Sound Mind

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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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 Temple.

New episodes of the Sound Mind released weekly on every major podcast platform.

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