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.

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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

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