I explain how intrusive thoughts are lies from the enemy and how to overcome them by trusting God’s Word. I share personal stories, showing that true peace comes through grace, not self-effort.

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Timestamps:
00:43 – Does Johnny Chang still get sinful cravings?
02:34 – Can Pastors make mistakes or mess up?
07:12 – What are Intrusive thoughts and how does it impact us?
11:23 – The tragic story of a Korean mother’s intrusive thoughts
15:46 – Human minds wired for survival, not peace or rest
20:00 – Why we trust God's plan instead of living in fear
24:42 – Johnny Chang trusting Satan's thoughts at 12 years old
26:24 – Three ways Satan attacks: possession, suggestion, or accusation 31:39 – Why do you feel empty inside?
35:01 – The story of relationship cheating due to intrusive thoughts 37:47 – How do you overcome intrusive shameful thoughts from the past? 40:15 – How did Jesus deal with intrusive thoughts?
41:40 – Should you believe any of your intrusive thoughts?
44:30 – Lustful thought during prayer proves enemy’s spiritual attack 49:40 – Temptations thoughts are harmless until you agree with them 51:50 – What part does intrusive thoughts play in addiction?
54:46 – Study shows isolated addicts recover through healing community
57:55 – Johnny’s stealing from Toys R us
59:30 – God speaks through scripture; He never hijacks your mind 01:02:01 – Johnny Chang explains how God speaks to us through scripture
01:03:39 – Why would God create a chaotic world?
01:05:34 – Expectations can ruin your perception of blessings
01:07:00 – Johnny Chang says his chaos was necessary to find peace 01:10:47 – Audience Q&A begins; Discord community asks tough spiritual questions
01:11:00 – How to reach loved ones battling dark, hopeless thoughts 01:13:30 – When does intrusive thought cross into actual sinful action? 01:15:00 – How to battling false-memory OCD?
01:17:33 – What’s an intrusive thought most people wouldn’t consider intrusive?
01:20:00 – What if we don’t know enough of the word yet to combat intrusive thoughts?
01:22:10 – Closing out prayer from Johnny Chang

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