Today in episode 3 of my new podcast, we talk about facing deep trauma, healing from church hurt, and learning to forgive what once felt unforgivable. The gospel can cure it all when we put full faith in God. 
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Johnny Chang on facing trauma with faith
01:30 - Johnny Chang overwhelmed sharing his testimony
05:30 - Pastor Kim is the only one who believed
10:24 - Turning church hurt into deeper healing
15:10 - Why Johnny Chang says healing takes time
17:05 - Forgiving the unforgivable through God’s eyes
23:23 - How trauma can turn into victim mindset
25:30 - Johnny Chang’s fear of freedom
27:22 - A mother’s faith during hopelessness
28:41 - Johnny Chang on leaving the past behind through Christ
30:04 - Healing through boundaries
32:47 - Tough love in recovery
35:30 - “You’re nothing” the truth humbled Johnny Chang
39:09 - One negative comment can derail your identity
41:33 - Finding support when you have no mentor
45:18 - King David’s trauma and spiritual victory
48:53 - Johnny Chang on healing by helping others
51:08 - No longer defined by trauma or pain
54:09 - Replacing trauma with gospel-centered hope
56:30 - Recognizing the enemy’s voice in your thoughts
01:00:37 - Johnny Chang on sharing pain without trauma dumping 01:06:39 - Why God allows trauma: Johnny Chang responds
01:10:58 - Praising God through pain and suffering
01:12:49 - The church’s role in emotional healing
01:16:08 - The importance of a gospel-centered community
01:18:30 - How to trust God after losing a sibling
01:23:00 - How to make amends with someone you hurt
01:26:30 - Is Trump the Antichrist? Johnny Chang responds
01:28:24 - Embracing new identity after deep trauma
01:31:30 - Overcoming trauma through Jesus

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"What is Bible Class???"

The Bible Class is for those that want to get a deeper understanding of the Bible, in a shorter amount of time. 

It's a live class on Zoom where Minister Johnny does a deep dive on 1 chapter of the Bible. If you'd like to see what its like before joining, you can watch all the free previews here:
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In this interview, I share all the details of my early Christian walk and how God shaped me into the Minister you all see today. 

Before any of you discovered me from any "viral" video or interview (like Soft White Underbelly, Hood stocks, Delafe, Jubileee, etc)...There was 8 years of learning how to live true spiritual life. It was not easy.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - First meal out: Korean BBQ tears
02:00 - Intro to Johnny’s 8-year journey
05:00 - Meeting Pastor Kim through his mom
06:15 - Church by day, gang by night
08:50 - Going all-in with church life
10:18 - Pastor offers escape from the streets
11:12 - Living in church but still armed
12:23 - Gang turns on Johnny’s new faith
13:17 - Trading gang status for salvation
15:00 - Church dorm life & early prayers
19:14 - Scrubbing toilets tests Johnny’s pride
21:00 - Pastor calls out closed-off heart
24:53 - Opening up builds trust with pastor
26:00 - Humbling himself to become teachable
29:50 - Learning forgiveness after gang war
33:28 - Wrestling with salvation and sin cycles
36:34 - Overcoming temptation with scripture truth
40:30 - Using God’s word against deception
47:42 - Setting boundaries to guard his flesh
51:32 - Mentors show grace through near relapse
1:26:52 - Viral Soft White Underbelly interview
1:32:00 - Testimony spreads to strangers and enemies
1:37:15 - From inmate to Minister through grace

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You must be a Tier 2 or Tier 3 member to attend.
Use code STUDY50 for 50% off your first month

"What is Bible Class???"

It's a live class on Zoom where Minister Johnny does a deep dive on 1 chapter of the Bible. If you'd like to see what its like before joining, you can watch all the free previews here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/XYT24CpqfFw?si=xQ3m3bzK-uOGrLq_

The Bible Class is for those that want to get a deeper understanding of the Bible, in a shorter amount of time. 

Please come prepared to learn!