In this episode, Johnny Chang interviews his mom, sharing details and struggles of her life through marriage, business, and parenthood with both of her sons going to prison. Mama Chang shares how her life changed when she came to Christianity from Buddhism.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Episode Preview

00:37 Intro with Mama Chang 

1:20 Mama Chang’s Life Before Marriage

12:31 How Johnny Chang’s Parents Met

13:29 Faith On Death Row Documentary Trailer 

23:28 Mama Chang’s First Time Being Pregnant

26:50 Mama Chang’s Marital and Business Struggles

35:34 Life With James Chang before Johnny Chang is Born

38:00 Mama Chang’s Cultural Belief As Buddhist Before Christ  

47:15 The Birth Story of Johnny Chang

57:50 Johnny Chang’s Dad Becomes Physically Violent 

01:05:00 Parenting Challenges After Moving to the Projects

01:15:05 Mama Chang Finds Out Johnny Chang is in a Gang

1:27:50 The First Time Johnny Chang’s Mom Encountered God

1:40:13 Mama Chang’s First Time Going To Church

1:59:53 Johnny Chang Refusing to Hear About God From His Mom

02:08:15 Johnny Chang’s First Time Meeting Pastor Kim

02:15:13 Mama Chang’s Cancer Story

02:19:52 What Advice Would Mama Chang Give To Her Younger Self

02:21:35 What Was Johnny Chang’s Mom’s Go To Prayer for Her Sons

02:22:30 What Is Mama Chang’s Favorite Scripture

02:26:06 Advice For People Unsure of Parenthood

02:27:57 Mama Chang’s Favorite Memory of Johnny Chang

02:29:39 Mama Chang’s Worst Memory of Johnny Chang

02:35:13 Outro

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