.

Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Hear His Voice, Be His Voice, or visit Amazon.com.

Check out our new store at – www.icmcollege.org/merch

Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Redeeming Your Past and Finding Your Promised Land, or visit Amazon.com.

Or our new podcast website at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2249804

Help Dr. Self continue this show - partner at www.icmcollege.org/donate

For show topic suggestions, email Dr. Ray Self at drrayself@gmail.com

Enjoy free courses offered by the International College of Ministry Free Courses

Show host bio -

Dr. Ray Self founded Spirit Wind Ministries Inc. and the International College of Ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Christian Psychology and a Doctorate in Theology. He currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. He is married to Dr. Christie Self and has three sons and a daughter.

In this show, Dr. Ray Self continues his discussion on destructive life patterns but focuses on how to get free and stay free from these harmful and painful life issues. You will learn that it is possible to break out of these patterns and ensure they never happen again.

2 Cor 2:11  so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes. 

Enroll with the International College of Ministry at www.icmcollege.org/enroll

Receive an autographed copy of Dr. Ray Self's new book "The Call" for a minimum donation of $15 to Cash App $drrayself or www.icmcollege.org/donate

Follow and subscribe to Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self at our podcast website - https://www.icmcollege.org/selftalk.

Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Hear His Voice, Be His Voice, or visit Amazon.com.

Check out our new store at – www.icmcollege.org/merch

Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Redeeming Your Past and Finding Your Promised Land, or visit Amazon.com.

Or our new podcast website at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2249804

Help Dr. Self continue this show - partner at www.icmcollege.org/donate

For show topic suggestions, email Dr. Ray Self at drrayself@gmail.com

Enjoy free courses offered by the International College of Ministry Free Courses

Show host bio -

Dr. Ray Self founded Spirit Wind Ministries Inc. and the International College of Ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Christian Psychology and a Doctorate in Theology. He currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. He is married to Dr. Christie Self and has three sons and a daughter.

"Why does this keep happening to me? I am so sick and tired of this!" Many people suffer from repeated destructive tendencies or patterns that cause continual frustration. In this critical episode of Self-Talk, Dr. Self discusses these destructive patterns, what causes them, and how to break free from them.

2 Cor 2:11  so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes. 

Enroll with the International College of Ministry at www.icmcollege.org/enroll

Receive an autographed copy of Dr. Ray Self's new book "The Call" for a minimum donation of $15 to Cash App $drrayself or www.icmcollege.org/donate

Follow and subscribe to Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self at our podcast website - https://www.icmcollege.org/selftalk.

Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Hear His Voice, Be His Voice, or visit Amazon.com.

Check out our new store at – www.icmcollege.org/merch

Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Redeeming Your Past and Finding Your Promised Land, or visit Amazon.com.

Or our new podcast website at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2249804

Help Dr. Self continue this show - partner at www.icmcollege.org/donate

For show topic suggestions, email Dr. Ray Self at drrayself@gmail.com

Enjoy free courses offered by the International College of Ministry Free Courses

Show host bio -

Dr. Ray Self founded Spirit Wind Ministries Inc. and the International College of Ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Christian Psychology and a Doctorate in Theology. He currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. He is married to Dr. Christie Self and has three sons and a daughter.