Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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How Do You Actually Trust In God (Pastor Explains) May 29, 2026

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I dive into the profound concept of surrendering control to God, emphasizing that true strength and spiritual growth emerge from acknowledging one's own weaknesses and distrusting self-reliant thoughts and feelings. We highlight the dangers of self-righteousness and the deceptive nature of the human heart, urging listeners to align their heart posture with God's will rather than their own understanding or desires.

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If You're Trying Hard to Stop Sinning, Watch This | #063 | Unlearned Wisdom May 25, 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 Most people think pride looks like someone who talks too loud, takes up too much space, and never stops telling you how great they are, but the version of pride that's actually running your life doesn't look like that at all. Pastor Johnny spent years on both sides of the cross chasing the same thing and he shares what Pride looks like on both ends. 🤝 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:* 01:41 - Worshipping Praise 08:30 - Everyone Worships Praise 13:12 - What About Being Humble? 23:20 - Dopamine From Acknowledgement 35:27 - When Do You Like Being Acknowledged? 43:27 - Is Shame Or Pride Harder To Fight? 48:56 - Does Pride Lead To Shame? 53:53 - Don't Hate The Sin 01:01:16 - How To Fight The Extreme 01:09:00 - 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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Your Goodness Isn't Enough To Save You (Pastor Explains) May 22, 2026

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I talk about pride, judgment, intelligence, and the danger of thinking you fully understand God. I also share why many Christians become harsh, critical, and self-righteous, not because they know God deeply, but because pride can disguise itself as spiritual maturity. Knowing how to acknowledge these problems will draw you closer in your walk with God.

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How to Trust in God When You Have No Faith (Pastor Explains) | #062 | Unlearned Wisdom May 18, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Pastor Johnny Chang challenges the idea that simply knowing scripture or theology means you truly know God. He also talks about judgment, pride, grace, and what it truly means to understand the Gospel and rely on God. 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 03:24 Do All Religions Lead To God? 06:25 Why Would God Give Us Feelings? 08:56 What Does It Actually Look Like To Rely On God? 13:27 It Takes 10,000 Hours To Unlearn A Bad Habit . 18:12 How Do You Decipher Signs From God? 28:18 What If It Worked Out Without God? 32:35 Why Do You Give Credit To Jesus? 42:11 Why Do Most Christians Trust Themselves? 48:34 Most Christians Don't Move By Belief But On Feelings. 59:36 Using Someone's Mistake Against Them. 01:02:46 Hiring A Live Event Producer. 01:11:46 Who Is Giving You Guidance? 01:22 :54 What Would Your Dream Program Be? 01:29:52 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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What Trusting In Jesus Actually Looks Like (Pastor Explains) May 15, 2026

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In this episode, Pastor Johnny Chang has an honest and challenging conversation about judgment, correction, pride, and grace while also exposing the difference between helping people out of love versus condemning them out of self-righteousness.

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If They Reject And Hate You? It's A Good Thing (Here's Why) | #061 | Unlearned Wisdom May 11, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this stage, Johnny addresses a guy four months saved whose wife thinks "we're not good people" is negative self-talk - and breaks down exactly why leading with that kills the conversation before it starts. He also talks about hitting 100 million views in a month and why his first instinct was to be careful, the mean DMV lady who turned out to be the whole lesson, and why hypocrites (NOT serial killers) are the ones God names by name. 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 Intro06:33 Why Do Christians Judge So Much? 16:35 Can People Be Unsavable?20:03 Is Your Way Is The Right Way? 27:55 When Did Self-Righteousness Show Up in Your Life? 43:55 Is It Actually Possible Not to Judge People? 52:10 Can Frustration Become Judgment?56:23 How Do You Correct Someone Without Pride?01:10:36 Why Grace Changes the Way You See People?01:20:51 Why Rejection Can Be Good for Believers?01:26:57 Ranking Subscribers' Favorite Bible Verses01:39:50 Closing 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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If They Reject And Hate You? It's A Good Thing (Here's Why) May 08, 2026

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In this stage, Johnny addresses a guy four months saved whose wife thinks "we're not good people" is negative self-talk - and breaks down exactly why leading with that kills the conversation before it starts. He also talks about hitting 100 million views in a month and why his first instinct was to be careful, the mean DMV lady who turned out to be the whole lesson, and why hypocrites (NOT serial killers) are the ones God names by name.

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Stop Trying To Surrender (Do This Instead) May 04, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp This episode explores why true surrender has nothing to do with effort, how control is an illusion most people never admit to, and why you can't change people no matter how hard you try. The conversation covers trusting God in all circumstances, what it really means to let go, and how understanding that you were never in control is the only path to real peace. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 📩 Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dailydevotions 🤝 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 03:23 Have You Ever Had Psychosis? 05:16 What Does True Surrender Mean? 08:45 Can You Actually Change People? 14:20 What Does It Mean to Truly Let Go? 20:05 Why Do We Trust Ourselves More Than God? 25:10 Is Control Just an Illusion? 30:30 Where Does Anxiety Really Come From? 36:20 How Do You Know If You've Truly Let Go? 41:15 Can You Forgive Without Expecting Anything Back? 46:40 What Does Real Surrender Look Like in Relationships? 52:30 Why Do We Struggle to Release Outcomes? 58:10 Can You Trust God When Things Don't Go Your Way? 01:04:20 What Happens When You Finally Let Go? 01:10:15 How Do You Stop Trying to Control Everything? 01:16:30 Is Peace a Sign of True Surrender? 01:22:40 How Do You Live This Out Daily? 01:29:30 Final Thoughts on Trusting God 01:32:45 Closing 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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Why Most Christians Secretly Reject Jesus May 01, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp

Why do people follow God one moment and walk away the next? In this episode, Johnny explains how people often come to God wanting Him to fix their problems. But when God does not do things their way, they begin to question Him. The deeper truth is that many people do not really want God - they want control and quick answers. This episode is about surrender, and why trusting your own thoughts can keep you stuck. 🤝 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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The One Sin Jesus Will Never Forgive (It's Not What You Think) | #059 | Unlearned Wisdom Apr 27, 2026

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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life, download my app now: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp 🤝 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:* 🎥 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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