The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken Kemp
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Episodes
422 episodes
Ben S6E27 Cremer - Into The Gray: "Real Christians," Total Depravity and Lament
(REPRISE) For a second time, Ken welcomes Rev. Ben Cremer to the podcast for Season 5. Ken starts by thanking Ben for that first interview, "Myths We Believe," which is far and away the most downloaded podcast of Ken's more than 300 episodes (e...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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59:34
S6E26 Box-Checking Faith, Science Denial, and Democracy in Peril - Beach Talk with Betsey Newenhuyse
PLEASE NOTE: EDITING ERRORS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. This week on Beach Talk with Betsey Newenhuyse, we’re reflecting on Memorial Day from Betsey’s visit to Ft. Sheridan Cemetery—where memory and meaning converge...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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51:34
S6E25 Tracey Gee: The Magic of Knowing What You Want
I’m pleased to welcome Tracey Gee to the podcast — author, coach, keynote speaker, and the thoughtful spirit behind The Magic of Knowing What You Want. Tracey brings clarity, warmth, and wisdom. You’ll love this conversation - it’ll he...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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53:00
S6E24 Vikings in the East: Martyn Whittock on the Ancient Roots of Putin’s Holy War
Today’s episode connects ancient Viking history to today’s global headlines. This is my seventh conversation with historian and political commentator Martyn Whittock—this time we dive into his brand-new book, “Vikings i...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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59:33
S6E23 Katherine Stewart: Money, Lies and God - Inside the Christian Nationalist Agenda
Today, my guest is journalist and author Katherine Stewart. I had a compelling conversation with this highly sought-after writer, and we went deep. Known for The Power Worshippers, she’s back with Money, L...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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1:02:25
S6E22 Beach Talk #134 - 100 Days of Flooding the Zone
Join me for the latest episode of Beach Talk with Betsey Newenhuyse—we’ve got a packed show you won’t want to miss!Betsey shares a moving story about her brother joining a protest last weekend. He’s not usually out there with a sign, but...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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56:12
S6E21 Don’t Give Up on the Truth with Pete Wehner (REPRISE)
Ken welcomes Washington political commentator, speechwriter, and author Peter Wehner. Pete is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum. He is well known for his prolific contribution to the intersection of ...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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1:05:59
S6E20 Dissecting the film CONCLAVE - with the Two Kens (REPRISE)
SPOILER ALERT: If you have not seen the movie or read the book CONCLAVE, you may not want to listen (until you've seen the film or read the book). The Two Kens take a deep dive into the symbolism and message of thi...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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58:26
From Athlete to Advocate: Dr. Phil Allen on Healing, History, and Hope
This week, I sit down with Dr. Phil Allen—a former All-American basketball player turned theologian, poet, and prophetic voice. From the basketball courts of North Carolina A&T to the halls of Fuller Seminary, Phil shares his ...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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1:01:49
S6E18 Holy Icons and Racial Myths: A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Wong
After attending a recent event featuring Dr. Jemar Tisby, I had the chance to connect with the host of that gathering, Professor Jessica Wai-Fong Wong, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Azusa Pacific University and a...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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49:13
S6E17 Beach Talk #133 - Faith, Firings & Freefall
Join us for another Beach Talk! In the midst of a week of global market turmoil, Betsy and I sit down for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation. We kick things off with Betsy’s anticipation of a beautiful experience of an ...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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54:36
S6E16 Breaking the Cycle: Dameon Wroe’s Fight for Justice
Join me for a compelling conversation with my guest, Dameon Wroe. His story is one of struggle, survival, and ultimately, redemption. Growing up in Southern California, Dameon faced challenges early on. After his parents’ divorce, he lived with...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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1:04:09
Podcast Sound Track Repaired - S6E15 with filmmaker Claudia Katayanagi is Ready to Go
If you had difficulty listening to S6E15: Echoes of Internment: Filmmaker Claudia Katayanagi on History, Justice, and Resistance - the sound has been repaired. Try it again. Don't miss it!
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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0:56
S6E15: Echoes of Internment: Filmmaker Claudia Katayanagi on History, Justice, and Resistance
Join me as I sit down with Claudia Katayanagi, an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work brings hidden histories to light. As a fourth-generation Japanese American, Claudia's personal and professional journey led her to uncover the dark...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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58:12
S6E14 Baseball in Tokyo, Democracy in Peril, and Elon Musk’s Chainsaw - Beach Talk #132
On today’s Beach Talk, Betsey Newehuyse and I break down the headlines as the President floods the zone with controversy, wielding Executive Orders like a wrecking ball to smash the federal government to pieces. In these gloomy, fear-filled tim...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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50:58
S6E13: The Two Kens - Let’s Talk About Patrimonialism
Ever heard the word patrimonialism? Neither had we—until we read Jonathan Rauch’s eye-opening article in The Atlantic: "One Word Describes Trump." In this episode of The Two Kens, Ken Fong and I dive into what this term really...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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41:04
S6E12 Keeping the Spark Alive: Staying Engaged in Tough Times with Darcy McKenzie
I’m excited to welcome back my friend and political activist, Darcy McKenzie. Over the years, as our friendship has grown, we’ve witnessed and reflected on some major milestone moments in history. Darcy lives near the very street corner where G...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:00:45
S6E11 Beach Talk #131 - It is Well with my Soul
In this timely and special episode of The Beached White Male Podcast, host Ken Kemp welcomes back his trusted friend and guest, Betsey Newenhuyse, for a deep dive into the emotional and spiritual challenges of our current political climate. As ...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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55:29
S5E10 - The Anti-Greed Gospel with author Malcolm Foley
Ken welcomes pastor, historian, and special advisor to the President at Baylor University, Dr. Malcolm Foley. Just this month, his new book - The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:02:57
S6E9 Immigration - Between Borders with Stelio Savante
In this episode, we get a close-up look at immigration - from the immigrant’s perspective. Ken welcomes veteran actor, Stelio Savante who plays a key role in the new independent film, “Between Borders.” In his nearly forty years as ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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54:48
S6E8 Super Bowl Half-Time Show Review with Osahon Obazuaye and Grant Young
Ken welcomes Osahon for another Cabana Talk and a review of the Super Bowl Half-Time Show. They invite their good friend Grant Young, a Play Station engineer they met in a Table Talk hosted by Ken and Osahon in 2021. As the Philadelphia Eagles ...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:08:33
S6E7 TWO KENS - Three Weeks of Flooding the Zone
Kemp and Fong agree. We need each other now more than ever. Steve Bannon predicted the strategy of this new administration. He declared, “We’re gunna flood the zone with sh*t.” He was prophetic. The Zone has experienced a flash flood. The two K...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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49:30
S6E6 Episode #400 - a Milestone Celebration
Ken and Betsey review over five years of Beach Talks as Ken posts the podcast’s 400th episode. Three friends check in to celebrate - Darcy McKenzie, Osahon Obazuaye, and Ken Fong. Betsey, a Chicago resident, shares some of her experience ...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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53:09
S6E5 Jesse Curtis, Ph.D. - The Myth of Colorblind Christians
When Ken researched his Bible School classmate, Melvin Warren, he stumbled across Dr. Curtis’ book. It referenced a familiar, legendary press conference. In 1970, at the famed Arch entrance at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Melvin made a...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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58:23
S6E4 Don’t Give Up on the Truth with Washington Insider Pete Wehner
Ken welcomes Washington political commentator, speechwriter, and author Peter Wehner. Pete is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum. He is well known for his prolific contribution to the intersection of ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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