Prison Didn't Break Me, Trying To Be A "Good Christian" Did | #081 | Unlearned Wisdom

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I grew up in a strict Christian home, but by my teens I was deep in gang life, and it landed me in prison with two felonies. When I became a Christian, I hid my tattoos and chased a title in the church so I could feel good enough. Trying to earn my way to God gave me panic attacks so bad, I begged doctors to scan my brain for a tumor. It got so dark I had thoughts of taking my own life. Then I heard one message about salvation, and for the first time, all that anxiety finally left.
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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. 0:00 Jeff's Childhood in a Christian Household 3:37 What Being a Pastor's Kid Cost Him 4:23 Moving to Tijuana as Missionary Pastors 11:14 Legalism and Religious Trauma 14:48 Growing Up Without Feeling Loved 24:22 Searching for Identity and Love 25:38 Childhood Sexual Trauma 27:28 Skater Scenes to Gang Life 39:19 Life After His Parents Moved to Texas 42:41 The Arrests That Led to Prison 45:38 Joining the Southsiders in County 52:01 First Night in County Jail 57:12 The Pastor Who Kept Visiting 1:14:00 Getting Out and Finding a Church 1:21:26 Feeling Ashamed of His Testimony 1:32:32 Meeting and Marrying His Wife 1:43:59 Panic Attacks and Suicidal Thoughts 1:55:21 Apologizing to His Family 2:01:11 Discovering Johnny Chang's Content 2:06:35 Finding Security in His Salvation 2:11:17 Old Habits That Still Creep Back 2:16:27 Reconciling With His Parents 2:23:39 Advice for At-Risk Youth 2:25:40 Closing Prayer
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