Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

Can you celebrate Christmas? Johnny Chang discusses the real meaning of Christmas, common misconceptions, and how to honour Jesus Christ during the holidays.

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

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🤝 WE'RE HIRING A-players at Core of the Heart!  

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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 

00:57 What Was Christmas Like in Prison? 

14:00 Gospel Bot Is Live! Try It Now

19:02 Can Christians Celebrate Christmas? 

22:21 What Was Christmas Like Growing Up?

29:02 How to Honour Christ During Christmas 

33:30 Why Expecting Gifts Harms Relationships 

38:55 Is Gift Giving at Christmas Biblical? 

41:15 We’re Hiring! Join Core of the Heart

42:40 Testing Your Heart as a Christian 

50:05 Why You Struggle to Rely on God 

01:05:38 Were There Really Three Wise Men?

01:10:33 The Real Origins of Christmas  

01:16:26 COTH Team Talks About the Holiday Season 

01:19:13 Best Christmas Movie and Song 

01:28:13 Closing Prayer with 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

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

🎧 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/⁠

🕊️ 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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We're all evil so don't judge people, pray for them. Johnny Chang shares stories from the Bible on why we all sinners and why God destroyed some nations but not others due to heart posture.

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

⁠🎟️ Come see me live!

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

We're all evil so don't judge people, pray for them. Johnny Chang shares stories from the Bible on why we all sinners and why God destroyed some nations but not others due to heart posture.

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

⁠🎟️ Come see me live!

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

Are you reading the Bible with context? Johnny Chang breaks down the 3 most misunderstood verses in the Bible to help you understand what they really mean.

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

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.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:54 What Did Jesus Look Like?

10:04 Why Looks-Maxing is Harmful

15:38 We're Hiring! Join Core of the Heart

17:48 Why 1 John 8–10 Sounds Scary

29:32 Misleading Bible Verses: Romans 3:23

38:14 1 Corinthians 6:9–10

45:46 Revelations 3:16

56:24 Gospel Bot Is Live! Try It Now

57:50 The Importance of Heart Posture

01:04:17 Free Daily Devotionals with Johnny Chang

01:07:07 Why Are Bible Verses Misunderstood?

01:10:50 Why Do We Fall Easily?

01:16:48 COTH Team Try The Scariest Rollercoaster

01:29:00 Closing Prayer with 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

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

🎧 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/⁠

🕊️ 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

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

Are you reading the Bible with context? Johnny Chang breaks down the 3 most misunderstood verses in the Bible to help you understand what they really mean.

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

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.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:54 What Did Jesus Look Like? 

10:04 Why Looks-Maxing is Harmful 

15:38  We’re Hiring! Join Core of the Heart

17:48 Why 1 John 8–10 Sounds Scary 

29:32 Misleading Bible Verses: Romans 3:23 

38:14 1 Corinthians 6:9–10

45:46 Revelations 3:16 

56:24 Gospel Bot Is Live! Try It Now

57:50 The Importance of Heart Posture

01:04:17 Free Daily Devotionals with Johnny Chang 

01:07:07 Why Are Bible Verses Misunderstood? 

01:10:50 Why Do We Fall Easily?

01:16:48 COTH Team Try The Scariest Rollercoaster

01:29:00 Closing Prayer with 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

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

🎧 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/⁠

🕊️ 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

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

In this discord stage, Johnny Chang speaks about the power of Satan and how it can impact our daily lives

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

⁠🎟️ Come see me live!

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

Johnny Chang answers top questions for baby Christians to help them navigate their spiritual walk. He covers Genesis, the Trinity, sin, how to grow in faith in today's world, and more.

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

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.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:36 Are Human Relationships Conditional?

12:55 Florida After Service 2025 Announcement

13:20 The Significance of Genesis

20:54 Gaining Hearts as a Christian

31:41 Gospel Bot Is Live! Try It Now

33:05 What Is Sin?

38:23 Why Struggling With Sin Is Growth

46:26 Feeling Stuck With Sin

57:12 Why We Fear Failure & Struggle

01:00:32 Sign Up for Daily Devotionals

01:00:59 The Serpent in Genesis

01:02:51 What Genesis Reveals About God

01:05:02 What It Means to Be Christ-like

01:08:18 Falling Short of God's Glory

01:10:51 Advice for New Christians in 2025

01:14:21 Why God Rests on Day 7

01:18:04 What Is the Trinity?

01:21:10 What Is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?

01:25:55 How Do You Know the Bible Is Real?

01:29:45 Can You Escape Hell?

01:36:22 We're Hiring! Join Core of the Heart

01:37:45 What If a Sin Gives Me Peace?

01:43:24 COTH Team Debate Boiled Chicken & Rice

01:54:37 Closing Prayer 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

🎧 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/⁠

🕊️ 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

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

In this discord stage, Johnny Chang talks about why jealousy and cheating occurs in relationships, how to overcome it, discern the spirit and avoid lust

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

⁠🎟️ Come see me live!

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

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

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.

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

🎥 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

🎧 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/⁠

🕊️ 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

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

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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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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