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Part 8: The Saint

Sep 25th, 2023 49m 54s

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 suicide. If you or someone you know is in nee

Part 7: Notre Dame is Burning

Sep 18th, 2023 51m 13s

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 references to suicide. If you or someone you know is

Bonus

Bonus 1: Dr. Hillary McBride

Sep 15th, 2023 26m 52s

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 someone you know is in need of help, please contact

Part 6: DEFILED

Sep 11th, 2023 41m 52s

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 someone you know is in need of help, please con

Part 5: Piece of the Pie

Sep 4th, 2023 40m 19s

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 you or someone you know is in need of help, p

Part 4: Judo

Aug 28th, 2023 50m 41s

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 references to suicide. If you or someone you know is

Part 3: My Secret

Aug 21st, 2023 42m 22s

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 suicide. If you or someone you know is in need

Part 2: Father

Aug 14th, 2023 32m 12s

Simon recounts his earlier calling to the priesthood. Alana sneaks out to church, and meets a controversial priest who advises her on becoming a nun.This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, pl

Part 1: Mom

Aug 14th, 2023 33m 8s

Simon travels to Boulder to meet Alana’s mother, Joyce, and becomes determined to help her understand what happened to Alana.This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the Suicide

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'Dear Alana,' [Teaser]

Aug 8th, 2023 1m 57s

Alana’s mother finds a letter Alana wrote to herself before she died, a letter that reveals the very complicated relationship she had with her family, her church, and herself. Host Simon Kent Fung explores the life of Alana Chen, a devout young

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Introducing "Dear Alana,"

Aug 7th, 2023 2m 5s

A devout Colorado youth, Alana Chen, disappears from Boulder, leaving behind dozens of journals that reveal her aspiration to become a nun alongside fatal secrets about sexuality and faith. Host, Simon Kent Fung, who shares a strikingly similar

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Introducing 'Dear Alana,'

Aug 1st, 2023 2m 5s

A devout Colorado youth, Alana Chen, disappears from Boulder, Colorado, leaving behind dozens of journals that reveal her aspiration to become a nun alongside fatal secrets about sexuality and faith. Host, Simon Kent Fung, who shares a striking

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