Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

In this episode, Johnny Chang talks idolatry and how we can end up worshipping parts of our life without realizing 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom

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Timestamps

0:00 intro

0:57 Skunk In Johnny Chang's Apartment

3:00 Top Causes of Death in USA

8:58 Idolizing Social Media Engagement

14:00 Is It Okay For Pastors To Spend Money?

16:39 Idolatry In The Bible

17:42 Has Johnny Chang Ever Idol Worshipped?

18:31 Difference Between Love and Idolatry

19:28 Idol Worship in Relationships

20:25 Don't Idolizing Your Kids

24:34 Is Idol Worship the Same As Addiction?

26:27 Is It Idolatry To Be A Fan Of Someone?

30:25 Is Drug Addiction Idol Worship?

32:11 What Are Things People Idol Worship Without Realizing?

35:20 Phones Are The Modern Golden Calf

38:51 Gospel Bot Announcement

40:50 Can People Idolize God?

47:56 The Hard Truth Jeremy Needs To Hear

56:05 Are My Choices From God or My Idol?

01:01:13 Does Johnny Chang Enjoy Reading The Bible?

01:03:58 What If God Took That One Thing From You?

01:08:23 After Service Announcement

01:09:37 Steps To Break Free From Your Idols

01:12:16 Are My Goals and Ambitions Idol Worship

01:13:49 What Is A Wavering Heart?

01:20:00 How To Use Gospel Bot

01:30:40 Closing Prayer

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In this MainStage, Johnny Chang explains why the Lord's Prayer was for before the cross, the warning against performance based religion, showing that true prayer flows from identity in grace, not guilt or repetition.

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In this episode, Johnny Chang talks about how Christians can date in 2025, if Soul Mates are real and how to put Jesus first in your relationships.

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro

1:00 Dating & Comparison

1:59 AI Hater Comments

7:13 Will AI Cause Trust Issues?

7:35 Cancelling Yourself

9:22 Johnny Chang's Red Flags

11:36 What Is A Harmless Habit Destroying Peoples Lives

14:12 What Is The Line Between Venting and Gossiping

18:19 Gospel Bot Announcement

23:47 Come Work With Us!

25:06 Are Soulmates Biblical?

31:11 What Does The Bible Say About Dating?

34:03 How To Date Without Compromising My Values?

35:47 Live Event Announcement

37:06 3 Signs You're Not Spiritual Compatible

42:08 How Important Is Prayer While Dating?

43:34 Prayer For A Godly Spouse

46:32 Steps To Be Ready For A Relationship

47:45 What Roles Does Friends/Family Have In Your Relationship?

49:39 Advice For Those Waiting For God to Give Them A Relationship

53:53 Do You Need Rizz?

59:09 Do You Need A Spiritual Checklist?

1:03:47 Difference Between God Centred Attraction and Desperation

1:08:00 5 Steps To Keep Jesus First In Your Relationship

1:11:50 Is The Honeymoon Phase Biblical?

1:19:27 Explaining Post Nut Clarity According To The Bible

1:24:24 How To Stop Comparing Your Relationships

1:29:04 Are Relationships Doomed In 2025

1:31:22 Closing Prayer

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang teaches us the importance of thinking about others and understanding people's struggles according to the Bible

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In this episode, Johnny Chang talks about the struggles we face with betrayal, how Jesus was betrayed and how to overcome it Biblically.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:22 Recapping Project Salvation Trip

09:21 Johnny Chang's Top Worship Songs

12:46 Downside of Big Brain Questions

16:50 After Service OC & El Paso

18:10 Is It Truth Seeking or Confirmation?

22:37 How To Be Prepared for Spiritual Questions

25:55 Johnny Chang Explains Intrusive Thoughts

32:12 Clipping Rewards Program

34:17 Free Tshirt Winners

38:00 Stories of Betrayal

40:18 A Stranger Can't Betray You

41:47 Has Johnny Chang Ever Been Betrayal

44:00 How To Know Who To Trust

47:46 How Judas Betrayed Jesus

51:29 Signs To Know If You're On The Path Of Betrayal

54:30 What To Do If You Got Betrayed

58:44 Prayer For Overcoming Betrayal

59:40 COTH Merch Announcements

01:00:38 Who Do You Think Of When You Hear Betrayal

01:04:54 Difference Between Self-exaltation and Respect

01:14:10 What Is Biblical Forgiveness

01:20:23 How To Draw Boundaries After Being Betrayed

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang discusses how an evil heart can impact good people and what it means to truly find peace

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In this episode, Johnny Chang explains what it means to evangelize as a Christian to believers and unbelievers.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:40 Why We Don't Have Snacks On Set

3:50 Intro to Evangelism

5:49 Things That Have Fallen Off

12:18 Johnny Chang's Least Favourite Part About Popularity

14:55 10 Uncomfortable Questions Before Marriage

19:00 After Service Announcement

20:22 Is Intimacy Physical and Spiritual

22:59 What Is The Gen Z Stare

25:00 Satan's Impact on our Attention

30:20 How To Overcome Worldly Overstimulation

32:00 Sneak Peek Of Gospel Bot

35:01 What Is Evangelism

36:34 Why Are Christians Intimidated By Preaching

40:08 Clipping Rewards Programme

42:12 What Causes High Hearts

44:02 How To Evangelize To Others

50:39 Johnny Chang's Opinion On Street Preachers

55:12 Is Evangelism Required?

56:26 How To Preach To Friends Who Reject God?

01:08:03 COTH Merch Announcement

01:09:35 What Is Fighting For Someone?

01:17:16 How to Handle Rejection While Preaching

01:21:25 What If You Have Peace Without Religion?

01:27:12 First Step To Getting Saved

01:33:14 You're Exactly Where You're Need To Be

01:35:05 How To Know When To Stop Waiting

01:42:40 Closing Prayer

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang challenges the belief that we can love or follow God by our own effort. He explains that true salvation comes from distrusting our own hearts, fully relying on Jesus' finished work, and letting go of self-reliance.

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In this eye-opening episode of Unlearned Wisdom, Johnny Chang unpacks a core truth: Heart posture is everything. You can say the right things, serve in church, and look "holy"—but if your heart is off, so is your walk with God.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

00:51 Today's Lesson - Heart Posture

1:22 Johnny Chang Lives in Gotham City

2:44 The Worst Food Fast Chain

4:35 Aaron Being Wendy's Biggest Fan

5:39 Johnny Chang Eats 40 Tacos

7:39 Is In 'n' Out Healthy?

9:00 Remove 1 Personality Trait

14:47 Clipping Rewards Announcement

16:56 Are SuperBabys Cheating God

22:33 Jeremy's Kitten Up for Adoption

25:00 What Is Spiritual Lesson Johnny Chang Learned The Hard Way

32:25 What Is Heart Posture?

34:25 Misconceptions about Heart Posture?

36:11 After Service Announcement

37:59 Passive Aggressiveness Explain

43:00 Is Actions or Intentions more valuable?

44:00 What Does The Bible Say About The Heart

47:46 Jeremy's Experience on Trusting His Thoughts

50:09 What Is Godly Heart Posture?

52:37 Ways To Better Your Heart Posture?

01:01:10 How To Surrender To Leaders

01:08:58 Why a Gospel Community is important

01:14:47 COTH Merch Announcements

1:15:43 Who Are You With & Without Christ?

01:21:29 Benefits of a Strong Heart Posture

01:28:26 Closing Prayer

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In this main stage, Johnny Chang gives a recap of his prison ministry with "God Behind Bars" and answers questions from the community about true deliverance, trusting in the Word and the Gospel, and how spiritual life is about accepting.

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