Every day we’re being formed by something. The question is: What is forming you? After 30 years in TV news, Ted Chen stepped away with a new mission: to create a space where men can speak vulnerably, have honest conversations, and grow together. FORMED brings men around the table to explore faith, dating, finances, relationships, purpose, identity, and the challenges men face today. Rooted in Christian faith, FORMED welcomes everyone, whether you know Jesus or not. Pull up a chair. There's a place for you here.
#06 Real Conversations Between Men About Being Single Over 40, Soul Ties, Rejection, and Risk
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.
Got a question or something you'd like to see us discuss at the table?
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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
29 Sept 2026
#05 Real Conversations Between Men About Father Wounds, Family, Breaking Cycles and Dad's Behind Bars
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/ (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 (https://a.co/d/06EVtLCD)) & The Champion in You (https://a.co/d/0fwAM4tB (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 teamted@goodnewsted.com
SAY HELLO TO TED
Instagram → / @goodnewsted
TikTok → / @goodnewsted
Website → https://www.goodnewsted.com (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
29 Sept 2026
#04 Real Conversations Between Men About Temptation, Lust, Masculinity & Spiritual Warfare
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 (https://www.goodnewsted.com)
Today’s Guests:
Benji Nolot, Founder of Exodus Cry → / @benjinolot & @ExodusCry
https://exoduscry.com/ (https://exoduscry.com/)
Ryan Bethea, Host & Creator of The Exorcist Files → / @thebethea & The Exorcist Files - https://www.exorcistfiles.tv/ (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
29 Sept 2026
#03 Real Conversations Between Men About Generosity, Money, Fear & Who Pays For Dates
If you missed Part 1 of our episode on finance, please view that HERE (https://youtu.be/W3CmixSYvqq).
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 (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
29 Sept 2026
#02 Real Conversations Between Men About Generosity, Money, Fear & Who Pays For Dates
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 (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
29 Sept 2026
#01 Real Conversations Between Men About Porn, Marriage & Purpose
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 (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
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