Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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Is it sinful to be gay? (Pastor answers) Jul 03, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this Q&A session, Pastor Johnny tackles real, raw questions from the community covering everything from how to reflect Jesus in everyday friendships to what it truly means to "wait upon the Lord." He dives deep into heart posture as the foundation of faith, challenging the idea that cleaning up your lifestyle is the same as trusting Jesus with your life. Through personal stories about his father's health scare and honest conversations about sexuality, logic, and pride, Johnny strips away religious performance and gets to the heart of what God actually wants from us. If you've ever felt condemned by religion, confused by scripture, or trapped in your own thinking, this one is for you. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 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. 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn 🎟️ Come to my next FREE live event! After Service: Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577 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 If you are a Vendor or know someone with a shop or food truck who wants sell goods, and grow awareness in your community, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGXJE_VqLemnAMbo3l_zp1Zgeewex05_5CCwJcqpuKzTtpFQ/viewform?usp=header 👾 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

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What's the One Sin Jesus Will Never Forgive? | #068 | Unlearned Wisdom Jun 29, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Why do Christians fixate on one sin while ignoring their own? Johnny Chang breaks down judgment, forgiveness, and aligning with God's standard instead of your own. Plus plenty of unfiltered moments and brotherly chaos in between. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 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. *Chapters:* 04:50 What If I Was Born This Way? 08:31 What Does It Mean To Be Fixed From Sin? 18:10 Can God Make A Mistake? 20:31 Are All Sins Equal? 23:14 Wife Submit To Your Husbands 29:30 Golddiggers = Prostitution? 37:28 Could I Be A Cult Leader 51:15 Swear Like The Bible 54:40 How Is Your App Experience? 59:59 Scripture Breakdown 01:16:23 Prayer 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn 🎟️ Come to my next FREE live event! After Service: Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577 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 If you are a Vendor or know someone with a shop or food truck who wants sell goods, and grow awareness in your community, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGXJE_VqLemnAMbo3l_zp1Zgeewex05_5CCwJcqpuKzTtpFQ/viewform?usp=header 👾 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

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To anyone who just got betrayed: How to forgive like Jesus Jun 26, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this message, Johnny shares hard truths about the hidden idols of comfort and knowledge, and how they quietly keep us from real spiritual growth. Drawing from the story of Jacob at Succoth and conversations with Pastor John, he unpacks why acknowledging our weakness is the first step toward depending fully on God. He challenges the heart posture that craves validation, exaltation, and being chosen, reminding us that our identity and worth come from Christ alone. A raw and convicting call to drop the filter, distrust your own thinking, and forgive everyone who has hurt you. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 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. 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn 🎟️ Come to my next FREE live event! After Service: Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577 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 If you are a Vendor or know someone with a shop or food truck who wants sell goods, and grow awareness in your community, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGXJE_VqLemnAMbo3l_zp1Zgeewex05_5CCwJcqpuKzTtpFQ/viewform?usp=header 👾 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

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I Went to Prison For 13 Years, Here Are My Worst Crimes Jun 22, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp*Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom* Pastor Johnny Chang breaks down why most churches teach incorrectly—exposing the traps of emotionalism, legalism, and performative preaching, and showing how t…Pastor Johnny Chang breaks down why most churches teach incorrectly—exposing the traps of emotionalism, legalism, and performative preaching, and showing how to find a truly gospel-centered church. Plus real talk on sex, sin, and crime, and stories from an unforgettable trip across Europe. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 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. *Chapters:* 04:03 - Example Of Emotionalism11:47 - Example Of Legalism17:42 - Motivational Pastor26:13 - What does relationship mean?32:39 - Is The Church Legalistic? 38:34 - Pastors And Vulnerability44:37 - How Do We Find The Right Church?52:01 - Sex Before Marriage01:11:13 - 7 Deadly Sins01:15:49 - Which Sin Has Made You The Most Money01:23:01 - Rank The Crimes You Committed01:32:58 - Sweden01:43:48 - Amsterdam02:01:21 - Which Did You Like More?02:11:00 - Prayer 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn 🎟️ Come to my next FREE live event! After Service: Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577 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 If you are a Vendor or know someone with a shop or food truck who wants sell goods, and grow awareness in your community, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGXJE_VqLemnAMbo3l_zp1Zgeewex05_5CCwJcqpuKzTtpFQ/viewform?usp=header 👾 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

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I Spent 13 Years In Prison, But Then God Did This Jun 19, 2026

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I did 13 years in prison and when I got out I was still carrying guilt for everything I had done but what nobody told me was that my sins were already gone before I even walked out. Jesus did not wait for me to get my life together. He already took care of it.

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How To Start Reading The Bible Like God Intended | #066 | Unlearned Wisdom Jun 15, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Most people read the Bible wrong and don't even know it. In this episode I show you why reading the Bible actually matters, how reading it the wrong way can hurt you, and I walk you through the exact method I use to connect Bible verses together like a chain. I learned this method after reading the Bible front to back 27 times and it is the same thing I taught 75,000 people during our 30 day streamathon. If you apply what I share in this video your mind will get quieter, your life will start to level up, and you will finally feel like the Bible actually makes sense.For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 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. *Chapters:* 03:03 I Hated Christianity11:32 What Did Islam Teach You26:17 Why Should You Read The Bible?33:19 The Right Interpretation41:27 How To Read Verses 01:09:31 Streamathon01:28:40 How To Desexualize Your Brain01:35:53 Prayer 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn 🎟️ Come to my next FREE live event! After Service: Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577 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 If you are a Vendor or know someone with a shop or food truck who wants sell goods, and grow awareness in your community, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGXJE_VqLemnAMbo3l_zp1Zgeewex05_5CCwJcqpuKzTtpFQ/viewform?usp=header 👾 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

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Use The Bible Like This To Always Make Good Decisions Jun 12, 2026

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Your feelings change every day but the Bible never does. Learn why trusting your feelings over the Bible is the reason you keep making the same mistakes.

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Why Praying Harder Doesn't Work (Here's Proof) | #066 | Unlearned Wisdom Jun 08, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp A few years ago I lost one of my closest friends and I blamed God for it. I had prayed for him more than almost anyone in my life, I watched him get so close to changing, and then he was gone. Through that pain I had to learn that God always answers prayer, the answer is just sometimes yes, sometimes no, and sometimes wait. In this episode I talk about how to know when God is actually speaking to you, what to do when he says no, and how to stop mistaking your own voice for his. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 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. *Chapters:* 00:00 Intro 04:07 Reaction To The News 06:03 Did You Doubt God? 08:53 Acts 16:3110:13 What Could You Have Done? 17:21 Drugs Or God? 21:28 Is God Speaking To You? 27:55 It Was Not God After All? 41:31 Should You Depend On God? 51:24 How To Accept Gods Path? 01:00:00 How To Accept "No" 01:10:32 How To Trust God With Your Life 01:15:19 When Did You Stop Being Jealous? 01:33:52 Brutal Truths I Would Tell Myself 01:45:07 Prayer 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn 🎟️ Come to my next FREE live event! After Service: Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577 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 If you are a Vendor or know someone with a shop or food truck who wants sell goods, and grow awareness in your community, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGXJE_VqLemnAMbo3l_zp1Zgeewex05_5CCwJcqpuKzTtpFQ/viewform?usp=header 👾 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

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Use The Bible To Overcome Your Fear Of Public Speaking Jun 05, 2026

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In this episode I break down why the things that look the most selfless on the outside are usually the most self serving underneath, why wanting to save your friends, quote scripture to people, or show up for everyone around you might have nothing to do with them and everything to do with you.

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Stop Defending Yourself (Let God Do This Instead) Jun 01, 2026

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*RSVP for free live events to Europe this June!*Stockholm - June 5thAmsterdam June 6 & 7th *Sign up here to attend:*https://events.coreoftheheart.com/europe 📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Pastor Johnny just came back from preaching in Oakland, a church that almost didn't let them through the door. Churches with preconceived notions and instead of defending who he is, he just preached Jesus and let the room decide. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 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. *Chapters:* 00:00: Intro02:34 What Is Charismatic?10:35 Church Rejection15:34 Some Believe You Are A Heretic?20:16 How Does God's Defense Feel?28:43 Can You Change Someone's Mind?35:16 Is It High-Hearted To Not Care?41:25 Apologizing Can Be Harmful01:01:54 Why Do You Care What They Think?01:03:40 Look At The Heart Posture01:09:36 Do People Hate Their Pastors? 01:22:28 Who Is Jeremy?01:29:13 Prayer 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn 🎟️ Come to my next FREE live event! After Service: Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577 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 If you are a Vendor or know someone with a shop or food truck who wants sell goods, and grow awareness in your community, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGXJE_VqLemnAMbo3l_zp1Zgeewex05_5CCwJcqpuKzTtpFQ/viewform?usp=header 👾 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

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