Ex Gang Member interview-Johnny
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- čas přidán 21. 01. 2023
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Johnny, a former gang member in Los Angeles.
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I'd like to personally thank Mark and Soft White Underbelly for having me on this amazing platform. I hope to help people and give back to this world the blessings of hope and positivity. If you or anyone you know needs help, spiritually, mentally, or emotionally please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Much love to everyone reading this and may God Mightily bless you all!
-Johnny
Thank you for coming on. If anyone takes your message to heart it will change lives. Props to you
You’re a beautiful person, inside and out. What an incredible life story to listen to😮😍
God bless you Johnny! This has inspired to reach out to my alcoholic father and hope for something better than the life we’ve had. May god watch over you and your loved ones.
Wow man, this was powerful. Thank you for sharing and thank you Jesus!
Thank you for sharing your powerful message. You have touched my heart, I will share your story with those that I love.
Came for the wild gang stories , stayed for the therapy session. Thank you for this
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Lol facts
Same
Same 😂😢
Same
"If he saved you from your sins, and you still think you're a sinner, that must mean he failed, and he didn't." As a lifelong Christian, this opened my eyes. I never looked at my life from that viewpoint. Such a powerful testimony.
I'm sorry, I would like to ask several questions about this sentence he said on the video. 1. Who is "he"? 2. He ain't real, so how could this sentence be justified? 3. How to tell yourself that follow a religion is not a brainwashing process?
@@user-wy1nv8uf1zhe is Yahusha aka Jesus Christ and he does exist my brother, there is much evidence he lived and was crucified in fact the majority of historians agree he lived, google and do research for yourself if you think I’m lying. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with the one true living God who proved himself to be real 2000 years ago, he preached a message of love with his greatest commandments being love others like you love yourself, love God with all your heart, and forgive others as he forgave us. May God bless you and open your eyes to the truth in the mighty name of Yahusha 🙏🏽
@@user-wy1nv8uf1z u special like Ed Edd n Eddy dawg
@@user-wy1nv8uf1zJesus was historically proven to be a real person, who was crucified and even raised from the dead, don’t believe me? Do your own research. There is overwhelming historical evidence of his existence, crucifix action and resurrection. Just about all scholars agree on this. So we know Jesus Christ is real. We also know the devil is real and has blinded billions. So it’s not about Religion, it’s about a relationship with God. Jesus himself. Now you have a choice, to keep your heart hardened and continue in denial, or to submit to Jesus, and turn away from your ways, and follow his way for you. All I can tell you is that your ways, are sinful and wicked and lead to destruction, but his way is perfect, holy, just and leads to life. Living for yourself will make you become more miserable. It’s not a matter of if but when.
@@user-wy1nv8uf1z you're not sorry but glad you asked. He is real and it's historically documented. Do you have questions about his Buddhist upbringing or just honing in on his Christian faith?
I apologized to my estranged son because of Johnny's testimony. I pray we can restore our relationship
I pray that you can have a much deeper relationship together. God bless you both and everyone who is attached to you two.
@@alldadsunited thanks!
Jesus Christ loves you and died for your sins
And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. -Revelation 12:10-11 ESV
That's powerful! I hope things are going well❤❤❤
This guy was so articulate with his storytelling that the jnterviewer didn't need to ask him anymore questions. This was his personal spiritual testimony. Great story.
Right???
Unlike Vlad who cuts in every 10 seconds.
Mark prefers not to intervene because he wants them to tell rheir story. Mark might ask some questions but he wants the guest to talk.
I love this, I don’t say this very often but this man is very deep, redemption is a wonderful thing
His communication skills fills gaps and resonates to culture, economic, academic and multiverse populations and expanding hope beyond boundaries.
This was so dope. I'm 48 ex crip, walked the same road. I haven't talked to my mother for 20 years because of childhood trauma. Now I'm going back to Louisiana to sit down and forgive her. Thanks Johnny.
Love this..praying the Lord go before you and prepare her heart. I pray for healing and reconciliation ❤️
I hope everything works out in ur favor OG
That’s beautiful ❤
God be with you 🙏
❤️❤️❤️
Had me in tears man when you started talking about apologising to your father.
Same , brother.
That hit hard with me as well. That was ab blessing to them both & it took a lot of courage.
My dad and I were at peace when he passed, but I'd love some more conversations/time with him.
Hit so hard 😭😭😭
me too
Jesus Christ loves you and died for your sins
This man is more self aware than anyone I've ever listened to. This was awesome.
having your guests speak uninterrupted and on such a nonjudgmental platform produces the most thought-provoking, sincere, addicting series to listen to
it is!
This is one of the best interviews I've watched. Super proud of that young man!
Agreed. .I love Mark ❤
So true. I just discover this channel and it's very addicting
I agree 💯
“I trusted in myself a lot because I couldn’t trust my parents”
Man…that hit deep.
Trust in one’s self is twofold. Trust in your ego self or trust in your higher self. The latter overcomes the former.
#facts
Not that deep
@@CacaoFlower except it kinda is, in the Bible that’s a lie many of us as broken humans have to grapple with, that we are not in control and ultimately putting our trust in God is such a freeing gift for us that feel we’ve had to remain in control in the past in order to protect ourselves. This is a beautiful, vulnerable comment.
@@CacaoFlower I didn’t say that WAS deep. I said that HIT deep (That’s another way of saying that I can relate to what was said).
Johnny is arguably THE most self aware, down to earth, respectful man I have ever heard speak. I feel like he radiates safe energy and I would whole heartedly, without a shadow of a doubt, trust him with my life
"20 years of pain, anger, frustration, it was crushed and we hugged it out" That was so deep, that was a once broken bond between a father and son, now fixed!
Have to say, this was the most well articulated argument about God and sin I’ve ever heard. As someone who isn’t a Christian or even from that background, I really felt this message.
Remember God loves you♥️😊!
Good news is that Jesus paid the punishment for your sins, He died, and rose from the dead on the 3rd day. you are ONLY forgiven and saved by putting faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.
Jesus is Lord.
I’m Christian and he definitely convicted me. I can’t live in condemnation and believe the great work Jesus did for me, it doesn’t work. This was a blessing
Thats the Holy Spirit calling u🔥
I dont believe in organized religion and have my own thoughts on how the universe works or the spiritual makeup of it, but Johnny's story and words still gave me something to think about to incorporate into my train of thought. For that, I am grateful.
Society has many stereotypes about manhood. Johnny’s apology to his father and the forgiveness that engendered is one of the most impressive expressions of true manhood I’ve ever seen.
Beautiful Testimony Son God is great Beautiful ur testimony is soooo touching just keep trusting GOD , God love's u
Amen Amen Hallelujah To God be the Glory
JESUS makes the Difference Hallelujah beautiful testimony it touches my heart
For anybody who doest know why people get involved with drama from broken homes, it's todo with ptsd and the way a individual Handel's it, extroverted people may challenge the stress, this leads to addiction to thrills that inturn turns off the frontal cortex due to adrenaline being released that can last in the body for 3-4 days and while continuously being retrigged. The side effect of this is a inability to concentrate, remember, make complex racial decisions, and well effect the individuals ability to sleep causing myriad of additional side effects.
All glory be to God! What's impossible with man is possible with God. Amen! 🤍
I grew up with an violent and alcoholic father and a severely bipolar mother. We lived in a very chaotic and traumatic household, I’m 26 now and I’m doing decent, in college with a respectable job and in line for grad school. I watch these videos because they help me feel closer to my brother who didn’t make it. He had a psychotic break and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia due to our abuse and his own drug use growing up. He’s been addicted to meth for 12 years to self medicate. He’s in prison now, on and off the streets and we haven’t spoken for years. The stories shared here help me understand him more, and help me feel less alone with the things that I’ve experienced myself. Thank you to Mark for this channel, and thank you to the people who come on this platform and bare their souls for all the see.
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us made the difference in Johnny’s life. He admitted that. It was all Jesus. He can do the same for you! He did it for me. Trust Jesus with all of your heart, He WILL NOT fail you ❤
Thanks for sharing your story here too. I just read that. I pray healing and comfort in all the areas where love and happiness was stripped from you in childhood. I pray a new unity over you with your emotions and thoughts and for your brother! God touch these two with your life and presence right now Lord where they both feel a new peace and joy over their minds to walk free of the past pain and sadness.. AMEN! 🥹
I am broken. I don't have hope. None. I cried watching this. So loud, so much crying, I could hear the echo in my house. Pray for me.
Matthew 12:20
“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.”
no you are not God has gthe power to fix anyone give him your heart and he will heal!
@@rachael5611 yooo...take it easy. Dont confused yourself.
Hey bro it's been a couple of months since your comment wanted to know how you are doing
Hey, how are you?
This dudes emotional intelligence is on another level. Nothing but love and good vibes/prayers towards him and his family.
Idk why but Asians have a high level of awareness, I think it comes from how humble they are an they embrace their feelings if that makes sense
I grew up in similar circumstances albeit a little more psychotic and less crime related. I have no clue why, but I am one of few people from my environment that has made it to a point where I can be extremely self aware (sometimes to a debilitating degree) and I have to say most people i've met from similar backgrounds like old friends n shit have high emotional intelligence. The issue is that that intelligence is fucking useless to everybody around you in those areas. You can spend all day going down the rabbit hole on shit like why does my 4th grade teacher hit her students or why does my grandpa never say more than 5 words to me a day but the fact is when you speak up and try to have a conversation about these things no one listens to you. They reject you and put you down because they don't know how to deal with the emotional pain that causes them to behave in that manner. My approach was keeping it to myself and now the goal is to speak my mind more and help others speak theirs. This guy is an amazing example of that mentality to change and help others heal.
@@zsebestien7050 don’t think you’re special though 😂
@@flyingknee23 ? i dont think im special i just know i am very self aware its not something that makes better it is what it is
Couldn’t have said it better.
I am not religious but Johnny’s explanation of his faith is something I can get behind. Thank you. Another wonderful interview Mark.
Jesus loves you! He really does.
Jesus wasn't religious either.
Religion is humanity's attempt to get to God, Jesus is God's attempt to get to us through Him (John 3:16). Jesus is literally the opposite of religion, He teaches us how to have a relationship with our Father in heaven through Him.
@@mudhead8415 I’m curious. How can be have issues with religion, but love Jesus, when Christianity is how we get to know Jesus and understand him?
@@0194D the literal definition of being a Christian is a follower of Christ. We get to know and have fellowship with God through seeking his word (Bible), prayer, faith and trust in him alone, not necessarily the demands of 'religion' which is the important distinction to make here. For example Catholicism... very 'religious'
@@edmond472 so the question i ask is, at what point, do we separate Jesus from the religion that lead up to him? How much of the Bible is to be “ignored”?
This isn't just a mere interview, but a preaching. His story literally touched me. ❤
Lol that's exactly why I didn't like this one
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Thank you Johnny. I was born to an emotionally and physically abusive alcoholic father and am coming off a 25 year drug run.
Through support of family, friends and a strong NA program I can proudly say I’ve got 100 days clean and now have gotten a better relationship with God and my dad too. My struggle to get right has inspired my dad to get help now and our relationship is better than ever. I celebrated not just my longest period of clean time but also my first bday in over 25 years clean from all drugs. These videos give me hope and also show there’s nothing left for me on the streets. I’m able to be a real father to my son who’s grown up to be a great kid despite the poverty and trauma. So proud of him and glad to be alive. 6 months ago I wanted to die, I was homeless and overdosed. It took that and more to get me here but I’m not going back. Thank you
Congrats brother may God and peace be with you
Keep going!! May the Holy Spirit empower you throughout the hard times.
I forgave my dad after this video. Now everyday he sends me voice notes wishing me a good day, full of blessings and saying that daddy loves me. It really changed things for the better.
Edit: I realized my dad isn't really that great so I cut him off
That’s so wonderful to hear!
You are truly blessed.
🥺🥺🥺 thank you for forgiving him. That’s beautiful
I love this for you
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When he said that his dad asked him for forgiveness, I lost it. How powerful is that? Praise God!! I’m so blessed by this man’s testimony.
I had to stop the video and get Kleenex.
I know! I was hoping for that!
I wish I didn't read the comments ❤❤❤
That pastor deserves an award. He must be an amazing and trustworthy man the way he got you to listen and let him guide you.
Now you are doing the same. In the same way it seems. It's poetic and beautiful. ❤
The pastor seemed amazing! But remember that it was Jesus who gets the praise! None of this would have happened apart from Christ.
The Holy Spirit used him
So happy for you Johnny Chang! The moment your father started crying, apologized, and you fund a way to each other really touched my heart. So very happy for you. Great story.
generational trauma is insane. i absolutely love the way this man speaks, so deep and so much respect.
It won't stop humans are too judgmental to understand
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generational trauma is the world. The first brother on earth killed his brother. And his mother followed Satan. Wish you the best.
You are so beautiful
damn thanks for 1k likes
He's articulate; well-spoken and a great story teller.
Cute to boot 👍
As are most asians
You took the words right out of my mouth.
@@billys1389 Definitely not scripted. He’s simply sharing his experience and how this encounter with God changed his life: his life before knowing God vs. his life now with God in it. You’re not required to share the same views. Many do not. But if you listen closely, you may find yourself in the “old” Johnny. And if you happen to listen with your heart, it will bring about change in your life too. Be well.
Y'all need to stop saying that people are articulate like its some unique thing. The vast majority of criminals who make it to organised levels of crime are exceedingly intelligent. Either they dont have access to formal education or they dropped out for reasons of poverty, but any criminal you actually talk to is gonna have a good brain on them. Some of the things criminals come up with to avoid detection by police would make intelligence agencies impressed.
Dang this hit really deep! I was literally crying, I don't know why but this resonated with me. I had an alcoholic father who was abusive too. Thank you for sharing your story.
us made the difference in Johnny’s life. He admitted that. It was all Jesus. He can do the same for you! He did it for me. Trust Jesus with all of your heart, He WILL NOT fail you ❤
I know why it hit hard… Jesus is calling you out. He wants a relationship with you.
1am and Im crying watching youtube...
thanks for this video
and keep speaking the truth brother
Man, when he started talking about the dinner table with his father. I couldn't stop crying. I literally had to wipe my glasses away. That was intense. That's the power of forgiveness.
Same
It's the power of the Holy Spirit that LEADS to forgiveness. ❤️
God bless all of you.
@@niggaturd5643he literally said the Pastor and giving his life to God was the reason he forgave his father, or least the first step to him forgiving him. God deserves all the praise and glory, it wasn’t u who gave him the blueprint to forgiveness so u have no right to speak on who gets credit.
Thank you guys ❤🙏
I clicked because he was fine, but stayed because he had one of the most beautiful stories I’ve heard on this channel. Forgiveness is something that so many people struggle with including myself and I also think that is holding back my happiness. I’m so glad Johnny shared his story ❤️
Ok sis I was looking for this comment!!
My first thought was omg this man is so fine let me see something real quick & ended up watching too lol
First time I ever heard someone say an asian man was fine lol
@@714Santaana better looking than most people for sure
Hahaha same 😂
Literally so fine lol
2:45 am have to be up at 520 for work, stumbled upon this from a youtube comment on another video. People were talking about this episode and Johnny, so i figured i was already down the youtube rabbit hole what the heck. I haven't spoken to my father in 31 years, I believe its time now before it's to late. Thank you
The good thief beside jesus on cross always remind me how powerful our heart is even on last minute his heart knows he is a perfect man died the most horrible way and him telling jesus " Remember me when you come into your kingdom" really said how strong his faith is already knowing he is a king but his kingdom is not on this earthly realm
Johnny has loads of potential, he’s sharp, articulate, emotionally in tuned, intelligent. I hope he has a positive, healthy, and happy life moving forward.
If you read this Johnny I just want to say thank you. My wife has had years of built up anger towards her dad because her father was physically and mentally abused by her dad when she was growing up. Fast forward to now her mother passed a few yrs ago so he’s alone and elderly so we go and check on him regularly and he was still angry and in denial about the abuse so I showed her your interview and it had her in tears. We’ll she took the same advice your pastor gave you and apologized and he broke down then she did as well. That was a huge breakthrough. So now we go to dinner on Sundays and they talk and spend time together regularly.
Awesome testimony. I am not Johnny, but I am so happy for you.
That is so amazing!
That's awesome
Nice
Shut the hell up hold your comments he ain't reading all that tell your wife to share her story on soft white underbelly in of story
Thank you Mark for allowing him to share his testimony uninterrupted. You’re great
Mark talks in a interview he actually dosent like to talk or ask questions.
uninterrupted bra. God is so good.
God loves you! go to Jesus and he can give you mercy joy and peace!
This is the second time I’ve listened to Johnny’s testimony. It is such a powerful message of restoration and hope that God can do when a person opens their heart to his word. I really appreciate the words and wisdom of what his pastor shared with him. That is a truly anointed man, allowing God to work through him. I had a similar experience when I first went to church. I swore that someone, somehow told the pastor all about me before I had arrived. It’s an experience I’ll never forget.
thanks bro!! im at the end of my recovery from all the drugs and shit and you've helped me understand wtf that hole is in me!! Just called my Dad and did the same thing and he apologised straight back. Not opening myself to god but you definetly got rid of the weight ive had my shoulders for so fukn long!!!
Why not open yourself to Jesus? If you hate your life, He promises to make you new and give you a new life...
us made the difference in Johnny’s life. He admitted that. It was all Jesus. He can do the same for you! He did it for me. Trust Jesus with all of your heart, He WILL NOT fail you ❤
The story doesn’t work without Jesus brother. Open your heart. You can experience all that Johnny did! This story, without Jesus, has no power.
come to Jesus and he will give the ultimate statisfaction!
1:19 “I trusted myself a lot, because I felt like I couldn’t trust my parents.”
This could make the huge difference in how a child subsequently makes some poor unfortunate choices.
Parents must be a safe space for a child.
Many blessings to this man. He has overcame so much.
Exactly, all starts at home. His parents absolutely should have reigned him in and show him love and guidance but I guess they had their own demons
Exactly. I am incredibly lucky to have a great family. A lot of my friends weren't so lucky.
u'd just spoken up my life...
I feel this. I grew up in a single-parent family and though I had a fairly happy childhood and had all the lovely adults around me, I also intensely feel that “I trusted myself a lot” the thing is, it doesn’t necessarily turn out in a bad way but for me, that “trust” in myself makes me quite a lonely person. I don’t know if I’m making any sense here but I feel that so emotionally intensely.
This was a beautiful interview. This young man almost broke down at the loss of his best friend. But completely broke down apologizing to his dad for his behaviors his dad put on him, but took blame for. That’s beautiful.
good chinese filial piety
I feel that saw my buddy bleed to death from getting stabbed in the neck with a knife
@@kevinshepherd6306 😓
@@kevinshepherd6306 I'm sorry you both went through that & I hope you have found peace in your own way with what had happened. I see that your profile picture is some healthy looking mycelium growing in a fennel seed substrate - I hope that the life you have helped grow has returned the favor to you, in-turn helping you grow as a person away from the burden of your past trauma.
Live by the gun die by it, zero sympathy for psychopathic killers. Johnny reaps what he has sewn
Out of all the interviews I’ve seen so far in this channel. This one is my favorite!
This is one of your best episodes. It explains why I personally gravitate to people who are flawed and tend to be outcast because they tend not to hide their challenges. It's upfront not hidden. Many folks hide behind the veil of happiness and perfection and they never address their flaws. This was inspiring and hopeful.
God loves you! go to him! he can forgive you for our sins bc Jesus died for our sins and rose again 3 days later!
Yeah i guess those kind of little pride is what made hard to see our own humanity flaws to repent and see the perfectness of our saviour .. Ibdo believe God mostly choose the one with imperfect rare humble soul as he do come on earth to crucifix our sins
I love how Mark just let’s him talk. No interruptions, no dumb questions
master interviewer
Caught my attention also, he was able to explain himself and in some way I felt like him expressing himself he was also speaking for some of us , big relief it must be to just let it all out . Great way to not be forgotten. Thank you mark
Str8 👍🏻👍🏻 one of the good things noticed too
...I've done similar style interviews, and they interviewer ask a lot of questions. The story is developed post interview, during editing..it's definitely a professional process, with at least 2 or 3 other individuals in the room and a part of the final product...his team is good.
"For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you." Matthew 10:20
This wasn't an interview. This was poetry. Beautiful.
Dude, not a good way to live. Rap itself says the same thing. Dumb btxhs the lot of them.
Yes! 😊
We are but the stained glass windows the Light of Jesus shines through by the Holy Spirit. 🕊 All Glory to Him.
This one hit me deep. ❤
AMEN!! Glory to GOD
I was looking for a comment like this...this is EXACTLY what I felt listening to him
Amen.
What a testimony! I pray your ministry will touch many lives. 🙏🏼
Wow!! Well this is now one of my absolute most favorite videos on this channel!!! What an absolute legend!! This guy is astonishingly wise beyond his years and it was an inspiration and an honour to get to listen to his story!!! Thank you Johnny!!!❤👏🏻👏🏻💯
Johnny is the definition of “it doesn’t matter where you started, it’s where you finish that matters”. What a great interview. Big ups to both of you
You Can't Really Know Where You Are Going Until You Know Where You Have Been
Strate up hommy dats rill
@@hammiranda sometimes a man has to leave to come back again
Thats exactly what my husband says no home no food no $$$ shit dad illegal mom and he thrived through it all. He is starting his business real positive dude. I fucking love him. I had it all and was a miserable person. He taught me happiness is within myself and he pushed my ass to be my best self. Cant see my life without him.
theres still time to change the road youre on 💯
Johnny is a Pastor, he will help so many young men, like a father to the fatherless. May he and his family be blessed.
They already are the blessed ones. May you continue to pour your blessings to those around you who need it ❤include yourself too in that circle.
Titles are zero cred. Blessings come from being involved in a community of the like-minded. Not from imaginary dieties.
He have a nice touching story besides the christianity part. that part is pure bs with no logic. but glad it made him happy and worked out for him tho, the aim of the creation of religion is to be a white lie for people to live a positive life anyways. it is what it is
@@weevolvetogetherGod is not imaginary. You would need a lot of faith to deny his existence.
God Bless you Johnny and Mark for sharing.. we need these testimonies. Keep up the good work.
Powerful & well spoken testimony. I was dabbing my eyes. Thank you. A lot of times I cannot relate to the trauma and issues most people have faced in one way or another. You brought the dynamic to the forefront and made me realize certain truths that are not always evident. May you continue to reach out and speak to others. Bless.
I bet it made us all cry when he met with his father and apologized. This guy clearly got what I've been lacking All of my life which is peace
Peace is a Person.
May God grant you peace. I cried too.
🙌🏾
It definitely hit me. 20 years that he went through. Peace was found.
I cried hard. I needed this video
This is by far the best interview and testimony I have ever heard in my entire life. This is coming from an atheist. Maybe I should go back to church after all at least one more time
This is honestly one of the most beautiful stories I've heard in years, I'm very grateful for this channel and for Johnny for sharing his story
The power of forgiveness. 20 years of anger squashed in seconds. Respect to him and his father to both be brave enough to admit and take responsibility. The world can never run out of people like this.
His story should turn into a movie. It could be a blockbuster one. Screen title Forgiveness.
No they can run out no need for people to act on there little emotions when there is much more going on in the world that we don’t need to forgive no one after 15 years of beating your mother after getting beat and then 15 years later I’ll forgive you because now you have a change of heart? Lol Noo who you are 15 years ago is who you are today .. lol no forgiveness forgiving bulshit like this would keep giving other people an excuse to act how they want nooo not at all we do not need people like this if anything .. we need people to prevent people from ever acting like this but that surely will never happen so getting rid of people like this will be easier then forgiving a fuck tard…
Forgive your self for ever letting it happen forgive never forget but just accept it as it is what it is for you to be “happy” in your life but don’t forgive nobody pretending to have a change of heart
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ nah nigga
@@Keyboardwarrior36932 your struggling with the same thing that the asian gangbanger and ALL of us struggle with. The asian gangbanger was able to get his power from god or ‘surrender’ and trust the pastor. It is because of that, he created a new possibility to emerge.
What you are suggesting is what we all typically would do. Being right. And when we are right we are the only ones miserable. The key thing about forgiveness is that it is not for the other person, it is for you. It’s how you release all the negative feelings and emotions associated with those events.
When you still label somebody a ‘fuck turd’ there is still a charge of energy there which means it is not gone. So you really have not resolved it. You swept it under the rug only to allow yourself to be triggered the next time in the future where anything that may remind you of it will cause you to burst out in anger. I get it. I was and sometimes am there. It is really hard. It takes courage and bravery.
The hardest thing is when you do have the bravery and courage to forgive but the other party does NOT recognize or take responsibility for what they have done. That is a tough pill to swallow but to your point, that is life and not everybody takes responsibility.
All people want is a sincere heartfelt apology. No bullshit pleasantries, etc. people know by our way of being if we are being truthful. We are not fools.
If your hurting out there. I know we have not met, but on behalf of the person that hurt you, I am sorry….
He became a person like this. Everyone can.
This was such a powerful testimony. I can understand why Mark didn't include many questions here. It was beautiful to just simply listen to his powerful words flow, as he took us from sadness and weeping (I cried) to hope, forgiveness and redemption. God bless you, Johnny; and we praise Jesus for your life. Thank you, Mark.
Johnny is a very intelligent and interesting young man. I wish him nothing but success moving foward.
Amen
Amen
I'm watching this in a library and clearly that was a mistake cause I'm getting weird looks lol. I really didn't expect to cry. I can't relate to him on most things, but that feeling of disappointing your parents fucking sucks
Because he doesn’t believe in God
OMG that was the best testimony. Good for u! Such healing & a miracle. U r truly blessed. The BEST video of Mark’s I have seen & it’s been alot!!!
This was very nice to watch but touching at the same time because I can relate to everything he went through.
Peace and Blessings to you and your family. 🙏🏽✌🏼
This is so crazy, I used to hangout with Johnny. I was a missionary in 1999 and 2000 in Alhambra, Johnny’s mom wanted us to spend time with him. His mother loved him so much, I remember searching for Johnny one night finding him at some kind of a video gaming place. I can’t believe this…. I think about Johnny almost everyday after I moved back home to Canada wondering how he made out, it’s so awesome to Johnny doing great. God bless my friend!!
Amazing!!
I hope Johnny sees this and realises how much people cared and thought of him not only now but back then too ❤❤
God is good
In 1999 when I was a raver handing out flyers, I witnessed a Wah Ching stumbling out of a downtown rave with a knife still stuck to his stomach. Blood was everywhere. The violence is real in their world.
He commented on this post it's pinned at the top
He deserves a Netflix special. which by the way, this guy, the words he used, the way he paved his story for the audience, and even the example he used are textbook level.
He's a natural storyteller, a Netflix special would be amazing.
Neflix WILL make anything now.
Chill out on the commas bro
Would love to see his story like that
@@dictionaryofwords1108 You must hate proper punctuation.
This is the best interview I’ve even seen!! He is such a great storyteller
God loves you! go to Jesus and he can give you mercy joy and peace!
Wow my absolute favorite person ever interviewed. The way he speaks, just made me realize so much. His words actually made me feel so much at peace ready to make some changes. THANK YOU !!!
The most important thing here is the fact that he rose up & broke the cycle for the next generation-his children.
Truly inspiring 💙
Pray all those who are on this program are set free from all strongholds and generational curses forever in Jesus Name and that the Lord blesses them with a strong spirit a sound mind and a transformed mind to become financially strong and independent in Jesus Name.....
@@cjwallace4559 AMEN 🙌🏼
Breaking the cycle is so critical
@@benji1583 I agree! Lives could depend on it
God raised him up. He was obedience to God. Like Johnny said, he no longer believes in himself but believes in the Lord. The only way to fight darkness is to bring in the light. The only way to say no to sin is the work of the holy spirit on ourselves.
Man, this was a really good one. I cried with him when his dad apologized, and I would imagine many other people did as well. He's going to make a big impact on this world in a positive way.
same here
I cried too. That really hit home for me.
I could definitely relate to him and his situation with his father....I cried a lot too.. Thank you Johnny a little forgiveness goes a long ways! God bless you brother
Man, I haven't cried in a few years, but this got me. I never got the chance to make amends with my dad. I somehow felt like I did through his story. I forgave my dad with him. i hope Johnny knows he's made an incredible impact through this video.
Yeah, me too
This was so encouraging to hear. Thank you for sharing Johnny!!
This is such a great testimony. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story with us. May God continue to bless you and your family! 🙏
First person I've ever heard speak about Christianity that moved me. The story with his father made me cry so much. Much love and respect to you, absolutely one of the best and most beautiful episodes of SWU
Same here. Usually click away as soon as it turns preachy but this was some real shit
Yep same to me. First time ive ever finished a testimonial. No skip no nothing. Powerful message.
Same here, my knee jerk reaction is to roll up the shutters. But he did manage to make it appealing even, so the good he can do with for the people who carry the depth of pain that results in substance abuses, violence etc is wonderful
me too
Profound wisdom flows from many sources to the same ocean.
He’s got something special. Not only does he have a crazy story, he is a perfect example of someone changing for the better. Lots of experience and knowledge to be passed down. He’s also very well spoken, and doesn’t hurt that he looks like a model. Hopefully he does more with this spotlight he has been given.
"and doesn’t hurt that he looks like a model".........?????
@@meme-bz6iw AND IT DONT
@@meme-bz6iw what's your question
@@meme-bz6iw No, it doesn’t. As a straight woman I can tell you he is truly handsome. Peace.
@@katarina5233 yes, he is❣
I'm amazed by this interview and I'm grateful you shared this, Mr. Mark Laita. One of the best.
Found this at a time i needed it. Thank you for this Johnny. 4rm South Africa
This guy is what ppl mean when they say never mistake kindness for weakness.
I've never heard the never part of that. My family's life story is having kindness abused.
amen
@@batmanvsupermanyoutube925 that's symptomatic of having low self value
i guess thats part of our sin, thinking kindness is weakness that is.
@@kimhornhem5399 no, that's human nature to smell out weakness. The evil is the act of exploiting it.
I like how Johnny never blamed anyone , & took responsibility for himself to make better choices.❤
Indeed.
That's what you do when you're an adult. Casting aspersions left and right, just like what my family members have done, doesn't get you anywhere and you're just unhappy! Admit your sins, stop lying to yourself, and you find a way to move forward. It's so liberating!
Just.....WOW❤
This is the best Testimonial video that I have ever seen. Johnny articulated it so well! I have a friend whose name is also Johnny and has walked the same path as Johnny who is giving his Testimony. I am going to share it with my friend in hope that he will receive the same message that your Pastor gave you and will be transformed by it just as you have. Thank you!
So happy for you and thank you so much for sharing🙏Your stories here helped me better than seeing therapist🙂
Such a deep and articulate guy. The story about re-connecting with his dad was extremely powerful. Another example of never judge a book by its cover
Thank you brotha, I appreciate that.
high iq
22 minutes in and I am crying so hard, I am so glad he has a relationship with his parents. A good relationship truly is healing....
Another example of Gods goodness and grace
Wow, just wow.
I’m so proud of you dude. “I’m an imperfect person trying to get perfect results, and that’s where the depression comes.” I felt that so hard. Thank you.
Thank you 🙏
Likewise brotha.
this has got to be the most hopeful interviews i’ve seen here. Thank you for sharing your story . I hope it continues to help many others who are feeling imperfect and who are wanting to heal , be well and be good to themselves and others.
us made the difference in Johnny’s life. He admitted that. It was all Jesus. He can do the same for you! He did it for me. Trust Jesus with all of your heart, He WILL NOT fail you ❤
@@thedelightfuldad8711 even me when i trip and fell hard and pray with guilty mind i can hear jesus saying " Its ok i know you will fall again because of your humanity but get up and take my hand and always keep up that little faith of yours...
Thank you for recording and posting this valuable, interesting, video. I wish you peace and prosperity in your future.
This was inspirational, and they way he explained everything, you would have never known what kind of childhood he had. No sense of anger or resentment. Powerful.
Ikr?! I absolutely Loved this interview as well!! I would have passed him on the street and Never knew his backstory ❤️
The way he brought us through his journey was beautiful and I understand fully what he felt and what happened. Wow what an amazing interview.
We’re here a story of true redemption of of the love to God & forgiveness to his father
He was Being the Christ, The Buddha, The Way. He embodies the Wisdom.
That's the power of Jesus Christ and the gospel!
20:54 man, i can relate to this, i was raised feeling neglected by my dad, i respected him because he is my dad and sympathised him for his upbringing, i cant blame him for being what he is but man, this is so relatable i ended up in tears. Thanks Johnny, God bless you sir.
100% same here, unfortunately mine has now passed in 2019 so that phone call is now gone for me….hope people do make that call while they can
I don't have the sufficient words to describe completely, except to say that this was super powerful! You are a wonderful human being and I hope that youth and adults alike listen and hear your story and this story of forgiveness, change, redemption, hope, transformation, love, faith, and peace. You are articulate and it is evident that you have conviction ...your testimony is strong!
I’m personally not religious but I’m honestly so happy for this guy that he was able to find something to give him peace, forgiveness, and hope in his life. His story made me shed tears, especially when he forgave his father, I can’t imagine how difficult that must have been to do
Perhaps he sees his father as a weak confused individual and not really an evil person. After all, forgiveness is more to release the pain of our own selves…
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Everyone needs a braking system....theres a brakin system in the car and it must overcome the accelerator otherwise if accelerator overcomes the Brakes , you will ultimately crash . LikeWise We are people who need self control(brakes) if we dont have self control and our desires are like the accelerator if it keeps going, ( I want to do drugs/ i want to make money /i want have sex with many women etc,) if you dont manage that youll crash out in life and youll Live Miserably.
Some people are born flawed imperfect in sin and dont have capabilities to stop themselves from committing Sin and so they need something or someone to help them..Someone else can be your Braking System..(Pastor,Neighbor,Teacher,Relative, etc) To see your wrongs and help you manage Life to help u take your foot off the Pedal and regain control....~Self Control
Yea you don’t got faith in things depressing
I watched this in a cafe and had to stop when he met up with his pops.
Not gon lie, my eyes got a bit watery.
Breaking generational trauma one apology at a time. Forgiveness is deeper than we know. This is such a beautiful story.
Dont forgive. Get even.
Forgiveness is so deep it gives eternal life to those who were dead in sin. God didn't come to make bad people good. He came to make dead people live. Johnny has said it so well. Those who are forgiven much, love much.
@@chinaboss6683 be on your own pursuit of unhappiness…
@@bartender4877
Whatever. Now go get me my drink. 😎
@@chinaboss6683 a Molotov cocktail? Always 💀
This was top notch and amazing. Thank you for sharing this to everyone that was involved especially Johnny. I believe in you and I’m so touched by your story. Thank you.
God loves you! go to Jesus and he can give you mercy joy and peace!
Wow thank you for sharing these stories it has HELPED SO MUCH
Mark has done many many videos.this ranks in the top 10. I’m so proud of this young man.he’s on a mission to find happiness,and works toward it every day.
He's on a mission to share with the broken that it was trusting God that finally gave him happiness. He made clear from the beginning that simply trusting himself and chasing happiness resulted in misery and death all around him. I agree this video is tops...best one yet IMO. God Bless and guide you ❤️
What a beautiful testimony of this man's journey. To learn of God's love, forgiveness, grace and Salvation is the hardest thing to believe at first because we are so flawed. It took me so long to trust God's Word over myself. Thankfully He won and I am His. Forever forgiven!
Oh look it’s Jackie Chang
@@Sinister_fartbox Jackie!
@@pouya108 TL;DR
What a blessing you’ve given so many people, Johnny… I lived with an alcoholic father, in a chaotic household. When I was 22 years old, we met for dinner in S.F. where he lived. Conversation got around to mine and my sisters childhood. My dad apologized forc being a lousy father, and a lousy husband. A week later he died unexpectedly. He gave me a gift of apology, which really changed my life.
I will never get that and that's ok but I deserved an apology. I'm glad you got one.
Awesome.💕
So happy I got to hear your story!! Thank-you so much
This video really affected me. His explanation of what the pastor said to him really makes sense to me. I'm not fully Christian yet, but I may be on my way, I'm not sure. All I can be sure of is that Johnny's story is truly incredible, and is proof of the kindness that is within all of us; we just need the right person, thing or event to activate it.
Im sure even the good thief on cross beside jesus may not read Bible like preacher does but his faith is do strong as how fast jesus perfectnesd show his heart to reflect his sins and his faith about asking jesus to remember him in his kingdom is hard knowing he have etenrnal kingdom of heavenly realm .
I didn’t know where this interview was headed. He walked into the church to eat and told his mother he didn’t want to be evangelized, and then ended up evangelizing all of us..a powerful testimony delivered in the spirit of love…thank you sir.
"You're an imperfect person, trying to produce perfect results" that hits home.
us made the difference in Johnny’s life. He admitted that. It was all Jesus. He can do the same for you! He did it for me. Trust Jesus with all of your heart, He WILL NOT fail you ❤
yeah, Jesus is real bro. trust in him and you will never look back
Yeah man, whenever you need a hand just reach out and Jesus will guide you!
So powerful! Thank you for sharing your testimony and your heart.
How am I just watching this? This is my absolute favorite interview on this channel. I’m not even half way through it.
He goes more in depth in Delefe testimonies. So good!
There are so many lessons here. What hits hard is how an ex gang member/convict goes to 'gladiator school' at 12 years but today, he breaks down in tears when he speaks of forgiving his father. We need to love our kids all we can.
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20 years of a strained relationship with his father went out the window just by him taking accountability and saying sorry. Johnny's story is remarkable and I can truly tell by the sound of his voice and aura that he is truly blessed.
It is not impossible to live a sinless life
@@riderofapocalypse8327 it literally is. you just lied. that is a sin.
There is no sin as a human being. Who told you that being alive is a sin? Who told you that failure is a sin? He failed in life because the odds were stacked against him. He gave up at the end. Literally I did not lie. He submitted.
@@REDACTEDFILE For you is impossible then
@riderofapocalypse8327 It's hard to have a debate with a person that's oblivious to reality.
Hi Mark, I just wanted to say your interviews help me widen my perspective on people. We are all given different paths to walk. Thank you for shinning light on that.
Amazing testimony. Thank you Johnny for sharing your very personal experience. So glad to see the direction you are moving now. Your willingness to accept change, recognize that help is out there and try something different is very moving. As I read the comments, you are helping many people that you'll never know. Thank you.
Best interview that I’ve ever heard. This would be a great movie for the world to witness. What a blessing it is to hear this man’s story.
Yes! Make it a movie!
Id rather hear it & watch him give his own story, rather then an actor hoping to win an Oscar.
@@elsac4405 of course! I personally like interviews or documentaries . Either way his story is amazing to hear.
I agree, his story would make a great movie with a very impactful message!
This is by far one of my favorite episodes. He is such an incredible story teller and what a difference he is making for so many that can relate to his painful backstory. Happy he found self-love and forgiveness and a path forward to an amazing future.
Yes
Love his gentle energy
It's real Positive ❤
@@annetteacosta8802Hi! Annette. How are you doing today?
He obviously had much time to self-reflect while in prison....and made the best use of his time there. Looks like he left prison open and receptive to when the minister came along.
The only thing that breaks addiction is Jesus Christ,I think government should invest in faith based
Beautiful and touching story 🥺 I literally cried because I’m going through so much and he is making sense. I wish you all the best going forward and thank you 🙏
Bro this interview is actually shockingly good. One of best interviews I've seen in my life. The guy has a gift of telling stories.
I hope he realize how good he is in story telling.
This was the BEST interview i have ever seen from this channel, and I've watched SO many! ...... I WANT ANOTHER INTERVIEW WITH JONNY PLEASE! ♡♡
The part where Johnny started talking about his apology to his father and what followed was what touched me the most emotionally. Just a huge respect to Johnny for coming out in public and sharing the tough/difficult moments of his life with the world.🙏🏻