Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

In this episode, I break down why treating Easter as a one-day tradition is destroying your daily discipline, and how true Christian freedom means learning to fight from victory instead of fighting for it. We also dive into my 6-hour airport spiritual warfare, the demonic trap of Christian conspiracy theories like the Book of Enoch, and why I used to take my gang-banging energy to Venice Beach just to bully other pastors. 📲 Make God a daily habit in your life! Join the waitlist to my app coming soon! https://getcothdaily.com/?utm_source=... 📩 Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dail... 🤝 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 to help people walk closer with Him every day. 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. *Chapters:* 00:00 Intro 02:34 Do you celebrate Easter traditions? 07:36 When did you learn patience? 14:19 What if you don’t have a mentor? 16:15 What is the real meaning of Easter? 20:04 How to celebrate Easter every day 24:04 Are your works rooted in selfishness? 31:39 Why churches emphasize Resurrection Sunday 46:57 Titanic conspiracy 55:08 Dangers of chasing knowledge and rabbit holes 01:00:18 Is it okay to process difficult thoughts? 01:08:30 What is the main Easter takeaway? 01:13:46 Fear vs reverence toward God 01:24:03 Trusting God’s timing in life 01:35:35 Recap and prayer 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row':    • I Went Into A Death Row Prison To Preach T...   🎟️ Come to my next FREE live event! After Service: Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577 If you are a church, or know a direct representative who wants to host 500-2000 local people, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... If you are a Vendor or know someone with a shop or food truck who wants sell goods, and grow awareness in your community, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode:   / discord   🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I’m getting real with you about the one condition God requires to fix your life: total surrender and the patience to wait decades, even when you're trapped in chronic pain or the aftermath of deep trauma. I'm sharing my own most painful secret to show you that your suffering isn't a mistake—it’s the exact tool God will use to free someone else once you stop trying to control the outcome. Make God a daily habit in your life! Join the waitlist to my app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getcothdaily.com/⁠ Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dail...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my free Discord to attend Main Stages Live: ⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU ⁠🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Laita, photographer behind Soft White Underbelly known for raw long-form portraits of marginalized Americans. He explains why he invested millions to interview people on the streets. He describes spotting authenticity, navigating safety and ethical boundaries, and how his work launched surprising careers and stirred debate about parenting, faith, and society.

Today, I had to give you guys the hard truth about why God actually keeps Satan alive on a leash to expose your hidden idols and completely shatter your self-righteousness. We also broke down why trying to be a "good" Christian actually repels Jesus, and how true faith means completely distrusting your own deceiving heart so He can finally do the work. Make God a daily habit in your life! Join the waitlist to my app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getcothdaily.com/ Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dail...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my free Discord to attend Main Stages Live: ⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/nTuvmutSsU ⁠🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A candid conversation about intrusive, negative thoughts and why they arise. They explore whether these are spiritual attacks or mental habits and when thoughts become dangerous. The host urges surrendering thought control to God instead of trying to manufacture holiness. There is critique of performative faith and practical guidance on taking unwanted thoughts to God for true freedom.

A raw conversation about how pride and sensitivity often reveal the same corruption we judge in others. Talks about why trying to stop sin by willpower is a trap and how true freedom begins with admitting helplessness. Covers surrendering to Jesus, confronting ego in relationships, and why patience delays Christ’s return to allow repentance.

A conversation about feeling unqualified before God and how that sense points to grace. They explore comparison in church, phone addiction versus deep reading, and building devotional habits. The story of a death-row inmate highlights how near-death moments can sharpen faith. Practical steps for moving forward, balancing faith with work, and why God often uses the weak are also discussed.

A provocative look at why begging forgiveness can undermine faith and how true surrender is found in recognizing being dead to sin. Stories include a death-row inmate who grasped grace, the Pool of Bethesda’s lesson on humility, and a challenge to stop trusting feelings over God’s word. Calls out performative piety and urges a deeper, heart-level trust in the gospel.

A candid look at why envy over others’ blessings exposes hidden comparison and pride. Short lessons on discerning when to wait and when to accept a closed door. Conversations about hardship as God’s tool to build dependence, and why grace blesses the undeserving. Practical prompts to replace resentment with ‘me too’ and to test blessings by whether they draw you closer to God.

A candid talk about returning to God being more important than perfection. Conversations on trusting God in doubt and how grace, not performance, defines worth. Practical guidance on rest, humility at work, and rebuilding faith after hardship. Strong reminders that God rejoices over you now and his mercy is renewed each morning.