Johnny Chang opens up about forgiving his parents, dives deep into forgiveness and healing using the Bible, and tough questions from the community.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Episode Intro

01:20 How Johnny Chang Forgave His Parents

06:04 Did Johnny Chang Want To Forgive His Dad

09:04 The Impact Forgiveness Has On You

12:12 How Forgiveness Frees Us From Bitterness

15:22 Can You Forgive Your Ex

17:00 Faith On Death Row Documentary Preview

18:40 The Journey of Forgiveness and Healing

25:00 Biblical Forgiveness and Setting Boundaries

28:15 Forgiveness Without Expecting Apology

34:49 Is Forgiveness Required According To The Bible

42:23 How To Let Go Of Bitterness and Resentment

48:46 Breaking Free From Victim Mentality

53:53 Can We Forgive Satan?

01:00:07 Community Q&A

01:00:24 How To Forgive Myself After Causing a Fatal Accident

01:03:08 Can I Forgive My Abusive Dad But Never See Him Again?

01:06:30 How Do I Forgive Myself After Losing A Child?

01:09:30 How Can I Forgive Myself After Having An Abortion?

01:11:35 Biblical Unlocks and Outro

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Johnny Chang discusses what causes self-worth issues and how to overcome them using the Bible. He shares his personal journey of self-worth during his childhood, answers community questions and reacts to memes.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro to Unlearned Wisdom Podcast

05:22 Cultural Misunderstanding In Thailand

11:10 Self-Worth and Childhood Trauma

20:39 Johnny Chang’s Life in the Gang

25:09 Being Taken Advantage of and Self-Worth Development

37:44 How Social Media Affects Us

48:26 Learning Empathy and Building Confidence

54:27 Overcoming Shame and Accepting Forgiveness

01:00:32 Discovering Self-Worth Through Faith

01:03:58 Navigating Shame and Finding Healing

01:08:30 Johnny’s Story on Overcoming Shame Using The Bible

01:17:19 How To Rebuild Your Self-Worth

01:21:27 Overcome Getting Your Self-Worth From Your Looks

01:24:44 Scripture To Help Us Between The Line of Self-Worth and High Heart

01:27:22 Are Bisexuals Worthy of God's Love?

01:29:54 How To Stop Trying To Earn Worth Through Works

01:30:43 Johnny’s Reaction To Biblical Memes

01:40:45 Outro

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Johnny Chang explains how intrusive thoughts are lies from the enemy and how to overcome them by trusting God’s Word. He shares personal stories, showing that true peace comes through grace, not self-effort.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intrusive thoughts intro

00:43 – Does Johnny Chang still get sinful cravings?

02:34 – Can Pastors make mistakes or mess up?

07:12 – What are Intrusive thoughts and how does it impact us?

11:23 – The tragic story of a Korean mother’s intrusive thoughts

15:46 – Human minds wired for survival, not peace or rest

20:00 – Why we trust God's plan instead of living in fear

24:42 – Johnny Chang trusting Satan's thoughts at 12 years old

26:24 – Three ways Satan attacks: possession, suggestion, or accusation

31:39 – Why do you feel empty inside?

35:01 – The story of relationship cheating due to intrusive thoughts

37:47 – How do you overcome intrusive shameful thoughts from the past?

40:15 – How did Jesus deal with intrusive thoughts?

41:40 – Should you believe any of your intrusive thoughts?44:30 – Lustful thought during prayer proves enemy’s spiritual attack

49:40 – Temptations thoughts are harmless until you agree with them

51:50 – What part does intrusive thoughts play in addiction?54:46 – Study shows isolated addicts recover through healing community

57:55 – Johnny’s stealing from Toys R us

59:30 – God speaks through scripture; He never hijacks your mind

01:02:01 – Johnny Chang explains how God speaks to us through scripture

01:03:39 – Why would God create a chaotic world?

01:05:34 – Expectations can ruin your perception of blessings

01:07:00 – Johnny Chang says his chaos was necessary to find peace

01:10:47 – Audience Q&A begins; Discord community asks tough spiritual questions

01:11:00 – How to reach loved ones battling dark, hopeless thoughts

01:13:30 – When does intrusive thought cross into actual sinful action?

01:15:00 – How to battling false-memory OCD?

01:17:33 – What’s an intrusive thought most people wouldn’t consider intrusive?

01:20:00 – What if we don’t know enough of the word yet to combat intrusive thoughts?

01:22:10 – Closing out prayer from Johnny Chang

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In this episode, Johnny Chang breaks down what it means to pursue relationships through a gospel-centered lens. From dating and marriage to boundaries and spiritual timing, he shares how true connection starts with a heart aligned with God.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Johnny Chang on dating that pulls you closer to God

01:34 – Why Biblical love is reflection, not rules

06:12 – Johnny Chang explains the true meaning of equally yoked

09:11 – What are the signs that you’re ready to date?

14:30 – Prepare your heart before pursuing relationships

18:25 – Where can you meet new people as a Christian?

20:38 – Johnny Chang speaks to long-term singles: preparation, not punishment

22:27 – The Biblical purpose of marriage according to Johnny Chang

25:56 – Signs God is closing a relationship door

29:22 – The most common mistake couples make in relationships

32:46 – Johnny Chang breaks down Genesis 2 as God's dating blueprint

35:30 – Why only God can lead your spouse to faith

39:38 – Why weaponizing gospel advice will close hearts

52:09 – Can men and women just be friends?

59:21 – How to protect relationships from worldly influences

01:00:57 – Johnny Chang on purity, body count, and love-based obedience

01:08:29 – Does God say anything about getting back with an ex?

01:16:31 - Why do I so deeply long for a spouse?

01:26:12 – Johnny Chang’s final word: Trust God’s timing, not your own

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Johnny Chang sits down with his older brotherJames to unpack their shared past growing up in the projects, gang violence, prison trauma, and deep family wounds. What unfolds is a raw, redemptive story of pain, forgiveness, and how Jesus transformed two broken brothers into vessels of hope and healing.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro with special guest

02:00 - Johnny’s and James’ Childhood

05:30 – Their mom saves Johnny Chang from abortion

11:30 – Johnny and James earn respect at school through fights

24:07 – The first time James Chang got arrested

31:56 – Home life while Johnny was in prison

37:00 – Johnny faces 14 years and mental struggle

47:00 – Prison life: KFC, spreads, and survival hacks

52:00 – Prison trauma and memories

58:30 – Mom finds Christ while sons are in prison

59:30 – Pastor Kim knew Johnny Chang will preach one day

01:04:10 – The first time James Chang meet God

01:06:30 – Understanding what being a sinner means

01:10:11 – Cop recognizes James from Johnny’s testimony videos

01:13:00 – Former rivals now respect Johnny’s prison transformation

01:16:35 – James feared Johnny wouldn’t survive gang life

01:22:30 – James kept Johnny grounded while he was angry

01:26:00 – From gang life to preaching grace and truth

01:28:30 – Johnny leads James to Christ post-prison

01:29:22 – James teaches Johnny forgiveness through example

01:35:00 – Johnny shares to a non-prison crowd for first time

01:37:30 – James’ favorite childhood memory of Johnny

01:38:52 – Johnny’s favorite memory of James

01:42:30 – Johnny and James reflect on God’s redemption

01:45:34 – Final thanks from Johnny Chang

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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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Isolation isn’t just about being alone — it’s a battle in the mind and spirit. Minister Johnny Chang shares how prison, pain, and silence nearly broke him, and what it took to find healing. If you’ve ever felt distant from God or trapped in your thoughts, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:0:00 - Intro

0:31 – Christian “rizz”

2:30 – Johnny Chang shares the spiritual side of isolation

4:56 – Silent tears in prison after grandfather’s death

6:02 – Johnny Chang on how prison yards are structured

7:25 – Emotional vulnerability in prison — can you open up to homies?

8:30 – Locked up mentally before prison

9:08 – Johnny Chang’s loneliest moments: nights alone in thought

10:20 – When numbness and depression take over

11:18 – Two types of inmates: handling emotional pain

13:15 – Johnny Chang isolates and works out obsessively

16:27 – Is self-isolation for growth healthy or harmful?

21:50 – Did Johnny Chang turn to motivational content?

22:55 – Johnny Chang on suicide attempts

26:00 – Pastor Kim helps Johnny Chang find community

27:30 – “You’re not thinking — you’re listening to Satan”

30:00 – Feeling empty while trying to live right

33:00 – How should believers avoid isolation?

34:35 – Johnny Chang meets a pastor from a rival gang

36:21 – Advice for someone deeply isolated

39:57 – Why sermons matter in spiritual warfare

42:20 – Do what you don’t want to — it grows you

46:00 – Calm a racing mind — drip feed strategy

49:05 – Johnny Chang on Satan’s constant influence

50:10 – Signs of healthy vs toxic community

53:00 – Constructive vs destructive criticism

56:53 – Tempted to go back to the old life?

58:48 – Breaking mental & spiritual isolation

1:06:20 – Q&A starts

1:06:55 – Alone for long periods — how to handle it

1:08:00 – Helping a friend who isolates

1:10:00 – Stopping Satan’s isolating thoughts

1:10:20 – Following vs questioning your thoughts

1:15:00 – Is it okay to go to God first before people?

1:18:30 – Isolation and anger at a toxic workplace

1:24:00 – When someone uses your past to shame you

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In this episode, we talk about facing deep trauma, healing from church hurt, and learning to forgive what once felt unforgivable. After almost walking away from my testimony to helping others through their pain, God continues to redeem it all.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Johnny Chang on facing trauma with faith

01:30 - Johnny Chang overwhelmed sharing his testimony

05:30 - Pastor Kim is the only one who believed

10:24 - Turning church hurt into deeper healing

15:10 - Why Johnny Chang says healing takes time

17:05 - Forgiving the unforgivable through God’s eyes

23:23 - How trauma can turn into victim mindset

25:30 - Johnny Chang’s fear of freedom

27:22 - A mother’s faith during hopelessness

28:41 - Johnny Chang on leaving the past behind through Christ

30:04 - Healing through boundaries

32:47 - Tough love in recovery

35:30 - “You’re nothing” the truth humbled Johnny Chang

39:09 - One negative comment can derail your identity

41:33 - Finding support when you have no mentor

45:18 - King David’s trauma and spiritual victory

48:53 - Johnny Chang on healing by helping others

51:08 - No longer defined by trauma or pain

54:09 - Replacing trauma with gospel-centered hope

56:30 - Recognizing the enemy’s voice in your thoughts

01:00:37 - Johnny Chang on sharing pain without trauma dumping

01:06:39 - Why God allows trauma: Johnny Chang responds

01:10:58 - Praising God through pain and suffering

01:12:49 - The church’s role in emotional healing

01:16:08 - The importance of a gospel-centered community

01:18:30 - How to trust God after losing a sibling

01:23:00 - How to make amends with someone you hurt

01:26:30 - Is Trump the Antichrist? Johnny Chang responds

01:28:24 - Embracing new identity after deep trauma

01:31:30 - Overcoming trauma through Jesus

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