Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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In this video, I talk about why we reach for things like food, drugs, or pills, and how it is really about trying to fill a part of us that only God can fill. A man wrote in and told me he quit drugs, smoking, and drinking, but he is still stuck on pills, so I helped him see the difference between guilt and conviction. For Live Event Information and to RSVP click here: https://events.coreoftheheart.com/ ๐Ÿค 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 Real Responsibility vs. Guilt Disguised as Responsibility 3:15 Why He Doesn't Chase Viral Content 7:16 The Root of Gluttony 17:13 Reading vs. Receiving the Bible 20:36 The Danger of Filtering God's Word Through Feelings 23:13 Why Group Mentorship Is Really Spiritual Mentorship 27:23 Upcoming Book and Devotional Announcement 32:04 Struggling With Pill Addiction After Quitting Drugs 39:22 Thinking All the Way to the End Before You Relapse ๐ŸŽฅ Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 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 ๐Ÿ’Œ Donate to Core Of The Heart: https://donate.coreoftheheart.com ๐Ÿ‘พ Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: https://discord.com/invite/coth ๐Ÿ‰ Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: https://linktr.ee/johnnychang

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