Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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How To See People In God's Eyes | Main Stage #010 Aug 22, 2025

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang teaches us the importance of thinking about others and understanding people's struggles according to the Bible

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How To Handle Betrayal [Biblically] | #023 | Unlearned Wisdom Aug 18, 2025

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In this episode, Johnny Chang talks about the struggles we face with betrayal, how Jesus was betrayed and how to overcome it Biblically.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:22 Recapping Project Salvation Trip

09:21 Johnny Chang's Top Worship Songs

12:46 Downside of Big Brain Questions

16:50 After Service OC & El Paso

18:10 Is It Truth Seeking or Confirmation?

22:37 How To Be Prepared for Spiritual Questions

25:55 Johnny Chang Explains Intrusive Thoughts

32:12 Clipping Rewards Program

34:17 Free Tshirt Winners

38:00 Stories of Betrayal

40:18 A Stranger Can't Betray You

41:47 Has Johnny Chang Ever Been Betrayal

44:00 How To Know Who To Trust

47:46 How Judas Betrayed Jesus

51:29 Signs To Know If You're On The Path Of Betrayal

54:30 What To Do If You Got Betrayed

58:44 Prayer For Overcoming Betrayal

59:40 COTH Merch Announcements

01:00:38 Who Do You Think Of When You Hear Betrayal

01:04:54 Difference Between Self-exaltation and Respect

01:14:10 What Is Biblical Forgiveness

01:20:23 How To Draw Boundaries After Being Betrayed

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Are Good People Secretly Evil? | Main Stage #009 Aug 15, 2025

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang discusses how an evil heart can impact good people and what it means to truly find peace

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🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule:

8/31 - Orange County, CA

9/4 &9/5 - El Paso,TX

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

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How to Preach to Your Friends and Family [Evangelism] | #022 Aug 11, 2025

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In this episode, Johnny Chang explains what it means to evangelize as a Christian to believers and unbelievers.

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🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule:

8/31 - Orange County, CA

9/4 & 9/5 - El Paso, TX

These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577

✂️ Join Clipping Class : https://discord.gg/4Veqf5hv

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:40 Why We Don't Have Snacks On Set

3:50 Intro to Evangelism

5:49 Things That Have Fallen Off

12:18 Johnny Chang's Least Favourite Part About Popularity

14:55 10 Uncomfortable Questions Before Marriage

19:00 After Service Announcement

20:22 Is Intimacy Physical and Spiritual

22:59 What Is The Gen Z Stare

25:00 Satan's Impact on our Attention

30:20 How To Overcome Worldly Overstimulation

32:00 Sneak Peek Of Gospel Bot

35:01 What Is Evangelism

36:34 Why Are Christians Intimidated By Preaching

40:08 Clipping Rewards Programme

42:12 What Causes High Hearts

44:02 How To Evangelize To Others

50:39 Johnny Chang's Opinion On Street Preachers

55:12 Is Evangelism Required?

56:26 How To Preach To Friends Who Reject God?

01:08:03 COTH Merch Announcement

01:09:35 What Is Fighting For Someone?

01:17:16 How to Handle Rejection While Preaching

01:21:25 What If You Have Peace Without Religion?

01:27:12 First Step To Getting Saved

01:33:14 You're Exactly Where You're Need To Be

01:35:05 How To Know When To Stop Waiting

01:42:40 Closing Prayer

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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/

🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠

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The Lie of Self-Reliance in Faith | Main Stage #008 Aug 08, 2025

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang challenges the belief that we can love or follow God by our own effort. He explains that true salvation comes from distrusting our own hearts, fully relying on Jesus' finished work, and letting go of self-reliance.

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🎙️ 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.⁠

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Do good actions get me to Heaven? [Heart Posture] | #021 Aug 04, 2025

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In this eye-opening episode of Unlearned Wisdom, Johnny Chang unpacks a core truth: Heart posture is everything. You can say the right things, serve in church, and look "holy"—but if your heart is off, so is your walk with God.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

00:51 Today's Lesson - Heart Posture

1:22 Johnny Chang Lives in Gotham City

2:44 The Worst Food Fast Chain

4:35 Aaron Being Wendy's Biggest Fan

5:39 Johnny Chang Eats 40 Tacos

7:39 Is In 'n' Out Healthy?

9:00 Remove 1 Personality Trait

14:47 Clipping Rewards Announcement

16:56 Are SuperBabys Cheating God

22:33 Jeremy's Kitten Up for Adoption

25:00 What Is Spiritual Lesson Johnny Chang Learned The Hard Way

32:25 What Is Heart Posture?

34:25 Misconceptions about Heart Posture?

36:11 After Service Announcement

37:59 Passive Aggressiveness Explain

43:00 Is Actions or Intentions more valuable?

44:00 What Does The Bible Say About The Heart

47:46 Jeremy's Experience on Trusting His Thoughts

50:09 What Is Godly Heart Posture?

52:37 Ways To Better Your Heart Posture?

01:01:10 How To Surrender To Leaders

01:08:58 Why a Gospel Community is important

01:14:47 COTH Merch Announcements

1:15:43 Who Are You With & Without Christ?

01:21:29 Benefits of a Strong Heart Posture

01:28:26 Closing Prayer

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What Is True Deliverance According to The Bible| Main Stage #007 Aug 01, 2025

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang gives a recap of his prison ministry with "God Behind Bars" and answers questions from the community about true deliverance, trusting in the Word and the Gospel, and how spiritual life is about accepting.

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🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all

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🫶 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.⁠

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How to Overcome Lust | #020 Jul 28, 2025

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How do you win the battle against lust? In this episode of Unlearned Wisdom, ⁨@johnnychanglive⁩ breaks down the spiritual, mental, and practical steps to overcome lust and temptation through the power of God's Word.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:05 Selling Candy at School

3:15 Aaron Selling School WiFi Password

4:48 Podcast Episode on Lust

6:27 The Purpose of Fasting

13:28 Complaining is a Luxury

18:39 After Service Announcement

22:30 Lust According to the Bible

24:50 Can Lust be Fulfilled

26:20 Difference between Lust, Attraction and Desire

32:48 Why is Lust Carried in Secret?

34:00 How To Overcome Shame around Lust

41:37 Can You Lust for Your Partner?

44:40 Lusting Other Others While in a Relationship

46:16 Polyamory in the Bible

49:47 How To Overcome Lustful Carvings

52:22 Does a High Body Count Matter?

53:16 Does Doing OF Make it Harder to Find True Love?

58:14 How To Manage Lust on Social Media

01:03:28 How To Self Smooth

01:09:49 Victims of Lustful People

01:15:53 What Should Schools Teach?

01:19:40 Difference Between State and Church?

01:21:55 How Sex Ed Should Be Taught

01:25:08 Psychology Behind Sex Ed

01:29:23 Is God Anti-Sex?

01:34:32 Gender Confusion in the Bible

01:36:03 Are Sex Toys a Sin?

01:40:49 Closing Prayer

👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU

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🫶 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

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This will fix all of your problems [Gratitude] | #019 Jul 21, 2025

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Gratitude isn't just a nice idea—it's a spiritual weapon. In this episode Johnny Chang shares why thankfulness can shift your entire perspective, protect your heart, and open doors you've been praying for.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:34 Wearing Sandals to the Airport

07:10 Chaplaincy vs Ministry

07:45 Johnny Chang's Experience at Convalescent Homes

15:44 Prison Ministry at East Mississippi with God Behind Bars

17:20 Johnny Chang's Advice to Adults and their Parents

20:50 Jeremy's Kitten Story

24:04 Are Labubu's Demonic?

30:00 Worldly Influences from Satan

32:57 A Time Johnny Chang realised Gratitude

35:04 How to deal with struggling with being grateful

39:50 Dealing with Gratitude as a Minister

41:49 Difference Between Worldly and Biblical Gratitude

44:15 Does God Require Us to Always be Grateful

45:48 Are You Grateful but Still Want More?

47:20 Is Your Desire for Yourself or God

49:03 COTH Merch

51:16 Staying Grateful during Tough Times

55:39 Difference Between Gratitude and Repentance

57:20 How To Build a Selfless Heart

01:04:30 Have You Reset Your Heart to Zero?

01:13:14 Personal Struggles that Gratitude can Solve

01:17:02 Signs of Fake Gratitude

01:20:39 Things You Didn't Realise You Were Ungrateful Until It Was Gone

01:27:03 What Are You Grateful for Today?

01:33:00 Closing Prayer

👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU

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🫶 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/ZuAFDPs.

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The Damage Pride Causes To Your Daily Life | Main Stage #006 Jul 18, 2025

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang answer questions from the community about maintaining spiritual life while going to work, and discuss how pride can impact your life and how to overcome it.

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🎙️ 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.⁠

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