Dear Alana, Podcast
1) Part 1: Mom
Simon travels to Boulder to meet Alana’s mother, Joyce, and becomes determined to help her understand what happened to Alana. ---- Go deeper at https://dearalana.com/ Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for a...Show More
2) A Deadly Confrontation: Introducing "We Came to the Forest"
In the depths of an Atlanta forest, a clash between activists and authorities ended in tragedy. But the official narrative doesn't add up. We Came to the Forest, a new investigative podcast fro...Show More
3) Atlanta’s Olympic bombing... Introducing ‘Flashpoint’
On July 27th, 1996, a domestic terrorist bombed the Summer Olympic Games held in Atlanta, GA. While the FBI and the media fixated on the wrong man, the bomber planned his next, more overtly political ...Show More
4) Part 8: The Saint
Alana’s mother seeks justice amidst the Church’s denial. Simon confronts his past. And another tragedy befalls the Chen household, destroying almost everything. This episode contains references to...Show More
5) Part 7: Notre Dame is Burning
Alana’s newfound love separates her from her church. As Notre Dame Cathedral burns, so does her faith. But as her self-acceptance grows, her life takes a tragic turn. This episode contains referen...Show More
6) Bonus 1: Dr. Hillary McBride
Host Simon Kent Fung sits down with trauma therapist Dr. Hillary McBride to delve deeper into the mental health dimensions of Dear Alana. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someon...Show More
7) Part 6: DEFILED
Alana enters treatment and comes clean to her family. While still actively seeking Conversion Therapy behind their back, she falls in love. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or s...Show More
8) Part 5: Piece of the Pie
Alana starts college and thrives in her new community, which creates conflict with her old friends. Alana is rushed to the ER after a suicide scare. This episode contains references to suicide. If...Show More
9) Part 4: Judo
Through their spiritual mentors, Alana and Simon are introduced to Conversion Therapy. A deep dive into the psychological & theological theories behind this practice. This episode contains referen...Show More
10) Part 3: My Secret
With access to her 20 journals, Simon discovers Alana’s devotion and obsession with sin, Father Dave’s encroaching influence, and the secret she’s asked to keep. This episode contains references to s...Show More