Bruce Reyes-Chow
@breyeschow.com
SF Bay Area | AANHPI | FilAm | Convenor of People | Writer of Words | Speaker of Words | Occasional Presbyterian Pastor | OrangeTheory Cultist | Plant Dad
Website & Newsletter
https://www.reyes-chow.com
Amalgamation Podcast
https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
Website & Newsletter
https://www.reyes-chow.com
Amalgamation Podcast
https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
I'm Coming to SoCal on December 6 to Talk About Jesus and These Times We Live In: Last speaking event of the year, so let's make some good trouble together. Details here: https://www.reyes-chow.com/socal-12-06-25-resurrection-people/
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I'm Coming to SoCal on December 6 to Talk About Jesus and These Times We Live In: Last speaking event of the year, so let's make some good trouble together. Details here: https://www.reyes-chow.com/socal-12-06-25-resurrection-people/
As I sit here on this Sunday evening reflecting on many things, I'm sending out "you are loved, you are known, you are seen, you are enough" vibes to whomever needs them.
November 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
As I sit here on this Sunday evening reflecting on many things, I'm sending out "you are loved, you are known, you are seen, you are enough" vibes to whomever needs them.
If you haven't ordered your Upper Room Books 2026 devotional, you can get 20% with code FF26. I wrote for July 6-12 and do not earn anything from your purchase. I simply think this is a lovely annual daily devotional. Order today: https://store.upperroom.org/disciplines
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
If you haven't ordered your Upper Room Books 2026 devotional, you can get 20% with code FF26. I wrote for July 6-12 and do not earn anything from your purchase. I simply think this is a lovely annual daily devotional. Order today: https://store.upperroom.org/disciplines
I recently celebrated my 30th Ordiversary (Nerdiest of nerdiest church words ever). I don't see returning to a congregation any time soon, but often I think about serving that one liberal church in a sea of conservatism. What a gift to be a place where folks can exhale.
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I recently celebrated my 30th Ordiversary (Nerdiest of nerdiest church words ever). I don't see returning to a congregation any time soon, but often I think about serving that one liberal church in a sea of conservatism. What a gift to be a place where folks can exhale.
Stress is high, so I'm sending extra patience vibes into the air as I fly today. Now I always travel with my passport, not because I'm in danger of being targeted by ICE, but because I go through so many airport checkpoints and so many sweep cities, that I'm not taking any chances.
November 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Stress is high, so I'm sending extra patience vibes into the air as I fly today. Now I always travel with my passport, not because I'm in danger of being targeted by ICE, but because I go through so many airport checkpoints and so many sweep cities, that I'm not taking any chances.
What a privilege it was to sit down and talk with Charon Hribar and Liz Theoharis, editors of "We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor" on The Amalgamtion Podcast. Take a listen wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
What a privilege it was to sit down and talk with Charon Hribar and Liz Theoharis, editors of "We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor" on The Amalgamtion Podcast. Take a listen wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
To be clear, Trump receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize is equivalent to getting another "World's Greatest Dad" mug on Father's Day https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/05/fifa-peace-prize-world-cup-draw-trump
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
To be clear, Trump receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize is equivalent to getting another "World's Greatest Dad" mug on Father's Day https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/05/fifa-peace-prize-world-cup-draw-trump
Headline writing class is now in session, "Sen. Rafael Edward Cruz, who uses the preferred name Ted, has introduced a bill to limit the use of preferred names and pronouns," San Antonio Express-News
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Headline writing class is now in session, "Sen. Rafael Edward Cruz, who uses the preferred name Ted, has introduced a bill to limit the use of preferred names and pronouns," San Antonio Express-News
I love getting alerts that let me know one of my books has hit a public library shelf. I am not a big enough author for my titles to be automatically picked up, so someone probably requested it. Thanks to whoever asked! So the next time you're in Homer, AK…
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I love getting alerts that let me know one of my books has hit a public library shelf. I am not a big enough author for my titles to be automatically picked up, so someone probably requested it. Thanks to whoever asked! So the next time you're in Homer, AK…
Happy Holidays from Halloween in The Castro!
November 1, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Happy Holidays from Halloween in The Castro!
Took a hike around Emerald Bay. Stunning. #laketahoe
October 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Took a hike around Emerald Bay. Stunning. #laketahoe
Quick question for my podcast-listening peeps: How often do you read the show notes? And when you have read them, what were you looking for?
October 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Quick question for my podcast-listening peeps: How often do you read the show notes? And when you have read them, what were you looking for?
My friends and colleagues are showing up for those who cannot risk leaving their homes. They are putting their bodies on the line and being the church in the face of brutality. This is where we are. https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/federal-immigration-action-operation-protest-21115746.php
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My friends and colleagues are showing up for those who cannot risk leaving their homes. They are putting their bodies on the line and being the church in the face of brutality. This is where we are. https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/federal-immigration-action-operation-protest-21115746.php
Some days my "office" is better than other days. #zephyrpoint #laketahoe
October 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Some days my "office" is better than other days. #zephyrpoint #laketahoe
The Liberating Nature of ReEmbracing My Calling: Thoughts on what, why, and for whom I'm doing what I'm doing https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-liberating-nature-of-reembracing-calling/
October 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Liberating Nature of ReEmbracing My Calling: Thoughts on what, why, and for whom I'm doing what I'm doing https://www.reyes-chow.com/the-liberating-nature-of-reembracing-calling/
This view never gets old. Yes, I do some contract work here and grew up coming to @zephyrpoint.bsky.social, so if there is any way you can get here and see this hidden gem right on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Extremely reasonable rates for cabins or lodges at any time of the year. It's so worth it.
October 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This view never gets old. Yes, I do some contract work here and grew up coming to @zephyrpoint.bsky.social, so if there is any way you can get here and see this hidden gem right on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Extremely reasonable rates for cabins or lodges at any time of the year. It's so worth it.
Registration is now open for the Presbyterians in Palestine Solidarity Delegation (December 10-20, 2025). Come hear from Palestinian artists, activists, educators, and leaders about living under occupation, then come back and tell the story! For more info: https://bit.ly/SabeelDec25
October 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Registration is now open for the Presbyterians in Palestine Solidarity Delegation (December 10-20, 2025). Come hear from Palestinian artists, activists, educators, and leaders about living under occupation, then come back and tell the story! For more info: https://bit.ly/SabeelDec25
My regular Double #OrangeTheory Thursday session after two days of rest meant I lifted heavy 💪🏽 🪨 and ran far 🎽💨. Also went to a different studio where I had a coach I had not seen in a while and she kindly noticed the changes 😊. #otfsky
October 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
My regular Double #OrangeTheory Thursday session after two days of rest meant I lifted heavy 💪🏽 🪨 and ran far 🎽💨. Also went to a different studio where I had a coach I had not seen in a while and she kindly noticed the changes 😊. #otfsky
Last week I sat down with @flamygrant.bsky.social, and I cannot express enough how moved I was by our conversation.
The full episode, "Unashamed: Drag, Deconstruction, and the Divine with Flamy Grant" will drop on 10.21 so be sure to SUBSCRIBE TODAY.
Until then, LISTEN TO THE TRAILER.
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The full episode, "Unashamed: Drag, Deconstruction, and the Divine with Flamy Grant" will drop on 10.21 so be sure to SUBSCRIBE TODAY.
Until then, LISTEN TO THE TRAILER.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Last week I sat down with @flamygrant.bsky.social, and I cannot express enough how moved I was by our conversation.
The full episode, "Unashamed: Drag, Deconstruction, and the Divine with Flamy Grant" will drop on 10.21 so be sure to SUBSCRIBE TODAY.
Until then, LISTEN TO THE TRAILER.
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The full episode, "Unashamed: Drag, Deconstruction, and the Divine with Flamy Grant" will drop on 10.21 so be sure to SUBSCRIBE TODAY.
Until then, LISTEN TO THE TRAILER.
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If you missed my interview with @musaalgharbi.bsky.social, author of, "We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite" be sure to take a listen where you put podcasts in your ears bit.ly/Amalgamation...
October 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
If you missed my interview with @musaalgharbi.bsky.social, author of, "We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite" be sure to take a listen where you put podcasts in your ears bit.ly/Amalgamation...
Ran my 2nd 10k ever today. Goal was to run a 12:00 pace. Goal accomplished. I'll never be fast and I'm still not a runner, but it's a marker that I enjoy setting on occasion and the fact that I'm doing this at all is a minor miracle in itself.
October 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Ran my 2nd 10k ever today. Goal was to run a 12:00 pace. Goal accomplished. I'll never be fast and I'm still not a runner, but it's a marker that I enjoy setting on occasion and the fact that I'm doing this at all is a minor miracle in itself.
If you are Presbyterian and want to go with me to Palestine in December, I'm having an Informational Meeting tomorrow at 8am PT more info and how to get the registration link here: https://bit.ly/SabeelDec25
October 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
If you are Presbyterian and want to go with me to Palestine in December, I'm having an Informational Meeting tomorrow at 8am PT more info and how to get the registration link here: https://bit.ly/SabeelDec25
Here is the trailer for Episode 74 of the Amalgamation Podcast: We Have Never Been Woke: A Conversation with @musaalgharbi.bsky.social. Full episode comes out on Tuesday so be sure to subscribe today: https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
October 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Here is the trailer for Episode 74 of the Amalgamation Podcast: We Have Never Been Woke: A Conversation with @musaalgharbi.bsky.social. Full episode comes out on Tuesday so be sure to subscribe today: https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
Regular Double #OrangeTheory Session to start my week where I always question my life choices during the first and last five minutes of the second class, but later in the day, I'm always glad I did it. #OTFSky
September 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Regular Double #OrangeTheory Session to start my week where I always question my life choices during the first and last five minutes of the second class, but later in the day, I'm always glad I did it. #OTFSky
Have you listened to the latest episode of The Amalgamation Podcast? — E73: Faith, Power, and the Making of Christian Nationalism: A Conversation with Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood. Find it here: https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
September 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Have you listened to the latest episode of The Amalgamation Podcast? — E73: Faith, Power, and the Making of Christian Nationalism: A Conversation with Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood. Find it here: https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod