Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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 built the exact platform that led me back to God and launched my preaching career. Make God a daily habit in your life! Join the waitlist to my app: https://getcothdaily.com/ 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here:  ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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 help people walk closer with Him every day. We’re looking for people with proven excellence, high standards, and a heart for the mission. If you’re an A-player who wants your work to matter for eternity and be a part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to meet you. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:06:27 How he chooses what to publish 00:13:19 Starting YouTube and early growth 00:18:53 Investing money into interviews 00:28:36 Addiction and recovery patterns 00:35:16 Safety risks and street realities 00:39:33 Are there interviews you couldn’t release? 00:43:01 How do these stories affect you? 00:49:16 What’s your mindset and lifestyle? 00:55:04 How did you find the Whitakers? 01:09:57 What makes a great interview? 01:13:28 What interviews stand out most? 01:22:55 What’s the purpose behind your work? 01:36:33 How do you view society today? 01:44:06 Advice for thinking independently 01:49:35 What makes a good parent? 01:57:04 Should people have children? 02:02:16 Closing thoughts and reflections 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the waitlist to my app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getcothdaily.com/ 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://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot  These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang ⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/ ⁠ 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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 help people walk closer with Him every day. We’re looking for people with proven excellence, high standards, and a heart for the mission. If you’re an A-player who wants your work to matter for eternity and be a part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to meet you. 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:32 Have You Experienced Negative Self-Talk? 00:07:18 Craziest Intrusive Thoughts From the Past 00:16:49 Why Does the Brain Create Thoughts? 00:19:58 Spiritual Warfare or Mental Habits? 00:23:22 Why Some People Act on Thoughts? 00:28:04 What If Trusting Good Thoughts Worked? 00:34:35 What If Negative Thoughts Never Stop? 00:42:35 How to Defeat Intrusive Thoughts 00:44:54 Avoiding Transactional Faith With God 00:56:00 Why God Allows Intrusive Thoughts 01:00:14 Saved by Works or by Faith? 01:09:40 Why We Judge Others Online 01:17:00 If You Could Relive One Day 01:32:25 Jeremy’s Stolen Bike Crash Story 01:40:17 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 true freedom only comes when you admit you’re entirely helpless and let Jesus take over. 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://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot  These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang ⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/ ⁠ 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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 help people walk closer with Him every day. We’re looking for people with proven excellence, high standards, and a heart for the mission. If you’re an A-player who wants your work to matter for eternity and be a part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to meet you. 00:00 Intro 00:01:43 What Did You Do Last Wednesday? 00:07:51 Phone Addiction And Time Distortion 00:11:50 ChatGPT Summaries vs Reading Books 00:15:33 Devotional App And Reading Habit 00:18:17 One Year Of The Podcast 00:23:00 What Topics Should We Cover? 00:28:37 Feeling Unqualified Before God 00:31:46 How Did You Deal With It In Church? 00:36:40 Would Early Success Have Destroyed You? 00:39:28 What Should Someone Do If Unqualified? 00:47:56 What Changes In First 30 Days? 00:52:38 What Is Grace And Why Do We Need It? 01:08:33 What Does Qualified Mean? 01:20:26 Leaning On God Too Much 01:26:21 Does God Prefer Your Disciplined Self? 01:29:32 Why Be Good When Evil Seems To Win? 01:41:16 Final Thoughts, Comments, And Prayer 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot  These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang ⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/ ⁠ 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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 help people walk closer with Him every day. We’re looking for people with proven excellence, high standards, and a heart for the mission. If you’re an A-player who wants your work to matter for eternity and be a part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to meet you. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:07:05 Was It God Helping You? 00:12:10 Blurry Decisions and Moving Forward 00:14:31 How Do I Know Wait or No? 00:19:38 Why Didn’t Pastors Share Notes? 00:21:48 When Do Notes Become Idols? 00:27:33 How To Avoid Transactional Faith? 00:30:01 Why Does God Allow Hardship? 00:36:42 Would You Eat the Magic Bean? 00:47:51 Why Are Others Blessed First? 00:57:18 Why Bless Me If Undeserving? 01:02:17 Can the Devil Bless People? 01:03:35 Wrong God vs No God? 01:07:09 Why Did “God Hold You” Hurt? 01:15:33 Romans 8 and Self-Condemnation 01:42:50 Final Reflections and Gratitude 01:46:25 Closing Prayer and Announcements 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 truth. 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://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot  These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang ⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/ ⁠ 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://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/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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 help people walk closer with Him every day. We’re looking for people with proven excellence, high standards, and a heart for the mission. If you’re an A-player who wants your work to matter for eternity and be a part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to meet you. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:26 Why kids have suicidal thoughts 04:27 Why loneliness drives people crazy 05:40 Why thoughts go negative when alone 07:23 Can trusting your gut be positive? 08:43 Feelings vs truth and reality 12:07 What pushes someone over the edge? 13:29 Why people don’t open up 15:53 Can loneliness cause mental disorders? 16:21 Signs someone is too isolated 19:10 When “space” becomes unhealthy 23:27 Why people feel lonely while connected 26:51 How to build real connection 29:34 Lonely even in church 31:14 What if you have no community? 35:26 Advice for spiraling thoughts 46:52 When being alone is necessary 59:08 Is it bad to want a partner? 01:06:15 $1T or ten minutes with Jesus? 01:19:57 Closing remarks and prayer for loneliness 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠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://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot  These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang ⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/ ⁠ 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here:  ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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 help people walk closer with Him every day. We’re looking for people with proven excellence, high standards, and a heart for the mission. If you’re an A-player who wants your work to matter for eternity and be a part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to meet you. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:36 How do you draw empathy boundaries? 06:53 How do you handle judgment as a pastor? 14:05 Johnny shares a personal weakness story 18:50 What would sleeping in church teach you? 22:58 What did you do differently afterward? 32:11 Weakness versus avoiding accountability 38:04 Is it good to be weak? 45:39 Should you publicly share your weaknesses? 47:43 How do you approach hard truths in dating? 49:48 Should you confess struggles like porn addiction? 51:51 Should you tell your pastor everything? 55:40 How do you actually go to God in prayer? 01:03:48 Should you try to overcome your weaknesses? 01:09:29 Can you reach peace without struggle? 01:21:43 How do trauma and weakness shape healing? 01:26:30 How do you know if guilt is from God? 01:30:02 What weaknesses ruin relationships? 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! 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://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot  These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang ⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/ ⁠ 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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 help people walk closer with Him every day. We’re looking for people with proven excellence, high standards, and a heart for the mission. If you’re an A-player who wants your work to matter for eternity and be a part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to meet you. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro  00:00:54 Reflecting on Christian Avengers controversy  00:07:04 Teaching through personal mistakes  00:10:24 Dealing with Christian internet judgment  00:16:04 Advice for feeling exiled from church  00:18:32 George’s view on the Eucharist  00:25:52 Listening to other beliefs and truth  00:32:16 Marriage, becoming one, and relationships  00:40:22 Modern dating, singleness, and God’s timing  00:44:45 Trusting God through loneliness and loss  00:53:14 Biggest spiritual lessons from last year  00:58:39 Memorable moments from the show  01:08:46 Giving God credit for success  01:18:29 Accountability, cannabis, and conviction  01:30:49 Assurance of salvation in Christ  01:47:09 Respect, comedy, and faith boundaries  01:49:43 Final reflections and unity in Christ  01:50:28 Closing prayer and benediction 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot  These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang ⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/ ⁠ 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here:  ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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 help people walk closer with Him every day. We’re looking for people with proven excellence, high standards, and a heart for the mission. If you’re an A-player who wants your work to matter for eternity and be a part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to meet you. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Most Valuable Skill Next Five Years 06:34 What Does Full Surrender Mean? 17:45 Why Do People Revert After Spiritual Highs? 22:57 Why Would God Allow Life Harder? 34:42 Lower Expectations Without Lowering Standards 38:24 Why Does Life Get Harder Doing Right? 43:36 Do Surrendered People Still Suffer? 59:08 What Do You Still Struggle With Personally? 01:34:40 Why Do Powerful People Seem Blessed? 01:58:39 Closing Prayer with Johnny Chang 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://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://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot  These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang ⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/ ⁠ 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 FREE Daily Devotional Emails here:  ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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 help people walk closer with Him every day. We’re looking for people with proven excellence, high standards, and a heart for the mission. If you’re an A-player who wants your work to matter for eternity and be a part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to meet you. 00:00 Intro  07:04 James Sexton on Soft White Underbelly  16:06 Can You Understand God’s Nature?  26:29 Free Daily Devotionals with Johnny Chang 26:55 The Beauty of True Faith 32:23 When Talking to God Feels One-Sided  39:47 Why Does God Allow Suffering?  46:51 The Power of Vulnerability  54:06 Can All Religions Be Right?  01:01:40 We’re Hiring! Join Core of the Heart 01:03:24 Why Love is Loaned, Not Permanently Gifted  01:09:43 How to Choose the Right Life Partner  01:28:53 What is Marriage Satisfaction?  01:32:16 A Test of True Love 01:45:26 Is God Truly Just?  02:00:41 Free After Service! Text In for Info 02:12:07 How Social Media Ruins Human Connection 02:20:58 Why Lust Is the Downfall of Relationships  02:31:31 Religion as the Antidote to Modernity 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Service Schedule: RSVP here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot  These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang ⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/ ⁠ 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 FREE Daily Devotional Emails here:  ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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 help people walk closer with Him every day. We’re looking for people with proven excellence, high standards, and a heart for the mission. If you’re an A-player who wants your work to matter for eternity and be a part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to meet you. 00:00 Intro 04:50 Can You Read the Bible in a Week? 07:20 Jeremy Asks About Psalm 22  14:10 Gospel Bot Is Live! Try It Now 15:36 Johnny Chang’s Listening Story in Dallas 28:40 Why You Struggle with Listening  30:54 Are You Hearing or Truly Listening?  32:14 When Johnny Chang Learned to Listen  39:21 Why Relationships Need Communication  43:12 Are They Speaking Biblical Truth?  46:50 We’re Hiring! Join Core of the Heart 48:13 Advice for When You Feel Unheard 56:21Can You Trust Your Gut or the Flesh?  01:09:15 Why People Misinterpret the Bible  01:16:40 The Scariest Bible Verses 01:19:15 Podcast Studio Tour  01:24:03 Best Moments of Unlearned Wisdom  01:25:30 Thank You, COTH Members  🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 attend Main Stages Live: ⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU ⁠🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule: RSVP here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot  These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang ⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠ 🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠ 💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/ ⁠ 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠ Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster. Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices