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In partnership with the church I serve, First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto, I sat down with out-going Palo Alto Mayor, Adrian Fine. We talked about affordable housing, resident-only Foothills Park, and current and future life in Palo Alto. I am grateful for the Mayor took time to share a bit about his life, his term, and his hopes for the future of Palo Alto.Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/RNDO33QlURQAdrian Fine on Twitter:https://twitter.com/adrianfineBruce Reyes-Chow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/breyeschow To Stay Connected to First Presbyterian Church of Palo AltoZoom Worship Registration: http://bit.ly/ZoomWorshipFPCPAeNewsletter: http://bit.ly/fpcpaweeklyWebsite: www.fprespa.orgTwitter: www.twitter.com/fpcpaloaltoInstagram: www.instagram.com/fpcpaloaltoFacebook: www.facebook.com/fpcpaloaltoFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PALO ALTO is a Christian church affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. We are a justice-seeking, LGBTQIA+ affirming, intellectually curious congregation that cares deeply about one another, the Palo Alto community, and the world.

E31 Bruce Chats with Liz TheoharisThis episode was created in partnership with First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto and their Adult Education Committee. You can see the video version of this webinar here: https://youtu.be/J2rBjQg2rkIIn episode 31 I sat down with Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis. Liz is Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival with the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II that organized the largest and most expansive wave of nonviolent civil disobedience in US history. She is the Director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary.We talked about activism and the call to fight for the poor, how this manifestation of the Poor People's Campaign camp into being, and the hope of what could be. This was an inspiring conversation with an inspiring leader.JUNE 20, 2019 – THE MASS POOR PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY & MORAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON. RSVP: https://www.june2020.org/Connected with LizTwitter: https://twitter.com/liztheo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liztheoharisConnection with the Poor People's CampaignTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschow/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poorpeoplescampaign/Instagram Mentions: @indigogirlsmusic @tashacobbsleonardAnd do not forget to get your LGBTQIA+ pronoun swag from More Light Presbyterians. Use Code: BRC for 15% off your entire purchase except for stoles and patches: https://mlp.org/shop/Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would be over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

In episode 31 I sat down with Holly Tabor, PhD. Holly is Associate Professor of Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and Associate Director for Clinical Ethics and Education at the Stanford Center of Biomedical Ethics. She is also the co-Chair of the Ethics Committees for Stanford Hospital and Lucille Packard Children's Hospital. She has published articles on a wide-range of topics in bioethics, especially on ethical issues in genetic and genomic medicine and research. She has also written and spoken about ethical issues and inclusive health practices for adults and children with disabilities. We talked about ethics during this time, how our families have adapted to COVID and Shelter-in-Place, finding hope, and more. This was a great conversation with someone involved in important health and wellness conversations.A couple of links from Holly:An Unlikely Superpower on NPR https://www.npr.org/2020/03/18/817977005/an-unlikely-superpowerPandemic as Teacher — Forcing Clinicians to Inhabit the Experience of Serious Illnesshttps://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMp2015024?articleTools=trueThe Truth About Cocoons What caterpillars really go through in there has applications for our moment.https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/21/magazine/covid-quarantine-self.html?fbclid=IwAR288towzno8l9UVuVwR-l0jyprdheN_zLgwvmWpUixrIlfQtKCuLc2PvTkThe final segment, as always, is about what we are watching, listening to, and reading. Enjoy!Instagram Mentions: @theheumannperspective @nprinvisibilia @cripcampfilm @thehistorychicksAnd do not forget to get your LGBTQIA+ pronoun swag from More Light Presbyterians. Use Code: BRC for 15% off your entire purchase except for stoles and patches: https://mlp.org/shop/Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would be over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

This is a First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto webinar done in partnership with the BRC and Friends Podcast.In this webinar Pastor, Bruce Reyes-Chow sat down with Jack Jenkins to riff on President Trump's announcement about opening houses of worship and to talk about his new book, "American Prophets: The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country"Show mentions: Flash Forward Podcast: @roseveleth @flashforwardpod; Authors: @EzraKlein @JScalzi @HeatherCoxRichardson @KevinMKruse; and @HighFidelityOnHuluPurchase your copy here:https://shop.reachandteach.com/book/9780062935984Subscribe and Listen to BRC and Friends Podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/show/brcConnect with JackWebsite: http://www.jackjenkins.me/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmjenkins/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackjenkins/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackiswriting/Connect with BruceWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowConnect with FPCPAeNewsletter: http://bit.ly/fpcpaweeklyWebsite: www.fprespa.orgTwitter: www.twitter.com/fpcpaloaltoInstagram: www.instagram.com/fpcpaloaltoFacebook: www.facebook.com/fpcpaloaltoTo Register for our Worship Service:http://bit.ly/FPCPAZoomWorship FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PALO ALTO is a Christian church affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. We are a justice-seeking, LGBTQIA+ affirming, intellectually curious congregation that cares deeply about one another, the Palo Alto community, and the world.

In Episode 29 episode I sat down with Sarah Stonesifer Boylan, Manager of Operations for Lifelong Learning, Digital Missioner at Virginia Theological Seminary. We talk COVID, Social Media, Zoom Worship, a little theology, and how she will never live down tweeting during her honeymoon :-)The final segment, as always, is about what we are watching, listening to, and reading. Enjoy!COMMERCIAL: Celebrate my 51st birthday by supporting Reach and Teach Books, an independent book and gifts story that is focused on hope, love, joy, and peace. Use Code: BRC51 during the month of May and get 15% off your purchase! Visit https://shop.reachandteach.com/ today!Be sure to connect with Sarah: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdigitallyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdigitally/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stonesifer-sarah/Be sure to regsiter for the eFormation, June 3, 2020"This online event reflects over six years of the eFormation learning community providing a space for leaders to grow and experiment with digital media for ministry practical tools and resources. eFormation provides relevant, forward-thinking, and vocation-grounded workshops and connections.Ministry leaders will discuss practical resources as well as future-forward initiatives. This all-day, all-online conference will also feature opportunities for prayer and small groups throughout the day. Join us for this innovative way to form connections!"https://eformationvts.org/june-2020/And do not forget to get your LGBTQIA+ pronoun swag from More Light Presbyterians. Use Code: BRC for 15% off your entire purchase except stoles and patches: https://mlp.org/shop/Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would be over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

In today's episode I sit down with Rev. Emily Brewer, Executive Director or Presbyterian Peace Fellowship to talk about the ongoing work of PPF, ministry, life and leadership during these COVID-19 times.The final segment, as always, is about what we are watching, listening to, and reading. Enjoy!Be sure to connect with Emily: Twitter: https://twitter.com/breweremilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/esbrewConnect and Support with Presbyterian Peace Fellowship —Website: https://www.presbypeacefellowship.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/presbypeaceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/presbypeaceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/presbypeaceAnd do not forget to get your LGBTQIA+ pronoun swag from More Light Presbyterians. Use Code: BRC for 15% off your entire purchase except stoles and patches: https://mlp.org/shop/Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would be over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

In this episode, I talk with Eliana Maxim and Scott Lumsden, Co-Executive Presbyters of Seattle Presbytery. In Presbyterian-Speak, they help to support churches and pastors in the Seattle area. I spoke with them because they were one of the early areas to respond to COVID-19 and offer guidance to local congregations.In segment one, they give some background to the situation in Seattle and how they came to the place to ask churches to cancel their services. Segment two, we talk about pastors and church leaders, the struggles they face, and the gifts they already possess. The final sement, as always, is about what they are watching, listening to, and reading. And once again, my guests prove to be much better human beings than I am :-)During this time, leadership like Eliana and Scott, is crucial. Our denomination, the churches that they support, and the Seattle area are fortunate to have them serving.Connect with Scott Lumsden on Twitter:https://twitter.com/salumsdenConnect with Eliana Maxim on Twitter:https://twitter.com/elianatmaximConnection with Seattle Presbytery on Twitter:https://twitter.com/seapresMuch thanks to Children's Illustrated Ministries for for their free, weekly, faith formation resources for all ages: https://www.illustratedministry.com/flattenthecurveAnd do not forget to get your LGBTQIA+ pronoun swag from More Light Presbyterians. Use Code: BRC for 15% off your entire purchase except stoles and patches: https://mlp.org/shop/Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would be over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

In this episode, Bruce talks with three people that he barely knows, but is sure they are awesome because they all work at Philz Coffee, Bruce's favorite coffee experience. After Bruce fanboys a bit about Philz (Seriously, where are the stock options?) they talk coffee, nerdy things, politics, music, and how the vote was 3-1 that last season of Game of Thrones sucked.Bonus points to Amanda for knowing Bruce's drink and shoutout to Emily for asking if he was okay after his third cup in a day.Be sure to connect with and follow — Philz Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/philzcoffee/Philz Middlefield: https://www.instagram.com/philzmiddlefieldrd/Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amandazaragosa/Edward: https://www.instagram.com/edward_the_fourth_bright/Steven's Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-men-podcast/id1457426427Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

"I think I'm channeling your Mom!" — Laura*APOLOGIES FOR THE HOST'S SOUND QUALITY. HE IS AN IDIOT.*In this episode, Bruce is joined by his friend and colleague, Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz Assistant Dean of Admissions, Vocation, and Stewardship and Vanderbilt Divinity. They talk about the #dayofremembrance, their family, the primaries, how to keep one's humanity, awful 80's movies, and doggie bjorns. And they may name names of people they do not like.In their own words, this episode is "brilliant" :-)Be sure to connect with LauraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/haparevTwitter: https://twitter.com/lmcheifetzListen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

In this episode, I sit down with Alison Wood from Presbyterian Peace Fellowship and The Young Adult Volunteer program. Alison drops much knowledge about accompaniment. We also touch upon our common love of the puppies, how awesome Philz is, pottery as a discipline, and a common enneagram kinship. Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowBe sure to connect with Alison on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alison.michal/Connect and Support with Presbyterian Peace Fellowship —Website: https://www.presbypeacefellowship.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/presbypeaceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/presbypeaceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/presbypeaceConnect with Bruce Reyes-Chow —Website: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

For the first episode of 2020, Bruce sat down with Tuhina Verma Rasche and Rozella Haydée White to talk #GoldenCalf2020, #LoveBig, #JusticeDrumMajors, and #VoteBlueNoMatterWho. They also talked a little podcasts, movies, books, and more. Holding both depth and playfulness, this episode is a great way to begin the new year!Connect with Rozella Haydée White —Website: https://www.rozellahwhite.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/rozellahwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozellahwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rozellahwhiteConnect with Tuhina Verma Rasche — Website: https://www.tuhinavrasche.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvrascheInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvrascheFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvrascheConnect with Bruce Reyes-Chow —Website: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriends/Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brcYou can also support these podcasts on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschow

A much-delayed episode, Bruce chats Terrell Carter is an author, artist, pastor, professor, and former police officer specializing in addressing issues of race relations in the church and community. He is director of contextualized learning and assistant professor of practical theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Shawnee, Kansas, and is the pastor of Webster Groves Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri.He is the author of, "Healing Racial Divide: Finding Strength in Our Diversity" (Chalice Press, 2018) Bruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on — Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriends/Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

A much-delayed episode, Bruce chats Derek Penwell, Pastor of Douglass Boulevard Christian Church and author of, "Outlandish: An Unlikely Messiah, A Messy Ministry, and the Call to Mobilize" (Chalice Press, 2019)You can find Derrick on Twitter at @reseudaimon.Bruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on — Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriends/Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

Bruce Reyes-Chow is back with a revamped and rebooted BRC & Friends podcast where he talks with activists, artists, academics, and community building — all who are making the world a better place! Check out the intro and stay-tuned for new episodes beginning February 2019.Click here to suggest guests: http://bit.ly/BRCandFriendsGuestSugs