Sound Mind

What happens when unforgiveness becomes more than a moment—when it becomes the story we live in? In this immersive and unflinchingly honest episode, Jonathan Kindler explores how unforgiveness seeps into our soul, slowly scripting how we see others… and ourselves. Through layered storytelling, biblical reflection, and sound-rich scenes—from the overgrown garden of bitterness to the quiet ache of u...

What do you do when forgiveness still feels raw? In this episode of Sound Mind, Jonathan Kindler dives into the messy, sacred reality of forgiveness. Through biblical stories, personal reflection, and sound-rich storytelling, he explores what it means to release someone without minimizing what they did—and without pretending you’re okay. This isn’t about forced peace or performative grace. It’s ab...

What if the urge to hurt yourself isn’t about wanting to die—but about finding a way to survive something much deeper? In this candid and compassionate episode, Jonathan Kindler explores the hidden ache beneath self-harm. Blending scripture, real-life stories, and grounded biblical truth, he gently dismantles the myth that self-harm is just attention-seeking—and instead reveals the pain, shame, an...

What do you do with the thought you’re afraid to say out loud? In this vulnerable and grounding episode, Jonathan Kindler gently unpacks the question many believers carry but struggle to name: “What if I don’t want to be here anymore?” Through Scripture, real-life stories, and biblical reflection, Jonathan explores the hidden hope inside hopelessness—and the God who meets us there. From Job’s desp...

What if being “fine” isn’t the same as being whole? In this episode, Jonathan Kindler exposes the hidden struggle of functional depression , where everything looks steady on the outside, but the soul feels offline. Blending biblical examples, personal story, and practical tools, this episode explores how spiritual weariness often hides behind spiritual performance. Through the lives of Elijah, Mar...

What do you do when the heaviness doesn’t go away? In this honest and tender episode, Jonathan Kindler guides us through the quiet, disorienting weight of depression—the kind that doesn’t always look like despair, but feels like a fog you can’t shake. With immersive storytelling and biblical clarity, he dismantles the shame so often attached to emotional suffering, reminding us that faith and depr...

What do you do when your brain won’t stop fast-forwarding? In this third episode, Jonathan Kindler cracks open the exhausting world of overthinking—when your thoughts won’t stay in the present and anxiety turns into a rehearsal for every possible future disaster.  Drawing from personal stories, scriptural truth, and clinical insight, this episode gently exposes how fear often disguises itself as p...

What if anxiety isn’t something to hide—but a signal pointing you toward peace? In this second episode, Jonathan Kindler revisits Philippians 4:6 with fresh honesty, breaking down why well-meaning verses like “be careful for nothing” often feel more stressful than comforting. Through ambient storytelling, biblical insight, and gospel-centered clarity, Jonathan explores how anxiety works, why it li...

What does it really mean to have a sound mind? In this immersive first episode, Jonathan Kindler explores the biblical foundation of 2 Timothy 1:7 and invites listeners to move from fear to clarity—from chaos to groundedness. Blending scripture, storytelling, and personal reflection, this episode defines what it means to live with a sound mind, why fear can’t lead us, and how to reclaim peace in a...

A new podcast is beginning on June 6th!  Sound Mind is a podcast that invites listeners into immersive, scripture-rich reflections on the mental, emotional, and spiritual realities of life—guided by a biblical lens and pastoral heart. The Host of Sound Mind is Jonathan Kindler professor at the Living Faith Bible Institute, Counselor at Sound Mind Counseling, and associate pastor at Midtown Baptist...