Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang Stop Twisting God’s Word For Your Own Selfish Reasons (My advice to Kanye) | #005
Johnny Chang shares stories from his New York trip, unpacks how Leviticus points to Jesus, explores the impact of trauma and unbelief on faith, and answers raw questions about salvation, grief, and walking with God.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 – Johnny Chang gets unexpectedly upgraded to first class
06:30 – “I'm not going back” – Johnny jokes about never flying economy again
07:03 – New York event had people lining up 3+ city blocks early
08:16 – The longest meet and greet line we’ve ever had
10:30 – From online to offline: building real Christian community
12:00 – Johnny invited to share his testimony with LadBible in the UK
13:00 – “What would you say to your 10-year-old self?”
13:54 – Johnny Chang learns UK slang
15:00 – Podcast hits #6 on Spotify spirituality charts
20:09 – Deep Dive Bible Class through Core of the Heart
21:30 – Leviticus is hidden love, not legalism
25:00 – Why Heart Posture matters?
27:02 – Why control issues reveal a deeper spiritual trauma
31:18 – Johnny Chang reacts to JD Vance Memes
33:00 – How to handle gossip and slander biblically?
34:00 – Johnny Chang Reacts to Kanye’s Crashout
37:00 – Acting out from lack of faith
40:00 – Satan works through religion too
42:00 – Gospel hope vs. human performance
44:00 – Johnny Chang Reacts to Cam Newton’s view on polygamy
47:30 – King Solomon’s many wives were a curse
50:32 – Johnny Chang reacts to Christian Spencer from iCarly Memes
53:30 – Koine Greek meaning of “holy kiss”
55:14 – The danger of chasing visions
56:30 – Johnny Chang reacts to Thief on the Cross meme
01:00:30 – When works become your idol
01:01:24 – Merch announcement
01:02:33 - Did humans before Christ go to Heaven?
01:04:18 - Do Animals go to Heaven?
01:07:06 – Do Pastor’s translators get a free pass into heaven?
01:09:25 – Encouragement for people who feel too behind in their spiritual walk
01:11:00 – Can you believe for someone’s salvation after they’ve passed away?
01:12:40 – Posthumous salvation and God’s justice
01:16:00 – What about unreached groups?
01:17:50 - Community Q&A Starts
01:18:15 – How to deal with grief and anger spiritually?
01:21:25 – How to build spiritual strength?
01:23:00 – Does God have favorites?
01:25:00 – How do I get high on the holy spirit?
01:25:50 - How do I keep myself sane after watching a loved one pass?
01:26:00 – Remaining humble by remembering your life before Christ
01:28:38 – Why doesn't everyone reach the point of hopelessness that's needed to accept the gospel?
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