The Amalgamation with Bruce Reyes-Chow

Bruce Reyes-Chow
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The Amalgamation Podcast focuses on social justice, pop culture, digital community, left-leaning faith, and more. With humor, kindness, and conviction, each episode shares passions and projects and invites the listener to join Bruce and his guests to co-conspire for good. While some podcasts lean toward short-form interviews, The Amalgamation Podcast gives listeners time to get to know each guest, from their current projects and passions to what brings them joy, makes them laugh, and gives their lives meaning.

  1. e80 Trailer: The Internet's Youth Pastor: A Conversation with Mason Mennenga

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    e80 Trailer: The Internet's Youth Pastor: A Conversation with Mason Mennenga

    Here is the trailer for Episode 80 of The Amalgamation Podcast — The Internet's Youth Pastor: A Conversation with Mason Mennenga The full episode drops on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, so be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Podbean, or wherever you listen to podcasts. To gain immediate access to today's episode and for early access to all future episodes, become a paid subscriber today. To connect with Mason, check out his website and be sure to subscribe to his YouTube Channel. You can also find past Amalgamation guests' books on The Amalgamation Podcast Bookstore on Bookshop. The Amalgamation Podcast, paired with The Amalgamation Newsletter, focuses on social justice, pop culture, digital community, left-leaning faith, and more. With humor, kindness, and conviction, each episode shares passions and projects and invites the listener to join Bruce and his guests to co-conspire for good. The Amalgamation Podcast is hosted by Bruce Reyes-Chow, produced by Emmie Hix, edited by Dessiree McFarland, with music by Merissa Magdael-Lauron. Show ideas and inquiries can be sent to The Team. Thanks for listening! jvckhay8

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  2. e79: Engaging the Gadfly: A Conversation with Casey Sigmon

    JAN 14

    e79: Engaging the Gadfly: A Conversation with Casey Sigmon

    🧑🏽 Your Host, Bruce Reyes‑ChowRev. 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 organizations on immigration, decarceration, and Palestinian liberation. He is the author of six books, most recently Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith with his next book, "Prophets, Priests, Pastors & Poets: Being and Becoming the Ressurected Christ," due out in Fall 2026. He and his wife live in San Jose, CA. ✊🏽 About Our GuestRev. Casey Thornburgh Sigmon, MDiv, PhD, is the Associate Professor of Preaching & Worship and Director of the Pause/Play Center for Preachers (a Compelling Preaching Initiative of the Lilly Endowment) at Saint Paul School of Theology. She earned her MDiv from McCormick Theological Seminary and her PhD from Vanderbilt. Her latest book, Engaging the Gadfly: Reflective Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Preaching in a Digital Age, offers a practical theological framework for preachers discerning how to faithfully navigate technocultural shifts brought about by social media and Artificial Intelligence. In addition to being a member of the Academy of Homiletics, Sigmon is a member of the North American Academy of Liturgy. Her research in this area is on progressive modern and contemporary worship music on the margins of the CCM industry. At Saint Paul, she supervises the specialization in Modern Worship Music. An ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Sigmon has served churches in Tennessee, Kansas, and Missouri. 🎧 Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Amalgamation, Bruce Reyes-Chow sits down with Professor, Pastor, and Podcaster Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon for a wide-ranging, delightfully nerdy conversation about digital ministry, preaching, and how technology is reshaping faith communities. Casey is the Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship and the Director of the Pause Play Center for Preachers at Saint Paul School of Theology. Together, Bruce and Casey explore the evolving landscape of online and hybrid worship, the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on preaching, and how different generations engage technology in faith spaces. The conversation moves fluidly between practical ministry challenges and big-picture cultural questions—especially around attention, embodiment, and what it means to genuinely connect in digital environments. Along the way, they reflect on younger generations, question assumptions about in-person worship, and share thoughtful (and humorous) observations about post-pandemic church life. Casey also discusses insights from her latest book, Engaging the Gadfly, and offers listeners a meaningful closing practice: noticing and naming “reverse pet peeves”—small things that unexpectedly bring joy or gratitude. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in preaching, digital ministry, or how faith adapts (and sometimes resists adapting) in a rapidly changing technological world. 🔗 Episode Links & ResourcesCasey on IGa href="https://www.instagram.com/pauseplaycenter/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    48 min

  3. JAN 6

    e79 Trailer: Engaging the Gadfly: A Conversation with Casey Sigmon

    Here is the trailer for Episode 79 of The Amalgamation Podcast: Engaging the Gadfly: A Conversation with Casey Sigmon The full episode drops on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, so be sure to subscribe where you listen to podcasts. To gain full access to today's and early releases of future episodes, become a paid subscriber today. You can purchase a copy of Engaging the Gadfly: Reflective Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Preaching in a Digital Age by Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, as well as other past Amalgamation guests' books on The Amalgamation Bookstore on Bookshop. The Amalgamation Podcast, paired with The Amalgamation Newsletter, focuses on social justice, pop culture, digital community, left-leaning faith, and more. With humor, kindness, and conviction, each episode shares passions and projects and invites the listener to join Bruce and his guests to co-conspire for good. The Amalgamation Podcast is hosted by Bruce Reyes-Chow, produced by Emmie Hix, edited by Dessiree McFarland, with music by Merissa Magdael-Lauron. Show inquiries can be sent to: theteam@reyes-chow.com. Thanks for listening!

    1 min
  4. e78 Earthbound: God and the Intersection of Climate and Justice: A Conversation w/Grace Ji-Sun Kim

    12/30/2025

    e78 Earthbound: God and the Intersection of Climate and Justice: A Conversation w/Grace Ji-Sun Kim

    🧑🏽 Your Host, Bruce Reyes‑ChowRev. 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, most recently Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith. He and his wife live in San Jose, CA, surrounded by too many animals and houseplants. ✊🏽 About Our GuestsGrace Ji-Sun Kim was born in Korea, educated in Canada and now teaches in the USA as Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion. She is the author or editor of 25 books, most recently, Earthbound, When God Became White, Invisible, and Spirit Life. Kim is the host of Madang podcast which is sponsored by Faith and Reason. She blogs on her Substack: Loving Life and has written for Huffington Post, The Nation, Sojourners, Baptist News Global, Faith and Leadership and TIME. Kim has appeared on MSNBC, PBS and C-Span. She has been a guest on BBC Radio, ABC Soul Search Radio, WBEZ Radio, and Keep Hope Alive Radio. She is a book series Co-Editor for Palgrave Macmillan Series, “Asian Christianity in the Diaspora,” and has served on the American Academy of Religion’s Board of Directors. Kim is honored to be included in the Englewood Review of Book‘s list of “Ten Important Women Theologians That You Should Be Reading”. 🎧 Episode SummaryIn this lively and deeply insightful conversation, host Bruce Reyes-Chow sits down with his longtime friend and self-proclaimed "PCUSA twin," Rev. Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim. Together, they explore Grace's journey from feeling embarrassed by her Korean heritage as a child to fully embracing her culture as essential to her identity and theological work. Grace opens up about her prolific writing life—including the origins of her latest book "Earthbound" and how her bestselling "When God Became White" helped her finish its conclusion. She shares why she writes without a strict schedule, often completes books before signing contracts, and resists pressure to write like others. Bruce challenges her to see how her unique process might actually be a strength and negotiation tool. From climate justice theology to juggling roles as parent, professor, public speaker, and theologian, they discuss the intersections of creativity, calling, and culture. They explore how books find their way into classrooms and communities longing for justice, and share the truth that their spouses make this demanding work possible. This is a conversation full of laughter, honesty, craft talk, and two friends reflecting on what it means to do public scholarship while staying true to yourself. 🔗 Episode Links & ResourcesAsian Christianity in the Diaspora,Ten Important Women Theologians That You Should Be Reading”.Substack: Loving LifeMadang podcasthttps://gracek.substack.com/li...

    51 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    e78 Trailer: Earthbound: God and the Intersection of Climate and Justice: A Conversation w/Grace Ji-Sun Kim

    Here is the trailer for Episode 78 of The Amalgamation Podcast: Earthbound: God and the Intersection of Climate and Justice: A Conversation With Grace Ji-Sun Kim. 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 and early releases of future episodes, become a paid subscriber today. Thanks for listening! The Amalgamation Podcast, paired with The Amalgamation Newsletter, focuses on social justice, pop culture, digital community, left-leaning faith, and more. With humor, kindness, and conviction, each episode shares passions and projects and invites the listener to join Bruce and his guests to co-conspire for good. The Amalgamation Podcast is hosted by Bruce Reyes-Chow, produced by Emmie Hix, edited by Dessiree McFarland, with music by Merissa Magdael-Lauron. Show inquiries can be sent to: theteam@reyes-chow.com.

    1 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    E77 The Cross and the Olive Tree: A Conversation with John and Samuel Munayer

    E77 The Cross and the Olive Tree: A Conversation with John and Samuel Munayer🧑🏽 Your Host, Bruce Reyes‑ChowRev. 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, most recently Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith. He and his wife live in San Jose, CA, surrounded by too many animals and houseplants. ✊🏽 About Our GuestsJohn Munayer is a Palestinian theologian from Jerusalem and holds degrees from King’s College London, the University of Edinburgh, and VU University Amsterdam. John is currently involved in interreligious activism and the founder and editor of the Journal of Palestinian Christianity at the Bethlehem Bible College. He is also a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh, researching the political theology of the Palestinian laity in relation to the Holy Fire ceremony.   Samuel Munayer is a Palestinian theologian from Jerusalem and holds degrees from Durham University and Exeter University. Samuel works as an advocacy and access officer for a humanitarian organisation that works in Gaza and the West Bank.  He recently co-authored with John the article entitled, “Decolonising Palestinian Liberation Theology: New Methods, Sources, and Voices.” 🎧 Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Amalgamation Podcast, Bruce Reyes-Chow sits down with Palestinian theologians John and Samuel Manay. Hailing from Jerusalem, both are accomplished in their respective academic journeys and have co-authored the article 'Decolonizing Palestinian Liberation Theology.' They discuss their latest book, 'The Cross and the Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology Amid Gaza,' and share insights on the importance of the olive tree, the concept of Nakba, and the unique nature of Palestinian theology. The episode also touches on their personal backgrounds, the influence of their diverse upbringing, and their joint efforts to contribute to their community’s theological discourse. Despite the challenges, including the ongoing violence in Gaza, they emphasize building a resilient and collaborative future. 🔗 Episode Links & ResourcesThe Cross and the Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology Amid Gaza, an article we co-wrote Decolonising Palestinian Liberation Theology: New Method, Sources, and Voices, and the Journal of Palestinian Christianity. 🎙Thanks for Listening!💌 The Amalgamation Podcast, paired with The Amalgamation Newsletter, focuses on social justice, pop culture, digital community, left-leaning faith, and more. With humor, kindness, and conviction, each episode shares passions and projects and invites the listener to join Bruce and his guests to co-conspire for good. It is hosted by Bruce Reyes-Chow, produced by Emmie Hix,  and edited by Dessiree McFarland, with music by Merissa Magdael-Lauron. Show inquiries can be sent to: theteam@reyes-chow.com.

    47 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    E77 Trailer: The Cross and the Olive Tree: A Conversation with John and Samuel Munayer

    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 access to the full episode. Thanks for listening! The Amalgamation Podcast, paired with The Amalgamation Newsletter, focuses on social justice, pop culture, digital community, left-leaning faith, and more. With humor, kindness, and conviction, each episode shares passions and projects and invites the listener to join Bruce and his guests to co-conspire for good. The Amalgamation Podcast is hosted by Bruce Reyes-Chow, produced by Emmie Hix,  edited by Dessiree McFarland, with music by Merissa Magdael-Lauron. Show inquiries can be sent to: theteam@reyes-chow.com.

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  8. 11/04/2025

    E76 We Pray Freedom: A Conversation with Charon Hribar and Liz Theoharis

    🎙️ Episode SummaryIn 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 vital tools in the fight against poverty and injustice. Despite the darkness of our current moment—from rising authoritarianism to devastating policy cuts—Liz and Sharon remind us that hope is not naive. It's real, attainable, and already blooming in grassroots movements across the country. From free dental clinics in churches to Jericho walks around detention centers, they share concrete examples of communities living into a vision of abundance and justice. They challenge us to move beyond performative allyship, to sing together, to take action together, and to remember: we get there together or we don't get there at all. This is a conversation about reclaiming faith traditions rooted in liberation, staying grounded in difficult times, and the radical possibility that poverty could actually end—if only we had the political will. 🤝🏽 About Our GuestsDr. Liz Theoharis is a theologian, Presbyterian pastor, author, and anti-poverty activist. She serves as the executive director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justice and co-chairs the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. A biblical scholar with decades of organizing experience, Liz has been working in poor and low-income communities for 30 years, fighting against Christian nationalism and advancing a vision of "everybody in, nobody out." She is co-editor of We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor. Liz on Instagram Charon Hribar is a song leader, cultural organizer, and social ethicist who serves as the managing director of cultural strategies and communications for the Kairos Center and co-director of Theo Musicology and Movement Arts for the Poor People's Campaign. A PhD holder who grew up in a steel worker family in Western Pennsylvania, Sharon has spent over 20 years building movements that connect struggles across education, healthcare, and environmental justice—all grounded in culture, ritual, and song. She is co-editor of We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor. Connect with Charon. Charon on Instagram ✨ Episode HighlightsThe origin story of "We Pray Freedom" and why this collection of liturgies matters nowHope in action: Real examples of grassroots organizing transforming communitiesBeyond plug-and-play liturgy: How to engage authentically with ritual and avoid performative justiceThe reality of poverty in America: Why 140+ million people are poor or low-income, and why ending poverty is actually possibleThe power of song and ritual: How collective practices break isolation and reinforce shared humanityA dying mule kicks the hardest: Understanding our current moment as the birth pangs of a new worldPractical grounding: How to stay connected, take action, and avoid overwhelm in these times 🔗 Episode Links & ResourcesWe Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor (Broadleaf Books)The Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justicea...

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The Amalgamation Podcast focuses on social justice, pop culture, digital community, left-leaning faith, and more. With humor, kindness, and conviction, each episode shares passions and projects and invites the listener to join Bruce and his guests to co-conspire for good. While some podcasts lean toward short-form interviews, The Amalgamation Podcast gives listeners time to get to know each guest, from their current projects and passions to what brings them joy, makes them laugh, and gives their lives meaning.

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