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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. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We want to make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Stop Trying To Be A Better Christian (Do THIS Instead) | Discord Stage #070
2026/10/16
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You keep telling yourself you should be better by now. More faith, more discipline, more strength. But that pressure is what's crushing you, and it was never yours to carry. I had over 40 fights before I turned 16, and I still wake up with shoulder pain every morning. Just a few nights ago, it hit me that "I should be better by now" was really me saying God messed up, so here's what to do instead, and why being nothing compared to Jesus is the best news you'll ever hear.
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0:00 Opening Reflections on the Podcast Format
2:08 Opening Prayer
3:05 1 Corinthians 5:5 in Context
12:11 Why Paul Calls the Galatians Fools
19:04 Is Correction Pain a Sign It's From God?
21:36 Walking a Sister Through Social Anxiety
27:29 Ask for Confirmation Instead of Assuming
29:29 Why We Vilify Others Instead of Changing
32:03 His Shoulder Injury and the Desire Not to Be Weak
40:17 Why Self-Expectations Drive You Insane
41:54 Do You Want to Be Number One?
43:40 John the Baptist: He Must Increase
48:05 The Dog Analogy: Nothing Compared to Him, Everything to Him
50:05 Can You Do Good Apart From God?
52:31 King David Keeps It Real With God
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I Was Molested At 12, But Everyone Said I Was Lucky | #083 | Unlearned Wisdom
2026/10/12
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Pastor Johnny Chang talks about catching intrusive thoughts before they take hold, breaking the cycle of abuse he grew up with, and staying calm when someone triggers you. He also opens up for the first time about being molested at 12 and why God allowed it, and the crew gets real about relationships, pride and lust.
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*Chapters:*
00:01:16 Catching intrusive thoughts early
00:04:35 Does anxiety need willpower?
00:12:56 Repeating your father's abuse
00:14:48 When the cycle broke
00:36:24 Is "show me" toxic?
00:38:27 Defusing the fight
00:51:21 What Jeremy should've compromised
01:03:18 Have you contemplated?
01:09:25 Forgetting what you read
01:17:16 First time saying it
01:26:53 Advice to new parents
01:39:27 Prayer
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Why You Keep Falling Back Into Lust (It's Not Willpower) | Discord Stage #069
2026/10/09
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If you keep falling back into lust, it's not because you're not trying hard enough. Someone asked me how to deal with temptation when they're not strong enough and keep falling short. Most of us fight it like we're fighting fire with fire. Then we fall once and immediately go, "Now I'm a porn addict. Now I'm a backsliding Christian." We turn what we did into who we are. But the Bible says you're still a new creature, and the righteous fall seven times. Don't trust the lust. Trust in God.
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0:36 Why don't I feel grateful?
5:12 The debt illustration
8:42 Facing temptation when you're not strong enough
14:51 Does falling define your identity?
18:16 Good intention vs. God intention
24:29 Peter and "Get behind me, Satan"
30:52 The prodigal son 36:26 How to kill pride
43:18 Would you still follow God without blessings?
49:31 John 14:15
57:22 Depression vs. 2 Corinthians 5:17
1:02:00 Grow, don't show
1:20:11 Doubt is normal
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If You Think You Wasted Your 20s, Watch This | #082 | Unlearned Wisdom
2026/10/05
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I spent many years in prison, and if I could give myself advice 20 years ago, here is what I would say. Stop trying to prove that you're strong, or that you're not broken, because that caused my own demise. I was scared to be myself, and I cared too much about what people thought of me. When you're broken, you think you've wasted your years, but God can use those years too. He takes everything that's broken and makes it beautiful again.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:35 Fishing trip and seasickness
00:14:45 The post-breakup glow up
00:23:33 Loving someone's potential
00:24:06 Booty call vs. butt dial
00:32:42 What alignment really means
00:46:30 Just preach the gospel
00:52:40 Worst habits in your 20s
01:08:52 Advice to younger Johnny
01:16:34 Habits for a happier life
01:25:57 Morocco trip recap
01:39:15 Quitting weed in Morocco
01:51:25 Prayer
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The Most Dangerous Mindset I See As A Pastor | Discord Stage #068
2026/10/02
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I needed to be right, and it made me miserable. When I trust only what I see, I try to fix everything myself, and I end up in pure misery. I learned this when a T-Mobile mistake dropped my credit score 50 points, and I stopped focusing on Jesus. The debt collector never budged, but when I gave it up to God, my heart was free.
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0:00 Hearing God Through Scripture, Not Feelings
3:11 Does God Walk by Faith Too?
7:03 The Isaac and Jacob Unlock
9:18 Why Doesn't Jesus Appear Like He Used To?
10:28 The T-Mobile and Debt Collection Story
16:38 What King David's Heart Revealed to Him
26:14 Advice to a Brother Chasing Platform for His Testimony
32:34 Letting God Carry What Belongs to Him
40:41 Reflecting on Five Years Ago vs. Now
49:12 Homework: Gratitude vs. Desire
52:46 Wanting to Quit the Platform
54:33 Being Right vs. Being Miserable
59:06 The Magnet Analogy
1:02:11 Closing Prayer
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Prison Didn't Break Me, Trying To Be A "Good Christian" Did | #081 | Unlearned Wisdom
2026/09/28
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I grew up in a strict Christian home, but by my teens I was deep in gang life, and it landed me in prison with two felonies. When I became a Christian, I hid my tattoos and chased a title in the church so I could feel good enough. Trying to earn my way to God gave me panic attacks so bad, I begged doctors to scan my brain for a tumor. It got so dark I had thoughts of taking my own life. Then I heard one message about salvation, and for the first time, all that anxiety finally left.
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0:00 Jeff's Childhood in a Christian Household
3:37 What Being a Pastor's Kid Cost Him
4:23 Moving to Tijuana as Missionary Pastors
11:14 Legalism and Religious Trauma
14:48 Growing Up Without Feeling Loved
24:22 Searching for Identity and Love
25:38 Childhood Sexual Trauma
27:28 Skater Scenes to Gang Life
39:19 Life After His Parents Moved to Texas
42:41 The Arrests That Led to Prison
45:38 Joining the Southsiders in County
52:01 First Night in County Jail
57:12 The Pastor Who Kept Visiting
1:14:00 Getting Out and Finding a Church
1:21:26 Feeling Ashamed of His Testimony
1:32:32 Meeting and Marrying His Wife
1:43:59 Panic Attacks and Suicidal Thoughts
1:55:21 Apologizing to His Family
2:01:11 Discovering Johnny Chang's Content
2:06:35 Finding Security in His Salvation
2:11:17 Old Habits That Still Creep Back
2:16:27 Reconciling With His Parents
2:23:39 Advice for At-Risk Youth
2:25:40 Closing Prayer
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So You Quit Every Addiction. Why Do You Still Feel Empty? | Discord Stage #067
2026/09/25
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In this video, I talk about why we reach for things like food, drugs, or pills, and how it is really about trying to fill a part of us that only God can fill. A man wrote in and told me he quit drugs, smoking, and drinking, but he is still stuck on pills, so I helped him see the difference between guilt and conviction.
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0:00 Real Responsibility vs. Guilt Disguised as Responsibility
3:15 Why He Doesn't Chase Viral Content
7:16 The Root of Gluttony
17:13 Reading vs. Receiving the Bible
20:36 The Danger of Filtering God's Word Through Feelings
23:13 Why Group Mentorship Is Really Spiritual Mentorship
27:23 Upcoming Book and Devotional Announcement
32:04 Struggling With Pill Addiction After Quitting Drugs
39:22 Thinking All the Way to the End Before You Relapse
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You Keep Attracting Red Flags Because You Are One (Pastor Explains) | #080 | Unlearned Wisdom
2026/09/21
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In this episode, I talk about what really makes someone the right partner for you. I break down the difference between chemistry and character, and why one of them can trick you. I also talk about red flags and why hiding them is the wrong move. If you are trying to find love or wondering if you picked the right person, this episode is for you.
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0:00 Signs Your Partner Is "The One"
5:03 Does Chemistry vs. Character Matter?
7:11 Do You Need a Pastor for Relationship Guidance?
16:41 Should You Lead With Your Red Flags?
26:33 Can Dating Bring Out the Best in Someone?
37:36 If I Can't Read the Bible, Do I Deserve to Date?
39:30 Can Believers Date Non-Believers?
46:20 What Prison Taught Him About Trusting People
59:22 How to Know If Someone Is Truly Sent From God
1:03:19 Recap of the Chris Williamson Podcast
1:09:57 Community Updates and Closing Prayer
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The Only Prayer Left When You Can't Fix Yourself | Discord Stage #066
2026/09/18
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You cannot fix yourself, no matter how hard you try. There was a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years, and one sentence from Jesus made him stand up. In this episode, I talk about what surrender looks like, why we ask the wrong questions when we read the Bible, and why trying harder is not the answer.
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0:00 If I'm Not Too Far Gone, Why Did God Allow So Much Evil?
4:34 Catholicism vs. Christianity: Why the Question Doesn't Matter
7:47 Why We Really Ask Questions: Control vs. Surrender
9:42 Studying the Bible for the Wrong Reasons
16:38 Did My Friend Go to Heaven? Reading the "Why" Behind Questions
21:32 Why Everyone Only Thinks About Their Own Heart
26:55 What Real Surrender Actually Means
30:36 Is It Better If You Handle It or Jesus Does?
33:00 Paul's Confession: "Who Shall Deliver Me?"
40:45 Why Was Paul Used So Greatly?
48:39 The Story of the Man Who Tried to Correct Pastor Kim
52:47 How to Stop Trusting Yourself Again
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6 Signs God Is Testing You | #079 | Unlearned Wisdom
2026/09/14
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In this episode, I open up about being molested at 12, being beaten at home, and joining a gang after feeling like I had no control over my life. I share how prison actually gave me structure I never had, and how I eventually found God and learned to trust his word over my own thoughts and feelings.
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0:00 Should I Start Three YouTube Channels?
5:59 Advice on Moving Boldly and Staying Calm
7:27 Reconnecting With an Angry or Distant Spouse
10:17 What Keeps Him Going Every Day
16:47 Checking Your Heart Posture in Ministry
20:00 Why You Should Feel Disgusted at Being "Number One"
21:08 Not Forgetting the Place That Nurtured You
23:38 Following God vs. Cheating and Claiming Faith
25:35 Are You Really the Judge? On Vengeance and Grudges
30:28 Reestablishing Connection With a Distant Partner
35:12 Forgetting God When Life Gets Comfortable
39:57 How Satan Forgot Who He Was
41:29 Why People Turn on Those Who Helped Them
44:43 Responding to Correction From a Mod
47:16 Why You Should Accept Correction
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Follow God Even When Nothing Makes Sense
2026/09/11
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In this video, I discuss what it means to surrender to God, trusting
His word even when our feelings say otherwise. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/
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0:00 What Does It Mean to Surrender to God?
0:51 The Wedding at Cana Example
2:30 Why We Struggle to Surrender
4:44 Are You Trauma Loyal or Gospel Loyal?
7:33 Jesus in the Garden: A Model of Surrender
10:03 Why We Can't Listen to Others
14:48 The Story of Passing Out Flyers
16:00 The Danger of Thinking You're Right
18:36 Learning to Respect Through Failure
22:35 God Builds You Up, Satan Sets You Up
24:40 Practicing Surrender in Real Time
27:41 Choosing the Word Over Your Thoughts
30:32 Closing Thoughts
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My Dad Abused Me At 7, But Nobody Believed Me | #078 | Unlearned Wisdom
2026/09/07
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In this video, I sit down with Mimi, whose dad was abusive to her when she was seven years old. She told her mom when she was fifteen, but she did not believe her. She waited twenty-three years to talk to her dad about it. In this episode, she shares her story and how she found peace.
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*Chapters:*
01:38 Introduction
06:24 The Trauma
12:53 My Father & Arriving To USA
21:50 Where Was God?
28:47 My Family
52:44 The Pastor Who Helped
59:10 How Should People Overcome This Trauma?
01:12:58 Did Trauma Push You Into Your Profession?
01:16:00 What About The Ones In The Dirt?
01:28:09 Developing Receptive Skills
01:31:05 When Things Don't Work
01:37:02 Was Your Faith Lacking?
01:45:24 What Are You Struggling With?
02:00:15 Grace
02:08:50 Do You Have A Question?
02:19:33 Prayer
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Satan Wins When You Do This | @johnnychanglive | Discord Stage #064
2026/09/04
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In this video, I talk about weed, feeling numb, and trusting God more than your feelings.
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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.
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13 Years In Prison Taught Me Something I Wish Wasn't True | #077 | Unlearned Wisdom
2026/08/31
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I grew up in a gang, and I gave my life for the hood because that felt like love to me. After 13 years in prison, I learned to never trust anyone, and that mindset still messes with me today. When people are good to me now, I can't understand it, and I still think it's too good to be true. In this episode, I talk about jealousy, comparison, and why I still struggle to accept help and love from people around me.
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0:00 New Podcast Format Recap
2:00 Little Johnny: Dealing With a Jealous Friend
3:21 How to Actually Deal With Jealousy
7:01 First Step to Overcoming Jealousy
9:47 Faith vs Logic When Others Succeed
13:32 How to Know What's Truly "Good"
17:13 Loving Others Without a Higher Standard
19:03 Checking Your Heart for Fake Jealousy
23:39 Is Competitiveness Wrong?
28:47 Group Question: Real Jealousy Stories
38:21 Can You Support Someone and Be Jealous?
43:59 Struggling to Accept Help From Others
1:03:22 Why Asking for Help Builds Trust
1:20:53 Closing Prayer
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I Watched Porn at 8, Had 5 Kids by 29, Then God Saved Me | #076 | Unlearned Wisdom
2026/08/24
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In this video, we sat down with Danny to talk about how God changed his life. He grew up feeling neglected by his parents, and that led him down a path of lust that started when he was only eight years old. By the time he was 15, he already had a child, and he would go on to have 5 kids with 3 different women. His father was murdered, and Danny told me how that loss made him hate God for years. But through it all, he found forgiveness and a relationship with God.
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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.
0:00 Childhood and Losing His Virginity
6:51 First Exposure to Porn
9:07 First Baby Mama and Early Struggles
13:09 Introduced to Drugs
17:11 The Day His Dad Left for Mexico
20:55 The Call and Finding Out His Dad Died
28:55 Dealing With Guilt and His Brother
41:06 Deciding to Settle Down
51:00 Meeting His Wife
59:49 Discovering Johnny Chang's Content
1:04:22 The "Guarantee My Dad's in Heaven" Question
1:11:56 His Daughter's Trauma
1:23:39 Advice for Struggling With Lust
1:28:31 Leaving Discord Over a Disagreement
1:36:29 What He Still Struggles With
1:45:14 If You Could Ask God One Question
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J0rðan 2026/10/15
The Best Podcast
I truly believe this podcast has been the most beneficial so far. I really enjoy how all of y’all are just so relatable & don’t shy away from the trut...
MNSHOEJOHN 2026/10/12
Great
This podcast is awesome and has helped me a ton. BUT, the volume of Johnny and hosts is so low, I have to crank the volume all the way up and then whe...
JuneHenessey 2026/09/27
Excellent
The teachings he gives surrounding the Bible and how it relates to us has been life changing.
QueenyEvil12 2026/08/11
Thank you
I truly believe God put you in my feed for a reason. Thank you for all you do and just for being you! God bless ❤️
Flannel B 2026/08/01
Good conversations
Please decrease the paid ads or at least time them better.
TEEYESSS 2026/06/22
Amazing
Pastor Johnny thank God for you. Never had any interest in reading the Bible more because i didn’t read it correctly until I came across Pastor Johnny...
Vincentboy27 2026/06/20
Dropping TRUTH
I found Pastor Johnny and haven't looked back!! i am learning so much.
You must tune in daily to learn, listen and grow.
Between the hard truth in...
Jbug280 2026/06/10
Fed
Johnny chang feeds us with the scripture and gospel. Ive been listening for almost a year now. Been learning a lot and I’m very thankful of Johnny and...
Jjjj0623 2026/05/16
Thankful
So thankful God directed me to this podcast and now the app! I’ve been struggling to find a community where the teachings actually sit right with me. ...
Jenforjesus 2026/04/20
Pastor Johnny has changed my life and relationship with God
I absolutely love listening to Pastor Johnny, he has completely changed my understanding of Jesus and what the gospel means to our lives. I listen dai...
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