# The Amalgamation by Bruce Reyes-Chow
> Focusing on social justice, culture, technology, faith, politics, and more, The Amalgamation Podcast and Newsletter are invitations to co-conspire for good.
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## Pages
- [About Me](https://www.reyes-chow.com/about.md) - A little about Bruce and The Amalgamation
- [Account](https://www.reyes-chow.com/account.md)
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- [Book Me](https://www.reyes-chow.com/book-me.md) - Contact Team BRC Over the past 30 years, I have had the privilege to speak and present in a variety of settings and on a variety of topics including: faith, technology, church culture, parenting, kindness, preaching, parenting, race, and politics. I am grateful for every speaking invitation and cha…
- [Read Me](https://www.reyes-chow.com/books.md) - I have had the privilege of working with wonderful humans in the publishing world: editors, artists, publicists, agents, etc. I could have never predicted that I would be the author of six books. I am not sure there will be many more in the future, but I am grateful for where I am now. While I know…
- [Coaching](https://www.reyes-chow.com/coaching.md) - I have been coaching for the past 10+ years mostly with pastors, church planters, and organizational leaders. I usually do not take on more than 3-4 clients at time. I am a Certified Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and, as of the Fall of 2023, I only taking on short-term clients (1-3 Session with…
- [Contact Me](https://www.reyes-chow.com/contact-me.md) - Looking forward to connecting!
- [Welcome!](https://www.reyes-chow.com/hero.md) - Focusing on social justice, pop culture, digital community, left-leaning faith, and more, The Amalgamation is a joyful medley of musings, think pieces, and invitations to co-conspire for good. Take a look around and make yourself at home.
- [Media](https://www.reyes-chow.com/media.md) - Below are some highlights from podcasts, interviews, rallies, and news articles. The Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow inspires at Presbyterian Youth Workers’ Association gatheringMore than 50 youth ministry leaders from across the country gathered Oct. 7–8 for the first in-person National Gathering of the Pre…
- [Membership](https://www.reyes-chow.com/membership.md)
- [The Podcast](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast.md) - I have been doing some form of video or podcasting for the past decade. Like many podcasters, I too tried to do everything: producing, hosting, editing, and marketing. BRC & Friends was where I learned the most, and I loved doing that, but 2025 has brought a reboot of my podcasting life. While it w…
- [Search](https://www.reyes-chow.com/search.md)
- [Bikes & Pups](https://www.reyes-chow.com/section-five.md) - They say, "You can tell a lot about a person by the dogs and motorcycles in their life." Okay, no one says that, but . . . First the pups . . . And the bikes . . .
- [Videos by Bruce](https://www.reyes-chow.com/section-four.md) - While I still enjoy the discipline of the written word, I very much enjoy the video space and I am increasingly posting on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. I hope to see you there! Bruce on Youtube
- [Hi, I'm Bruce!](https://www.reyes-chow.com/section-one.md) - Sup! Birthed in the 209 (Stockton), formed by the 916 (Sacramento) and the 415 (San Francisco), my wife and I are now in the 408 (San Jose). I make my way through the world as a speaker, writer, coachsultant, occasional Presbyterian pastor and, much to everyone's surprise, author of six books. Awes…
- [The Amalgamation Podcast](https://www.reyes-chow.com/section-two.md) - The Amalgamation Podcast finds meaning and goodness at the intersection of social justice, pop culture, racial formation, the public square, digital community, and progressive faith. Find The Amalgamation Podcast
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## Posts
- [Beverages with Bruce: siyam](https://www.reyes-chow.com/beverages-with-bruce-siyam.md) - A Sporadic Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation
- [The Spirit's Delicate Dance Between Creator and Created #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/faith-montage-the-sweeping-and-unwavering-spirit-letuspray-2.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, August 9, 2026
- [Faith Montage: The Sweeping and Unwavering Spirit #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/faith-montage-the-sweeping-and-unwavering-spirit-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, August 2, 2026
- [Thoughts After Mexodus (No Spoilers)](https://www.reyes-chow.com/thoughts-after-mexodus-no-spoilers.md) - Hidden Histories, Public Faith, and White Progressivism
- [Faith Montage: The Hurt Who Are Healed #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/faith-montage-the-hurt-who-are-healed-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, July 26, 2026
- [An Invitation to "How to Grow a Church"](https://www.reyes-chow.com/an-invitation-to-how-to-grow-a-church.md) - A LIVING LIST of important questions to recognize, realize, and reinforce invitation, welcome, and belonging
- [Statement on the Deaths of Johan Sebastian Guerrero, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and the Many Other Lives Lost at the Hands of ICE](https://www.reyes-chow.com/statement-on-the-deaths-of-johan-sebastian-guerrero-lorenzo-salgado-araujo-and-the-many-other-lives-lost-at-the-hands-of-ice.md) - From Interfaith Movement 4 Human Integrity
- [Faith Montage: The Gathered Who Are Hurting #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/faith-montage-the-gathered-who-are-hurting-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, July 19, 2026
- [10 Questions to Ask a Pastor Search Committee](https://www.reyes-chow.com/10-questions-to-ask-a-pastor-search-committee.md) - Ways to determine mutuality and meaning wherever you may serve next
- [PREORDER: Prophets, Priests, Pastors, and Poets: Being and Becoming the Resurrected Christ](https://www.reyes-chow.com/preorder-prophets-priests-pastors-and-poets-being-and-becoming-the-resurrected-christ.md) - If you are looking for a Fall study, get 30% off PPPP by pre-ordering today
- [Faith Montage: The Expansiveness of Gathering #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/faith-montage-gathering-as-misfits-and-strangers-letuspray-2.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, July 12, 2026
- [GUEST: Laura Mariko Cheifetz](https://www.reyes-chow.com/guest-laura-mariko-cheifetz-general-assembly-sermon-text.md) - Sermon from the closing worship of the 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
- [We Need an Intervention, Not a Birthday Party](https://www.reyes-chow.com/we-need-an-intervention-not-a-birthday-party.md) - Why I won't be celebrating this 4th of July
- [Faith Montage: Gathering as Misfits and Strangers #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/faith-montage-gathering-as-misfits-and-strangers-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, July 5, 2026
- [Podcast E90: A Conversation with Co-Moderator Candidates Rebecca Luter and Chris Peters](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e90-a-conversation-with-co-moderator-candidates-rebecca-luter-and-chris-peters.md) - Episode 90 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [Podcast E89: A Conversation with Co-Moderator Candidates Co-Moderator Candidates Sean Chow and Frances Lin](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e89-a-conversation-with-co-moderator-candidates-co-moderator-candidates-sean-chow-and-frances-lin.md) - Episode 89 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [Podcast E88: A Conversation with Co-Moderator Candidates Barbara Barkley and Bill Myers](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e88-a-conversation-with-co-moderator-candidates-barbara-barkley-and-bill-myers.md) - Episode 88 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [Podcast E87: A Conversation with Co-Moderator Candidates Marta Pumroy-Cordero and Kris Schondelmeyer](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e87-a-conversation-with-co-moderator-candidates-marta-pumroy-cordero-and-kris-schondelmeyer.md) - Episode 87 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [10 Questions to Ask About Your Church Website](https://www.reyes-chow.com/10-questions-to-ask-about-your-church-website.md) - How to give your church website depth, texture, and impact.
- [Faith Montage: Beautiful and Complicated Creatures #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/faith-montage-gods-gathered-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, June 21, 2026
- [Standing Firm When Hubris, Saviorism, and Greed Converge](https://www.reyes-chow.com/hubris-saviorism-greed-oh-my.md) - Why we must be thoughtful, courageous, and kind towards one another now more than ever.
- [Faith Montage: Grounded in the Presence of God #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/faith-montage-grounded-in-the-presence-of-god-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, June 7, 2026
- [Faith Montage: I am Known by God #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/faith-montage-when-i-am-known-by-god-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, May 31, 2026
- [When Hatred and Gun Violence Collide #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/when-hatred-and-gun-violence-collide-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, May 24, 2026
- [Beverages with Bruce: walo](https://www.reyes-chow.com/beverages-with-bruce-walo.md) - A Weekly Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation
- [Podcast E86: A Conversation with Oliver Ma, Candidate for CA Lt. Governor](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e86-a-conversation-with-oliver-ma-candidate-for-ca-lt-governor.md) - Episode 86 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [For When We Leave #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-when-we-leave-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, May 17, 2026
- [Podcast E85: We Mend with Gold: A Conversation with Kristin T. Lee](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e85-we-mend-with-gold-a-conversation-with-kristin-t-lee.md) - Episode 85 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [For High School Seniors #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-high-school-seniors-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, May 3, 2026
- [For the Gift of Expansive Joy #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-gift-of-expansive-joy-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, April 26, 2026
- [We Went to Palestine: A 2-Part Conversation with Cece Armstrong, Tony Larsen, and Jihyun Oh](https://www.reyes-chow.com/we-went-to-palestine-a-2-part-conversation-with-cece-armstrong-tony-larson-and-jihyun-oh.md) - Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [In Times of Dread #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-unimaginable-possibilities-letuspray-2.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, April 12, 2026
- [For Unimaginable Possibilities #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-unimaginable-possibilities-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Easter, April 5, 2026
- [For Palm and Passion Sunday in the Midst of War #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-palm-and-passion-sunday-in-the-midst-of-war-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026
- [Calling the Peoples of This Region and the World to a Higher Vision](https://www.reyes-chow.com/calling-the-peoples-of-this-region-and-the-world-to-a-higher-vision.md) - A Statement From The Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Palestine
- [When We are Overwhelmed #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/when-we-are-overwhelmed-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, March 22, 2026
- [For Those Fighting Christian Nationalism #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-those-fighting-christian-nationalism-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, March 15, 2026
- [For Empathy During a Time of War #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-empathy-during-a-time-of-war-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, March 8, 2026
- [Story Time, "The Snipe"](https://www.reyes-chow.com/story-time-the-snipe.md) - Guest post from 12-year-old Analise Pugh (6th Grade, November, 2015)
- [Beverages with Bruce: pito](https://www.reyes-chow.com/beverages-with-bruce-pito.md) - A Weekly Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation
- [For Politicians and Policy Makers Response to Gun Violence #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-politicians-and-policy-makers-response-to-gun-violence-letusprayfor-politicians-policy-makers-gun-violence-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, March 1, 2026
- [(CANCELLED) Educators, Librarians, and Archivists Solidarity Delegation to Palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/educators-librarians-and-archivists-solidarity-delegation-to-palestine.md) - Information about a Summer 2026 Solidarity Delegation to Palestine
- [For Those Who Live in Terror #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-those-who-live-in-terror-letuspray.md) - A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, February 22, 2026
- [Podcast E82: Sacred Curiosity: A Conversation with Britney Winn Lee](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e82-sacred-curiosity-a-conversation-with-britney-winn-lee.md) - Episode 82 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [For Those Who Whisper #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-those-who-whisper-letuspray.md) - A weekly centering prayer for these turbulent times
- [Ooops, We Were Late for the National Anthem Again](https://www.reyes-chow.com/opps-we-were-late-for-the-national-anthem-again.md) - One small, silent, and patriotic protest against what America has become
- [e81: Soul Medicine for a Fractured World: A Conversation with Liza Rankow](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e81-soul-medicine-for-a-fractured-world-a-conversation-with-liza-rankow.md) - 🧑🏽 Your Host, Bruce Reyes‑Chow Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow is a 3rd Generation Filipino/Chinese American and an active speaker, writer, coach, and podcaster on topics of faith, leadership, activism, culture, race, and technology. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), he also works with…
- [My Conversation with Joseph Peterson to talk about Sebeel Solidarity Delegations to Palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/my-conversation-with-joseph-peterson-to-talk-about-sebeel-solidarity-delegations-to-palestine.md) - For those who want to know a bit about what goes on during these Sabeel solidarity delegations to Palestine, I sat down with a delegation member, Joseph Peterson, at the end of one delegation to talk about our experience. Video by: Joseph Peterson Fohrm Studio www.fohrm.studio #palestine #sabeel #t…
- [E30 Jack Jenkins](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e30-jack-jenkins.md)
- [E31 Bruce Chats with Holly Tabor](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e31-bruce-chats-with-holly-tabor.md) - E31 Bruce Chats with Holly Tabor This is a the raw video recording on BRC and Friends. Listen to the edited podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschow/e31-holly-tabor2 In episode 31 I sat down with Holly Tabor, PhD. Holly is Associate Professor of Medicine at the Stanford University Sch…
- [For Everything Else #LetUsPray](https://www.reyes-chow.com/let-us-pray-for-everything-else.md) - A Weekly Centering Prayer for These Turbulent Times
- [Podcast E81: Soul Medicine for a Fractured World: A Conversation with Liza Rankow](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e81-soul-medicine-for-a-fractured-world-a-conversation-with-liza-rankow.md) - Episode 81 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [I'm Back, Thanks for Your Patience](https://www.reyes-chow.com/im-back-thanks-for-your-patience-2.md) - How is it February and why is the world still so terrible?
- [Podcast E80: The Internet's Youth Pastor: A Conversation with Mason Mennenga](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e80-the-internets-youth-pastor-a-conversation-with-mason-mennenga.md) - Episode 80 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [e80 Trailer — The Internet's Youth Pastor: A Conversation with @masonmennenga](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e80-trailer-the-internets-youth-pastor-a-conversation-with-masonmennenga.md) - Here is the trailer for Episode 80 of The Amalgamation Podcast — The Internet's Youth Pastor: A Conversation with @masonmennenga, host @APeoplesTheology The full episode drops on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, so be sure to subscribe where you listen to podcasts. To gain immediate access to today's epi…
- [e79: Engaging the Gadfly: A Conversation with Casey Sigmon](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e79-engaging-the-gadfly-a-conversation-with-casey-sigmon.md) - 🧑🏽 Your Host, Bruce Reyes‑Chow Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow is a 3rd Generation Filipino/Chinese American and an active speaker, writer, coach, and podcaster on topics of faith, leadership, activism, culture, race, and technology. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), he also works with…
- [A Lived Lesson in Being Present](https://www.reyes-chow.com/a-lived-lesson-in-being-present.md) - A brief word of gratitude for my Auntie Barbara (July 1, 1948 - January 8, 2026)
- [In the Midst of the Chaos](https://www.reyes-chow.com/in-the-midst-of-the-chaos.md) - Holding the tenderness that exists in the in between
- [Podcast E79: Engaging the Gadfly: A Conversation with Casey Sigmon](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e79-engaging-the-gadfly-a-conversation-with-casey-sigmon-2.md) - Episode 79 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [BRC Unplugged 2026](https://www.reyes-chow.com/brc-unplugged-2026.md) - I'm taking January off to complete two commitments like a grown-up
- [The + Friday + Five | Podcasts](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-podcasts.md) - Five podcasts that teach me stuff
- [2025 Year in Review in 18 Images #2025 #endoftheyear](https://www.reyes-chow.com/2025-year-in-review-in-18-images-2025-endoftheyear.md) - How does one capture an entire year in a few images? Not very well. Still, we can also get a glimpse, and it's fun to look back through the camera roll. Here is my 2025 in 18 images. We begin with a long look at Vespa, the English Bull Terrier, who died in August. Damn, I miss that gravel-eating, w…
- [The Night My Brain Caught on Fire](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-night-my-brain-caught-on-fire.md) - Trusting the Spirit when you have no choice, but to trust the Spirit.
- [e78 Earthbound: God and the Intersection of Climate and Justice: A Conversation w/@gracejisunkim1](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e78-earthbound-god-and-the-intersection-of-climate-and-justice-a-conversation-w-gracejisunkim1.md) - 🧑🏽 Your Host, Bruce Reyes‑Chow Rev. Bruce Reyes‑Chow is a 3rd‑generation Filipino/Chinese American speaker, writer, and coachsultant exploring topics of faith, leadership, activism, culture, race, and technology. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), he is the author of six books…
- [Beverages with Bruce: anim](https://www.reyes-chow.com/beverages-with-bruce-anim.md) - A Weekly Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation
- [Barakat First Release Whiskey from Taybeh, Palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/barakat-first-release-whiskey-from-taybeh-palestine.md) - To celebrate the holiday and ring in the new year we broke open our bottle of #FirstRelease #SingleBarrel #SingleMalt #Whiskey from Barakat Distillery in #Taybeh #Palestine. I bought this during a solidarity delegation in December 2025 when we were visiting TayBeh, a Christian village where settler…
- [Holding Space for a Happy Holiday](https://www.reyes-chow.com/space-happy-holiday.md) - A prayer for the tender and tenuous spaces in between
- [Podcast E78: Earthbound: God and the Intersection of Climate and Justice: A Conversation With Grace Ji-Sun Kim](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e78-earthbound-god-and-the-intersection-of-climate-and-justice-a-conversation-with-grace-ji-sun-kim.md) - Episode 78 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [e78 Trailer: Earthbound: God and the Intersection of Climate and Justice: A Convo w/@gracejisunkim1](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e78-trailer-earthbound-god-and-the-intersection-of-climate-and-justice-a-convo-w-gracejisunkim1.md) - Here is the trailer for Episode 78 of The Amalgamation Podcast: Earthbound: God and the Intersection of Climate and Justice: A Conversation with @gracejisunkim1 The full episode drops on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, so be sure to subscribe where you listen to podcasts. To gain full access to today's…
- [Stay at the @walledoffhotel in Bethlehem! #palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/stay-at-the-walledoffhotel-in-bethlehem-palestine.md) - During a recent solidarity delegation to Palestine we were able to visit the newly reopened @walledoffhotel in Bethlehem. If you are #Banksy fan, want to support Palestinians living under occupation, or have considered #resistancetourism , you must put staying at The Walled Off Hotel in #Bethlehem…
- [Palestine Update Three: You're ****** #palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/palestine-update-three-youre-palestine.md) - Again, I should probably script these updates out, but whatever, I'm tired — ramblings ahead. There are many things that I have heard and continue to hear from folks when I come to Palestine, but this time there has been something new — I hope it's not too late. #palestine #authoritarianism
- [Christmas in Bethlehem 2025](https://www.reyes-chow.com/christmas-in-bethlehem-2025.md)
- [Occupation, Fear, and Control: Palestine Update 2 #palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/occupation-fear-and-control-palestine-update-2-palestine.md) - Here is Update Two from my Solidarity Delegation to Palestine. I really should script these out, but here are some late night ramblings about fear and border crossing experience. ——————————————————— STAY CONNECTED WITH BRUCE 💌 Subscribe to The Amalgamation Newsletter https://bit.ly/AmalgamationSub…
- [E73 Trailer: Faith, Power, and the Making of Christian Nationalism: A Conversation with Brian Kay...](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e73-trailer-faith-power-and-the-making-of-christian-nationalism-a-conversation-with-brian-kay.md) - Here is the trailer for Episode 73 of The Amalgamation Podcast: Faith, Power, and the Making of Christian Nationalism: A Conversation with Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood The full episode drops on Tuesday, September 23rd, so be sure to subscribe where you listen to podcasts (https://bit.ly/Amalgama…
- [I'm headed back to #Palestine and you're invited to follow along.](https://www.reyes-chow.com/im-headed-back-to-palestine-and-youre-invited-to-follow-along.md) - I'm headed back to #Palestine and you're invited to follow along. (See socials) #resistancetourism ——————————————————— STAY CONNECTED WITH BRUCE 💌 Subscribe to The Amalgamation Newsletter https://bit.ly/AmalgamationSubscribe 🎙️ Subscribe to The Amalgamation Podcast https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod…
- [E77 The Cross and the Olive Tree: A Conversation with John and Samuel Munayer](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e77-the-cross-and-the-olive-tree-a-conversation-with-john-and-samuel-munayer.md) - E77 The Cross and the Olive Tree: A Conversation with John and Samuel Munayer 🧑🏽 Your Host, Bruce Reyes‑Chow Rev. Bruce Reyes‑Chow is a 3rd‑generation Filipino/Chinese American speaker, writer, and coachsultant exploring topics of faith, leadership, activism, culture, race, and technology. An ord…
- [I'm on My Way Back to Palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/im.md) - The Presbyterian Solidarity Delegation finally begins
- [Chicken Adobo: Esteban de los Reyes Style](https://www.reyes-chow.com/chicken-adobo-esteban-de-los-reyes-style.md) - Love passed down in the kitchen, at the table, and with lots and lots of garlic
- [Beverages with Bruce: lima](https://www.reyes-chow.com/beverages-with-bruce-lima.md) - A Weekly Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation
- [Podcast E77: The Cross and the Olive Tree: A Conversation with John and Samuel Munayer](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e77-the-cross-and-the-olive-tree-a-conversation-with-john-and-samuel-munayer.md) - Episode 77 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
- [e77 Trailer: The Cross and the Olive Tree: A Conversation with John and Samuel Munayer #palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e77-trailer-the-cross-and-the-olive-tree-a-conversation-with-john-and-samuel-munayer-palestine.md) - Here is the trailer for Episode 77 of The Amalgamation Podcast: The Cross and the Olive Tree: A Conversation with John and Samuel Munayer. The full episode drops on Tuesday, December 9, so be sure to subscribe where you listen to podcasts. Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation Newsletter gain early…
- [Beverages with Bruce: apat](https://www.reyes-chow.com/beverages-with-bruce-apat.md) - A Weekly Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation
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- [Negativity No Longer Exhausts Me](https://www.reyes-chow.com/negativity-no-longer-exhausts-me.md) - Why I have stopped judging people for how they approach the world
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- [Why I Will Not Be Using AI to Write My Sermons](https://www.reyes-chow.com/an-ai-sermon-is-just-that-artifical.md) - An encouragement to resist using AI for any part of your sermon writing process
- [Beverages with Bruce: An Introduction](https://www.reyes-chow.com/beverages-with-bruce-introduction.md) - A Weekly Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation
- [E76 We Pray Freedom: A Conversation with Charon Hribar and Liz Theoharis](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e76-we-pray-freedom-a-conversation-with-charon-hribar-and-liz-theoharis.md) - 🎙️ Episode Summary In this powerful conversation, host Bruce Reyes-Chow sits down with Dr. Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar to discuss their new book We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor. Together, they explore how ritual, prayer, song, and community become vit…
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- [Podcast E76: We Pray Freedom: A Conversation with Charon Hribar and Liz Theoharis](https://www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e76-we-pray-freedom-a-conversation-with-charon-hribar-and-liz-theoharis.md) - Episode 76 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
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- [I Hope "No Kings" Becomes Your Gateway Protest](https://www.reyes-chow.com/i-hope-no-kings-becomes-your-gateway-protest.md) - Welcome to the resistance, I'm glad you're here!
- [E75: Unashamed: Drag, Deconstruction, and the Divine with @flamygrant](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e75-unashamed-drag-deconstruction-and-the-divine-with-flamygrant.md) - ✊ About Our Guest Flamy Grant is a shame‑slaying, hip‑swaying, chart‑topping drag performer and singer‑songwriter who blends folk, gospel, and roots music to tell stories of resilience, faith, and liberation. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Flamy’s work reimagines the intersections of queerness…
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- [The + Friday + Five | Randomocities V](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-randomocities-v.md) - Five things that have recently made me angry
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- [20 Updates in the Life of Bruce](https://www.reyes-chow.com/20-updates-in-the-life-of-bruce.md) - An extremely irregular update of all things BRC and I mean ALL the things.
- [E72: The Cost of Being Undocumented: A Conversation with Alix Dick & Antero Garcia](https://www.reyes-chow.com/e72-the-cost-of-being-undocumented-a-conversation-with-alix-dick-antero-garcia.md) - ✊🏽 About Our Guests Alix Dick is an artist and storyteller living in Los Angeles. Her contributions as a producer and filmmaker have screened at film festivals across the globe. She co-edits the substack, La Cuenta, an online publication centering the voices and perspectives of individuals labeled…
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- [Another Shooting in America: A Litany](https://www.reyes-chow.com/another-shooting-in-america-a-litany.md) - While words will never be enough, here are a few more if you need them for your community.
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- [Book + Excerpt: Generosity](https://www.reyes-chow.com/book-excerpt-generosity.md) - From "Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith" (Broadleaf Books, 2024)
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- [The + Friday + Five | Newsletters I Open](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-newsletters-i-open.md) - This Week: SACRed, RNS, PRRI, Mission Local, and IM4HI
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- [The + Friday + Five | Supporting Palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-supporting-palestine.md) - If you are looking to make both short-term and long-term impacts, consider the following organizations where you can share your support.
- [The + Friday + Five | on Writing](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-07-18-25-onwriting.md) - Five questions that people often ask me (or I think want to ask me) about the writer's life I live.
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- [Daily Updates: 40-Day Fast for Gaza](https://www.reyes-chow.com/gaza-fast-daily.md) - Where I'll share my daily reflections and thoughts about the Fast for Gaza.
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- [Be Someone's Radical Auntie](https://www.reyes-chow.com/be-someones-radical-auntie.md) - Reflections on those who form us and our privilege and obligation to do the same.
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- [Holy Fire, Horrors, and Holiness this Easter in Palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/holy-fire-horrors-and-holiness-this-easter-in-palestine.md) - Witnessing the violence, intimidation, and indifference of the US-Backed Israeli occupation in Palestine
- [The + Friday + Five | on Palestine II](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-04-18-25-palestine-ii.md) - Still in Palestine, Five Basics for Those in the Back of the Room
- [The + Friday + Five | More Books](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-04-11-25-books.md) - Ongoing sharing of books I have read, intend to read, or will read again
- [Slow Ghosting the Metaverse](https://www.reyes-chow.com/slow-ghosting-the-metaverse.md) - Navigating this fraught relationship with all things Meta
- [The + Friday + Five | on Palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-04-04-25.md) - what i've seen and what i have to tell so far about this trip to palestine
- [The + Friday + Five | on Fear](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-03-28-25.md) - fear, anxiety, liberation, and love as i head to palestine
- [What I Hope for You: Community](https://www.reyes-chow.com/what-i-hope-for-you-community.md) - How being community has always been an act of loving resistance
- [Welcome to the New Home for All Things BRC](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-new-home-for-all-things-brc-welcome.md) - Bruce's scattered internet presence is now all in one place.
- [Those Damn Flowers, A Story for The Moth](https://www.reyes-chow.com/those-damn-flowers-a-story-for-the.md) - How a young pastor thought he learned what was important — and it wasn't him
- [A New Gig and Snowy Gifts to All Subscribers](https://www.reyes-chow.com/a-new-gig-and-snowy-gifts-to-all.md) - I've joined the team at Zephyr Point Conference Center near Lake Tahoe
- [The Spiritual Gift of Resistance](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-spiritual-gift-of-resistance.md) - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 through a lens of resistance
- [The + Friday + Five | Randomocities II](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-020725.md) - Rando Thoughts on Books, BlueSky, Sing Sing, Ghost, and Weight
- [Living Deeply as I Enter My Mr. Miyagi Era](https://www.reyes-chow.com/living-deeply-as-i-enter-my-mr-miyagi.md) - One way I have found beauty, belonging, hope, and resistance.
- [Progressive Except for Palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/progressive-except-for-palestine.md) - Ongoing disappointment, anger, and bewilderment at the absence of progressive Christians
- [BTS: Three Adaptations and Three Intentions](https://www.reyes-chow.com/bts-three-adaptations-and-three-intentions.md) - Another Behind the Scenes Update for Paid Subscribers
- [When Happy New Year is Anything But](https://www.reyes-chow.com/when-happy-new-year-is-anything-but.md) - The exhausting nature of pretending to be fine when you are still sad
- [Information About Two Spring Solidarity Delegations to Palestine](https://www.reyes-chow.com/confirmed-information-and-logistics.md) - Info about delegations for organizational leaders and holy week pilgrims
- [2024 Top Posts from The Amalgamation](https://www.reyes-chow.com/2024-top-posts-from-the-amalgamation.md) - Most viewed posts my month and a peek under the hood of my subscriber stats
- [Depression, Failure, and a Big Ass Bag of Privilege](https://www.reyes-chow.com/depression-failure-and-a-big-ass.md) - One more post to help normalize acknowledging and addressing depression.
- [Intro to BlueSky Feeds and Five Ways to Connect with Presbyterians](https://www.reyes-chow.com/intro-to-bluesky-feeds-and-five-ways.md) - Introduction to Lists, Feeds, and Starter Packs using PC(USA) affiliated and adjacent individuals, congregations, and organizations as an example
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- [What Books Should I Add to This Year's Jólabókaflód Box?](https://www.reyes-chow.com/what-books-should-i-add-to-this-years.md) - Taking title and list suggestions for our annual Christmas book flood!
- [Book + Excerpt: Scream as Needed](https://www.reyes-chow.com/book-excerpt-scream-as-needed.md) - An excerpt from, "Rule #2: Don't Be an Asshat: An Official Handbook for Raising Parents and Children" (Bacosa Books, 2016)
- [Book + Excerpt: The Bible](https://www.reyes-chow.com/book-excerpt-the-bible.md) - From "Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith" (Broadleaf Books, 2024)
- [Book + Excerpt: Kindness and Resistance](https://www.reyes-chow.com/book-excerpt-kindness-and-resistance.md) - From In Defense of Kindness: Why It Matters, How It Changes Our Lives, and How It Can Save the World (Chalice Books, 2021)
- [I Choose Hope, Still and Again](https://www.reyes-chow.com/i-choose-hope-still-and-again.md) - How and why I am choosing to respond to what happened and what may come.
- [Once Harris is Elected, Can We Stand Up, Fight Back — Together?](https://www.reyes-chow.com/once-harris-is-elected-can-we-stand.md) - Disagreements and in-fighting aside, there will still be work to do.
- [An Election Day Breathing Prayer](https://www.reyes-chow.com/an-election-day-breathing-prayer.md) - Claiming a sacred space for ourselves and others
- [A Potentially Permanent Pause from Meta](https://www.reyes-chow.com/a-potentially-permanent-pause-from.md) - Taking a break from the metaverse for the rest of the year and maybe forever
- [My Memorial Service](https://www.reyes-chow.com/my-memorial-service.md) - An invitation for us all to help our loved ones grieve at the time of our death
- [The + Friday + Five | on the Election](https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-friday-five-101824.md) - The Election Edition and Five Folks to Add to Your Feed
- [Even the Leaves Shall Rest](https://www.reyes-chow.com/even-the-leaves-shall-rest.md) - one invitation to be reflective about rest
- [Apologizing Sucks.](https://www.reyes-chow.com/apologizing-sucks.md) - We all have room to grow if we allow ourselves the chance.
- [I was wrong.](https://www.reyes-chow.com/i-was-wrong.md) - A word of apology and gratitude for those who have been pleading with us to see and hear the Palestinian people.
- [A Plea for Empathy](https://www.reyes-chow.com/a-plea-for-empathy.md) - No Matter Who, No Matter When, No Matter Where
- [I Once Was a Pastor](https://www.reyes-chow.com/i-once-was-a-pastor.md) - The loss and liberation of shifting vocational callings
- [Today, There is Crying in Baseball.](https://www.reyes-chow.com/today-there-is-crying-in-baseball.md) - Grateful, Grieving, and Being so Pissed off at John Fisher that Major League Baseball is Now Dead to Us
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- [Hey Pastor, "Thank you!"](https://www.reyes-chow.com/hey-pastor-thank-you.md) - May you know and believe you are seen, you are loved, and you are appreciated.
- [My 2024 Substack Summer](https://www.reyes-chow.com/my-2024-substack-summer.md) - Because I'm a sucker for gamified social sharing
- [BTS: Next Book Project has Found a Title](https://www.reyes-chow.com/bts-next-book-project-has-found-a.md) - BTS on the process of the next book-writing adventure

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