Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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How To Cure Deep Trauma, Abuse, and Church Hurt | #003 Mar 31, 2025

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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.

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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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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.

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From Prisoner To Preacher (The 8 Years Before I Went Viral on Soft White Underbelly) | #002 Mar 24, 2025

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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

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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 resources to help you understand the Bible faster.

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

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What Does It Mean To Trust God With Your Life? | #001 Mar 17, 2025

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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.

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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/

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.

Ps. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel!

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