Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

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πŸ“² Make God a daily habit in your life: https://download.coreoftheheart.com/yt-unlearned-wisdom You cannot fix yourself, no matter how hard you try. There was a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years, and one sentence from Jesus made him stand up. In this episode, I talk about what surrender looks like, why we ask the wrong questions when we read the Bible, and why trying harder is not the answer. 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 If I'm Not Too Far Gone, Why Did God Allow So Much Evil? 4:34 Catholicism vs. Christianity: Why the Question Doesn't Matter 7:47 Why We Really Ask Questions: Control vs. Surrender 9:42 Studying the Bible for the Wrong Reasons 16:38 Did My Friend Go to Heaven? Reading the "Why" Behind Questions 21:32 Why Everyone Only Thinks About Their Own Heart 26:55 What Real Surrender Actually Means 30:36 Is It Better If You Handle It or Jesus Does? 33:00 Paul's Confession: "Who Shall Deliver Me?" 40:45 Why Was Paul Used So Greatly? 48:39 The Story of the Man Who Tried to Correct Pastor Kim 52:47 How to Stop Trusting Yourself Again 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’Œ Donate 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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