Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

75-Year-Old Felon Meets His 50-Year-Old Son | #075 | Unlearned Wisdom

Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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πŸ“² Make God a daily habit in your life: https://onelink.to/cothdailyapp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_term=na&utm_content=unlearned-wisdom *Try Shopify Now at https://www.shopify.com/unlearnedwisdom* I sat down with Jake Bodine, who has spent the last 17 years leading a ministry called God Behind Bars. He told me about the time he sat down with a gang leader in a Texas prison who was ready to renounce everything, even knowing it could put his life at risk. He shared the story of watching a 75-year-old father meet his 50-year-old son for the first time. He also opened up about a moment where he judged a man in his own Bible study before God asked him a hard question about grace. This is a conversation about redemption, and about believing that no one is ever too far gone. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ 🀝 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. 0:00 Founding a Ministry Behind Bars 5:34 Losing 40 Friends and Meeting Ryan 13:24 Launching the First Prison Church 24:17 From One Prison to 95 36:57 The Aryan Brotherhood Leader's Story 44:24 How the Pando App Was Born 54:10 Justice vs. Redemption 1:06:53 Finding a New Mentor or Pastor 1:14:20 Father-Daughter and Father-Son Events 1:25:44 Questioning God During a Marriage Crisis 1:35:25 Writing Worship Music From Prison 1:46:26 If You Could Ask God One Question 2:00:52 Closing Prayer πŸŽ₯ Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn 🎟️ 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/1FAIpQLSeP7uLdy0r8pvcwvli--9TIBWpUI5ac6wCaY1TzogbpnIC4-Q/viewform?usp=header 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/1FAIpQLScGXJE_VqLemnAMbo3l_zp1Zgeewex05_5CCwJcqpuKzTtpFQ/viewform?usp=header πŸ’ŒDonate to Core Of The Heart: https://donate.coreoftheheart.com πŸ‘Ύ Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.com/invite/coth πŸ‰ Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: ⁠https://linktr.ee/johnnychang

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