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ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 549: The Two Kens On America's State of DisaggregationIn this latest installment of the collaboration between podcasters Fong and Kemp, they describe America's state of "disaggregation" and implications for this country's future, given that it's only going to keep increasing. They also explain the mounting threat to the separation of church and state posed by the growing prominence and power of the Christian nationalist movement, e.g., Pastor Doug Wilson, SecDef Pete Hegseth.2025-08-1355 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 546: Podcaster Mari Fong On the Dire Need to Help Pro Musicians with Their Mental HealthMari Fong is a music journalist who not long ago launched the "Check Your Head" podcast because of being deeply troubled by the number of professional musicians who struggle with their mental health and addictions, with some even choosing to take their lives. Her show provides these artists a safe and empathetic space to share their stories honestly, and she then brings on different mental health professionals who can articulate what needs to happen in order for them not just to recover, but to thrive as people and as musicians.2025-07-2753 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 544: The Two Kens On Why Trump & MAGA Revel In Being CruelIn this latest installment of the recurring collaboraton between Ken Fong and Ken Kemp, they attempt to ascertain why Trump and MAGA folks enjoy being cruel to others. Especially those that they believe robbed them of previous stature and status in America. Fong and Kemp also bring in David Brook's recent piece in The Atlantic as he attempts to unpack why so many Americans think Trump is good. And they found a perfect example of where some people choose to ignore cruelty because they've become so acclimated to it in the 2024 German film The Zone of Interest.2025-07-1247 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 539: The Two Kens On Feuds Inside DNC, Between Newsom & Trump, and Between Trump & MuskAfter a much-too long break, podcasters Fong and Kemp are finally back, this time tackling the uprising within the DNC by young leaders like vice chair David Hogg, the messy public break up of Trump and Musk, and Trump's sending the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles as part of a false narrative to fuel his fascist desires. To find a "No Kings" peaceful protest rally on June 14, just go to www.nokings.org and type in your Zip Code.2025-06-1247 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 525: The Two Kens On The One Word That Best Describes Trump & How To Thwart HimIn this latest installment of the Two Kens collaborative series between Ken Fong and Ken Kemp, they introduce a term that respected German sociologist Max Weber first introduced 100 years ago that they believe best describes what Donald Trump is working hard to accomplish in his second term, and how knowing this term also tells us how best to thwart Trump's efforts. They were inspired by Jonathan Rauch's article in The Atlantic that appeared on February 24, 2025, entitled One Word Describes Trump: A Century Ago, A German Sociologist Explained Precisely How the President Thinks About the World. Fong and Kemp then...2025-03-1646 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 520: The Two Kens On Trump's Blitzkrieg Of AmericaIn this latest episode in the Two Kens collaborative series on American politics and Christian nationalism, Fong and Kemp point out the jarring historical parallels with how Germany's Hitler and Hungary's Orban were able to dismantle their countries democracies so quickly. This episode is a call to action and resistance for every American who is now seeing the clear signs of decay in our democracy. Transition and outro music credit to The Isley Brothers and their "Fight the Power" anthem from 1975.2025-02-1253 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 517: Doreen & Ken About Their Wedding Day and Being NewlywedsDoreen and Ken were high school sweethearts more than half a century ago. (You can hear more about their love story in EP 496.) But they parted ways in 1973, met and married their spouses, and had children. Doreen's marriage ended in divorce 27 years ago, and Ken's marriage ended in July 2023 when cancer took his wife Snoopy from him. Her dying wish was that he remarry and find happiness again. Since they were living in different halves of California, Ken phoned Doreen and asked if she'd be open to getting "reaquainted" after all these years. She quickly said "yes,"...2025-01-281h 02
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS6E3 The Two Kens - The Palisades and Eaton FiresSend us a textWhen Ken Fong saw the flames coming over the ridge from his front yard, he voluntarily evacuated along with his adult daughter. His home church, First Baptist of Pasadena, opened its doors to evacuees. Fong joined them for two nights. Ken Kemp, dealing with power outs, high winds, and menacing fire danger, called on Ken for a conversation around this catastrophic fire season - especially for Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Fong’s wedding, scheduled for this weekend, meant that a late-night departure from his home included a tuxedo and patent leather shoes. At th...2025-01-1645 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 516: The Two Kens On The Catastrophic SoCal Fires & The Legacy Of Pres. Jimmy CarterMy longtime friend and fellow podcaster Ken Kemp (The Beached White Male) lives on the far end of Orange County, so his house is far from the fires in SoCal. But many of his out-of-state friends don't know this, so they've been reaching out to he and his wife for reassurances of their safety. They've suffered several days-long power outages due to the high winds, though, so it's not like he's been spared. Knowing that our house is in one of the areas threatened by the Eaton Fire, he called first to hear how Janessa and I were doing...2025-01-1547 min
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ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 511: The Two Kens On Unpacking The Unexpected Ending of "Conclave" FilmAlready being mentioned for the Academy's "Best Picture" and "Best Actor" awards, this screen adaptation of Robert Harris' international bestselling novel Conclave is now available to rent on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Apple TV, VuDu, and more! Having watched it together the week of Thanksgiving, Ken Kemp and I were chomping at the bit the next day to debrief the major messages, especially in the final scene. If you've already seen it, you may have completely overlooked the symbolism of the turtles, but we didn't! This episode contains major spoilers, so if you'd rather watch the film first, l...2024-12-0851 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTThe Two Kens On How We're Feeling & What We're Thinking Following Trump's Victory Over HarrisAfter Trump was declared the winner over Harris, long-time friends and podcasters Ken Fong and Ken Kemp felt a need to see how the other was doing. If, like them, you're in shock that more than 70 million fellow Americans chose to give Trump another turn as the most powerful person in the free world, you'll probably find a degree of comfort in knowing that you're not alone.2024-11-0739 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 503: The Two Kens On Decision 2024 & Ongoing UncertaintyVP Harris was inserted into the race just a few months ago, and now we're only 3 weeks away from the day when all the votes will be cast and counted. After that, the whole world will finally know who will be the 47th POTUS. Harris has proven to be a much more formidable adversary to Trump, and yet most polls are still saying that this race is too close to call. Podcasters Fong and Kemp address why it's so uncomfortable living with uncertainty, and how important it is for us all to learn to embrace it, even...2024-10-1550 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS5E54: The Two Kens: Debate Review - "They are Eating the Dogs"?Send us a textThe Two Kens are back with their take on the Presidential Debate. Just a few days later, the spin masters have already had their impact, obscuring Kamala Harris’ blistering victory over her opponent, Donald Trump. Most everyone agreed, including Republican politicians and pundits, that Harris won. Kemp and Fong recorded the day after the debate, with fresh commentary from start to finish. Harris took command from the beginning, with a confident handshake and greeting to a surprised and hesitant Trump. Some 67 million viewers watched the debate. The Two Kens celebrate “the sweet smell of h...2024-09-1536 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 497: The Two Kens On Debate #2 - Hook, Line & StinkerOn Tuesday night, September 3rd, Trump and Harris locked horns in what now looks to be the first and final debate between the two leading candidates for America's next POTUS. Even if you didn't watch it, by now, days later, you've no doubt heard that Harris prevailed mightily and convincingly over Trump. Regardless of the outcome, Fong and Kemp were ready to weigh in the very next day. If you listened to their episode following the Biden v. Trump debate (June 29, EP 382), you'll quickly notice a huge boost in their morale! Will how she performed at this...2024-09-1439 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 496: Doreen Wong & Ken Fong On The Unexpected Miracle Of Falling In Love Again After Half A CenturyMy very special guest this bonus episode is Doreen Wong. You're going to get to hear from her because she said 'yes' to me twice last week. She accepted my surprise proposal of marriage on September 3rd, and then the next day she finally accepted my invitation to join me on my podcast to tell the miraculous story of how we've come back together fifty-plus years after we broke up before the end of her senior year in high school. Miracles do happen!2024-09-121h 04
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS5E50 Two Kens - The Better Angels Our NatureSend us a textThe morning after the 2024 Democratic Convention closed with a dazzling acceptance speech from Kamala Harris. Ken Fong joins Ken for a week’s end review. Harris is the first woman of color in history to receive a party’s nomination for President of the United States. Kemp’s Substack Article became the theme of their talk, rooted in Abraham’s Inaugural Address from 1861 when he appealed to “the better angels of our nature.” They compare and contrast the RNC with the DNC. The Republican’s dystopian theme - “this country is going to hell” - will be rem...2024-08-2746 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 492: The Two Kens On Our Better Angels & 2024 DNCThe 2024 DNC ended Thursday night, so the next morning podcasters Fong and Kemp were excited to compare notes about what they heard, saw and felt during throughout this 4-night gathering of Democratic delegates to make VP Harris and Gov. Walz their 1-2 punch to keep the White House and also to prevent Trump, MAGA, and Project 2025 from gaining power. As Kemp put it, the GOP's RNC portrayed American as a bleak and doomed dystopia if Harris and Walz were to win. But the Dem's DNC painted a compelling, utopian vision of America where every person was free to make...2024-08-2547 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 488: The Two Kens On The Right's Denigration Of VP Kamala HarrisEven before the majority of delegates to the upcoming DNC had lined up behind Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Trump and the MAGA crowd began to use ad hominem attacks against her. Long-time friends and fellow podcasters Fong and Kemp kick things off by talking about their renewed optimism that Trump will be defeated again, then downshift into discussing how the GOP and also White Christian Nationalists are blatantly using racist and misogynist slurs to discredit Harris.2024-07-3048 min
Erasing ShameRev. Dr. Ken Fong expounds on the difference between toxic shame and healthy shameOn this Erasing Shame conversation, Rev. Dr. Ken Fong explains the difference between toxic shame and healthy shame—how they're two different things. Toxic shame carries the message that there's something inherently wrong with oneself, leading individuals to either blame others or internalize the feeling and become worthless. Healthy shame, on the other hand, acknowledges mistakes and wrongdoings, allowing for growth and the reception of grace. He also shares insights into the cultural significance of shame in the Asian American community and the importance of authenticity and healthy connections in a chaotic world.
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ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 486: Dr. Kelly N. Fong On Confronting Racism & Sexism In Higher EducationIn her no-holds-barred essay “Conditional, But Essential, Contingency,” Dr. Kelly N. Fong confronts the racism she’s faced as an Asian American woman with a PhD in historical archaeology and examines the ways she’s rejected what she terms “muted invisibility” in favor of demanding change from the predominantly white academy. https://utpress.utexas.edu/9781477328866/#:~:text=Description,academics%20in%20the%20United%20States.2024-07-211h 02
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS5E39 Two Ken’s - The Morning After (the Great Debate)Send us a textThe two Ken’s check in the day after the GREAT DEBATE. While Ken Fong refused to make pre-debate predictions, Ken Kemp did. In the pre-debate Beach Talk with Betsey Newenhuyse, they anticipated that the energetic, focussed, forceful “State of the Union Joe” would appear. Most Republican commentators, including the 45th President, did, too. That’s why they concocted stories about Joe’s “cocaine habit” (or, according to the Speaker of the House, Mountain Dew.) The two Ken’s share their personal reactions as the 90-minute debate dragged on - with Biden badly missing his mark...2024-06-2937 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 482: The Two Kens On Debate Postmortem - Is Biden Too Old?In this episode podcasters Fong and Kemp gamely try to stay out of panic mode in light of President Biden's abysmal performance at the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. Did Biden just show 50 million viewers that he was past his prime? Or does a person's performance on a debate stage really tell us how he or she will lead or deal with challenges? Hypothetically, if Biden chooses to drop out, who might the Dems nominate that would not just energize and unite the Dems, but a majority of voters?2024-06-2938 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 480: The Two Kens On A Convicted Felon Running To Be POTUSWith the conviction of former POTUS Trump on all 34 counts last week, you might think that that would catalyze many of even his most ardent supporters to call for him to drop out of the current race for the White House. Think again. Fong and Kemp try to discern why the majority of GOP "the party of law and order" politicians are crying foul, validating Trump's own bogus claim that he's a political martyr. But these two veteran podcasters also weigh in on how the Biden camp needs to capitalize on this first known instance when something has finally...2024-06-0953 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS5E34 The Two Ken’s Counter the Noisy, Fictitious “Spin”Send us a textContinuing the conversation around the first-ever criminal conviction of the former President, Ken reaches out to Ken Fong. The two podcasters further explore the implications of this watershed, historical moment. Fong opens the podcast by quoting Fox sports writer Colin Cowherd on the trial’s outcome. The MAGA Republican spin masters (including Mike Johnson, John Cornyn, Steve Scalese, Elyse Stefanik and many others) are working overtime to convince the American people that the verdict is meaningless. Without evidence or shame or pause, they assert that this is a politically motivated attempt to disrupt th...2024-06-0753 min
Immigration NerdsAANHPI Heritage Month 2024 with Dr. Ken Fong, Host of the Asian America PodcastIn this powerful and insightful episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, host Lauren Clarke sits down with Dr. Ken Fong, host of the Asian America Podcast, to celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Dr. Fong shares his own family's compelling immigration story, highlighting his grandfather's journey to America, the challenges faced by Chinese immigrants during the Chinese Exclusion Act era, and his father's brave service in World War II. The conversation delves into the importance of storytelling in showcasing the diverse experiences and contributions of Asian Americans, which are often underrepresented in mainstream media...2024-05-3034 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS5E32 Two Ken’s - The United Methodist Church and the State of the UnionSend us a textLaura Bullard on Vox, suggests that the UMC tells us something about America. Recently, the denomination voted, by policy, to be fully inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community, eliminating any and all restrictions regarding membership, leadership in the church and ordination for clergy roles. The vote tallied in at 479 to 203 in favor of the historic change. Bullard posits that in America, most of the population would agree - and yet, in conservative Christian churches and denominations, there remains clear and stubborn opposition - often rooted in a reference to “Biblical Authority.” The two Kens - Ke...2024-05-2149 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 477: The Two Kens On United But Hopelessly Divided?In this latest episode of the collaborative series between longtime friends, former pastors, and fellow podcasters Ken Fong and Ken Kemp, they talk about whether the recent decision by the United Methodist denomination to remove all barriers that had prevented LGBTQ+ persons from experiencing full inclusion is a lens through which to view and understand what's happening in America.2024-05-2050 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS5E24 The Two Kens’ Beach Talk: The Decline of Faith Communities in America - So What?Send us a textKen Fong and Betsey Newenhuyse join Ken Kemp for a special edition - The Two Kens and Beach Talk. Betsey made her third annual trip to California and the studios of the Beached White Male podcast. The three friends join together to interact over their weekend and a conversation is triggered by an unlikely Atlantic article (April 3, 2024, Issue) they all read - The True Cost of The Church Going Bust by self-described agnostic, Derek Thompson. In it, Thompson writes, “More than one-quarter of Americans now identify as atheists, agnostics, or religiously ‘unaffiliated,’ according to a n...2024-04-1550 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 472: The Two Kens With Betsey Newenhuyse On What America Might Lose If Religious Communities DieIn this latest episode of The Two Ken's podcast series, Ken Kemp's regular guest Betsey Newenhuyse from Chicago joins us to talk about the ongoing need for regular groups of reliable, religious people, despite the burgeoning exodus from all forms of religion in America. Although unprecedented numbers of us no longer belong to a religious group or have zero-interest in every joining one, most of us haven't found viable alternatives to them. Without anywhere to go regularly, and without a caring community around to help each other navigate life's twists and turns, what might happen to our country?2024-04-1451 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 467: The Two Kens On Those Today Who Are Trying to Colonize AmericaIn this latest installment of The Two Kens series, podcasters Fong and Kemp see the decision by Alabama's Supreme Court to outlaw invitro fertizilation (IVF) as the latest and most blatant example of Christian Nationalists and members of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) to colonize America. They adhere to the historical falsehood that God created this country to be a Christian theocracy, where conservative white Christians use their biased interpretations of the Bible to dictate how everyone must live here. Former POTUS Donald Trump has convinced them that he alone can lead them to victory in this perceived spiritual...2024-03-0347 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 464: The Two Kens On Borders & Boundaries, Heaven & HellIn this latest installment of The Two Kens series, friends and podcasters Ken Fong and Ken Kemp roll up their sleeves to have difficult conversations about three issues that involve borders or boundaries, i.e., immigration at the U.S. southern border, the war in the Gaza Strip that to a growing number of people--especially Millennials--is looking like the genocide of the Palestinian people, and whether heaven and hell are real, and if so, who decides who's going to which place?2024-02-1159 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS5E8 Two Kens - Border Walls, Gaza, and Eternal DestinySend us a textThe southern border crisis, Gaza, and untenable beliefs prompt Kemp and Fong to cut loose in a lively discussion. The podcast allows these two retired former pastors to share their genuine convictions without fearing losing their employment. Kemp shares his experience at the opening in the "Big Beautiful Wall," near the small town of Jacumba featured in this week's edition of 60 Minutes. Current headlines reveal that the do-nothing Congress has failed again to act. Funding is desperately needed to bring relief to border agents, manage processing, and stem the tide of out-of-control crossings...2024-02-071h 03
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 463: Ali Khawar On How EBSA Is Working to Help More Americans Save For RetirementWith more than 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day, 45% of Americans reporting no savings at all, and of the 55% who have retirement saving, over half report that they have less than $250,000. Given the a person making $40K/year will need to have saved $1M to have a dignified and comfortable retirement, it's clear that America is heading for a retirement crisis. Ali Khawar is the U.S. Department of Labor's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), which is responsible for overseeing retirement benefits programs for millions of working Americans. He talks about the disparities...2024-02-041h 00
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 462: Janice Polizzoto On Transforming Lives By Transforming Music EducationMusic Will runs the largest nonprofit music program in the U.S. public school system. For more than 20 years they have provided teacher training, curriculum, resources, musical instruments, and equipment to restore and expand music education to more than 1.6 million students (K-12) and in over 6,000 public schools. Janice Polizzotto is Music Will's Chief Relationship Officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience working in both the private and public sectors with an emphasis on social impact, nonprofit management, fundraising, event planning, and strategic partnerships. You'll soon learn that she has a burning passion to further than impact and mission of M...2024-01-2851 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 461: Eric Vue & Shinshin Yuder Tsai On Sketch Comedy Troupe No MSG AddedHeadwriter Eric Vue and Director Shinshin Yuder Tsai co-founded the Orange County (CA)-based Asian American sketch comedy troupe No MSG Added. In this hilarious episode, Ken prods them to explain the differences between improv and sketch comedy, and the challenges of recruiting a representative group of AANHPI comedians and writers to entertain and educate rooms full of diverse people about life as Asian Americans. www.nomsgadded.com2024-01-211h 00
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 460: Cassindy Chao On The Joy Of Romance & Finding That Perfect MatchGrowing up in a family of matchmakers, you could say that Cassindy Chao was destined to become one, too! She eventually left the sterile confines of finance to pursue her passion: helping Asian Americans find that perfect match and true love! You'll be enthralled with the energetic back-and-forth between Cassindy and Ken as they compare notes gleaned from their many years spent guiding individuals through the maze of issues that arise when trying to find a compatible soulmate.2024-01-1459 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 459: Dr. Gordon Nagayama Hall On The Mind Boba App & AANHPI Mental HealthPsychologist Dr. Gordon Nagayama Hall retired from academia a few years ago, but he's continuing to work to increase the percentage of AANHPIs who will seek help from mental health professionals. To this end, he is part of a team that has developed the Mind Boba problem-solving intervention app that is culturally adapted and created for Asian Americans! (Check out trifoia.com/mindboba on the Web, mind.boba on Instagram, and the Mind Boba FB page). Here's your chance to learn about this easily accessible new mental health tool before it launches.2023-12-3156 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 458: The Two Kens On What Actually Is "The Baby"?In this year's last installment of the collaborative The Two Kens podcast series, Fong first updates Kemp on how his relationship is going with Doreen, his high school girlfriend from half a century ago, then coaxes Kemp to read his latest Substack essay entitled The Baby and the Bathwater: What Is the Baby?. The focus of Kemp's mental exercise is what's left after growing numbers of conservative Christians "deconstruct" their beliefs. Are there still solid reasons to believe in and worship God? This leads to Fong and Kemp wondering aloud about the power and importance of Jungian archetypes and m...2023-12-2247 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E74 The Two Kens' Holiday Edition: Wonder, Beauty and AweSend us a textThe two Kens celebrate the news that Ken F has rediscovered his high school sweetheart. On a recent episode of Asian America the Ken Fong Podcast, Fong shared his budding affection for Doreen with his audience. Kemp shares in the celebration and happiness as Ken and Doreen begin their sweet courtship. As we approach the holiday season, Fong asks Kemp to read his most recent Substack essay, The Baby and the Bathwater. They reflect on the version of Christmas they experienced in their formative years. It centered on an a...2023-12-2046 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 457: Kenneth Chang On Using Horror Films To Convey The Christian MessageIn 2022 Korean American Christian actor, writer, producer, and director Kenneth Chang teamed up with David Chan Lee to create the short horror film Refuse, in which a down and out Korean American Christian young man is fighting the demon of meth addiction, while his mother's KA church views him as a demon. You'll learn about how great horror films are able to depict not just the battle between good and evil, but spiritual battles between God and the devil.2023-12-1747 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 456: Jim Fong On Unconventional Leadership In The Face Of Insurmountable ChallengesMy guest this episode is a proven leader who's a great example of the power of unconventional thinking. Jim Fong was an executive vice president and chief commercial officer for CTI Biopharma. This summer a Swedish pharmaceutical giant plunked down nearly $2 billion US dollars to acquire this startup, but as you're about to learn, almost no one in the industry predicted that this would happen. Jim and his team were given the near-impossible task of recruiting a salesforce of 100 to sell their blood-cancer treatment before it had received FDA approval while 80% of the market was already controlled by a...2023-12-101h 10
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 455: Dr. Yunte Huang On Daughter Of The Dragon Anna May WongUC Santa Barbara English Professor Dr. Yunte Huang recently published the final book in his "Rendezvous With American History" trilogy. Following the ones about the real and fictional detective Charlie Chan and the unbelievable one about the Siamese twins Chang and Eng Bunker, Huang has now researched and written a thoroughgoing book about Hollywood's first Asian American movie star Anna May Wong. How did the daughter of a laundryman in LA's Chinatown get bit by the acting bug? Have the rumors about her sexuality been confirmed? Why did she suddenly depart for Germany after starring in her most successful...2023-12-0357 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 454: Jing Gao On Launching & Growing "Fly By Jing"In 2018 entrepreneurial chef Jing Gao harnessed everything she'd learned from master chefs in China, and also the deep insights she'd arrived at in her journey to understand her identity to create a unique line of seasonings that's already in 5,000 stores in America. Carrying her label "Fly By Jing," each carefully crafted jar uses quality ingredients from her hometown of Chengdu, China. Hers is a fascinating journey that took her from the tech world to culinary school in China and being a restauranteur to where she is today: a highly successful flavor innovator and entrepreneur.2023-11-2646 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 453: Richard Soriano On My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving & Caring for Adults With Special NeedsIn generating the script for the 2022 indy film My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving, Filipino American writer Richard Soriano took his experiences as the director of a group home for adults with special needs and provided a compelling vehicle that helps audiences begin to see these folks as fellow human beings. While our conversation revolved around why and how he made this film, we spend a good deal of time talking about the world of adults with developmental disabilities, their families, and those often charged with caring for them after the turn 18.2023-11-1945 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 452: Dr. Melissa Dyo On Being An Adoptee & Searching For and Finding Her Biological FamilyMelissa Dyo always knew that she and her sister were adopted and loved her adoptive family. But a few years back, she realized that if she ever wanted to find her birth mom, that window was starting to close. President Clinton declared that November was National Adoption Month, and you're going to be absolutely enthralled when you hear her share how her search has turned out!2023-11-121h 00
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 451: Tamlyn Tomita On Starring In the Musical Spring AwakeningVeteran American actor Tamlyn Tomita is my guest this week to make sure that as many people as possible know about East West Players' last production of their 57th season Spring Awakening. This revolutionary musical won the "Best Musical" Tony Award on Broadway, and I can promise you that Director Tim Dang's version at the David Henry Hwang Theater in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, is Broadway-quality! Tamlyn and husband Daniel Blinkoff play all of the adult roles quite convincingly, and the ensemble cast of young actors will have you questioning whether this production is truly their professional debut. Head o...2023-11-0555 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E61 Two Kens: Reconciliation and Restoration Ain't EasySend us a textJust this week. the two Kens both encountered church-related, disconcerting setbacks. Kemp learned via an official, public email blast that the lead and founding pastor of the church that gave birth to the Center for Racial Reconciliation has been put on immediate leave of absence for "inappropriate texting." Just after recording this conversation, Fong uncovered some unsettling news from a chance encounter in the grocery store with a former parishioner. From the pulpit of a nearby sister church on Sunday morning, the senior pastor openly charged by name Fong and three other pastors (o...2023-10-1750 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E48 The Two Kens - Creativity as Grief TherapySend us a textIn my Christian tradition, we were taught that we are all created in the imago Dei, the image of God. According to our scriptures, that idea entered human consciousness from the very beginning, when God played the role of Creator. He (our English translation of the Bible uses the male pronoun) created ex nihilo, out of nothing. If we are made in that image, then we were made to create, too.Ken Kemp and Ken Fong have journeyed through the unwelcome loss of Sharon (Snoopy) Fong, culminating in a beautiful memorial...2023-08-2855 min
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2023-08-2344 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E46 Beach Talk #108 - Tragedy in Paradise, Too Many Gone Too SoonSend us a textThis week's Beach Talk takes us to the shores of Maui and the tragic fire that stunned the world. The losses are immeasurable. The New York Times speaks to the pastor of the oldest church on the island. Ken shares something of the profoundly moving memorial he attended for his friend Sharon "Snoopy" Fong (born and raised in Hawaii) - Betsey tuned to the live stream along with some 1,600 others from all over the country. There's lots to think about from this woman, gone too soon, who was married for more than forty...2023-08-1845 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E40 The Two Kens - A Grief ObservedSend us a textAfter a courageous, tireless battle, Sharon "Snoopy" Fong left us on July 1, 2023. This Two Kens episode is the twenty-seventh time Ken Fong and Ken Kemp have come together for a podcast conversation - this time, it's a somber, solemn occasion. It's a moment of reflection - filled with both grief and gratitude. Today's title comes from C.S. Lewis, the British literary critic, and scholar who was also known as an Anglican theologian. His writings have influenced many generations of faith seekers, including ours. Professor Lewis was known as a committed bachelor, but h...2023-07-1852 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E35 TWO KENS: The Valley of the ShadowSend us a textThis episode takes the two podcasters named Ken into very personal territory. The whole world's attention was captured for several days by the plight of five adventurers who plunged into the depths of the North Atlantic in the Ocean Gate Titan to catch a glimpse of the hundred-year-old ruins of the ocean liner Titanic resting on the ocean floor. With sudden silence, just an hour into the descent, communication came to a mysterious and abrupt end. Untethered, the unknown fate of the passengers and crew of the submersible became "BREAKING NEWS," a drama...2023-06-2851 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E29 Two Kens: Whiteness at WorkSend us a textKen Fong stumbled across an opinion piece in the L.A. TIMES by Osamudia James, Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina. Entitled - Florida’s censorship of ‘diversity’ efforts are a tantrum born of white guilt - Kemp agreed the article is worthy of full discussion. The author's phrase, "white innocence," underscores the claim made by Robyn DiAngelo in her now classic book, White Fragility. White folks instinctively resist real conversations about race, often with vigor. Ken Fong wanted...2023-06-0142 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E23 Beach Talk #103 Super-Bloom, Biden vs. Tr**p, and a Free PressSend us a textKen and Betsey review her visit to Southern California, which included a visit to the high desert "Super Bloom" of poppies and spring color, an evening conversation around the topic "Reimagining the Church," and a tour of Ken Fong's beautiful Japanese garden. Joe Biden is an official candidate for the Democratic nomination for a second term as POTUS. Polls predict a rematch of the two aging politicians - Biden v. Tr**p - as "most likely"... but the majority of Americans don't want it. The annual ...2023-05-0451 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E14 Beach Talk #100 - with Ken Fong and Darcy McKenzieSend us a textKen Kemp and Betsey Newenhuyse celebrate 100 Episodes of their regular podcast series "Beach Talk." The first Beach Talk aired August 26, 2020, began as an "experiment," but has run for over two years. It's been a near-weekly conversation around headline events from the Democratic Convention through the election, the insurrection, impeachments, mass shootings, political jockeying, reading books, religious and spiritual commentary, calling out villains, and celebrating heroes. To celebrate this milestone, they welcome two cherished friends who are also fans of Beach Talk - Ken Fong (host of Asian American the...2023-03-151h 20
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E8 Two Kens: Snowy White Owls, Monterey Park and EthnoburbsSend us a textKen Fong and Ken Kemp join together for the first in the Two Kens series for 2023. Ken Fong recently returned from a wild photo journey, tracking down the Snowy White Owl way north in the Canadian Province of Quebec. The mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, on the evening of the Lunar New Year celebration happened in Ken's former neighborhood where he served as a pastor for over three decades. He shares detail from what he has heard from friends and interviews with specialists in A...2023-02-0948 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS3E78 The Two Kens: Charismatic Revival Fury and January 6Send us a textAs 2022 comes to a close, Ken Fong and Ken Kemp review a powerful new podcast series produced by their mutual friend, Dr. Brad Onishi (Straight White American Jesus) called Charismatic Revival Fury. Written by Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies (ICJS), Dr. Matthew D. Taylor, the series reveals a little-known or understood movement that became a major influence in promoting the "Big Lie" (that the 2020 Presidential Election was stolen) called The New Apostolic Reformation. Founded by C. Peter Wagner and 2022-12-2853 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS3E69 The Two Kens: The Midterms, Democracy and the Red (Ripple) WaveSend us a textKen Fong and Ken Kemp reconvene for a morning after review of the mid-term elections. The predicted "Red Wave," touted by the former President and his political imitators, failed to materialize - more like a ripple. On his podcast, Asian America the Ken Fong Podcast, Fong interviewed Christopher Huang, a professional photographer, and Hollywood blogger. Huang has written about race in Hollywood cinema in his commentary on Disney's soon-to-be-released remake of "The Little Mermaid," featuring a young woman of color as Ariel. The dominance of w...2022-11-1245 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS3E60 Two Kens: The Good Samaritan, the Civil Rights Tour and Healing from the MarginsSend us a textAfter a short break, the TWO KENS are back. Ken welcomes Ken Fong to talk about a sermon he preached recently at the historic First Baptist Church in Pasadena. His subject is The Parable of the Good Samaritan. After listening, Kemp was deeply moved by Fong's creative take on the familiar story. It corresponded powerfully with Kemp's experience on the Civil Rights Tour of the South in June and on the production of the seven-part summer podcast series he calls TRUTH QUEST. Fong understands Jesus to focus not just on the Samaritan's sensitivity...2022-09-2750 min
Hanging Out with Nolan HongKen Fong on being a Baptist pastor, becoming an LGBTQ ally, and a pioneer of Asian American podcastingDr. Fong started his podcast, “Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast”, in 2015 and it currently has over 600k downloads. He tells his story of how he was a Biology major when he got his calling to become a Baptist pastor, which he did for over 30 years. We also go into how he became […]2022-08-282h 04
Hanging Out with Nolan HongKen Fong on being a Baptist pastor, becoming an LGBTQ ally, and a pioneer of Asian American podcastingDr. Fong started his podcast, "Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast", in 2015 and it currently has over 600k downloads. He tells his story of how he was a Biology major when he got his calling to become a Baptist pastor, which he did for over 30 years. We also go into how he became a LGBTQ ally and advocate in his church and now thru his podcast, and how he met his kamaʻāina wife and his connection to Hawaiʻi. Follow Ken's podcast at https://asianamericapodcast.com/2022-08-282h 04
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS3E44 The Two Kens - The End of Roe v. WadeSend us a textNEW EPISODE - Ken Kemp is back! He shares his nine-day Civil Rights Tour of the South with Ken Fong and his plans to create a series of podcasts unpacking the high impact of the trip with 38 other pilgrims. Recorded just hours after the Roe V. Wade decision was announced, the two Kens take a deep dive into the issues. Justices Alito and Thomas write disturbing opinions relative to the ruling. Justice John Roberts rides the fence. The three appointees of the former President contradict their testimony in each of their hearings. Ken F...2022-06-2844 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS3E33 2Kens - The Stories We Tell OurselvesSend us a textKen Kemp (the Beached White Male) joins Ken Fong (Asian American - the Ken Fong Podcast) in the wake of yet another horrific hate crime in Buffalo, New York. The shooter, Payton Gendron, left a long manifesto that centered on "replacement theory," a basic tenet of white supremacy. For the shooter, it justified his crime. This tragic event begs the question: what are the stories we tell ourselves? Our stories often enable us to dismiss the truths that we prefer to ignore or...2022-05-1853 min
The Changing Tides PodcastEp 16: Through a New Lens w/ Dr. Ken FongRetired pastor, Dr. Ken Fong, talks about mental health and religion, the perspectives he has heard and gained through his podcast, and the lessons he has learned along the way.
Guest: Dr. Ken Fong
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericapodcast
Website: https://asianamericapodcast.com/
Episode with Atheist guest: https://asianamericapodcast.com/2015/07/ep-12-melissa-chen/
Episode with Matthew: https://asianamericapodcast.com/2022/01/ep-345-matthew-yonemura/
Host: Matthew Yonemura
Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/
Changing Tides
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The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS3E19 Two Kens: Russia, Rapture, and Changing our MindSend us a textThe two Kens ponder the perplexing question: why are many evangelicals enamored with Vladimir Putin and his nationalist vision for Russia? As Russia invades Ukraine this month, Putin has been exposed as an autocrat and brutal, murderous tyrant. Some conservatives, by necessity, are back-tracking. But for years, far-right conservatives, including Donald Trump, Mike Pompeo, Franklin Graham, and Tucker Carlson have openly admired the once KGB agent and current President (for nearly twenty years) of Russia. The roots of evangelicalism (which includes their eschatological w...2022-03-1458 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempNotes S3E11 The Two Kens - Curiosity, Whiteness and Black History MonthSend us a textKemp and Fong come together for a different TWO KENS conversation. They both like to listen to the other's podcasts. Kemp comments on Fong's interview with non-profit fund-raiser Vu Le. Fong heard Ken's exchange with Osahon Obazuaye and asked if the two might spend the majority of this podcast exploring how Kemp transitioned from the conservative friend Fong new three decades ago to the Beached White Male, today interacting with a young African American on a deep level about race in America. Fong probes into...2022-02-071h 05
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS3E3 Two Kens: Time and Space, Science and FaithSend us a textKemp and Fong come together for the first Two Kens Podcast for the New Year. Ken Fong shares his adventures as a wildlife photographer and then his interviews with the stars and producer of the new FOX hit series, The Cleaning Lady, featuring AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) cast and crew. But the primary focus of the conversation was prompted by the discovery of a 72 million-year-old dinosaur fossil egg, raising questions about creation and evolution, science and religion, and time and...2022-01-121h 01
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS2E98 Two Kens: The Rise and Fall of Mars HillSend us a textKen Fong (Asian America, the Ken Fong Podcast) and Ken Kemp explore the immensely popular Christianity Today podcast series, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. There are 12 episodes and nearly 15 hours of highly produced exploration to unpack. It's the story of the collapse of the megachurch in the Pacific Northwest led by Mark Driscoll. The two Kens discuss how narcissistic leaders and toxic masculinity can lead to big ratings, big voting blocks and full pews, and massive, costly calamity. Eager...2021-12-2147 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS2E82 The Two Kens: What Trumpist Evangelicals Really WantSend us a textKen Fong and Ken Kemp review Fong's powerful conversation with Dr. Russell Jeung, named one of the Top 100 Global Influencers by TIME Magazine. Dr. Jeung is co-founder of Stop AAPI-HATE (Asian American hate). Conservative author, Jennifer Rubin's Washington Post article suggests that Evangelicals can never get what they really want. The recent Virginia election (Republican Youngkin defeats Democrat McAuliffe) brings the great divide into sharp focus. The two call up "dispensationalism" as a long-time filter for Biblical interpretation and 2021-11-1145 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS2E76 Two Kens - Getting Published and a Midnight Mass BingeSend us a textThe Two Kens - Asian America the Ken Fong Podcast and The Beached White Male (Ken Kemp) - review an interview by Ken Fong with Claire Chao and her breakout memoir/novel, Remembering Shanghai. It's a living, breathing model of the cost-benefit of "deconstruct." Their conversations turns to a reflection on the popular new Netflix series, Midnight Mass. The characters give more grist to deconstruction conversation. Writer/Director Mike Flanagan, has created a powerful drama that focusses on ...2021-10-1753 min
Noona's Noonchi PodcastEp 19: K-Drama Squid Game Sensations with Ken FongWhat's more fun than a Noona's Noonchi deep dive? A Noona's Noonchi podcast deep dive with one of the original Asian American podcasters! Ken Fong, host of "Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast'" joins us for this next podcast episode! Squid Game Sensations. Join us as we talk pathology, capitalism, and of course how 'disturbing' this #1 Netflix show is. Yes, it's the most talked about K-Drama ever, but still gotta admit Squid Game wasn't easy to digest. You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel. So, how 'disturbing' was Squid Game for you?2021-10-1140 min
Noona's Noonchi PodcastK-Drama Squid Game Sensations with Ken FongWhat's more fun than a Noona's Noonchi deep dive? A Noona's Noonchi podcast deep dive with one of the original Asian American podcasters! Ken Fong, host of "Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast'" joins us for this next podcast episode! Squid Game Sensations. Join us as we talk pathology, capitalism, and of course how 'disturbing' this #1 Netflix show is. Yes, it's the most talked about K-Drama ever, but still gotta admit Squid Game wasn't easy to digest. You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel. So, how 'disturbing' was Squid Game for you?2021-10-1140 min
Grow Your Law FirmEmpathy And Compassion Should Be Your Core Values, with Eric FongEric Fong lives for the adrenalin only a courtroom provides. With over 100 civil and criminal jury trials under his belt, he is recognized as an innovator of creative trial work. Eric protected low-income housing residents of WA State against oppressive crime control measures, creating the constitutional right to intimate association. His $91,000,000 verdict is the largest compensatory damages verdict for one person in Washington State. His representation of iconic funk musician & legend, George Clinton allowed Mr. Clinton to keep his historic body of work. Decided in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, this is the definitive copyright case in the U...2021-09-2424 min
Hard Questions, No AnswersCan I Be Christian and LGBTQ+ Affirming? -Dr. Ken FongMy guest today is Dr. Ken Fong, who is a 3rd generation Chinese American born and raised in Sacramento, CA. He pioneered several cutting-edge ministries, not the least of which was to extend God’s kingdom-hospitality to AAPI Christians who identify as LGBTQ+. He pastored at Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, was the main Bible expositor at Urbana 2000, and has served on the boards of several non-profits. He retired from pastoring in July 2017 but continues to teach as an affiliate associate professor of Asian American church studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. Since May 2015 he has served as the ho...2021-09-161h 14
The Faith Without Fear PodcastEpisode 40: Bike Riding, Retirement & Sabbath with Rev. Dr. Ken FongIn this concluding episode to our bicycle and spirituality series, Pastor Shawn and Pastor Nick are joined by Rev. Dr. Ken Fong, host of The Asian American Podcast, to talk about bike riding, retirement & sabbath.
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You can enjoy Ken Fong's podcast Asian American: The Ken Fong...2021-09-0334 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS2E65 The Two Kens - Netflix Documentary Pray Away, Exodus International and Josh HarrisSend us a textKen Fong has just returned from Alaska and his photo tour. The two Kens discuss the Netflix Film, Pray Away, the story of the rise and fall of Exodus International. Ken Fong has had discussions and interviews with some of the cast members and producers including Alan Chambers and Julies Rogers. They review Ken Kemp's interview with Andy Wells, author of "Tried to be Straight." They discuss the upcoming documentary 1946 that exposes the decisions of the translation committee of...2021-08-3153 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS2E54 The Two Kens - Deconstruct's Impact on Spouses; CRT Takes Center StageSend us a textKen Fong and Ken Kemp speak of their two different podcast audiences and how each has been impacted by all the talk surrounding Critical Race Theory (CRT). Fong raises the question of how the Beth Moore and Russell Moore departure from the SBC impacted their respective spouses. That leads to an open conversation about their own spouses: Sharon (Snoopy) and Carolyn. It's a very personal exploration of the collateral impact of revisiting one's worldview in the context of social...2021-07-1448 min
Upon Arrival | Events & Incentives with Adelaine NgEp 45: How healthy buildings can improve happiness and reverse chronic disease with Ken FongYou've probably heard of sick building syndrome. But what if we could make our buildings healthier, improving staff happiness with an impact-to-bottomline outcome and even reverse incidence of chronic illness? It sounds a little too good to be true until we look at the science a little closer. And it's even more important now in the era of COVID-19.Ken Fong is an award-winning acoustics specialist and a health and wellness coach based in Australia. Passionate about amplifying the impact of people and organisations through public health, he leads the Healthy Buildings & Communities work at Arup Melbourne a...2021-07-1440 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS2E41 The Two Kens - Biblical Authority, Certainty, Astrophotography and the Milky WaySend us a textThe Two Kens are back and as two former pastors, kick around the notion of "Biblical Authority" that dominates much of the discussion today around gender, hierarchy, racism, LGBTQ+, religious certainty and even Christian nationalism. To start, they talk about Ken Fong's incredible shots of the Milky Way over Joshua Tree National Monument, past midnight. One of Fong's many hobbies is astrophotography. They swap stories from their days as pastors - including pre-marital counseling. Ken Fong shares the moving a...2021-05-2253 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS2E29 THE TWO KENS - Atlanta shootings. Purity Culture - what's the alternative? Honest Conversation.Send us a textThis week the TWO KENS talk about Purity Culture - a conversation prompted by the Atlanta mass shooting. They explore the shooter's background and the contribution of Ruth Graham and Dr. Bradley Onishi that appeared in the New York Times. They address a key question: if Purity Culture has caused harm, what's the alternative? Ken Fong opens up on a very personal level about his last decade of ministry in which he addressed these issues directly and creatively. He also brings some sensitive and open...2021-04-1052 min
The Xenolearn PodcastEp. 13: Embracing the Fullness of Asian American Identities with Ken FongDr. Ken Fong started a podcast in 2015 at the suggestion of a colleague because Asian American voices were missing from the conversation. Since 2015, Ken's weekly podcast explores the cultural, artistic, historical and spiritual aspects of Asian American Communities. In this episode, we ask Ken about the value of creating affirming spaces for Asian Americans, how the "model minority" stereotype is a double-edged sword, and the importance of seeing people, not as half-this and half-that, but whole human beings. From stories about creative feats, to spirituality, and building bridges, this episode will re-invigorate your sense of self and...2021-03-1730 min
Moments with Martha - with Martha NinoKen Fong - 25 Years Later. I said thank you. My first tech boss. EPISODE 8Surreal conversation with Ken Fong my first Silicon Valley tech believer. I knew ZERO about tech, but tech is like that, it’s always changing so sometimes energy and desire make a difference too and knowing tech is just a technicality. Find out why he gave me a chance - so many valuable insights. Also, a very nice reminder to never forget where we come from, to just be yourself, be curious and get to know each other one level deeper.2021-02-1451 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS2E12 - LIVE EVENT: Fong, Onishi and Kemp - We're Talkin' 2021Send us a textLive Event - We're Talkin' 2021! Podcasters Brad Onishi (Straight White American Jesus), Ken Fong (Asian America - The Ken Fong Podcast) and Ken Kemp (The Beached White Male) join forces on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. A good group gathered to join is for a conversation about the New Year that brought serious crises: an insurrection, the denial of an election result, a failed presidency, an historic inauguration, and a pandemic in full bloom. They talk about their experience as pastors and podcasters, Christian Nationalism, deconstruction, the Super...2021-02-131h 01
Bald Guys Talking FootballBald Guys Talking Football with Special Guest Ken FongKen Fong joins the bald guys to talk hot sauce, fantasy Football and more.2020-12-071h 27
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempThe Two Ken's: A Post-Thanksgiving ReviewSend us a textKen welcomes fellow podcaster Ken Fong, host of the Asian America Podcast. They launch what will become a periodic series called The Two Kens as they reflect on current events, and a common journey. In this episode, they talk about Ken Fong's artistic skill as a professional photographer; then on to the Presidential transition and the final havoc the current POTUS wreaks on protocol, convention, and his efforts to subvert a smooth transfer of power. We review an article that explores the lamentable...2020-11-2953 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempAn Historic Morning - Two Kens Explore The Meaning of the News: Joe Biden, President-ElectSend us a textToday, November 7, 2020, Joe Biden became President-Elect as 46th President of the United States. Ken Kemp and Ken Fong, both former pastors, and current podcasters, have much to say as they consider this historic moment, signaling the end of the Trump era and the dawning of a new day for America. This conversation will be aired here and on The Asian America - the Ken Fong Podcast. This is Ken Fong's second appearance on the Beached White Male Podcast, learn more about Ken in our SHOW NOTES. Support the showBec...2020-11-0749 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempKen Fong - Change of Mind and Heart Part IISend us a textPart II - Dr. Fong speaks to American exceptionalism and the “racializing" of the Covid-19 pandemic and its social effect on Asian Americans. Ken outlines some of the fascinating history that many of us have missed. The Beached White Male shares a disturbing episode of Us vs Them right in his own home town. SEE SHOW NOTES: https://thebeachedwhitemale.com/ken_fongSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken’s Subs...2020-06-2437 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempKen Fong: A Change of Mind and Heart PART ISend us a textEpisode 1 - The two Ken’s dive right into Ken Fong's principled change of heart as an Evangelical Pastor - specifically, with respect to the Asian American LGBTQ Community; how it came about, and the consequences of that change - from criticism to new open doors. The Beached White Male shares some thoughts on I-Thou and Us vs. Them. SEE SHOW NOTES: https://thebeachedwhitemale.com/ken_fongSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Tha...2020-06-2444 min
The Faith Without Fear PodcastEpisode 15: A Curious Church with Ken Fong part 2In this episode, Pastor Shawn and Associate Pastor Nick Quient continue their conversation with Dr. Ken Fong, host of the Asian American Podcast, to talk about church, curiosity, and finding God in the midst of all of that.
Here are some links to Ken's most popular interviews with Andrew Yang and with Melissa Chen.
If you are looking for a church service during COVID, we encourage you to enjoy our worship service on YouTube. We release the entire worship service Sunday mornings at 10am. If you want to be kept up to date, you can...2020-06-0534 minThe Faith Without Fear PodcastEpisode 14: A Curious Church with Ken Fong part 1In this episode, they are joined by Dr. Ken Fong, host of the Asian American Podcast, to talk about church, curiosity, and finding God in the midst of all of that.
Here are some links to Ken's most popular interviews with Andrew Yang and with Melissa Chen.
If you are looking for a church service during COVID, we encourage you to enjoy our worship service on YouTube. We release the entire worship service Sunday mornings at 10am. If you want to be kept up to date, you can also follow our church on Facebook, check...2020-05-1527 min
Engage3: Trends in Retail TechnologyNielsen's Marcia Webb Talks to Ken Ouimet About the New Role of Fresh in PersonalizationKen Ouimet and Marcia Webb discussed the new role of fresh in personalization, how variable weight products now account for 75% of deli and produce sales, how health can be a differentiator, and why “data without insights is just overhead.” This is Part 1 of 3 videos of Ken Ouimet’s conversation with Marcia Webb, VP of Retail at Nielsen, at GroceryShop in September 2019.2020-01-0307 minEngage3: Trends in Retail TechnologyBill Bishop With Ken Ouimet Using Product Attributes to Determine Assortment GapsKen Ouimet, CEO and Founder at Engage3, sat down with Bill Bishop, Chief Architect at Brick Meets Click, at the NGA 2019 Conference in San Diego. Ken and Bill discuss how recent studies on the gut microbiome will realize true 1:1 personalization. They also talk about the need for master data management for product attributes, and how retailers should start planning for a future where consumers use product attributes instead of brands to make purchase decisions. Ken and Bill predict that attributes will be the basis of consideration sets to help retailers serve up relevant products to consumers. The same trending attributes...2019-05-1512 minEngage3: Trends in Retail TechnologyBill Bishop Talks to Ken Ouimet About Price Image and the Challenges of Personalization in RetailKen Ouimet, CEO and Founder of Engage3, sat down with Bill Bishop, Chief Architect at Brick Meets Click, at the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show in San Diego to discuss how retailers can compete with hardline discounters like Aldi and Lidl. They exchanged views on the critical role of a store’s price image and offer insights about how personalized offers will replace mass market promotions. From custom e-mails to bots and electronic shelf tags, find out how Ken and Bill are envisioning personalization in retail in the next 5-10 years.2019-03-0108 minEngage3: Trends in Retail TechnologyCEO of Earth Fare Talks Shop With Ken OuimetCEO Frank Scorpiniti of Earthfare opens up to Ken Ouimet of Engage3 about hiring a Chief Medical Officer for his stores, bringing more value to his health and wellness shoppers, and how he envisions a future of 1:1 customer-centric marketing using loyalty data in the very near future.2019-02-1506 min
The Global FringeDesperation Isn’t a 4-Letter Word with Dr. Ken FongKen Fong is joyful disruptor. He’s quick to disarm your defenses and invite you into relationship. In this episode, we dove fast and deep into the scary tension when faith becomes desperate, his journey as a courageous ally for LGBTQ folks, and using your"chips" for those who don't have them. His stories, laughter, and brutal honesty will guide you as you move from here to there, in whatever ways that looks like for your own journey.
About Rev. Dr. Ken Fong. He is a recently retired pastor, affiliate associate professor of Asian American Church Studies at Fuller Seminary, host...2018-06-2600 min
Model Majority Podcast036: Former Pastor Ken Fong on Progressive Christians and PodcastingKen Fong, former pastor at Evergreen Baptist Church of LA and host of the “Asian America: the Ken Fong podcast”, joins our podcast to talk about religion, politics, progressive Christians, LGBTQ activism, and race relations in America. We also bring the latest status on Graham-Cassidy HJ and banter about Trump's latest fight against Black athletes. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn Editorial Disclaimer: The content of this episode has been edited for clarity and better listening experience. We recorded this podcast over Skype, using Pamela Skype Audio Recorder, and edited this podcast using Adobe Audition. Pai...2017-09-241h 05
The Bull and the Badger305 – Dad (with Ken Fong)It’s an Asian-American podcast crossover! Vanessa and April talk with Ken Fong, senior pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, executive director of the Asian American Initiative at Fuller Theological Seminary, and host of “Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast.” We broach the subject of dads, Ken’s dad, Ken as a dad, Asian dads, and the stew of repressed emotions so many of us grew up in. Plus, bonus Joy Luck Club quote-ery!
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CO...2016-03-0800 minbullandbadger305 – Dad (with Ken Fong)It’s an Asian-American podcast crossover! Vanessa and April talk with Ken Fong, senior pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, executive director of the Asian American Initiative at Fuller Theological Seminary, and host of “Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast.” We broach the subject of dads, Ken’s dad, Ken as a dad, Asian dads, and the stew of repressed emotions so many of us grew up in. Plus, bonus Joy Luck Club quote-ery!
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Training Heroic Apprentices - Rev. Ken FongSylvia Global arrives in San Gabriel, California to meet with Rev. Ken Fong of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles. The high-profile church began as a Japanese first generation church in the early 1900, to a predominantly Asian-American church in the 1980. Now it is a multi-Asian, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church. This has caused him to "re-boot" his concept of being Christian and of being the Church. He discusses The Heroes' Journey and gratitude to those who are on the journey with him.2012-08-2335 min