Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

I’m exploring why we feel so exhausted trying to "fix" our parents, only to realize our own pride and ungodly expectations are actually what’s pushing them away. We’re getting real about being "holy dirt" and why we have to stop breaking people's arms for God, because true peace comes from trusting His work on the cross rather than our own religious performance.

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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

🧢 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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Our guest, George Janko speaks about his spiritual growth over the last year and speaks out on what happened after the Christian Avengers .

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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 

00:00:54 Reflecting on Christian Avengers controversy 

00:07:04 Teaching through personal mistakes 

00:10:24 Dealing with Christian internet judgment 

00:16:04 Advice for feeling exiled from church 

00:18:32 George’s view on the Eucharist 

00:25:52 Listening to other beliefs and truth 

00:32:16 Marriage, becoming one, and relationships 

00:40:22 Modern dating, singleness, and God’s timing 

00:44:45 Trusting God through loneliness and loss 

00:53:14 Biggest spiritual lessons from last year 

00:58:39 Memorable moments from the show 

01:08:46 Giving God credit for success 

01:18:29 Accountability, cannabis, and conviction 

01:30:49 Assurance of salvation in Christ 

01:47:09 Respect, comedy, and faith boundaries 

01:49:43 Final reflections and unity in Christ 

01:50:28 Closing prayer and benediction

🎥 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:

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✂️ 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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I crashed out and tried to leave my congregation 

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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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Johnny Chang teaches that real growth comes from fully surrendering to God, even when life gets harder. He explains how hardship refines character and why true blessing is a close relationship with God, not comfort or success

MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here:
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Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: 

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🤝 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

00:50 Most Valuable Skill Next Five Years

06:34 What Does Full Surrender Mean?

17:45 Why Do People Revert After Spiritual Highs?

22:57 Why Would God Allow Life Harder?

34:42 Lower Expectations Without Lowering Standards

38:24 Why Does Life Get Harder Doing Right?

43:36 Do Surrendered People Still Suffer?

59:08 What Do You Still Struggle With Personally?

01:34:40 Why Do Powerful People Seem Blessed?

01:58:39 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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Johnny Chang talks about staying consistent with God, embracing growth through correction, and navigating relationships with wisdom. We’ll also discuss walking in truth, using your grace to help others, and healing from church hurt.

MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here:
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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