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 unresolved pain—this episode reveals the deceptive nature of holding on and the quiet cost of never letting go.

Drawing from the lives of Jonah, the older brother, and Absalom, Jonathan uncovers how unforgiveness distorts identity, damages relationships, and quietly reshapes our obedience. He walks us through five practical anchors that lead toward true release—not performance forgiveness, but actual freedom rooted in God’s justice, not our own.

If you’ve ever clung to a wound, justified your resentment, or felt stuck in a story you never wanted to tell—this conversation is for you.

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 about telling the truth, naming the wound, and entrusting justice to the only One who sees the whole story. From Joseph’s betrayal to Jesus’ prayer on the cross, from Paul’s fracture with John Mark to your own quiet ache—this episode walks with you through the cost, the complexity, and the process of forgiving when it still hurts.

If you’ve prayed the prayer, said the words, and still feel the sting—this one’s for you.
You’re not weak. You’re healing.
And healing takes time.

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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, and longing that often drive it.

Drawing from the story of the man in Mark 5 and the raw cries of Hannah in 1 Samuel, this episode helps listeners understand why self-harm can feel like relief… and why it ultimately isn’t. From emotional overwhelm to numbness, shame, and control, we examine the loop that traps so many—and the grace of God that breaks it.

Whether you’ve struggled yourself or are walking with someone who has, this episode isn’t about shame. It’s about mercy. About being seen. And about learning to interrupt the spiral with truth, honesty, and hope.


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Helping Someone Who Self-Harms

What to Do When the Urge Hits

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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 despair to David’s loneliness to Jonah’s anger, the Bible doesn’t shy away from the cry of the overwhelmed soul. This episode invites you into that sacred tension—where faith and fatigue collide—and reminds you that pain doesn’t disqualify you from God’s love. It draws Him near.

Whether you’re battling thoughts of giving up or walking with someone who is, this conversation offers clarity, practical tools, and a Spirit-filled call to stay grounded in grace.

This isn’t the end. And you’re not alone.

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Anchors For When Hope Feels Far

Helping Someone in Crisis

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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, Martha, and the church at Ephesus, we see how God meets the faithful but frayed, not with shame, but with grace. 

Whether you're showing up while shutting down, or walking with someone who is, this episode invites you to stop faking it, start naming it, and return to your first love. Because God’s not impressed with your finish time. He’s walking the course with you, even if you limp the whole way.

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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 depression are not mutually exclusive.

From David’s daily sorrow to Job’s breaking point, Scripture doesn’t hide the ache of God’s people—it names it. And neither should we. Whether you're brushing your teeth in silence, suiting up for another performance, or just trying to make it to the end of the day, this episode invites you to stop pretending and start breathing.

You’ll hear practical steps to stay grounded in truth, comfort from the stories of saints who struggled, and a reminder that even in the fog, God has not left you. He doesn’t demand a quick fix. He walks with you—one small, faithful step at a time.
Because the fog doesn’t get the final word. He does.

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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 preparation, and how the god of What If slowly steals our focus, faith, and presence. But it doesn’t end there. With biblical anchors like Matthew 6 and Proverbs 16:9, Jonathan offers a better way to travel through time: one rooted in trust, peace, and holy limitation.

Whether you’re lying awake, forecasting doom, or just trying to make it through today without crumbling under what might happen tomorrow—this episode is your seat by the window. A call to breathe, to trust, and to enjoy the view.

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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 lingers, and what Scripture truly offers those who feel stuck in fear.

If your inner world is loud, if your peace feels fragile, or if your faith is wrestling with control—this episode offers rest, rewiring, and real hope.

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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 noisy world.
Whether you're in a season of fear, indecision, or distraction, this episode calls you back to the truth. To stillness. To the sound mind you’ve already been given.

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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 Temple.

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