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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In this Main Stage, Johnny Chang explains what exaltation means and how it overpower us without us realising
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What does it mean to walk with God? | #028
Monday, September 22, 2025 • Duration 02:01:18
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-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370Work 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 OrleansRSVP here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spotThese events are FREE.Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577✂️ Join Clipping Class: https://discord.com/invite/coth Timestamps00:00 Intro04:22 Reflections on El Paso After Service16:39 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 Sooner47:47 Gospel Bot Announcement49:37 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 Walk01:08:37 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 Warning01:55:02 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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How To See People In God's Eyes | Main Stage #010
Friday, August 22, 2025 • Duration 01:05:10
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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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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How To Handle Betrayal [Biblically] | #023 | Unlearned Wisdom
Monday, August 18, 2025 • Duration 01:27:07
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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🫶 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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Are Good People Secretly Evil? | Main Stage #009
Friday, August 15, 2025 • Duration 01:18:35
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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🎟️ 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
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How to Preach to Your Friends and Family [Evangelism] | #022
Monday, August 11, 2025 • Duration 01:48:13
In this episode, Johnny Chang explains what it means to evangelize as a Christian to believers and unbelievers.
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These events are FREE. Get all the details by sending ‘AFTERS’ to 323,613,3577
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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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🫶 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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The Lie of Self-Reliance in Faith | Main Stage #008
Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 01:51:08
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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📺 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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Do good actions get me to Heaven? [Heart Posture] | #021
Monday, August 4, 2025 • Duration 01:33:45
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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💙 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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What Is True Deliverance According to The Bible| Main Stage #007
Friday, August 1, 2025 • Duration 01:30:53
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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🫶 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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How to Overcome Lust | #020
Episode 20
Monday, July 28, 2025 • Duration 01:47:56
How do you win the battle against lust? In this episode of Unlearned Wisdom, @johnnychanglive breaks down the spiritual, mental, and practical steps to overcome lust and temptation through the power of God’s Word.
🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:05 Selling Candy at School
3:15 Aaron Selling School WiFi Password
4:48 Podcast Episode on Lust
6:27 The Purpose of Fasting
13:28 Complaining is a Luxury
18:39 After Service Announcement
22:30 Lust According to the Bible
24:50 Can Lust be Fulfilled
26:20 Difference between Lust, Attraction and Desire
32:48 Why is Lust Carried in Secret?
34:00 How To Overcome Shame around Lust
41:37 Can You Lust for Your Partner?
44:40 Lusting Other Others While in a Relationship
46:16 Polyamory in the Bible
49:47 How To Overcome Lustful Carvings
52:22 Does a High Body Count Matter?
53:16 Does Doing OF Make it Harder to Find True Love?
58:14 How To Manage Lust on Social Media
01:03:28 How To Self Smooth
01:09:49 Victims of Lustful People
01:15:53 What Should Schools Teach?
01:19:40 Difference Between State and Church?
01:21:55 How Sex Ed Should Be Taught
01:25:08 Psychology Behind Sex Ed
01:29:23 Is God Anti-Sex?
01:34:32 Gender Confusion in the Bible
01:36:03 Are Sex Toys a Sin?
01:40:49 Closing Prayer
👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.gg/nTuvmutSsU
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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.
Detailed instructions on how to sign up here: https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD
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