Welcome to Unlearned Wisdom! A gospel-centered podcast by me, Johnny Chang.
Every episode is a special lesson that I have learned through God, my pastors, and ...
Isolation isn’t just about being alone — it’s a battle in the mind and spirit. Minister Johnny Chang shares how prison, pain, and silence nearly broke him, and what it took to find healing. If you’ve ever felt distant from God or trapped in your thoughts, this episode is for you.🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdomTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:31 – Christian “rizz”2:30 – Johnny Chang shares the spiritual side of isolation4:56 – Silent tears in prison after grandfather’s death6:02 – Johnny Chang on how prison yards are structured7:25 – Emotional vulnerability in prison — can you open up to homies?8:30 – Locked up mentally before prison9:08 – Johnny Chang’s loneliest moments: nights alone in thought10:20 – When numbness and depression take over11:18 – Two types of inmates: handling emotional pain13:15 – Johnny Chang isolates and works out obsessively16:27 – Is self-isolation for growth healthy or harmful?21:50 – Did Johnny Chang turn to motivational content?22:55 – Johnny Chang on suicide attempts26:00 – Pastor Kim helps Johnny Chang find community27:30 – “You’re not thinking — you’re listening to Satan”30:00 – Feeling empty while trying to live right33:00 – How should believers avoid isolation?34:35 – Johnny Chang meets a pastor from a rival gang36:21 – Advice for someone deeply isolated 39:57 – Why sermons matter in spiritual warfare42:20 – Do what you don’t want to — it grows you46:00 – Calm a racing mind — drip feed strategy49:05 – Johnny Chang on Satan’s constant influence50:10 – Signs of healthy vs toxic community53:00 – Constructive vs destructive criticism56:53 – Tempted to go back to the old life?58:48 – Breaking mental & spiritual isolation 1:06:20 – Q&A starts1:06:55 – Alone for long periods — how to handle it1:08:00 – Helping a friend who isolates1:10:00 – Stopping Satan’s isolating thoughts1:10:20 – Following vs questioning your thoughts1:15:00 – Is it okay to go to God first before people?1:18:30 – Isolation and anger at a toxic workplace1:24:00 – When someone uses your past to shame you👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: 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.Detailed instructions on how to sign up here: https://shorturl.at/ZuAFDPs. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel!
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How To Cure Deep Trauma, Abuse, and Church Hurt | #003
In this episode, we talk about facing deep trauma, healing from church hurt, and learning to forgive what once felt unforgivable. After almost walking away from my testimony to helping others through their pain, God continues to redeem it all.🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdomTimestamps:00:00 - Johnny Chang on facing trauma with faith01:30 - Johnny Chang overwhelmed sharing his testimony05:30 - Pastor Kim is the only one who believed 10:24 - Turning church hurt into deeper healing15:10 - Why Johnny Chang says healing takes time17:05 - Forgiving the unforgivable through God’s eyes23:23 - How trauma can turn into victim mindset25:30 - Johnny Chang’s fear of freedom27:22 - A mother’s faith during hopelessness28:41 - Johnny Chang on leaving the past behind through Christ30:04 - Healing through boundaries32:47 - Tough love in recovery35:30 - “You’re nothing” the truth humbled Johnny Chang39:09 - One negative comment can derail your identity41:33 - Finding support when you have no mentor45:18 - King David’s trauma and spiritual victory48:53 - Johnny Chang on healing by helping others51:08 - No longer defined by trauma or pain54:09 - Replacing trauma with gospel-centered hope56:30 - Recognizing the enemy’s voice in your thoughts01:00:37 - Johnny Chang on sharing pain without trauma dumping01:06:39 - Why God allows trauma: Johnny Chang responds01:10:58 - Praising God through pain and suffering01:12:49 - The church’s role in emotional healing01:16:08 - The importance of a gospel-centered community01:18:30 - How to trust God after losing a sibling01:23:00 - How to make amends with someone you hurt01:26:30 - Is Trump the Antichrist? Johnny Chang responds01:28:24 - Embracing new identity after deep trauma01:31:30 - Overcoming trauma through Jesus👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: 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 help here: https://shorturl.at/ZuAFDPs. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel!
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From Prisoner To Preacher (The 8 Years Before I Went Viral on Soft White Underbelly) | #002
In this episode, we dive into my early years walking with Christ, moving into the church, and leaving the gang life. From meeting my mom's pastor to nearly going back to the streets, God worked through it all. Timestamps:00:00 - First meal out: Korean BBQ tears02:00 - Intro to Johnny’s 8-year journey05:00 - Meeting Pastor Kim through his mom06:15 - Church by day, gang by night08:50 - Going all-in with church life10:18 - Pastor offers escape from the streets11:12 - Living in church but still armed12:23 - Gang turns on Johnny’s new faith13:17 - Trading gang status for salvation15:00 - Church dorm life & early prayers19:14 - Scrubbing toilets tests Johnny’s pride21:00 - Pastor calls out closed-off heart24:53 - Opening up builds trust with pastor26:00 - Humbling himself to become teachable29:50 - Learning forgiveness after gang war33:28 - Wrestling with salvation and sin cycles36:34 - Overcoming temptation with scripture truth40:30 - Using God’s word against deception47:42 - Setting boundaries to guard his flesh51:32 - Mentors show grace through near relapse 1:07:25 - Accepting the idea of becoming a Minister1:26:52 - Viral Soft White Underbelly interview1:32:00 - Testimony spreads to strangers and enemies1:37:15 - From inmate to Minister through grace🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: 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/ 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.🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.Sign up help here: https://shorturl.at/ZuAFDPs. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel!
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What Does It Mean To Trust God With Your Life? | #001
Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE of my brand new podcast: Unlearned Wisdom! I’ll share concise lessons that I have learned through God, my pastors, and my personal life experiences. Everything I speak about can be directly applied to YOUR own life. These lessons can’t be learned from reading a book or sitting in a classroom. This episode is all about Trust: What it means, how to discern who to trust, the dangers of "distrust", and most importantly, How to trust the man above, GOD! Timestamps:00:00 - Podcast intro & set built with love01:46 - Weaving the gospel into real life02:55 - How this podcast differs from live streams05:41 - Struggling with trust: broken home & gang life07:38 - First true friend and a tragic loss09:15 - Meeting my pastor – a life-changing encounter20:29 - Eye-opening “apple seed” sin analogy26:22 - Moving into church under pastor’s mentorship29:30 - Challenged to share my story in prison34:35 - Overwhelmed by fear before testimony36:00 - Pastor’s counsel to push through fear42:00 - Facing the inmates with renewed resolve46:37 - Vulnerability opens hearts in prison48:06 - Trauma – a universal languageQ&A Segment – Community Questions:1:06:45 - Community Q&A begins1:07:30 - What does fully trusting God actually look like?1:12:30 - How do I discern if something is from God or the enemy?1:19:05 - How do I trust my partner again after infidelity?1:24:12 - How do I deal with people saying I’m ungodly?1:28:40 - How can I trust God again after losing a loved one?1:34:51 - Walking by faith, not by sight1:35:00 - Closing thoughts & outroAt the end of every episode, I will answer questions directly from the Core of the Heart community that relates to each topic. 👾Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU✝️ Follow Unlearned Wisdom everywhere: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: 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/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.🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.Sign up help here: https://shorturl.at/ZuAFDPs. Don't forget to subscribe to this new channel!
Welcome to Unlearned Wisdom! A gospel-centered podcast by me, Johnny Chang.
Every episode is a special lesson that I have learned through God, my pastors, and my personal life experiences. Everything I speak about can be directly applied to YOUR own life, today.
These lessons can’t be learned from reading a book or sitting in a classroom.
New episodes every Monday!
Enjoy and God Bless.
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