In this final episode, we explore Presbyterian witness in Los Angeles today. We’ll look at how Presbyterians are finding new ways to worship and serve, from the rise of New Worshiping Communities to bold acts of justice like the church returning land to its original, indigenous caretakers. Through the voices of today’s leaders and laborers, we’ll hear how Presbyterians are living out their faith in Los Angeles right now—what their churches are doing in their communities, why they remain committed to this denomination, and what gives them hope for the church’s future.

Today’s show is brought to you by the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This episode is produced by Resonate Purpose, in association with Theophany Media. Our Executive Producer is Loren Richmond Jr. Our Managing Producer is Jake Doberenz. Editing and sound engineering is by Billy Mark. Additional music was created by Kenny Doberenz. Narration provided by Rev. Dr. Bethany Fox. Writing and research is by Jake Doberenz, with consultation from Rev. Dr. Juan Sarmiento. Special thanks to returning guests, Rev. Tim McCalmont, Rev. David Won, Vessie Kazachka, Rev. Carlton Rhoden, and Rev. Margarita Reyes. And an additional thank you to Rev. Dr. Juan Sarmiento, Rev. K.C. Wahe, and Brenda Acosta for lending their voices.

In this fifth episode, we turn to the 1990s and early 2000s. These were years when many congregations began to see that faith in Los Angeles could not be expressed through a single culture or voice. Korean, Filipino, Taiwanese, Chinese, Latino, and Anglo churches increasingly learned to share space and leadership. This episode especially attends to the growth and influence of Hispanic ministries as well as the long and often painful debates around LGBTQ inclusion.

Today’s show is brought to you by the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This episode is produced by Resonate Purpose, in association with Theophany Media. Our Executive Producer is Loren Richmond Jr. Our Managing Producer is Jake Doberenz. Editing and sound engineering is by Billy Mark. Narration provided by Rev. Dr. Bethany Fox. Writing and research is by Jake Doberenz, with consultation from Rev. Dr. Juan Sarmiento. Special thanks to Rev. Margarita Reyes for lending her voice to this project.

In this fourth episode, we focus on the 1970s and 80s—decades that involve both reunification and realignment for the Presbyterian church as it matures into the last half of the 20th century. We’ll follow how the denomination wrestled with change: new immigrant congregations, inner-city outreach, and identity formation in a shifting cityscape. We’ll pay special attention to Korean American Presbyterian churches, but also see how others responded to a city in flux.

Today’s show is brought to you by the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This episode is produced by Resonate Purpose, in association with Theophany Media. Our Executive Producer is Loren Richmond Jr. Our Managing Producer is Jake Doberenz. Editing and sound engineering is by Billy Mark. Narration provided by Rev. Dr. Bethany Fox. Writing and research is by Jake Doberenz, with consultation from Rev. Dr. Juan Sarmiento. Special thanks to Rev. David Won for lending his voice and expertise to this episode.