Are New Year’s Resolutions Biblical? | #042

How can you seek God’s blessings in 2026? Johnny Chang shares practical advice for setting God-centered goals that stick, and reflects on Core of the Heart with the team. 🎙️ Watch/Listen to Unlearned Wisdom on every platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unlearnedwisdom⁠ Sign up for FREE Daily Devotional Emails here: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/pages/dailydevotions⁠ 🤝 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. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 07:45 Core Of The Heart 2025 Highlights 15:44 Gospel Bot Is Live! Try It Now 31:52 Johnny Chang’s Preaching Journey 36:39 Challenges of Being Famous 43:05 We’re Hiring! Join Core of the Heart 47:24 Reflecting on Orlando & Miami After Sevice 53:55 Can Christians Set New Year Goals? 58:31 Do You Want Financial Stability? 01:03:39 How to Stick to Your Goals 01:06:05 Practical Advice for Staying Disciplined 01:23:08 Why a Perfectionist Mindset is Harmful 01:28:36 Jeremy’s Goals for 2026 01:33:07 Aaron’s Goals for 2026 01:38:46 2026 Goals for COTH 01:44:57 Reflecting on 2025 02:03:19 Closing Prayer with Johnny Chang 🎥 Watch my documentary, 'Faith On Death Row': ⁠https://youtu.be/-KgMmqN79kg?si=hpLBvqxbI-jGmLFn⁠ 📲 a new COTH app is COMING SOON. Text 'APP' to 323-613-3577 to get on the wait list!!!! This will be your daily guide to help you get closer to God 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 🧢 Core of the Heart merchandise now available: ⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/collections/all⁠ 🤖 We just launched Gospel Bot! Check out details here: ⁠https://gray-dosa-37b.notion.site/Gospel-Bot-A-I-2564380db0c380ec8cd5c79be2bb0370⁠ ✂️ Join Clipping Class: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/coth⁠ 👾 Join my free Discord to submit your question for a future episode: ⁠https://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: ⁠⁠https://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: ⁠⁠https://coreoftheheart.com/⁠ 🕊️ Start your Free 7-Day Trial or 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices