Stop Twisting God’s Word For Your Own Selfish Reasons (My advice to Kanye) | #005 | Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang

Johnny Chang shares stories from his New York trip, unpacks how Leviticus points to Jesus, explores the impact of trauma and unbelief on faith, and answers raw questions about salvation, grief, and walking with God.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:26 – Johnny Chang gets unexpectedly upgraded to first class

06:30 – “I'm not going back” – Johnny jokes about never flying economy again

07:03 – New York event had people lining up 3+ city blocks early

08:16 – The longest meet and greet line we’ve ever had

10:30 – From online to offline: building real Christian community

12:00 – Johnny invited to share his testimony with LadBible in the UK

13:00 – “What would you say to your 10-year-old self?”

13:54 – Johnny Chang learns UK slang 

15:00 – Podcast hits #6 on Spotify spirituality charts

20:09 – Deep Dive Bible Class through Core of the Heart

21:30 – Leviticus is hidden love, not legalism

25:00 – Why Heart Posture matters?

27:02 – Why control issues reveal a deeper spiritual trauma

31:18 – Johnny Chang reacts to JD Vance Memes

33:00 – How to handle gossip and slander biblically?

34:00 – Johnny Chang Reacts to Kanye’s Crashout 

37:00 – Acting out from lack of faith

40:00 – Satan works through religion too

42:00 – Gospel hope vs. human performance

44:00 – Johnny Chang Reacts to Cam Newton’s view on polygamy

47:30 – King Solomon’s many wives were a curse

50:32 – Johnny Chang reacts to Christian Spencer from iCarly Memes

53:30 – Koine Greek meaning of  “holy kiss” 

55:14 – The danger of chasing visions

56:30 – Johnny Chang reacts to Thief on the Cross meme

01:00:30 – When works become your idol

01:01:24 – Merch announcement

01:02:33 - Did humans before Christ go to Heaven?

01:04:18 - Do Animals go to Heaven?

01:07:06 – Do Pastor’s translators get a free pass into heaven?

01:09:25 – Encouragement for people who feel too behind in their spiritual walk

01:11:00 – Can you believe for someone’s salvation after they’ve passed away?

01:12:40 – Posthumous salvation and God’s justice

01:16:00 – What about unreached groups?

01:17:50 - Community Q&A Starts

01:18:15 – How to deal with grief and anger spiritually?

01:21:25 – How to build spiritual strength?

01:23:00 – Does God have favorites?

01:25:00 – How do I get high on the holy spirit?

01:25:50 - How do I keep myself sane after watching a loved one pass?

01:26:00 – Remaining humble by remembering your life before Christ

01:28:38 – Why doesn't everyone reach the point of hopelessness that's needed to accept the gospel? 

01:32:20 – Episode wrap-up & final words of encouragement