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.

Resources for this episode:

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.

Resources for this episode:

Anchors For When Hope Feels Far

Helping Someone in Crisis

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