Randy Mortensen

God Took Me to Las Vegas

Randy Mortensen

  • Episode 183 - Reduce Stress and Gain Emotional Awareness - Ray Hurst

Episode 183 - Reduce Stress and Gain Emotional Awareness - Ray Hurst

Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Join Ray Hurst as he shares his journey through depression and emotional healing, offering insights on transforming past pain into present strength.
29 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Cathartic

About this podcast

God Took Me to Las Vegas
Author:
Randy Mortensen
Overview:
Categories:
Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
75 (View all)
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Ray Hurst: Turning Past Pain into Present Strength

Episode Overview

  • Ray Hurst shares his personal journey of surviving two major depressions and the impact of emotional awareness on his life.
  • He discusses the consequences of seeking acceptance in the wrong places and the role of absent and abusive fathers in shaping emotional landscapes.
  • Ray highlights the importance of understanding core beliefs for emotional healing and freedom, emphasizing the need to address the 'why' behind one's thoughts and actions.
  • He provides insights into his coaching program and crisis marriage intervention, offering hope and transformation for those in need.
  • Ray's upcoming books, 'Daddy, Why Don't You Love Me?' for sons and daughters, address the wounds inflicted by absent or abusive fathers, presenting a path to healing and change.
We need to get to the reason. You need to get to that 'why'. Stop. What are you thinking? Why? Why are you thinking that? Is it true? What's the truth? You've got to get to your 'why' or you're never going to be able to change it.
Ray Hurst, affectionately known as 'Papa Ray', has faced the depths of despair and emerged with a mission to help others do the same. In this episode of 'God Took Me to Las Vegas', host Randy Mortensen sits down with Ray to discuss his harrowing journey through two major depressions and the pivotal moments that brought him back from the brink.
Papa Ray’s story is one of resilience and transformation, offering hope to anyone grappling with emotional turmoil and the scars of an abusive past. He shares his insights on the importance of changing the meaning of past traumas to prevent them from dictating one's future. With over 36 years of marriage, a rich career as an international speaker, coach, pastor, and author, Ray brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the table.
He also opens up about his efforts to raise awareness about the impact of absent and abusive fathers, and his upcoming book, 'Daddy, Why Don’t You Love Me?', which aims to provide healing for both sons and daughters. This episode is a beacon of hope for those seeking emotional healing and a testament to the power of transforming pain into purpose.