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 is faculty professor of Biblical Counseling at the Living Faith Bible Institute, professional counselor and associate pastor at Midtown Baptist Temple.
New episodes of the Sound Mind released weekly!
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EP 7 | When Self-Harm Feels Like Relief
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.
Resources for this episode:
Helping Someone Who Self-Harms
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EP 6 | What If I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore?
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.
Resources for this episode:
Anchors For When Hope Feels Far
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EP. 5 | When You’re Getting Things Done but Still Feeling Depressed
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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EP. 4 | When the Fog Won’t Lift: Understanding Depression Without Shame
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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