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Episode Synopsis
On this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, Pastor Alex Horton unpacks a raw and honest faith journey. He moves from childhood bullying, distrust in God and deep mental health struggles to a sense of calling into ministry and pastoral leadership. This conversation speaks directly to listeners wrestling with faith deconstruction, identity, anxiety and purpose in an always-online world.
Alex shares how moments of intense despair, including suicidal thoughts, collided with an experience he interprets as God’s intervention through the comforting presence of his late cat. That turning point pushed him from chasing a safe career in cybersecurity to pursuing religious studies, a Master of Divinity and building an online ministry.
If you have ever wondered how to balance paying the bills with living a life that actually feels meaningful, this dialogue will resonate. It is a grounded look at vocation, digital distractions, spiritual formation and why your questions do not disqualify you from growth.
About The Guest:
Pastor Alex Horton is a young Christian pastor-in-training and founder of “The Heart Of What We Believe,” an online ministry focused on helping others encounter God’s love in a practical way. After a childhood marked by bullying, disconnection from church and serious mental health battles, Alex rediscovered faith and shifted from cybersecurity studies to religious studies and pursuit of a Master of Divinity. His work centers on youth, young adults and anyone searching for real hope beyond social media validation.
Key Takeaways:
Painful experiences like bullying and mental health challenges can become platforms for authentic ministry when they are integrated, not denied.
There is a difference between surviving and truly living. Careers that only cover bills without aligning with purpose eventually feel empty.
Alex describes an intense moment of suicidal ideation interrupted by what he understands as God’s comforting presence through his late cat. That reframed his sense of God’s nearness and value for his life.
Calling is not always a dramatic voice. Often it is the growing pull toward what you cannot stop learning, talking about and serving through, even when it pays less.
You can live out your faith even in a secular job by being a good steward of money, time and influence while serving others through church and community.
In a culture obsessed with likes and online validation, rooting identity in being made in the image of God changes how you see your worth, relationships and decisions.
Gratitude is not only about material comfort. For Alex, the central focus is the Christian belief that Jesus’ sacrifice makes forgiveness and hope possible.
Your questions, doubts and spiritual confusion are not deal-breakers. They can be the doorway into a more honest, grounded relationship with yourself, with others and with God.
How Listeners Can Connect With Pastor Alex Horton:
You can explore Pastor Alex’s work and resources here.
Ministry website and hub:
theheartofwhatwebelieve.org
theheartofwhatwebelieve.com
Short link: THOWB.org
Find devotionals, reflections, sermons and interviews on his site.
Book: From Wandering to Walking, A Testimony of God’s Love available via major online book retailers, including Amazon.
Social media:
YouTube: search “Pastor Horton”
Instagram: look for “Pastor_Horton” or similar handle used in his ministry
Facebook: search “Pastor Horton”
(Handles and availability may vary by platform. Listeners can also navigate directly from links on THOWB.org.)
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Disclaimer
This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
About Healthy Mind By Avik™️
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor and wellness advocate, this channel shares powerful podcasts and grounded conversations on:
• Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
• Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth
• Holistic Healing and Conscious Living
• Trauma Recovery and Self-Empowerment
With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, we are uniting voices, breaking stigma and building a world where every story matters.
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Alex shares how moments of intense despair, including suicidal thoughts, collided with an experience he interprets as God’s intervention through the comforting presence of his late cat. That turning point pushed him from chasing a safe career in cybersecurity to pursuing religious studies, a Master of Divinity and building an online ministry.
If you have ever wondered how to balance paying the bills with living a life that actually feels meaningful, this dialogue will resonate. It is a grounded look at vocation, digital distractions, spiritual formation and why your questions do not disqualify you from growth.
About The Guest:
Pastor Alex Horton is a young Christian pastor-in-training and founder of “The Heart Of What We Believe,” an online ministry focused on helping others encounter God’s love in a practical way. After a childhood marked by bullying, disconnection from church and serious mental health battles, Alex rediscovered faith and shifted from cybersecurity studies to religious studies and pursuit of a Master of Divinity. His work centers on youth, young adults and anyone searching for real hope beyond social media validation.
Key Takeaways:
Painful experiences like bullying and mental health challenges can become platforms for authentic ministry when they are integrated, not denied.
There is a difference between surviving and truly living. Careers that only cover bills without aligning with purpose eventually feel empty.
Alex describes an intense moment of suicidal ideation interrupted by what he understands as God’s comforting presence through his late cat. That reframed his sense of God’s nearness and value for his life.
Calling is not always a dramatic voice. Often it is the growing pull toward what you cannot stop learning, talking about and serving through, even when it pays less.
You can live out your faith even in a secular job by being a good steward of money, time and influence while serving others through church and community.
In a culture obsessed with likes and online validation, rooting identity in being made in the image of God changes how you see your worth, relationships and decisions.
Gratitude is not only about material comfort. For Alex, the central focus is the Christian belief that Jesus’ sacrifice makes forgiveness and hope possible.
Your questions, doubts and spiritual confusion are not deal-breakers. They can be the doorway into a more honest, grounded relationship with yourself, with others and with God.
How Listeners Can Connect With Pastor Alex Horton:
You can explore Pastor Alex’s work and resources here.
Ministry website and hub:
theheartofwhatwebelieve.org
theheartofwhatwebelieve.com
Short link: THOWB.org
Find devotionals, reflections, sermons and interviews on his site.
Book: From Wandering to Walking, A Testimony of God’s Love available via major online book retailers, including Amazon.
Social media:
YouTube: search “Pastor Horton”
Instagram: look for “Pastor_Horton” or similar handle used in his ministry
Facebook: search “Pastor Horton”
(Handles and availability may vary by platform. Listeners can also navigate directly from links on THOWB.org.)
Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life/ The Mindful Journey?
DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch.
DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik
Disclaimer
This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
About Healthy Mind By Avik™️
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor and wellness advocate, this channel shares powerful podcasts and grounded conversations on:
• Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
• Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth
• Holistic Healing and Conscious Living
• Trauma Recovery and Self-Empowerment
With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, we are uniting voices, breaking stigma and building a world where every story matters.
👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.
Contact
Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™
Email: www.healthymindbyavik.com
Based in: India and USA
Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching and strategic partnerships. Let’s connect to create a ripple effect of positive impact.
Check Podcast Shows and Be a Guest
Listen to our 17 podcast shows.
🎧 Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik
Be a guest on our other shows.
🤝 Apply here: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest
Share your experience.
🤝 Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonials
Join our communities.
🤝 Guest and Listener Community: https://nas.io/healthymind
🤝 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/
Our Services
🤝 Business Podcast Management
https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/
🤝 Individual Podcast Management
https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/
🤝 Share Your Story With The World
https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory
Stay Tuned and Follow Us
🤝 Medium
https://medium.com/@contentbyavik
🤝 YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavik
https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/
https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind
🤝 LinkedIn Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthymindbyavik
🤝 LinkedIn (Avik)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster/
https://twitter.com/podhealthclub
https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/
Share Your Review
🤝 Google Review
https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/
🤝 Video Testimonial (featured on our website)
https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/
Because every story matters and yours could be the one that lights the way.
#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness
#comedypodcast #truecrimepodcast #historypodcast #startupspodcast #podcasthost #podcasttips
#podcaststudio #podcastseries #podcastformentalhealth #podcastforentrepreneurs #podcastformoms
#femalepodcasters #podcastcommunity #podcastgoals #podcastrecommendations #bestpodcast
#podcastlovers #podcastersofinstagram #newpodcastalert #podcast #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts
#spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #podbean #podcastforspeakers
#StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset
#MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily #podcastshow #podcastlove #newpodcast
#podcastaddict #podcastepisode #podcastinglife #podrecommendation #wellnesspodcast #healthpodcast
#mentalhealthpodcast #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #mindfulness #healthandwellness
#wellnessjourney #mentalhealthmatters #healthandwellnesspodcast #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #viral
#trending #tiktok #tiktokviral #explore #trendingvideo #youtube #motivation #inspiration #positivity
#mindset #selflove #success
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