Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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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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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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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.

 

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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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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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:
00:00:00 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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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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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.
 
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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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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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.

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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