Prison Didn't Break Me, Trying To Be A "Good Christian" Did | #081 | Unlearned Wisdom
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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/spotify-uw 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. 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 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 🎥 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 💌 Donate to Core Of The Heart: https://donate.coreoftheheart.com 👾 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
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📲 Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/spotify-uw Get $10 off your Elah Ring with code UNLEARNEDWISDOM: https://bit.ly/4d37ded 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. 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. *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 🎥 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 💌 Donate to Core Of The Heart: https://donate.coreoftheheart.com 👾 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
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