Johnny Chang
Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang
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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Episodes
How to Desexualize Your Brain and Control Lust 10.07.2026 2:06:56
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Ever wonder why you can't stop thinking about yourself, even when you're trying to serve God? In this raw, unfiltered Q&A, we dig into pride, selfishness, and the lie that "good intentions" make us good people, and why the answer to almost every struggle you're facing starts with taking your eyes off yourself. This is a wake u...
Reading The Bible Could Be a SIN...Here's Why | #069 | Unlearned Wisdom 06.07.2026 1:27:37
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Did you know reading your Bible could actually be a distraction? In this episode of Unlearned Wisdom, Pastor Johnny Chang opens up about the 5 years he spent debating strangers on the beach, studying Hebrew, Greek, and scripture not to bring people to Christ, but to win arguments. He breaks down how "good" behaviors like Bible...
Is it sinful to be gay? (Pastor answers) 03.07.2026 1:01:21
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this Q&A session, Pastor Johnny tackles real, raw questions from the community covering everything from how to reflect Jesus in everyday friendships to what it truly means to "wait upon the Lord." He dives deep into heart posture as the foundation of faith, challenging the idea that cleaning up your lifestyle is the same as...
What's the One Sin Jesus Will Never Forgive? | #068 | Unlearned Wisdom 29.06.2026 1:25:25
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Why do Christians fixate on one sin while ignoring their own? Johnny Chang breaks down judgment, forgiveness, and aligning with God's standard instead of your own. Plus plenty of unfiltered moments and brotherly chaos in between. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 WE'RE HIR...
To anyone who just got betrayed: How to forgive like Jesus 26.06.2026 2:30:42
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this message, Johnny shares hard truths about the hidden idols of comfort and knowledge, and how they quietly keep us from real spiritual growth. Drawing from the story of Jacob at Succoth and conversations with Pastor John, he unpacks why acknowledging our weakness is the first step toward depending fully on God. He challe...
I Went to Prison For 13 Years, Here Are My Worst Crimes 22.06.2026 2:18:00
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp*Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom* Pastor Johnny Chang breaks down why most churches teach incorrectly—exposing the traps of emotionalism, legalism, and performative preaching, and showing how t…Pastor Johnny Chang breaks down why most churches teach incorrectly—exposing the traps of emotionalism, lega...
I Spent 13 Years In Prison, But Then God Did This 19.06.2026 1:14:54
I did 13 years in prison and when I got out I was still carrying guilt for everything I had done but what nobody told me was that my sins were already gone before I even walked out. Jesus did not wait for me to get my life together. He already took care of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How To Start Reading The Bible Like God Intended | #066 | Unlearned Wisdom 15.06.2026 1:44:21
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Most people read the Bible wrong and don't even know it. In this episode I show you why reading the Bible actually matters, how reading it the wrong way can hurt you, and I walk you through the exact method I use to connect Bible verses together like a chain. I learned this method after reading the Bible front to back 27 times...
Use The Bible Like This To Always Make Good Decisions 12.06.2026 1:13:53
Your feelings change every day but the Bible never does. Learn why trusting your feelings over the Bible is the reason you keep making the same mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Praying Harder Doesn’t Work (Here’s Proof) | #066 | Unlearned Wisdom 08.06.2026 1:52:25
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp A few years ago I lost one of my closest friends and I blamed God for it. I had prayed for him more than almost anyone in my life, I watched him get so close to changing, and then he was gone. Through that pain I had to learn that God always answers prayer, the answer is just sometimes yes, sometimes no, and sometimes wait. In...
Use The Bible To Overcome Your Fear Of Public Speaking 05.06.2026 1:54:38
In this episode I break down why the things that look the most selfless on the outside are usually the most self serving underneath, why wanting to save your friends, quote scripture to people, or show up for everyone around you might have nothing to do with them and everything to do with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stop Defending Yourself (Let God Do This Instead) 01.06.2026 1:36:25
*RSVP for free live events to Europe this June!*Stockholm - June 5thAmsterdam June 6 & 7th *Sign up here to attend:*https://events.coreoftheheart.com/europe 📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Pastor Johnny just came back from preaching in Oakland, a church that almost didn't let them through the door. Churches with preconceived notions and instead of defending...
How Do You Actually Trust In God (Pastor Explains) 29.05.2026 1:02:34
I dive into the profound concept of surrendering control to God, emphasizing that true strength and spiritual growth emerge from acknowledging one's own weaknesses and distrusting self-reliant thoughts and feelings. We highlight the dangers of self-righteousness and the deceptive nature of the human heart, urging listeners to align their heart posture with God's will rather than their own understa...
If You're Trying Hard to Stop Sinning, Watch This | #063 | Unlearned Wisdom 25.05.2026 1:16:12
RSVP for free live events to Europe this June! Stockholm - June 5th Amsterdam June 6 & 7th Sign up here to attend: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/europe 📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom Most people think pride looks like someone who talks too loud, takes up too much space, and never stops telling y...
Your Goodness Isn’t Enough To Save You (Pastor Explains) 22.05.2026 1:37:30
I talk about pride, judgment, intelligence, and the danger of thinking you fully understand God. I also share why many Christians become harsh, critical, and self-righteous, not because they know God deeply, but because pride can disguise itself as spiritual maturity. Knowing how to acknowledge these problems will draw you closer in your walk with God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
How to Trust in God When You Have No Faith (Pastor Explains) | #062 | Unlearned Wisdom 18.05.2026 1:35:59
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Pastor Johnny Chang challenges the idea that simply knowing scripture or theology means you truly know God. He also talks about judgment, pride, grace, and what it truly means to understand the Gospel and rely on God. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🤝 WE'RE HIRING A-player...
What Trusting In Jesus Actually Looks Like (Pastor Explains) 15.05.2026 2:12:17
In this episode, Pastor Johnny Chang has an honest and challenging conversation about judgment, correction, pride, and grace while also exposing the difference between helping people out of love versus condemning them out of self-righteousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If They Reject And Hate You? It’s A Good Thing (Here’s Why) | #061 | Unlearned Wisdom 11.05.2026 1:47:10
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp In this stage, Johnny addresses a guy four months saved whose wife thinks "we're not good people" is negative self-talk - and breaks down exactly why leading with that kills the conversation before it starts. He also talks about hitting 100 million views in a month and why his first instinct was to be careful, the mean DMV lad...
If They Reject And Hate You? It’s A Good Thing (Here’s Why) 08.05.2026 1:32:32
In this stage, Johnny addresses a guy four months saved whose wife thinks "we're not good people" is negative self-talk - and breaks down exactly why leading with that kills the conversation before it starts. He also talks about hitting 100 million views in a month and why his first instinct was to be careful, the mean DMV lady who turned out to be the whole lesson, and why hypocrites (NOT serial...
Stop Trying To Surrender (Do This Instead) 04.05.2026 1:40:20
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp This episode explores why true surrender has nothing to do with effort, how control is an illusion most people never admit to, and why you can't change people no matter how hard you try. The conversation covers trusting God in all circumstances, what it really means to let go, and how understanding that you were never in contr...
Why Most Christians Secretly Reject Jesus 01.05.2026 1:37:01
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Why do people follow God one moment and walk away the next? In this episode, Johnny explains how people often come to God wanting Him to fix their problems. But when God does not do things their way, they begin to question Him. The deeper truth is that many people do not really want God - they want control and quick answers. T...
The One Sin Jesus Will Never Forgive (It's Not What You Think) | #059 | Unlearned Wisdom 27.04.2026 1:56:09
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life, download my app now: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp 🤝 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 t...
How An Ex-Gang Member Opened A Muslim's Heart To Jesus | Discord Stage 45 24.04.2026 2:07:28
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life! Download my app COTH DAILY out now! https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp 🤝 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 gl...
Satan's Favorite Lie About God's Love (Most Christians Believe It) | #058 | Unlearned Wisdom 20.04.2026 1:25:48
📲 Make God a daily habit in your life, download my app now: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp Johnny Chang sits down with Jeremy and Aaron to unpack a question a lot of people quietly wrestle with: does God love some people more than others? They break down how that feeling often comes from comparison (NOT truth) and why sin doesn’t actually change God’s love, it just changes how you experience it....
Being A Good Person Won’t Get You Into Heaven… But This Will | Discord Stage #044 17.04.2026 1:58:26
In this session I'm answering your questions about faith and real life, but the main thing I want you to get is why your own feelings and logic are completely unreliable. I'm also keeping it super real about my own daily struggles with a recent situation at the gym and my past, just to prove that we only survive because God refuses to let us go. 📲 Make God a daily habit in your life! Join the wai...
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