Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

Johnny teaches that our biggest barrier to faith is believing we’re “good.” Through Cain and Abel, prison encounters, and scripture, he shows that pride deafens us to God’s word, while true surrender means admitting we know nothing and trusting only in Christ.

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In this episode, Johnny Chang explains how to overcome spiritual FOMO and OCD using the Bible, and whether it's truly possible to block your own blessings.

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:15 Important Date In COTH History

7:16 Christian Canon Events

13:00 Join our Bible Class!

13:52 What Is Spiritual FOMO?

18:34 Can You Ruin God's Timing?

20:34 Can You Block Your Blessings?

22:27 Are You Allowed to Expect Blessings?

25:05 The Moment Johnny Chang Realised What True Peace Is

31:23 Why You Can't Understand The Bible?

36:39 Gospel Bot Announcement

38:28 Why Surrender Is Important

40:48 Why Should Someone Read The Bible?

47:20 Is God Ignoring me?

56:29 What Is The Point Of Praying?

01:00:49 What If You Feel Like an Outsider at Church?

01:04:10 What If I'm Afraid of Missing Out On Heaven?

01:08:26 What is Spiritual OCD?

01:10:56 Signs of Spiritual OCD

01:14:04 3 Steps to Fix Spiritual OCD

01:17:43 How Small Changes Can Be Life Changing

01:26:32 Biblical Small Habits That Benefitted Me

01:30:41 Pet Peeves With The COTH Team

01:36:20 Habits Johnny Chang Is Not Proud Of

01:42:36 Closing Prayer

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🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: ⁠

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💙 For those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer to 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: ⁠⁠

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In this episode, Johnny Chang explains how to overcome spiritual FOMO and OCD using the Bible, and whether it's truly possible to block your own blessings. 

🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠

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

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

🎟️ 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

✂️ Join Clipping Class:

https://discord.com/invite/coth

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:15 Important Date In COTH History

7:16 Christian Canon Events

13:00 Join our Bible Class! 

13:52 What Is Spiritual FOMO?

18:34 Can You Ruin God’s Timing?

20:34 Can You Block Your Blessings?

22:27 Are You Allowed to Expect Blessings? 

25:05 The Moment Johnny Chang Realised What True Peace Is 

31:23 Why You Can’t Understand The Bible?

36:39 Gospel Bot Announcement 

38:28 Why Surrender Is Important

40:48 Why Should Someone Read The Bible?

47:20 Is God Ignoring me?

56:29 What Is The Point Of Praying?

01:00:49 What If You Feel Like an Outsider at Church? 

01:04:10 What If I’m Afraid of Missing Out On Heaven?

01:08:26 What is Spiritual OCD? 

01:10:56 Signs of Spiritual OCD 

01:14:04 3 Steps to Fix Spiritual OCD 

01:17:43 How Small Changes Can Be Life Changing 

01:26:32 Biblical Small Habits That Benefitted Me 

01:30:41 Pet Peeves With The COTH Team 

01:36:20 Habits Johnny Chang Is Not Proud Of 

01:42:36 Closing Prayer 

🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available:

https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all

👾 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 who want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer to 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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In this Main Stage, Johnny Chang explains what exaltation means and how it overpower us without us realising

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🎟️ 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

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In this episode, Johnny Chang talks about what it means to walk with God, how to grow your faith, and what he wishes he did sooner in life. 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370 Work with us! Technical Podcast Producer Role: https://app.joinroster.co/jobs/c1c0f8be-106a-47b7-a6b7-1141f51dff53/details?referral=johnny-chang-619 🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule: 9/21 - New Orleans 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 ✂️ Join Clipping Class: https://discord.com/invite/coth Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:22 Reflections on El Paso After Service 16:39 Reach Out for Future After Service Events 19:48 Bible Class Announcement 20:40 What is the Saddest Part of Being in Your 30s? 26:33 What Does Johnny Chang Regret Not Doing Sooner? 29:09 How Do You Learn to Accept Help and Love? 34:36 Aaron's Challenge with Receiving Help 39:05 What Jeremy Wishes He Did Sooner 47:47 Gospel Bot Announcement 49:37 How to Stop Procrastinating in Life 57:31 What Does It Really Mean to Walk with God? 01:03:31 What Johnny Chang Needed to Let Go of on His Spiritual Walk 01:08:37 Why is Spiritual Life Hard for Some People? 01:11:46 How Do You Know If Someone Is Truly Surrendered? 01:14:08 The Biggest Lie from Satan 01:17:32 Why Do Some People Surrender Sooner? 01:20:33 How Do I Know if I'm Growing with God? 01:23:45 Four Signs You're Growing with God 01:29:28 What Makes a Selfish Christian? 01:38:54 Has Johnny Chang Ever Felt Spiritually Misguided? 01:44:01 Signs You're Becoming a Lukewarm Christian 01:48:12 How Can a Baby Christian Grow Spiritually? 01:52:52 Scammer Warning 01:55:02 Closing Prayer for Spiritual Walk by Johnny Chang 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all 👾 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/ 🕊️ 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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In this MainStage, Johnny Chang teaches us what love means in the Bible and how we are not good people 👾 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

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In this episode, Johnny Chang shares his personal story of addiction, how it all starts, and how to break free.

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9/21 - New Orleans

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

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:22 Reflecting on the OC After Service

10:43 Johnny Chang's Struggle with Addiction

20:12 Can I love God as an Addict?

23:46 When Does Addiction Become a Problem?

25:44 Gospel Bot Announcement

27:32 Learning How to Overcome Cravings

29:43 Where Does Addiction Start?

36:39 What Are Some Less Obvious Addictions?

42:07 Are Some Addictions Good?

46:38 What is True Surrender?

50:08 How Can I Support Someone Through Addiction?

55:05 How to Approach Loved Ones About Addiction?

59:47 Steps to Break Addiction

01:03:47 After Service Announcement

01:04:50 Can You Be Addicted to God?

01:06:34 Is There an Addiction Johnny Chang Misses?

01:10:39 What is the Most Harmful Drug?

01:16:50 Should I Become Clean Before Going to God?

01:18:48 Getting Support From the COTH Discord

01:27:16 Which Childhood Habits Still Make You Feel Guilty?

01:30:38 Closing Prayer for Addiction by Johnny Chang

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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/

🕊️ 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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In this MainStage, Johnny Chang teaches us why it's important to distrust our heart, how we can share the Gospel and answers more questions from the community

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🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule:

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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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In this episode, Johnny Chang talks about taking accountability and how it brings true healing.

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

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

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Work with us! Technical Podcast Producer Role:

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🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule:

8/31 - Orange County, CA

9/4 & 9/5 - El Paso, TX

9/21 - New Orleans

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

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

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:39 What Disney Trio Is The Team?

04:02 Is Ragebaiting a Sin?

06:34 Is using props to teach too distracting?

14:15 Is Swearing in the Ten Commandments?

18:08 After Service Announcement

19:55 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Christian

24:05 Jeremy Met Shia Laebouf

28:18 Clipping Class Announcement

28:59 Is Ninja Christian?

35:16 Why More People Are Choosing Christianity

37:24 Have You Come to the End of Yourself?

41:01 How to Turn to the Way of Jesus

42:51 Celebrating 1M Podcast Views on Pando

44:56 Core of the Heart Merch Announcement

45:50 How Johnny Chang Took Accountability

51:28 What is Accountability?

53:24 What if I Was Never Wrong?

55:47 How To Deal With Someone Not Taking Accountability

58:16 Why Good Communication is Key to Accountability

01:01:53 Learning How To Be Wrong

01:07:46 How To Set Boundaries

01:18:53 Discord Main Stages Announcement

01:20:04 Does Social Media Hold People Accountable?

01:34:14 Closing Prayer by Johnny Chang

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

👾 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/

🕊️ 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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In this MainStage, Johnny Chang explains why your relationships fail and the importance of being saved

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

🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule:

8/31 - Orange County, CA

9/4 &9/5 - El Paso,TX

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