Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang
A gospel-centered podcast by Johnny Chang, sharing lessons learned through God, pastors, and personal life experiences. Each episode offers practical wisdom that can be directly applied to listeners' lives. New episodes are released every Monday.
Episodes
I Was Molested At 12, But Everyone Said I Was Lucky | #083 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/spotify-uw Get $10 off your Elah Ring with code UNLEARNEDWISDOM: https://www.elahring.com/ Pastor Johnny Chang talks about catching intrusive thoughts before they take hold, breaking the cycle of abuse he grew up with, and staying calm when someone triggers you. He also opens up for the first time about being molested at 12
Why You Keep Falling Back Into Lust (It's Not Willpower) | Discord Stage #069
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/spotify-uw If you keep falling back into lust, it's not because you're not trying hard enough. Someone asked me how to deal with temptation when they're not strong enough and keep falling short. Most of us fight it like we're fighting fire with fire. Then we fall once and immediately go, "Now I'm a porn addict. Now I'm
If You Think You Wasted Your 20s, Watch This | #082 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/spotify-uw I spent many years in prison, and if I could give myself advice 20 years ago, here is what I would say. Stop trying to prove that you're strong, or that you're not broken, because that caused my own demise. I was scared to be myself, and I cared too much about what people thought of me. When you're broken, you th
The Most Dangerous Mindset I See As A Pastor | Discord Stage #068
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/yt-unlearned-wisdom I needed to be right, and it made me miserable. When I trust only what I see, I try to fix everything myself, and I end up in pure misery. I learned this when a T-Mobile mistake dropped my credit score 50 points, and I stopped focusing on Jesus. The debt collector never budged, but when
Prison Didn't Break Me, Trying To Be A "Good Christian" Did | #081 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/spotify-uw I grew up in a strict Christian home, but by my teens I was deep in gang life, and it landed me in prison with two felonies. When I became a Christian, I hid my tattoos and chased a title in the church so I could feel good enough. Trying to earn my way to God gave me panic attacks so bad, I begged doctors to scan
So You Quit Every Addiction. Why Do You Still Feel Empty? | Discord Stage #067
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/spotify-uw In this video, I talk about why we reach for things like food, drugs, or pills, and how it is really about trying to fill a part of us that only God can fill. A man wrote in and told me he quit drugs, smoking, and drinking, but he is still stuck on pills, so I helped him see the difference between guilt and con
You Keep Attracting Red Flags Because You Are One (Pastor Explains) | #080 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/yt-unlearned-wisdom ⚠️ Due to a technical error, we deeply apologise for the poor audio this episode 🙏 In this episode, I talk about what really makes someone the right partner for you. I break down the difference between chemistry and character, and why one of them can trick you. I also talk about red flags and why hiding
The Only Prayer Left When You Can't Fix Yourself | Discord Stage #066
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/yt-unlearned-wisdom You cannot fix yourself, no matter how hard you try. There was a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years, and one sentence from Jesus made him stand up. In this episode, I talk about what surrender looks like, why we ask the wrong questions when we read the Bible, and why trying harder is not the an
6 Signs God Is Testing You | #079 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=na&utm_content=unlearned-wisdom Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom In this episode, I open up about being molested at 12, being beaten at home, and joining a gang after feeling like I had no control over my life. I share how
Follow God Even When Nothing Makes Sense
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=na&utm_content=unlearned-wisdom Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom In this video, I discuss what it means to surrender to God, trusting His word even when our feelings say otherwise. For Live Event Information and to RSVP cl
My Dad Abused Me At 7, But Nobody Believed Me | #078 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=na&utm_content=unlearned-wisdom Shopify: Own your customer relationships. Own your revenue. Start with a free trial at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom In this video, I sit down with Mimi, whose dad was abusive to her when she was seven years
Satan Wins When You Do This | @johnnychanglive | Discord Stage #064
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=na&utm_content=unlearned-wisdom In this video, I talk about weed, feeling numb, and trusting God more than your feelings. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 WE'RE HIRING
13 Years In Prison Taught Me Something I Wish Wasn't True | #077 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=na&utm_content=unlearned-wisdom Fuel your day with a routine that works: https://drinkag1.com/gospel I grew up in a gang, and I gave my life for the hood because that felt like love to me. After 13 years in prison, I learned to never trust anyone, a
I Watched Porn at 8, Had 5 Kids by 29, Then God Saved Me | #076 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=na&utm_content=unlearned-wisdom In this video, we sat down with Danny to talk about how God changed his life. He grew up feeling neglected by his parents, and that led him down a path of lust that started when he was only eight years old. By the ti
The Biblical Way To Make Money Without Losing Your Soul | Discord Stage #063
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=na&utm_content=unlearned-wisdom In this video, I talk about grace, fear, and why so many people say they love God but still fall apart at night. I also show you why respect means trusting God even when it hurts. For Live Event Information and to
75-Year-Old Felon Meets His 50-Year-Old Son | #075 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=na&utm_content=unlearned-wisdom *Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom* I sat down with Jake Bodine, who has spent the last 17 years leading a ministry called God Behind Bars. He told me about the time he sat down with a gang l
I Read The Bible 27 Times ONLY To Realize This | Discord Stage #061
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=na&utm_content=unlearned-wisdom Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom In this video, I talk about what I learned after reading the Bible 27 times. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart
I Was Addicted To Porn For Years. Here's How I Finally Quit | #074 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this video, I share how I overcame porn addiction using the Bible. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 WE'RE HIRING A-players at Core of the Heart! Apply here: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/coreoftheheart We have open roles in Content and Media, Digital Marketing, and Live Event
Want God to Answer Your Prayers? Stop Doing This | Discord Stage #060
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Some people call me a heretic for this, but I know it works because God has been so good to me. In this video, I teach you a better way to pray so that you can get what you want. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 WE'RE HIRING A-players at Core of the Heart! Apply here: https
The Biblical Guide to Forgiving Someone | #073 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom In this episode of Unlearned Wisdom, we talk about forgiveness and how I learned to forgive him after he abused me and my mom for years. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 WE'RE HIRING A-players at Core of the Heart!
If You're A Lustful Christian, Watch This | Discord Stage #059
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Visit: https://www.progressive.com/ In this video, I talk about lust, addiction, healing, and what it really means to surrender to God. I explain why we fall into sin, and how Satan uses our trust in ourselves to trap us. I share the story of my pastor, who had nothing but built churches all over the world because he leaned o
Watch This to Be Impossible to Deceive | #072 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp My friend's grandma started visiting him every night. She told him to quit drugs and go to church. But she was not his real grandma. She was a demon pretending to be her. This almost made him try to end his life. In this episode, I talk about how a demon can pretend to be someone you love, and how you can tell if it's really Go
Stop Waiting For Them To Apologize (Do This Instead) | Discord Stage #058
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this video, I talk about surrender and why it does not come until things get heavy enough that you have no other choice. I share what happened to me when people I trusted the most turned their backs on me, and how that was harder than 13 years in prison. I explain why we can never lean on people, only on God. I also answer
I Spent 13 Years in America's Most Violent Prisons | #071 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp *Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom* I spent 13 years in prison. In this episode, I share what my life looked like inside it. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 WE'RE HIRING A-players at Core of the Heart! Apply here: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/co
The Only Power Satan Has Over You Is This
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this video, I show you that the only power Satan has over you is your emotions. I take you through 2 Corinthians and show you exactly how he twists God's word, blinds your mind, and pretends to be good so he can trick you. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 WE'RE HIRING
Why God Is Ignoring Your Prayers Right Now | #070 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Have you ever asked yourself why God doesn't just give us what we want? In this episode, I talk about why God not getting what you want could be a blessing in disguise. If you are waiting on an answered prayer right now, I hope this episode helps you trust him more. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://eve
How to Desexualize Your Brain and Control Lust
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Ever wonder why you can't stop thinking about yourself, even when you're trying to serve God? In this raw, unfiltered Q&A, we dig into pride, selfishness, and the lie that "good intentions" make us good people, and why the answer to almost every struggle you're facing starts with taking your eyes off yourself. This is a wake up
Reading The Bible Could Be a SIN...Here's Why | #069 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Did you know reading your Bible could actually be a distraction? In this episode of Unlearned Wisdom, Pastor Johnny Chang opens up about the 5 years he spent debating strangers on the beach, studying Hebrew, Greek, and scripture not to bring people to Christ, but to win arguments. He breaks down how "good" behaviors like Bible
Is it sinful to be gay? (Pastor answers)
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this Q&A session, Pastor Johnny tackles real, raw questions from the community covering everything from how to reflect Jesus in everyday friendships to what it truly means to "wait upon the Lord." He dives deep into heart posture as the foundation of faith, challenging the idea that cleaning up your lifestyle is the same as
What's the One Sin Jesus Will Never Forgive? | #068 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Why do Christians fixate on one sin while ignoring their own? Johnny Chang breaks down judgment, forgiveness, and aligning with God's standard instead of your own. Plus plenty of unfiltered moments and brotherly chaos in between. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 WE'RE HIRIN
To anyone who just got betrayed: How to forgive like Jesus
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this message, Johnny shares hard truths about the hidden idols of comfort and knowledge, and how they quietly keep us from real spiritual growth. Drawing from the story of Jacob at Succoth and conversations with Pastor John, he unpacks why acknowledging our weakness is the first step toward depending fully on God. He challen
I Went to Prison For 13 Years, Here Are My Worst Crimes
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp*Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom* Pastor Johnny Chang breaks down why most churches teach incorrectly—exposing the traps of emotionalism, legalism, and performative preaching, and showing how t…Pastor Johnny Chang breaks down why most churches teach incorrectly—exposing the traps of emotionalism, legal
I Spent 13 Years In Prison, But Then God Did This
I did 13 years in prison and when I got out I was still carrying guilt for everything I had done but what nobody told me was that my sins were already gone before I even walked out. Jesus did not wait for me to get my life together. He already took care of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How To Start Reading The Bible Like God Intended | #066 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Most people read the Bible wrong and don't even know it. In this episode I show you why reading the Bible actually matters, how reading it the wrong way can hurt you, and I walk you through the exact method I use to connect Bible verses together like a chain. I learned this method after reading the Bible front to back 27 times
Use The Bible Like This To Always Make Good Decisions
Your feelings change every day but the Bible never does. Learn why trusting your feelings over the Bible is the reason you keep making the same mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Praying Harder Doesn't Work (Here's Proof) | #066 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp A few years ago I lost one of my closest friends and I blamed God for it. I had prayed for him more than almost anyone in my life, I watched him get so close to changing, and then he was gone. Through that pain I had to learn that God always answers prayer, the answer is just sometimes yes, sometimes no, and sometimes wait. In
Use The Bible To Overcome Your Fear Of Public Speaking
In this episode I break down why the things that look the most selfless on the outside are usually the most self serving underneath, why wanting to save your friends, quote scripture to people, or show up for everyone around you might have nothing to do with them and everything to do with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stop Defending Yourself (Let God Do This Instead)
*RSVP for free live events to Europe this June!*Stockholm - June 5thAmsterdam June 6 & 7th *Sign up here to attend:*https://events.coreoftheheart.com/europe 📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Pastor Johnny just came back from preaching in Oakland, a church that almost didn't let them through the door. Churches with preconceived notions and instead of defending w
How Do You Actually Trust In God (Pastor Explains)
I dive into the profound concept of surrendering control to God, emphasizing that true strength and spiritual growth emerge from acknowledging one's own weaknesses and distrusting self-reliant thoughts and feelings. We highlight the dangers of self-righteousness and the deceptive nature of the human heart, urging listeners to align their heart posture with God's will rather than their own understa
If You're Trying Hard to Stop Sinning, Watch This | #063 | Unlearned Wisdom
RSVP for free live events to Europe this June! Stockholm - June 5th Amsterdam June 6 & 7th Sign up here to attend: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/europe 📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom Most people think pride looks like someone who talks too loud, takes up too much space, and never stops telling yo
Your Goodness Isn't Enough To Save You (Pastor Explains)
I talk about pride, judgment, intelligence, and the danger of thinking you fully understand God. I also share why many Christians become harsh, critical, and self-righteous, not because they know God deeply, but because pride can disguise itself as spiritual maturity. Knowing how to acknowledge these problems will draw you closer in your walk with God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca
How to Trust in God When You Have No Faith (Pastor Explains) | #062 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Pastor Johnny Chang challenges the idea that simply knowing scripture or theology means you truly know God. He also talks about judgment, pride, grace, and what it truly means to understand the Gospel and rely on God. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 WE'RE HIRING A-players
What Trusting In Jesus Actually Looks Like (Pastor Explains)
In this episode, Pastor Johnny Chang has an honest and challenging conversation about judgment, correction, pride, and grace while also exposing the difference between helping people out of love versus condemning them out of self-righteousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If They Reject And Hate You? It's A Good Thing (Here's Why) | #061 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this stage, Johnny addresses a guy four months saved whose wife thinks "we're not good people" is negative self-talk - and breaks down exactly why leading with that kills the conversation before it starts. He also talks about hitting 100 million views in a month and why his first instinct was to be careful, the mean DMV lady
If They Reject And Hate You? It's A Good Thing (Here's Why)
In this stage, Johnny addresses a guy four months saved whose wife thinks "we're not good people" is negative self-talk - and breaks down exactly why leading with that kills the conversation before it starts. He also talks about hitting 100 million views in a month and why his first instinct was to be careful, the mean DMV lady who turned out to be the whole lesson, and why hypocrites (NOT serial
Stop Trying To Surrender (Do This Instead)
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp This episode explores why true surrender has nothing to do with effort, how control is an illusion most people never admit to, and why you can't change people no matter how hard you try. The conversation covers trusting God in all circumstances, what it really means to let go, and how understanding that you were never in contro
Why Most Christians Secretly Reject Jesus
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Why do people follow God one moment and walk away the next? In this episode, Johnny explains how people often come to God wanting Him to fix their problems. But when God does not do things their way, they begin to question Him. The deeper truth is that many people do not really want God - they want control and quick answers. Th
The One Sin Jesus Will Never Forgive (It's Not What You Think) | #059 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life, download my app now: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp 🤝 WE'RE HIRING A-players at Core of the Heart! Apply here: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/coreoftheheart We have open roles in Content and Media, Digital Marketing, and Live Events Production. In just 1.5 years, God has grown this community to over 3 million people worldwide. We are building a global movement to
How An Ex-Gang Member Opened A Muslim's Heart To Jesus | Discord Stage 45
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life! Download my app COTH DAILY out now! https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp 🤝 WE'RE HIRING A-players at Core of the Heart! Apply here: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/coreoftheheart We have open roles in Content and Media, Digital Marketing, and Live Events Production. In just 1.5 years, God has grown this community to over 3 million people worldwide. We are building a glo
Satan's Favorite Lie About God's Love (Most Christians Believe It) | #058 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life, download my app now: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Johnny Chang sits down with Jeremy and Aaron to unpack a question a lot of people quietly wrestle with: does God love some people more than others? They break down how that feeling often comes from comparison (NOT truth) and why sin doesn't actually change God's love, it just changes how you experience it.
Being A Good Person Won't Get You Into Heaven… But This Will | Discord Stage #044
In this session I'm answering your questions about faith and real life, but the main thing I want you to get is why your own feelings and logic are completely unreliable. I'm also keeping it super real about my own daily struggles with a recent situation at the gym and my past, just to prove that we only survive because God refuses to let us go. 📲 Make God a daily habit in your life! Join the wai
Why Jesus Is Letting Evil Win Right Now (End Times Unfolding) | #057 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life! Join the waitlist to my app coming soon! https://getcothdaily.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=waitlist Johnny Chang, with Jeremy and Aaron, talks through end-times anxiety, assurance of salvation, and how Christians can respond to uncertainty without fear. They also discuss the mark of the beast, Daniel's kingdoms, Jesus saying no one kn
Loneliness Means You Love Yourself Too Much (Watch This) | Discord Stage #043
I break down the brutal truth about what modern culture gets entirely wrong when it comes to dating, cutting off "toxic" friends, and the exhausting obsession with self-love. We dive deep into why modern boundaries and acting like the savior of your family are actually rooted in pure ego, and how true freedom only comes when you stop trying to be your own God. 📲 Make God a daily habit in your lif
If You Wanna Fix Bad Habits, Don't Fix Bad Habits (Do This Instead) | #056 | Unlearned Wisdom
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life! Join the waitlist to my app coming soon! https://getcothdaily.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=waitlist In this episode, we expose the brutal reality that your bad habits aren't a lack of discipline, but a desperate shield you use to hide your completely broken identity. We also debate when "brutal honesty" is actually destructive, sharin
You Need To Stop Cutting People Off (Even If They're Bad) | Discord Stage #42
I had to get completely real with you guys in this episode about why trusting your own intuition is exactly what's destroying your life, your family, and your faith. We break down the massive deception at the Pool of Bethesda, the dark reality of my own daily struggles, and why accepting that you are completely helpless is the only way to truly experience God's grace. 📲 Make God a daily habit in y
"I Spent Every Easter Bullying Pastors For Fun" (Ex-Gangster Admits) | #055
In this episode, I break down why treating Easter as a one-day tradition is destroying your daily discipline, and how true Christian freedom means learning to fight from victory instead of fighting for it. We also dive into my 6-hour airport spiritual warfare, the demonic trap of Christian conspiracy theories like the Book of Enoch, and why I used to take my gang-banging energy to Venice Beach jus
Why Do The Kindest People Suffer The Most? | Discord Stage #41
I'm getting real with you about the one condition God requires to fix your life: total surrender and the patience to wait decades, even when you're trapped in chronic pain or the aftermath of deep trauma. I'm sharing my own most painful secret to show you that your suffering isn't a mistake—it's the exact tool God will use to free someone else once you stop trying to control the outcome. Make God
Ex Gang Member Turned Pastor Meets The Man Changed His Life | #054
Mark Laita, the creator of Soft White Underbelly, sits down with me to reveal why he dumped $3.5 million of his own money into interviewing people on America's most dangerous streets, and the dark parenting truths he learned along the way. In this full-circle reunion, the self-proclaimed anti-religious photographer explains his uncanny ability to spot a liar in seconds, and how he accidentally bui
Why God Uses Satan To Reveal Your Hidden Idols | Discord Stage #40
Today, I had to give you guys the hard truth about why God actually keeps Satan alive on a leash to expose your hidden idols and completely shatter your self-righteousness. We also broke down why trying to be a "good" Christian actually repels Jesus, and how true faith means completely distrusting your own deceiving heart so He can finally do the work. Make God a daily habit in your life! Join th
How to Stop Intrusive Thoughts Without Fighting Them | #053
I open up about my dark past as a manipulator to reveal the spiritual truth behind why God actually allows us to suffer from intrusive, negative thoughts. We dive deep into the dangers of performative Christianity, explaining why fighting your own mind is a losing battle and how true freedom only comes when you stop trying to manufacture your own holiness and surrender completely to God's grace.
Every Christian Has This Hidden Monster Inside Them (Do You?) | Discord Stage #39
Guys, I have a confession to make: I recently almost crashed out on one of my best friends over a joke, and God used that exact moment to show me that we everyday Christians are just as sensitive and corrupt as the elites we love to judge. In this livestream, we're getting brutally honest about killing our egos, why trying to stop your own sinning is actually a trap of self-righteousness, and how
What a Death Row Inmate's Final Days Reveals About Your Faith | #052
Johnny Chang reflects on why many people feel unqualified before God and how that feeling is actually central to understanding grace. The conversation explores expectations, comparison in church, personal failure, and why God chooses the weak throughout the Bible. They also discuss grace, faith, and how recognizing your own limitations can lead to deeper dependence on God. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN
Your Pastor Won't Tell You This About Faith, So I Will | Discord Stage #38
I expose the toxic "good Christian" delusion and explain why begging for forgiveness every time you sin is actually an insult to Jesus's finished work on the cross. We dive into the true meaning of the Pool of Bethesda, the story of a death-row inmate who understood grace better than most churchgoers, and why trusting your own feelings is essentially calling God a liar. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MAR
Why Does God Bless Others Instead of You? | #051
I'm showing you why your "butt hurt" over someone else's blessing is actually God's way of exposing your heart's comparison before it turns into pride. I'm breaking down the "Wait vs. No" formula to prove that when God closes a door or subtracts something from your life, He's actually just making room to multiply you in His perfect timing. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here
Why God Is Already Happy With You (Right Now) | Discord Stage #37
God protects the vulnerable and asks us to trust Him even when we do not understand, reminding us that coming back to Him matters more than never struggling. This message challenges works based thinking, pride in our own understanding, and the fear that our failures ruin our relationship with Him. Ultimately, it points to God's heart, who desires all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the
Why Loneliness is Satan's Favourite Weapon | #050
Jonny Chang talks with Jeremy and Aaron about why loneliness can intensify negative thoughts, how "needing space" can turn into isolation, and why digital connection often still feels empty. They discuss testing thoughts, finding real community through shared truth and faith, and practical ways to find peace when you're alone. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https
You're Not Broken Enough for God to Use You | Discord Stage #36
I've realized that most of you are exhausted because you're trying to be a "good person," but I'm here to show you that being a "whack" failure is actually the only way God can carry you. I'm breaking down why your struggle is a gift that protects you from religious pride and why "good people" were the ones who actually killed Jesus. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here:
Why Jesus Rejects "Good People" (The Scary Truth) | #049
Why trying to be a "good person" is the ultimate spiritual trap that fuels pride and blocks you from accessing God's grace. I break down why admitting you are "garbage" is the only way to be truly saved and why your strength is actually your greatest weakness. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned
Why Your Faith Can't Save Your Parents | Discord Stage #35
I'm exploring why we feel so exhausted trying to "fix" our parents, only to realize our own pride and ungodly expectations are actually what's pushing them away. We're getting real about being "holy dirt" and why we have to stop breaking people's arms for God, because true peace comes from trusting His work on the cross rather than our own religious performance. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026!
George Janko: The Arrogance Of Thinking God Needs Your Protection | #048
Our guest, George Janko speaks about his spiritual growth over the last year and speaks out on what happened after the Christian Avengers . MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: https://
I crashed out | Discord Stage #34
I crashed out and tried to leave my congregation MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dail... Join my free Discord to attend Main Stages Live: https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU 🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule: RSVP here: https
Why Does God Let You Struggle? | #047
Johnny Chang teaches that real growth comes from fully surrendering to God, even when life gets harder. He explains how hardship refines character and why true blessing is a close relationship with God, not comfort or success MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://l
How To Stay Consistent With God | Discord Stage #33
Johnny Chang talks about staying consistent with God, embracing growth through correction, and navigating relationships with wisdom. We'll also discuss walking in truth, using your grace to help others, and healing from church hurt. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: https://coreof
America's #1 Divorce Lawyer Questions God's Love (James Sexton) | #046
America's #1 Divorce Lawyer, James Sexton, talks about his struggles with faith, gives advice on love and marriages, and asks vulnerable questions about God's fairness with Johnny Chang. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom Sign up for FR
The Only Relationship Advice You Need | Discord Stage #32
Johnny Chang shares advice on relationships and how they should push you closer to God MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dail... Join my free Discord to attend Main Stages Live: https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU 🎟️ Come see me live! After Serv
How God Calls You To Listen | #045
Are you truly listening or simply hearing? Johnny Chang explains what it means to have strong receptive skills, why listening is essential to your walk, and how to deal with feeling unheard. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom Sign up for
Why You're Not Better Than Anyone Else | Discord Stage #31
In this discord stage, Johnny Chang talks about not comparing sins with other Christians, how to stop being transactional with God, and how you can put trust in God's will and timing. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dail... Join my free Discord to
Will Gossiping Send You to Hell? | #044
Are you gossiping or telling the truth? Johnny Chang explains why gossip is harmful, when to ignore it, and when to speak up. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pa
All The Reasons Why You Need Grace | Discord Stage #30
It's easy to get caught up in the secular world, but you always need to remember God. In this discord stage I answer multiple questions from the community and show them why Grace and Heart Posture is important in everything we do. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: https://coreofthehe
How To Stay Focused In A Distracting World | #043
In a distracting world, how can you stay focused on God? Johnny Chang shares tips for staying disciplined, overcoming distraction, and being truly surrendered to God. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Ema
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