Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, Johnny Chang shares his personal story of addiction, how it all starts, and how to break free.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:22 Reflecting on the OC After Service
10:43 Johnny Chang’s Struggle with Addiction
20:12 Can I love God as an Addict?
23:46 When Does Addiction Become a Problem?
25:44 Gospel Bot Announcement
27:32 Learning How to Overcome Cravings
29:43 Where Does Addiction Start?
36:39 What Are Some Less Obvious Addictions?
42:07 Are Some Addictions Good?
46:38 What is True Surrender?
50:08 How Can I Support Someone Through Addiction?
55:05 How to Approach Loved Ones About Addiction?
59:47 Steps to Break Addiction
01:03:47 After Service Announcement
01:04:50 Can You Be Addicted to God?
01:06:34 Is There an Addiction Johnny Chang Misses?
01:10:39 What is the Most Harmful Drug?
01:16:50 Should I Become Clean Before Going to God?
01:18:48 Getting Support From the COTH Discord
01:27:16 Which Childhood Habits Still Make You Feel Guilty?
01:30:38 Closing Prayer for Addiction by Johnny Chang
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In this episode, Johnny Chang shares his personal story of addiction, how it all starts, and how to break free.
🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom
🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here:
https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370
Work with us! Technical Podcast Producer Role:
app.joinroster.co/jobs/c1c0f8be-106a-47b7-a6b7-1141f51dff53/details?referral=johnny-chang-619
🎟️ Come see me live! After Service Schedule:
9/21 - New Orleans
RSVP here: coreoftheheart.com/pages/after-service-reserve-your-spot
These events are FREE.
Get all the details by sending 'AFTERS' to 323,613,3577
✂️ Join Clipping Class: discord.com/invite/coth
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:22 Reflecting on the OC After Service
10:43 Johnny Chang’s Struggle with Addiction
20:12 Can I love God as an Addict?
23:46 When Does Addiction Become a Problem?
25:44 Gospel Bot Announcement
27:32 Learning How to Overcome Cravings
29:43 Where Does Addiction Start?
36:39 What Are Some Less Obvious Addictions?
42:07 Are Some Addictions Good?
46:38 What is True Surrender?
50:08 How Can I Support Someone Through Addiction?
55:05 How to Approach Loved Ones About Addiction?
59:47 Steps to Break Addiction
01:03:47 After Service Announcement
01:04:50 Can You Be Addicted to God?
01:06:34 Is There an Addiction Johnny Chang Misses?
01:10:39 What is the Most Harmful Drug?
01:16:50 Should I Become Clean Before Going to God?
01:18:48 Getting Support From the COTH Discord
01:27:16 Which Childhood Habits Still Make You Feel Guilty?
01:30:38 Closing Prayer for Addiction by Johnny Chang
🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: coreoftheheart.com/collections/all
👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: discord.com/invite/coth
🐉 Follow Johnny Chang everywhere: https://linktr.ee/johnnychang
🎧 Access Johnny's Mainstage discussions: https://linktr.ee/johnnychang
🫶 Donate to support our Core of the Heart ministries: coreoftheheart.com/pages/donate
💙 For those that want to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible & get closer with God, to unlock true peace and happiness: coreoftheheart.com
🕊️ Use code WISDOM for 50% off your first month.
Core of the Heart is our digital community to support you in getting closer to the true Gospel. Membership includes: Weekly Bible Class with Minister Johnny, hundreds of hours of livestream content, sermons, Q&A's and resources to help you understand the Bible faster.
Sign up instructions: https://shorturl.at/ZuAFD
