Self Talk with Dr. Ray Self

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 episode, these burdens are discussed, and they talk things we can do to alleviate them. This episode offers insight and answers for overburdened and stressed out pastors, and what their congregation can do to help. 

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 going in our world today, this topic is one of the most important subjects that go un-talked about. Our hope is that this podcast helps listeners understand that they are not the only ones suffering from anxiety and depression, and take note of the tools and tricks discussed to help combat this issue. 

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 must be working effectively, not stressed or burned out, and having to quit and go back into the secular fields. Pastor Bob brings solid advice and real answers to a very tough issue.

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 must be working effectively, not stressed or burned out, and having to quit and go back into the secular fields. Pastor Bob brings solid advice and real answers to a very tough issue.

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 is causing pastors to give up. He also gives us some practical and reassuring tips on what we can do to stop the trend. Don’t miss this extraordinary episode.

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 complicated and challenging people. 

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 complicated and challenging people. 

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 up in abusive or unhealthy relationships learn how to set personal limits. Dr. Self will discuss why the “turn the other cheek” teaching has turned many Christians into doormats. This Relationships and Boundaries series is crutial, and a very important topic to be discussed.