Can you truly be healthy without faith? Johnny Chang and Brendan Ruh talk about the importance of Christian health, overcoming emptiness, and how faith fills the emptiness that habits and discipline can’t fix. 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠

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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.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro with Brendan Ruh

04:08 Johnny Chang’s Health Regimen in Prison

08:50 Health Without Faith Feels Empty 

16:31 Brendan’s Early Struggles with Faith 

17:43 We’re Hiring! Join Core of the Heart 

19:08 Johnny Chang’s Advice for Reading the Bible

25:52 Why We Question God’s Goodness

30:23 How to Stop Begging God 

35:44 What Health Myth Did You Believe? 

39:52 3 Daily Habits for Better Health

47:27 What is Red Light Therapy? 

50:42 How to Believe God Exists 

56:04 How to Cope with Grief

01:02:10 Are People Avoiding Pain? 

01:03:49 What The Bible Says About Health & Discipline

01:06:52 Gospel Bot Is Live! Try It Now 

01:08:19 Discipline vs. Obsession in Health 

01:16:39 Why Good Looks Aren’t Everything

01:24:43 Sign Up for Daily Devotionals 

01:25:08 Is Swearing a Sin? 

01:27:06 How to Quit P*rn as a Young Christian

01:31:33 Are Shirtless Pictures Sinful? 

01:39:23 Can You Profit from Preaching?

01:43:11 Do Christians Need to Attend Church? 

01:54:53 Christian F–Marry–K*ll 

01:59:09 Brendan Ruh and Santa Cruz Medicinals

02:12:21 Closing Prayer by Brendan Ruh

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang talks about how to approach relationship biblically and what true love means to God 

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Are you truly a grateful person? Johnny Chang shares what it means to be grateful, especially in hard times, and how to stay thankful, confront your feelings of ingratitude, and find God’s grace even when you’re struggling.

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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.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro 

05:43 Why No One Wants To Be Wrong 

13:45 Gospel Bot Is Live! Try It Now 

15:13 A Lesson From Johnny Chang’s Pastor 

22:03 Defining Gratitude Biblically

29:26 How to Be Thankful in Hard Times 

32:38 We’re Hiring! Join Core of the Heart 

34:02 How to Stay Thankful (Johnny Chang’s Advice) 

35:34 Can Christians Be Mad at God? 

37:54 Why Parents Should Say No to Their Kids 

43:04 Is God Disappointed With Us? 

47:05 Why God Allows an Ungrateful Heart

54:00 Does God Expect Gratitude From Us? 

56:30 Sign Up to Get Daily Devotions Straight to Your Inbox

57:00 How To Cope With Unhappiness and Discomfort

1:00:03 Suppressing Vs. Surrendering Emotions

01:06:20 Gratitude Comes From Grace 

01:09:16 COTH Team Talks Thanksgiving Food

01:21:18 Closing Prayer on Thankfulness by Johnny Chang

🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠

📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!!

This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God

🎟️ Come to my next FREE live event! After Service Schedule:

December: Orlando & Miami. THIS DECEMBER 

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

🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠

🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here:

⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠

✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠

👾 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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🫶 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/⁠

🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.⁠

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.

Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD⁠

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Many people that they are a good person, but does this mean you’re good person according to God? or is that Satan making you believe you’re a good person?

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📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠

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🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate⁠

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

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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How can you surrender your ego to God? Johnny Chang reveals his ego-crushing moments and shares how to overcome ego in parenting, relationships, and your walk with Christ. 

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Timestamps:

02:38 Scammer Warning 

03:30 How to Have a Surrendered Heart as a New Christian 

11:38 Defining What It Means to Sin Willfully 

19:52 How Christians Can Deal With Guilt 

23:06 Join Johnny Chang’s Bible Class 

24:00 Church Is a Place For Healing 

29:18 Sign Up for Daily Devotions + Early App Waitlist 

30:12 Defining Ego Biblically 

35:52 Can We Live Without External Validation? 

40:31 The Difference Between Ego and Confidence

43:42 Advice for Parents on Ego

46:50 How To Recognize Humility Vs. Ego 

50:15 Prayer to Surrender Your Ego to God 

51:18 Johnny Chang’s Ego-Crushing Moments  

01:07:30 How to Crush Your Ego as a Christian

01:17:05 Managing Ego in Relationships 

01:20:43 How to Be Honest With Yourself 

01:31:04 Does the Best Art Come From Trauma? 

01:40:53 Closing Prayer for Ego by Johnny Chang

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In this Discord Stage, Johnny talks about the difference between faith and belief and why having faith contributes to us being surrendered

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RSVP here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot 

These events are FREE.

Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️

Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠

📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠

🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠

🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang

⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠

🫶 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/ ⁠

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

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.

Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD

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Are Christians born greedy? Johnny Chang breaks down how greed shows up in our wealth, relationships, and ambitions. He shares how he overcame greed through God and how you can too.

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Timestamps:

09:26 Defining Greed Biblically

10:34 Johnny Chang’s Street Pharmacy Story 

13:10 Join Johnny Chang’s Bible Class

14:04 How Johnny Chang Overcame Greed 

19:08 Does God Want Christians to Be Rich? 

23:36 What Christians Get Wrong About Tithing 

26:59 Why Are Christians Afraid of Money? 

32:17 Are We Born Greedy?

34:57 When Does Ambition Become Greed?

38:33 Can You Really Sell Your Soul? 

45:17 Is Being A Gold Digger a Sin? 

50:33 Should Couples Split 50/50? 

53:57 Are Men Called to Be Providers Biblically? 

01:09:10 What The Bible Says About Traditional Relationship Roles

01:18:45 2 Steps to Overcome Greed as a Christian 

01:21:13 Does Social Media Cause Greed?

01:24:18 Closing Prayer for Greed by Johnny Chang 

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang shares what it truly means to surrender to God and how to make decisions as a Christian 

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RSVP here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot 

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Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️

Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠

📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠

🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠

🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang

⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠

🫶 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/ ⁠

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

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.

Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD

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Living as a Christian in a secular world can be challenging. Johnny Chang answers questions on dating, music, partying, and drinking, and shares how to overcome worldly habits without falling into self-condemnation.

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Timestamps:

01:09 Scammer Warning 

06:02 The Difference Between Correction and Condemnation 

12:55 Johnny Chang’s Journey with Self-Condemnation 

19:45 Can Christians Drink Occasionally?

21:55 Bible Class Announcement 

22:50 The Real Meaning of Wine in the Bible

26:49 Why Do Christians Judge Each Other?

32:33 Is Smoking Weed a Sin? 

41:07 Why Self-Condemnation is Deception

45:29 Gospel Bot Announcement

47:16 Can Christians Listen to Worldly Music?

58:39 Can Christians Go To Music Festivals? 

59:22 How to Balance Family, Friends, and Salvation 

01:10:54 Can I Date Multiple Women? 

01:16:00 Should Christians Wait Until Marriage for Intimacy? 

01:21:44 Best Christian Dating Questions

01:33:14 Is Playing Video Games Biblical? 

01:36:25 COTH Teams Goal for 2025 

01:47:38 Closing Prayer by Johnny Chang

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang speaks about the importance of receptive skill, being able to listen as well as speak is often overlooked. But God shows us many times the value that comes from being receptive

Join my free Discord to attend Main Stages Live: ⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU

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After Service Schedule:

RSVP here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot 

These events are FREE.

Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577🎙️

Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠

📺 Watch our self-produced prison documentary & over 4+ hours of behind-the-scenes content: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/supporters/videos/series/4344⁠

🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/en-gbp/collections/all⁠

🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang

⁠🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang⁠

🫶 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/ ⁠

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

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.

Sign up instructions: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices