Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

Jonny Chang talks with Jeremy and Aaron about why loneliness can intensify negative thoughts, how “needing space” can turn into isolation, and why digital connection often still feels empty. They discuss testing thoughts, finding real community through shared truth and faith, and practical ways to find peace when you’re alone. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here:  ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:26 Why kids have suicidal thoughts 04:27 Why loneliness drives people crazy 05:40 Why thoughts go negative when alone 07:23 Can trusting your gut be positive? 08:43 Feelings vs truth and reality 12:07 What pushes someone over the edge? 13:29 Why people don’t open up 15:53 Can loneliness cause mental disorders? 16:21 Signs someone is too isolated 19:10 When “space” becomes unhealthy 23:27 Why people feel lonely while connected 26:51 How to build real connection 29:34 Lonely even in church 31:14 What if you have no community? 35:26 Advice for spiraling thoughts 46:52 When being alone is necessary 59:08 Is it bad to want a partner? 01:06:15 $1T or ten minutes with Jesus? 01:19:57 Closing remarks and prayer for loneliness 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God 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/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 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/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or 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

I’ve realized that most of you are exhausted because you’re trying to be a "good person," but I’m here to show you that being a "whack" failure is actually the only way God can carry you. I’m breaking down why your struggle is a gift that protects you from religious pride and why "good people" were the ones who actually killed Jesus. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8...⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 frank exploration of why pride in being "good" can block spiritual growth. Conversations cover humility, admitting weakness, and how surrender invites grace. Personal stories and tough questions about confession, accountability, and how trauma shapes ministry are highlighted. Practical moments probe honesty in prayer, dating, and relationships.

I’m exploring why we feel so exhausted trying to "fix" our parents, only to realize our own pride and ungodly expectations are actually what’s pushing them away. We’re getting real about being "holy dirt" and why we have to stop breaking people's arms for God, because true peace comes from trusting His work on the cross rather than our own religious performance. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: ⁠⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8...⁠⁠⁠ 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

George Janko, online creator and comedian who shares gospel-centered testimony, reflects on spiritual growth after the Christian Avengers controversy. He talks humility after public mistakes. He discusses handling internet judgment, listening across beliefs, marriage and singleness, and trusting God through loss. The conversation centers on surrender, accountability, and seeking unity in faith.

I crashed out and tried to leave my congregation  MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8...⁠⁠ 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 conversation about why hardship can refine character and force deeper dependence on God. Short takes on what full surrender really looks like and why expectations often derail spiritual growth. Discussions on how struggle exposes blind spots, the tension between obedience and outcomes, and why power or success can become spiritual risks.

Johnny Chang talks about staying consistent with God, embracing growth through correction, and navigating relationships with wisdom. We’ll also discuss walking in truth, using your grace to help others, and healing from church hurt. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8...⁠ 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

America’s #1 Divorce Lawyer, James Sexton, talks about his struggles with faith, gives advice on love and marriages, and asks vulnerable questions about God’s fairness with Johnny Chang. MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8...⁠ 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here:  ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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. 00:00 Intro  07:04 James Sexton on Soft White Underbelly  16:06 Can You Understand God’s Nature?  26:29 Free Daily Devotionals with Johnny Chang 26:55 The Beauty of True Faith 32:23 When Talking to God Feels One-Sided  39:47 Why Does God Allow Suffering?  46:51 The Power of Vulnerability  54:06 Can All Religions Be Right?  01:01:40 We’re Hiring! Join Core of the Heart 01:03:24 Why Love is Loaned, Not Permanently Gifted  01:09:43 How to Choose the Right Life Partner  01:28:53 What is Marriage Satisfaction?  01:32:16 A Test of True Love 01:45:26 Is God Truly Just?  02:00:41 Free After Service! Text In for Info 02:12:07 How Social Media Ruins Human Connection 02:20:58 Why Lust Is the Downfall of Relationships  02:31:31 Religion as the Antidote to Modernity 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God 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/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠ 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 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/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or 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

Johnny Chang shares advice on relationships and how they should push you closer to God  MY APP IS LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2026! Join the waitlist here: https://coreoftheheart.kit.com/c973f8... 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