LIVING FAITH BIBLE INSTITUTE

When Christians think of missionary history, the names most often remembered are the bold pioneers, famous martyrs, and larger-than-life evangelists. Yet, some of Christ's most influential servants lived lives marked not by public acclaim but by quiet, steadfast faithfulness. 

In this episode, we continue our Unknown Missionary series by exploring the life and ministry of Wesley Duewel—missionary to India, missions leader, author, and passionate advocate for prayer. Though his name may not be widely recognized today, his influence has reached across generations and around the world through his teaching, leadership, and deep conviction that the true power behind missions is dependence upon God.

Joining us is James Fyffe as we discuss Duewel's remarkable century-long ministry and the enduring lessons his life offers to ordinary believers who simply desire to obey Christ faithfully.

Whether you are involved in missions, ministry leadership, or personal discipleship, this conversation will encourage you to pursue a life of faithful service and prayerful dependence upon the Lord.

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What do you do when growth feels painfully slow? In this reflective episode, Jonathan Kindler continues The Places We Find Ourselves series by exploring the garden—those seasons where God is working, but the fruit is not obvious yet. Through John 15:1–8 and Psalm 1:1–3, this episode looks at what it means to abide in Christ, stay planted in the Word, and trust the Father’s careful cultivation when change feels hidden, unfinished, or slower than expected.

Few responsibilities shape the next generation more profoundly than parenting, yet few areas of life are more vulnerable to subtle compromise, misplaced priorities, and spiritual drift. Many parents genuinely love their children, provide for their needs, protect them, and give them every opportunity to succeed, yet still unknowingly cultivate homes where Christ is not central, discipleship is neglected, biblical discipline is inconsistent, and a passion for the Lord slowly fades. 

In this episode, we examine the hidden patterns that can poison a home over time—not only through overt abuse or hostility, but through distraction, passivity, emotional disengagement, worldly influences, and a lack of intentional spiritual leadership. We discuss the tremendous impact of parental example, the biblical purpose of discipline, the God-given mission of the Christian family, and how parents can cultivate a home where truth, grace, conviction, and authentic faith thrive together.

Whether you are raising young children, shepherding teenagers, preparing for parenthood, or reflecting on your own upbringing, this conversation offers a sobering yet practical challenge to evaluate the spiritual culture of your home and embrace God's design for biblical parenting.

Today, we are joined by Pastor Justin Trotter of Callie Harbin Baptist Church and a recent guest host on PS+, where he has been exploring the dangers of "Poisonous Parenting" and calling believers back to a Christ-centered vision for the home.

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What do you believe God is doing when nothing appears to be moving? In this reflective episode, Jonathan Kindler explores the quiet ache of waiting through the lens of Psalm 40 and Lamentations 3. The waiting room is not always dramatic. Sometimes it is just slow. The answer has not come. The door has not opened. The grief has not lifted. And the longer we wait, the more our hearts start interpreting the silence.

There is a theological thread woven throughout Scripture that many Christians have never fully traced—a theme that stretches from Eden to eternity, from the wilderness tabernacle to the New Jerusalem. It is the story of God dwelling with humanity. 

In this episode, we explore the "Seven Temples" of the Bible and uncover how each temple reveals something profound about God's character, humanity's rebellion, Christ's redemptive work, and the ultimate purpose of history itself. From the Ark of the Covenant and the glory of Solomon's Temple to the New Testament believer and the future temple yet to come, this conversation brings together prophecy, theology, typology, and the gospel into one sweeping biblical narrative. If you enjoy seeing how the whole Bible connects, this episode will be deeply rewarding.

To discuss today's topic, we are joined by Sam Miles, President of the Living Faith Bible Institute and a Biblical Studies instructor at LFBI.

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What happens when Jonathan tries to take a break… and somehow still records an episode? In this lighter episode, Jonathan celebrates 52 straight weeks of Sound Mind by turning episode 53 into an automated help desk. Instead of a normal deep dive, this “day off secret show” gives listeners a quick guide for how to use the first year of episodes, where to start if they’re new, how to search by topic at lfbi.org/soundmind, and how to share episodes with people who might need them.

For centuries, Christians have wrestled with one of the most important questions in theology: when Jesus says, “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him,” what exactly does He mean? Is Christ describing an irresistible act of divine selection given only to a predetermined few, or is He revealing the gracious provision of God through the very person and work of Christ Himself? 

As we look at the Bread of Life discourse in John 6, is there an emphasis on an unconditional decree, or does the instruction reveal an all-sufficient Christ who satisfies the deepest hunger of mankind? Whether you are firmly committed to Calvinism, deeply opposed to it, or simply trying to understand the text more clearly, today’s episode aims to challenge assumptions, sharpen biblical thinking, and ultimately point listeners back to the beauty and sufficiency of Christ.

For this conversation, we are joined by Leighton Flowers, professor of theology at Trinity Seminary and host of the Soteriology 101 podcast. Leighton has recently written a book called Drawn by Jesus, a direct engagement with the Calvinistic interpretation of John 6 and a response to the arguments popularized by James White.

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What do you do when life gets bigger than your ability to control it? In this episode, Jonathan Kindler continues The Places We Find Ourselves series by moving from the desert to the storm. Through Psalm 107:23–30, he explores what happens when the thing beneath you starts moving, when your plans stop holding, and when your soul feels like it is melting under the weight of what you cannot fix.

What do you do when you're on the mission field and the plan you penciled down doesn’t work out the way you imagined—when your circumstances are less than ideal? For a lot of missionaries—and honestly, for anyone serious about ministry—trusting God with the unknown is just part of the experience. You don’t always get to choose the setting, the timing, or the conditions… but you do get to choose how you respond. 

Faith has a way of shifting your perspective. Instead of slipping into a “woe is me” mindset, faith gives you the resolve to work with whatever God has put in front of you—even if it’s not what you would’ve picked. Whether it’s a living room, a coffee shop, or something completely unexpected, the question isn’t whether it’s ideal—it’s whether you’ll be faithful with it.

Today we’re joined by Kale Horvath, a missionary who has spent just over five years ministering in Budapest. As part of our ongoing series, “The Dilemma of Church Spaces,” he shares the story of how God provided a meeting space for their growing church—an unexpected provision that reminds us how the Lord works through simple faith and a willingness to use whatever He puts in front of us.

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What do you do when life feels dry, empty, and strangely hard to explain? In this immersive episode, Jonathan Kindler begins a new series called The Places We Find Ourselves by exploring the desert seasons of the soul through Psalm 107. Sometimes hardship does not look like crisis. Sometimes it looks like responsibility. You are still showing up, still working, still caring for people, still doing what needs to be done, but underneath it all, something feels faint.