FORMED with Ted Chen

In this episode Ted speaks with trusted friends Pastor Jim Crews and Tyler Fredrickson about the challenges of being single over 40, breaking soul ties, and how men should approach risk and process rejection.

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FORMED brings together men for honest discourse around faith, relationships, purpose, and the forces shaping who we become. At its heart, this show is about brotherhood. It’s a place where vulnerability leads to real conversations. No scripts. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just men talking openly about life and what God is doing in them.

Creative Director: Ariell Chen
Producer: Melody Heléna
Content & Photography: Gillian Perry
Editor: Christopher Leon

This show brings together men for honest discourse around faith, relationships, purpose, and the forces shaping who we become.

At its heart, FORMED is about brotherhood. It’s a place where trust and vulnerability lead to real conversations. No scripts. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just men talking openly about life and what God is doing in them.

Host Ted Chen and trusted friends talk about what it means to follow Jesus with intention while navigating the challenges of everyday life.

Every day we’re being formed by something.The question is: What is forming you?

In this episode Ted speaks with trusted friends Bishop Kenneth Ulmer and Carlo Perez about the trials and joys of fatherhood.

SHOW NOTES

Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, University Professor & Retired Pastor → / @BishopUlmer & Bishop Kenneth Ulmer's Website - https://www.kennethculmer.com/
Carlo Perez, Chaplain & Hollywood Studios Union Business Manager

Books & Shows mentioned:

→ Bishop Ulmer’s Books: Walls Can Fall (https://a.co/d/06EVtLCD) & The Champion in You (https://a.co/d/0fwAM4tB)
→ Malachi Dads

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CONTACT
Got a question or something you'd like to see us discuss at the table?
email [email protected]

SAY HELLO TO TED
Instagram → / @goodnewsted
TikTok → / @goodnewsted
Website → https://www.goodnewsted.com

FORMED brings together men for honest discourse around faith, relationships, purpose, and the forces shaping who we become. At its heart, this show is about brotherhood. It’s a place where vulnerability leads to real conversations. No scripts. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just men talking openly about life and what God is doing in them.

Creative Director: Ariell Chen / @mrsariellchen
Producer: Melody Heléna / @themelodyhelena
Content & Photography: Gillian Perry / @gilarse
Editor: Christopher Leon

This show brings together men for honest discourse around faith, relationships, purpose, and the forces shaping who we become.

At its heart, FORMED is about brotherhood. It’s a place where trust and vulnerability lead to real conversations. No scripts. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just men talking openly about life and what God is doing in them.

Host Ted Chen and trusted friends talk about what it means to follow Jesus with intention while navigating the challenges of everyday life.

Every day we’re being formed by something.
The question is: What is forming you?

Hosted by Ted Chen
SAY HELLO TO TED
Instagram → / @goodnewsted
TikTok → / @goodnewsted
YouTube → / @goodnewsted
Website → https://www.goodnewsted.com

Today’s Guests:
Benji Nolot, Founder of Exodus Cry → / @benjinolot & @ExodusCry
https://exoduscry.com/
Ryan Bethea, Host & Creator of The Exorcist Files → / @thebethea & The Exorcist Files - https://www.exorcistfiles.tv/

Books & Shows mentioned:
→ Benji Nolot's Book: Raised On Porn
→ Benji Nolot's Film: High Class Documentary
→ Benji Nolot's Film: Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution Documentary

To submit questions and topics you'd like to hear on the roundtable please note them in the COMMENTS section or DM @goodnewsted on Instagram

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FORMED with Ted Chen is a Christian roundtable show, available as a podcast, featuring real conversations about faith, relationships, purpose, and following Jesus. New 5 episode series premieres on July 13, 2026.

Creative Director: Ariell Chen / @mrsariellchen
Producer: Melody Heléna / @themelodyhelena
Content & Photography: Gillian Perry / @gilarse

If you missed Part 1 of our episode on finance, please view that HERE.

This show brings together men for honest discourse around faith, relationships, purpose, and the forces shaping who we become.

At its heart, FORMED is about brotherhood. It’s a place where trust and vulnerability lead to real conversations. No scripts. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just men talking openly about life and what God is doing in them.

Host Ted Chen and trusted friends talk about what it means to follow Jesus with intention while navigating the challenges of everyday life.

Every day we’re being formed by something.
The question is: What is forming you?

Hosted by Ted Chen
SAY HELLO TO TED
Instagram → / @goodnewsted
TikTok → / @goodnewsted
YouTube → / @goodnewsted
Website → / www.goodnewsted.com

Today’s Guests:
Wes Dunn, Pastor of The House LA → / @wesdunn & www.instagram.com/financialwellness.club
Darren Su, Product Leader → / @h1llwalker

Books & Shows mentioned:
→ Wes Dunn’s Book: Roadmap to Your Financial Freedom
https://a.co/d/0gMsp4Gx

To submit questions and topics you'd like to hear on the roundtable please note them in the COMMENTS section or DM @goodnewsted on Instagram.

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FORMED with Ted Chen is a Christian roundtable show, available as a podcast, featuring real conversations about faith, relationships, purpose, and following Jesus. New 5 episode series.

Creative Director: Ariell Chen / @mrsariellchen
Producer: Melody Heléna / @themelodyhelena
Content & Photography: Gillian Perry / @gilarse

This show brings together men for honest discourse around faith, relationships, purpose, and the forces shaping who we become.

At its heart, FORMED is about brotherhood. It’s a place where trust and vulnerability lead to real conversations. No scripts. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just men talking openly about life and what God is doing in them.

Host Ted Chen and trusted friends talk about what it means to follow Jesus with intention while navigating the challenges of everyday life.

Every day we’re being formed by something.
The question is: What is forming you?

Hosted by Ted Chen
SAY HELLO TO TED
Instagram → / @goodnewsted
TikTok → / @goodnewsted
YouTube → / @goodnewsted
Website → / www.goodnewsted.com

Today’s Guests:
Wes Dunn, Pastor of The House LA → / @wesdunn & www.instagram.com/financialwellness.club
Darren Su, Product Leader → / @h1llwalker

Books & Shows mentioned:
→ Wes Dunn’s Book: Roadmap to Your Financial Freedom
https://a.co/d/0gMsp4Gx

To submit questions and topics you'd like to hear on the roundtable please note them in the COMMENTS section or DM @goodnewsted on Instagram.

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FORMED with Ted Chen is a Christian roundtable show, available as a podcast, featuring real conversations about faith, relationships, purpose, and following Jesus. New 5 episode series.

Creative Director: Ariell Chen / @mrsariellchen
Producer: Melody Heléna / @themelodyhelena
Content & Photography: Gillian Perry / @gilarse

This show brings together men for honest discourse around faith, relationships, purpose, and the forces shaping who we become.

At its heart, FORMED is about brotherhood. It’s a place where trust and vulnerability lead to real conversations. No scripts. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just men talking openly about life and what God is doing in them.

Host Ted Chen and trusted friends talk about what it means to follow Jesus with intention while navigating the challenges of everyday life.

Every day we’re being formed by something.
The question is: What is forming you?

Hosted by Ted Chen
SAY HELLO TO TED
Instagram → / @goodnewsted
TikTok → / @goodnewsted
YouTube → / @goodnewsted
Website → https://www.goodnewsted.com

Today’s Guests:
Chris Bennett, Lead Pastor Vintage Church, Malibu → / @chrisbennett143
Chaz Smith, Content Creator, Storyteller → / @chazsmith

Books & Projects mentioned:
→ Chris Bennett’s Book: Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging
→ Chaz’ Anime Project: What Had Happened Was
→ Fighting Shadows by Jon Tyson
→ Abba’s Child by Brennan Manning
→ Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
→ Humility by Andrew Murray

To submit questions and topics you'd like to hear on the roundtable please note them in the COMMENTS section or DM @goodnewsted on Instagram.

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Creative Director: Ariell Chen / @mrsariellchen
Producer: Melody Heléna / @themelodyhelena
Content & Photography: Gillian Perry / @gilarse