Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang
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How To Find A Godly Partner [Relationships] | #007
28 april 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
In this episode, Johnny Chang breaks down what it means to pursue relationships through a gospel-centered lens. From dating and marriage to boundaries and spiritual timing, he shares how true connection starts with a heart aligned with God. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Johnny Chang on dating that pulls you closer to God
01:34 – Why Biblical love is reflection, not rules
06:12 – Johnny Chang explains the true meaning of equally yoked
09:11 – What are the signs that you're ready to date?
14:30 – Prepare your heart before pursuing relationships
18:25 – Where can you meet new people as a Christian?
20:38 – Johnny Chang speaks to long-term singles: preparation, not punishment
22:27 – The Biblical purpose of marriage according to Johnny Chang
25:56 – Signs God is closing a relationship door
29:22 – The most common mistake couples make in relationships
32:46 – Johnny Chang breaks down Genesis 2 as God's dating blueprint
35:30 – Why only God can lead your spouse to faith
39:38 – Why weaponizing gospel advice will close hearts
52:09 – Can men and women just be friends?
59:21 – How to protect relationships from worldly influences
01:00:57 – Johnny Chang on purity, body count, and love-based obedience
01:08:29 – Does God say anything about getting back with an ex?
01:16:31 - Why do I so deeply long for a spouse?
01:26:12 – Johnny Chang's final word: Trust God's timing, not your own
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We Turned Our Parents "American Dream" Into A Nightmare - James Chang Interview | #006
21 april 2025 · 1 uur 46 min
Johnny Chang sits down with his older brotherJames to unpack their shared past growing up in the projects, gang violence, prison trauma, and deep family wounds. What unfolds is a raw, redemptive story of pain, forgiveness, and how Jesus transformed two broken brothers into vessels of hope and healing. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro with special guest
02:00 - Johnny's and James' Childhood
05:30 – Their mom saves Johnny Chang from abortion
11:30 – Johnny and James earn respect at school through fights
24:07 – The first time James Chang got arrested
31:56 – Home life while Johnny was in prison
37:00 – Johnny faces 14 years and mental struggle
47:00 – Prison life: KFC, spreads, and survival hacks
52:00 – Prison trauma and memories
58:30 – Mom finds Christ while sons are in prison
59:30 – Pastor Kim knew Johnny Chang will preach one day
01:04:10 – The first time James Chang meet God
01:06:30 – Understanding what being a sinner means
01:10:11 – Cop recognizes James from Johnny's testimony videos
01:13:00 – Former rivals now respect Johnny's prison transformation
01:16:35 – James feared Johnny wouldn't survive gang life
01:22:30 – James kept Johnny grounded while he was angry
01:26:00 – From gang life to preaching grace and truth
01:28:30 – Johnny leads James to Christ post-prison
01:29:22 – James teaches Johnny forgiveness through example
01:35:00 – Johnny shares to a non-prison crowd for first time
01:37:30 – James' favorite childhood memory of Johnny
01:38:52 – Johnny's favorite memory of James
01:42:30 – Johnny and James reflect on God's redemption
01:45:34 – Final thanks from Johnny Chang
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Stop Twisting God's Word For Your Own Selfish Reasons (My advice to Kanye) | #005
14 april 2025 · 1 uur 34 min
Johnny Chang shares stories from his New York trip, unpacks how Leviticus points to Jesus, explores the impact of trauma and unbelief on faith, and answers raw questions about salvation, grief, and walking with God. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 – Johnny Chang gets unexpectedly upgraded to first class
06:30 – "I'm not going back" – Johnny jokes about never flying economy again
07:03 – New York event had people lining up 3+ city blocks early
08:16 – The longest meet and greet line we've ever had
10:30 – From online to offline: building real Christian community
12:00 – Johnny invited to share his testimony with LadBible in the UK
13:00 – "What would you say to your 10-year-old self?"
13:54 – Johnny Chang learns UK slang
15:00 – Podcast hits #6 on Spotify spirituality charts
20:09 – Deep Dive Bible Class through Core of the Heart
21:30 – Leviticus is hidden love, not legalism
25:00 – Why Heart Posture matters?
27:02 – Why control issues reveal a deeper spiritual trauma
31:18 – Johnny Chang reacts to JD Vance Memes
33:00 – How to handle gossip and slander biblically?
34:00 – Johnny Chang Reacts to Kanye's Crashout
37:00 – Acting out from lack of faith
40:00 – Satan works through religion too
42:00 – Gospel hope vs. human performance
44:00 – Johnny Chang Reacts to Cam Newton's view on polygamy
47:30 – King Solomon's many wives were a curse
50:32 – Johnny Chang reacts to Christian Spencer from iCarly Memes
53:30 – Koine Greek meaning of "holy kiss"
55:14 – The danger of chasing visions
56:30 – Johnny Chang reacts to Thief on the Cross meme
01:00:30 – When works become your idol
01:01:24 – Merch announcement
01:02:33 - Did humans before Christ go to Heaven?
01:04:18 - Do Animals go to Heaven?
01:07:06 –…
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Isolation Could Cost You Your Life... | #004
7 april 2025 · 1 uur 28 min
Isolation isn't just about being alone — it's a battle in the mind and spirit. Minister Johnny Chang shares how prison, pain, and silence nearly broke him, and what it took to find healing. If you've ever felt distant from God or trapped in your thoughts, this episode is for you. Lees meer
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Timestamps:0:00 - Intro
0:31 – Christian "rizz"
2:30 – Johnny Chang shares the spiritual side of isolation
4:56 – Silent tears in prison after grandfather's death
6:02 – Johnny Chang on how prison yards are structured
7:25 – Emotional vulnerability in prison — can you open up to homies?
8:30 – Locked up mentally before prison
9:08 – Johnny Chang's loneliest moments: nights alone in thought
10:20 – When numbness and depression take over
11:18 – Two types of inmates: handling emotional pain
13:15 – Johnny Chang isolates and works out obsessively
16:27 – Is self-isolation for growth healthy or harmful?
21:50 – Did Johnny Chang turn to motivational content?
22:55 – Johnny Chang on suicide attempts
26:00 – Pastor Kim helps Johnny Chang find community
27:30 – "You're not thinking — you're listening to Satan"
30:00 – Feeling empty while trying to live right
33:00 – How should believers avoid isolation?
34:35 – Johnny Chang meets a pastor from a rival gang
36:21 – Advice for someone deeply isolated
39:57 – Why sermons matter in spiritual warfare
42:20 – Do what you don't want to — it grows you
46:00 – Calm a racing mind — drip feed strategy
49:05 – Johnny Chang on Satan's constant influence
50:10 – Signs of healthy vs toxic community
53:00 – Constructive vs destructive criticism
56:53 – Tempted to go back to the old life?
58:48 – Breaking mental & spiritual isolation
1:06:20 – Q&A starts
1:06:55 – Alone for long periods — how to handle it
1:08:00 – Helping a friend who isolates
1:10:00 – Stopping Satan's isolating thoughts
1:10:20 – Following vs questioning your thoughts
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How To Cure Deep Trauma, Abuse, and Church Hurt | #003
31 maart 2025 · 1 uur 33 min
In this episode, we talk about facing deep trauma, healing from church hurt, and learning to forgive what once felt unforgivable. After almost walking away from my testimony to helping others through their pain, God continues to redeem it all. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Johnny Chang on facing trauma with faith
01:30 - Johnny Chang overwhelmed sharing his testimony
05:30 - Pastor Kim is the only one who believed
10:24 - Turning church hurt into deeper healing
15:10 - Why Johnny Chang says healing takes time
17:05 - Forgiving the unforgivable through God's eyes
23:23 - How trauma can turn into victim mindset
25:30 - Johnny Chang's fear of freedom
27:22 - A mother's faith during hopelessness
28:41 - Johnny Chang on leaving the past behind through Christ
30:04 - Healing through boundaries
32:47 - Tough love in recovery
35:30 - "You're nothing" the truth humbled Johnny Chang
39:09 - One negative comment can derail your identity
41:33 - Finding support when you have no mentor
45:18 - King David's trauma and spiritual victory
48:53 - Johnny Chang on healing by helping others
51:08 - No longer defined by trauma or pain
54:09 - Replacing trauma with gospel-centered hope
56:30 - Recognizing the enemy's voice in your thoughts
01:00:37 - Johnny Chang on sharing pain without trauma dumping
01:06:39 - Why God allows trauma: Johnny Chang responds
01:10:58 - Praising God through pain and suffering
01:12:49 - The church's role in emotional healing
01:16:08 - The importance of a gospel-centered community
01:18:30 - How to trust God after losing a sibling
01:23:00 - How to make amends with someone you hurt
01:26:30 - Is Trump the Antichrist? Johnny Chang responds
01:28:24 - Embracing new identity after deep trauma
01:31:30 - Overcoming trauma through Jesus
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From Prisoner To Preacher (The 8 Years Before I Went Viral on Soft White Underbelly) | #002
24 maart 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
In this episode, we dive into my early years walking with Christ, moving into the church, and leaving the gang life. From meeting my mom's pastor to nearly going back to the streets, God worked through it all. Lees meer
Timestamps:
00:00 - First meal out: Korean BBQ tears02:00 - Intro to Johnny's 8-year journey05:00 - Meeting Pastor Kim through his mom06:15 - Church by day, gang by night08:50 - Going all-in with church life10:18 - Pastor offers escape from the streets11:12 - Living in church but still armed12:23 - Gang turns on Johnny's new faith13:17 - Trading gang status for salvation15:00 - Church dorm life & early prayers19:14 - Scrubbing toilets tests Johnny's pride21:00 - Pastor calls out closed-off heart24:53 - Opening up builds trust with pastor26:00 - Humbling himself to become teachable29:50 - Learning forgiveness after gang war33:28 - Wrestling with salvation and sin cycles36:34 - Overcoming temptation with scripture truth40:30 - Using God's word against deception47:42 - Setting boundaries to guard his flesh51:32 - Mentors show grace through near relapse 1:07:25 - Accepting the idea of becoming a Minister
1:26:52 - Viral Soft White Underbelly interview1:32:00 - Testimony spreads to strangers and enemies1:37:15 - From inmate to Minister through grace
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💙 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/ 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 res…
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What Does It Mean To Trust God With Your Life? | #001
17 maart 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE of my brand new podcast: Unlearned Wisdom! Lees meer
I'll share concise lessons that I have learned through God, my pastors, and my personal life experiences. Everything I speak about can be directly applied to YOUR own life. These lessons can't be learned from reading a book or sitting in a classroom. This episode is all about Trust: What it means, how to discern who to trust, the dangers of "distrust", and most importantly, How to trust the man above, GOD!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Podcast intro & set built with love
01:46 - Weaving the gospel into real life
02:55 - How this podcast differs from live streams
05:41 - Struggling with trust: broken home & gang life
07:38 - First true friend and a tragic loss
09:15 - Meeting my pastor – a life-changing encounter
20:29 - Eye-opening "apple seed" sin analogy
26:22 - Moving into church under pastor's mentorship
29:30 - Challenged to share my story in prison
34:35 - Overwhelmed by fear before testimony
36:00 - Pastor's counsel to push through fear
42:00 - Facing the inmates with renewed resolve
46:37 - Vulnerability opens hearts in prison
48:06 - Trauma – a universal language
Q&A Segment – Community Questions:
1:06:45 - Community Q&A begins
1:07:30 - What does fully trusting God actually look like?
1:12:30 - How do I discern if something is from God or the enemy?
1:19:05 - How do I trust my partner again after infidelity?
1:24:12 - How do I deal with people saying I'm ungodly?
1:28:40 - How can I trust God again after losing a loved one?
1:34:51 - Walking by faith, not by sight
1:35:00 - Closing thoughts & outro
At the end of every episode, I will answer questions directly from the Core of the Heart community that relates to each topic.
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