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
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I'm unplugging for the rest of January (reyes-chow.com) so I can meet some deadlines like a grown-up. Boo.
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
The full episode of my conversation with The Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Author of, "Engaging the Gadfly Reflective Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Preaching in a Digital Age" is out! Listen wherever you put podcasts in your ears https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
January 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The full episode of my conversation with The Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Author of, "Engaging the Gadfly Reflective Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Preaching in a Digital Age" is out! Listen wherever you put podcasts in your ears https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
If you are in the SF Bay Area and looking for p/t work, Bethel Community Church in San Leandro is searching for their first Director of Operations: 20+ Hours/Week, $40-$50/hour DOE, Hybrid, and solid leadership and culture! Full job description here: static1.squarespace.com/static/5d2ce...
January 14, 2026 at 2:22 AM
If you are in the SF Bay Area and looking for p/t work, Bethel Community Church in San Leandro is searching for their first Director of Operations: 20+ Hours/Week, $40-$50/hour DOE, Hybrid, and solid leadership and culture! Full job description here: static1.squarespace.com/static/5d2ce...
A Lived Lesson in Being Present: A brief word of gratitude for my Auntie Barbara (July 1, 1948 - January 8, 2026) www.reyes-chow.com/a-lived-less...
January 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM
A Lived Lesson in Being Present: A brief word of gratitude for my Auntie Barbara (July 1, 1948 - January 8, 2026) www.reyes-chow.com/a-lived-less...
Poked my head up to check in with Paid Subscribers — In the Midst of the Chaos: Holding the tenderness that exists in the in between https://www.reyes-chow.com/in-the-midst-of-the-chaos/
In the Midst of the Chaos
Holding the tenderness that exists in the in between
www.reyes-chow.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Poked my head up to check in with Paid Subscribers — In the Midst of the Chaos: Holding the tenderness that exists in the in between https://www.reyes-chow.com/in-the-midst-of-the-chaos/
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
Trump’s line is that disrespect to law enforcement is punishable by death. Impeach and remove. This is not tolerable.
Q: "Do you believe that deadly force was necessary?"
Trump: "It was highly disrespectful of law enforcement. The woman and her friend were highly disrespectful of law enforcement…Law enforcement should not be in a position where they have to put up with this stuff."
Trump: "It was highly disrespectful of law enforcement. The woman and her friend were highly disrespectful of law enforcement…Law enforcement should not be in a position where they have to put up with this stuff."
January 12, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Trump’s line is that disrespect to law enforcement is punishable by death. Impeach and remove. This is not tolerable.
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
The last family in the Palestinian village of Yanoun left their home last week, joining a growing list of communities that have been erased from existence through the establishment of Israeli "shepherding outposts" in their place.
mondoweiss.net/2026/01/this...
mondoweiss.net/2026/01/this...
This is how Israeli settlers, backed by the military, erased a Palestinian village from existence last week
The last family in the Palestinian village of Yanoun left their home last week, joining a growing list of communities that have been erased from existence through the establishment of Israeli…
mondoweiss.net
January 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The last family in the Palestinian village of Yanoun left their home last week, joining a growing list of communities that have been erased from existence through the establishment of Israeli "shepherding outposts" in their place.
mondoweiss.net/2026/01/this...
mondoweiss.net/2026/01/this...
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
Thanks! Others of course! @sanho.bsky.social @justsecurity.org @elpais.com @emily-hart.bsky.social @andreigomezsuarez.bsky.social @sergioguzman.bsky.social there are really so many excellent folks doing great work on this corner of South America and peacebuilding. :)
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Thanks! Others of course! @sanho.bsky.social @justsecurity.org @elpais.com @emily-hart.bsky.social @andreigomezsuarez.bsky.social @sergioguzman.bsky.social there are really so many excellent folks doing great work on this corner of South America and peacebuilding. :)
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
some good folks I always follow on LA and esp SA:
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 10:13 PM
some good folks I always follow on LA and esp SA:
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
While it often feels as if there is an endless flow of sadness and sorrow in the world, I am more confident in the infinite amount of compassion and comfort that is embodied in loving community.
It's been a rough couple of days for our family, so we could definitely use some.
God in your mercy...
It's been a rough couple of days for our family, so we could definitely use some.
God in your mercy...
January 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
While it often feels as if there is an endless flow of sadness and sorrow in the world, I am more confident in the infinite amount of compassion and comfort that is embodied in loving community.
It's been a rough couple of days for our family, so we could definitely use some.
God in your mercy...
It's been a rough couple of days for our family, so we could definitely use some.
God in your mercy...
#FollowFriday Feeds I maintain via @graze.social. Please follow, pin, and tag.
+ PCUSA
+ ANNHPISky
+ EnneagramSky
+ OTFSky
+ LittleFreeLibrary
+ CliftonStrengths
+ Filipino American History Month
If you have ideas for feeds that don't already exist, please LMK.
#pcusa #enneagram #otfsky #aanhpi
+ PCUSA
+ ANNHPISky
+ EnneagramSky
+ OTFSky
+ LittleFreeLibrary
+ CliftonStrengths
+ Filipino American History Month
If you have ideas for feeds that don't already exist, please LMK.
#pcusa #enneagram #otfsky #aanhpi
January 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
#FollowFriday Feeds I maintain via @graze.social. Please follow, pin, and tag.
+ PCUSA
+ ANNHPISky
+ EnneagramSky
+ OTFSky
+ LittleFreeLibrary
+ CliftonStrengths
+ Filipino American History Month
If you have ideas for feeds that don't already exist, please LMK.
#pcusa #enneagram #otfsky #aanhpi
+ PCUSA
+ ANNHPISky
+ EnneagramSky
+ OTFSky
+ LittleFreeLibrary
+ CliftonStrengths
+ Filipino American History Month
If you have ideas for feeds that don't already exist, please LMK.
#pcusa #enneagram #otfsky #aanhpi
Thanks to people using my referral code on @libro.fm, we all have a bunch of audiobook credits. Now we just need some recommendations.
I love all genres from mysteries to biographies to the nerdy niche. What are your audiobook recommendations?
I love all genres from mysteries to biographies to the nerdy niche. What are your audiobook recommendations?
January 7, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Thanks to people using my referral code on @libro.fm, we all have a bunch of audiobook credits. Now we just need some recommendations.
I love all genres from mysteries to biographies to the nerdy niche. What are your audiobook recommendations?
I love all genres from mysteries to biographies to the nerdy niche. What are your audiobook recommendations?
And even more from @svanceocampo.bsky.social #alwayslearning
Thanks! Others of course! @sanho.bsky.social @justsecurity.org @elpais.com @emily-hart.bsky.social @andreigomezsuarez.bsky.social @sergioguzman.bsky.social there are really so many excellent folks doing great work on this corner of South America and peacebuilding. :)
January 6, 2026 at 1:05 AM
And even more from @svanceocampo.bsky.social #alwayslearning
I'm unplugging for the rest of January (reyes-chow.com) so I can meet some deadlines like a grown-up. Boo.
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
January 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
I'm unplugging for the rest of January (reyes-chow.com) so I can meet some deadlines like a grown-up. Boo.
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
HEY PRESBYTERIAN RULING AND TEACHING ELDERS! The Presbytery of San Jose is searching for our next Stated Clerk (30 hours/week and actually 30 hours).
Take a peek at our Ministry Discernment Profile, and if you feel so called, consider submitting your name! #PCUSA
Take a peek at our Ministry Discernment Profile, and if you feel so called, consider submitting your name! #PCUSA
January 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
HEY PRESBYTERIAN RULING AND TEACHING ELDERS! The Presbytery of San Jose is searching for our next Stated Clerk (30 hours/week and actually 30 hours).
Take a peek at our Ministry Discernment Profile, and if you feel so called, consider submitting your name! #PCUSA
Take a peek at our Ministry Discernment Profile, and if you feel so called, consider submitting your name! #PCUSA
Trusted Latin American and South American sources from a trusted colleague👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
some good folks I always follow on LA and esp SA:
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Trusted Latin American and South American sources from a trusted colleague👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
How long until someone hits the US? And then military action will be "justified" — After capturing Maduro, Trump hints at military action in Cuba, Mexico and Colombia https://www.axios.com/2026/01/03/trump-maduro-venezuela-mexico-sheinbaum
January 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
How long until someone hits the US? And then military action will be "justified" — After capturing Maduro, Trump hints at military action in Cuba, Mexico and Colombia https://www.axios.com/2026/01/03/trump-maduro-venezuela-mexico-sheinbaum
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
In light of all the thought pieces and punditry that are flying around, let's remember to pray for those who have been killed by American military in Caracas, those being killed in wars around the world, and those who are dealing with the weight of taking life in the name of war.
January 3, 2026 at 6:59 PM
In light of all the thought pieces and punditry that are flying around, let's remember to pray for those who have been killed by American military in Caracas, those being killed in wars around the world, and those who are dealing with the weight of taking life in the name of war.
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
The casualties already coming in. Grandmothers in their apartments….
January 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The casualties already coming in. Grandmothers in their apartments….
Religion in 2026: @RNS.org reporters on what they expect to cover in the coming year — 2026 promises to be an interesting year for religion reporting https://religionnews.com/2025/12/31/religion-in-2026-rns-reporters-on-what-they-expect-to-cover-in-the-coming-year/
January 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Religion in 2026: @RNS.org reporters on what they expect to cover in the coming year — 2026 promises to be an interesting year for religion reporting https://religionnews.com/2025/12/31/religion-in-2026-rns-reporters-on-what-they-expect-to-cover-in-the-coming-year/
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
Most people are super misinformed on Latin America in general, South America in specific. And it's showing. I went on FB for a hot minute for another reason, was horrified and left immediately. All the punditry is nice, but first, learn about the region and also US military/colonial history. Sigh.
January 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Most people are super misinformed on Latin America in general, South America in specific. And it's showing. I went on FB for a hot minute for another reason, was horrified and left immediately. All the punditry is nice, but first, learn about the region and also US military/colonial history. Sigh.
In light of all the thought pieces and punditry that are flying around, let's remember to pray for those who have been killed by American military in Caracas, those being killed in wars around the world, and those who are dealing with the weight of taking life in the name of war.
January 3, 2026 at 6:59 PM
In light of all the thought pieces and punditry that are flying around, let's remember to pray for those who have been killed by American military in Caracas, those being killed in wars around the world, and those who are dealing with the weight of taking life in the name of war.
Trump refuses to say if he consulted with Congress before Venezuela strikes - but calls capture of Maduro ‘brilliant’: report https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-maduro-capture-congress-venezuela-b2893943.html?
Trump refuses to say if he consulted with Congress before Venezuela strikes
In a phone call shortly after 4:30 a.m. ET Saturday, a âtiredâ sounding Trump celebrated the planning and execution of the mission
www.independent.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Trump refuses to say if he consulted with Congress before Venezuela strikes - but calls capture of Maduro ‘brilliant’: report https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-maduro-capture-congress-venezuela-b2893943.html?
Just another short-sighted, greed-driven day in the life of most Americans — Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98n8lrj7y6o
Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare
More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.
www.bbc.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Just another short-sighted, greed-driven day in the life of most Americans — Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98n8lrj7y6o
As we foment resentment, it is only a matter of time until retribution comes out way — Trump claims U.S. captured Maduro after Caracas blasts https://www.npr.org/2026/01/03/g-s1-104329/explosions-caracas-venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM
As we foment resentment, it is only a matter of time until retribution comes out way — Trump claims U.S. captured Maduro after Caracas blasts https://www.npr.org/2026/01/03/g-s1-104329/explosions-caracas-venezuela
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January 3, 2026 at 2:35 PM
If you are looking to support newsletter writers not publishing on Substack, here is a list that I was just added to, "Writers Not on Substack" by @labeler.antisubstack.fyi by https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:uxjwly6emtgik7juvxxdpl3c/lists/3ll7k23ga2r2v