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 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.

Liza J. Rankow, PhD, MHS, is an interfaith minister, educator, activist, and author. Her lifework centers the deep healing that is essential to personal and social transformation. Liza is the founder and former executive director of OneLife Institute, which for almost 20 years nurtured the well-being of frontline changemakers. She has been a spiritual counselor and teacher for more than three decades, working with individual clients, facilitating healing retreats, and offering classes and workshops in a variety of community and academic settings. Liza is the producer and co-editor of The Living Wisdom of Howard Thurman audio collection. Her new book is Soul Medicine for a Fractured World: Healing, Justice, and the Path of Wholeness. Find her at: lizarankow.org

1. Book - soulmedicinebook.com
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3. Blog - lizarankow.substack.com
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6. LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/lizarankow/
7. YouTube - youtube.com/@LizaRankow
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In this episode of The Amalgamation, host Bruce Reyes-Chow sits down with Interfaith Movement Builder and community leader Liza J. Rankow for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, justice, and what it means to stay rooted in values during times of deep social and political...

Here is the trailer for Episode 1 of The Amalgamation Podcast — Soul Medicine for a Fractured World: A Conversation with Liza Rankow

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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.

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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 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.

Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet’s youth pastor. He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022. You can connect with Mason on his website masonmennenga.com, subscribe to his YouTube channel, and find him via @masonmennenga on all the socials.

In this episode of The Amalgamation, Bruce Reyes-Chow is joined by Mason Mennenga—podcaster, theologian, and YouTuber—for a thoughtful and often humorous conversation about faith, social media, and how digital spaces shape spiritual life. Bruce and Mason reflect on Mason’s upbringing, his evolving relationship with online platforms, and the “good old days” of social media before everything became optimized for outrage and engagement. Together, they explore how faith content functions online, the pressures of constant production, and what it means to step back—or reimagine—creative work in healthier ways. The conversation also touches on vocation, burnout, and the tension between visibility and sustainability in digital ministry. Mason shares what gives him life outside of work right now, including slower rhythms, creativity without pressure, and finding joy beyond metrics and platforms. As always, the episode balances big questions with warmth and laughter, offering listeners an honest look at faith, technology, and what it means to be human in public-facing spiritual spaces.

💌 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.

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