Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

Johnny Chang discusses what causes self-worth issues and how to overcome them using the Bible. He shares his personal journey of self-worth during his childhood, answers community questions and reacts to memes. 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom Timestamps: 00:00 Intro to Unlearned Wisdom Podcast 05:22 Cultural Misunderstanding In Thailand 11:10 Self-Worth and Childhood Trauma 20:39 Johnny Chang’s Life in the Gang 25:09 Being Taken Advantage of and Self-Worth Development 37:44 How Social Media Affects Us 48:26 Learning Empathy and Building Confidence 54:27 Overcoming Shame and Accepting Forgiveness 01:00:32 Discovering Self-Worth Through Faith 01:03:58 Navigating Shame and Finding Healing 01:08:30 Johnny’s Story on Overcoming Shame Using The Bible 01:17:19 How To Rebuild Your Self-Worth 01:21:27 Overcome Getting Your Self-Worth From Your Looks 01:24:44 Scripture To Help Us Between The Line of Self-Worth and High Heart 01:27:22 Are Bisexuals Worthy of God's Love? 01:29:54 How To Stop Trying To Earn Worth Through Works 01:30:43 Johnny’s Reaction To Biblical Memes 01:40:45 Outro 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠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 Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny Chang explains how intrusive thoughts are lies from the enemy and how to overcome them by trusting God’s Word. He shares personal stories, showing that true peace comes through grace, not self-effort. 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom Timestamps: 00:00 – Intrusive thoughts intro 00:43 – Does Johnny Chang still get sinful cravings? 02:34 – Can Pastors make mistakes or mess up? 07:12 – What are Intrusive thoughts and how does it impact us? 11:23 – The tragic story of a Korean mother’s intrusive thoughts 15:46 – Human minds wired for survival, not peace or rest 20:00 – Why we trust God's plan instead of living in fear 24:42 – Johnny Chang trusting Satan's thoughts at 12 years old 26:24 – Three ways Satan attacks: possession, suggestion, or accusation 31:39 – Why do you feel empty inside? 35:01 – The story of relationship cheating due to intrusive thoughts 37:47 – How do you overcome intrusive shameful thoughts from the past? 40:15 – How did Jesus deal with intrusive thoughts? 41:40 – Should you believe any of your intrusive thoughts?44:30 – Lustful thought during prayer proves enemy’s spiritual attack 49:40 – Temptations thoughts are harmless until you agree with them 51:50 – What part does intrusive thoughts play in addiction?54:46 – Study shows isolated addicts recover through healing community 57:55 – Johnny’s stealing from Toys R us 59:30 – God speaks through scripture; He never hijacks your mind 01:02:01 – Johnny Chang explains how God speaks to us through scripture 01:03:39 – Why would God create a chaotic world? 01:05:34 – Expectations can ruin your perception of blessings 01:07:00 – Johnny Chang says his chaos was necessary to find peace 01:10:47 – Audience Q&A begins; Discord community asks tough spiritual questions 01:11:00 – How to reach loved ones battling dark, hopeless thoughts 01:13:30 – When does intrusive thought cross into actual sinful action? 01:15:00 – How to battling false-memory OCD? 01:17:33 – What’s an intrusive thought most people wouldn’t consider intrusive? 01:20:00 – What if we don’t know enough of the word yet to combat intrusive thoughts? 01:22:10 – Closing out prayer from Johnny Chang 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠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 Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom 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 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠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 Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom 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 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠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/ZuAFDPs. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom 📱Submit Videos for Johnny to React: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUEWPxuLEoT30AJRVsmwBe_KpNCYxCHDX51GtGAiI2VBBXlw/viewform?usp=dialog 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 – Do Pastor’s translators get a free pass into heaven? 01:09:25 – Encouragement for people who feel too behind in their spiritual walk 01:11:00 – Can you believe for someone’s salvation after they’ve passed away? 01:12:40 – Posthumous salvation and God’s justice 01:16:00 – What about unreached groups? 01:17:50 - Community Q&A Starts 01:18:15 – How to deal with grief and anger spiritually? 01:21:25 – How to build spiritual strength? 01:23:00 – Does God have favorites? 01:25:00 – How do I get high on the holy spirit? 01:25:50 - How do I keep myself sane after watching a loved one pass? 01:26:00 – Remaining humble by remembering your life before Christ 01:28:38 – Why doesn't everyone reach the point of hopelessness that's needed to accept the gospel? 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠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/ZuAFDPs. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom 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 1:15:00 – Is it okay to go to God first before people? 1:18:30 – Isolation and anger at a toxic workplace 1:24:00 – When someone uses your past to shame you 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: 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. Detailed instructions on how to sign up here: https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Ps. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ 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 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU⁠ 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠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 help here: ⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠ Ps. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: 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/ 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. 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month. Sign up help here: ⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Ps. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE of my brand new podcast: Unlearned Wisdom! 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. 👾Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU ✝️ Follow Unlearned Wisdom everywhere: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom 🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: 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/ 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. 🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month. Sign up help here: https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD Ps. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices