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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