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Honesty and Hope: Bob Hill’s Insights on Ministry, Community, and Chaplaincy at Boston University
Honesty and Hope: Bob Hill’s Insights on Ministry, Community, and Chaplaincy at Boston University
Feb. 20, 2026

Honesty and Hope: Bob Hill’s Insights on Ministry, Community, and Chaplaincy at Boston University

To Be and Do Podcast Hosts: Philip Amerson Guest: Bob Hill In this heartfelt episode of the To Be and Do Podcast, Philip Amerson welcomes Bob Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel and Professor of New Testament and Pastoral Theology at ...

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Leading With Faith: Bob Hill on Marsh Chapel at Boston University, Preaching, and Sustaining Community
Feb. 19, 2026

Leading With Faith: Bob Hill on Marsh Chapel at Boston University, Preaching, and Sustaining Community

To Be and Do Podcast: Reflections with Bob Hill – Three Key Takeaways
The latest episode of the To Be and Do podcast, featuring Bob Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel and Professor at Boston University School of Theology, offers rich insights for…

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Because: Exploring The Vanishing Church: Demography, Decline, and Hope in Faith Communities
Feb. 16, 2026

Because: Exploring The Vanishing Church: Demography, Decline, and Hope in Faith Communities

Show Notes: To Be snd Do In this heartfelt "Because" episode of "To Be and Do," Philip Amerson explores the current reality of the American church, drawing insights from books and sociological perspectives while offering a me...

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ICE, Free Speech, and Immigrant Rights: Christie Popp Discusses Today’s Critical Issues
Feb. 13, 2026

ICE, Free Speech, and Immigrant Rights: Christie Popp Discusses Today’s Critical Issues

In this timely and candid episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson sits down with immigration attorney Christie Popp to unpack the evolving—and often alarming—landscape of asylum and immigration policy in the ...

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Navigating the Complex Realities of Asylum and ICE: Key Insights from "To Be and Do" with Christie Popp
Feb. 12, 2026

Navigating the Complex Realities of Asylum and ICE: Key Insights from "To Be and Do" with Christie Popp


The latest episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast brings listeners directly into the heart of America’s ever-evolving asylum process, focusing on both the policy landscape and its impact on real people. Host Philip Amerson welcomes Chris…

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Because: When Faith Meets Fear: Quiet Resistance Against the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana
Feb. 9, 2026

Because: When Faith Meets Fear: Quiet Resistance Against the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana

In this moving episode of “To Be and Do,” Philip Amerson shares a poignant reflection on faith, community, and the power of quiet resistance. Drawing from personal memories and the events in Minneapolis, Philip Amerson recoun...

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Leading With Faith: Bob Hill on Marsh Chapel at Boston University, Preaching, and Sustaining Community
Feb. 19, 2026

Leading With Faith: Bob Hill on Marsh Chapel at Boston University, Preaching, and Sustaining Community

To Be and Do Podcast: Reflections with Bob Hill – Three Key TakeawaysThe latest episode of the To Be and Do podcast, featuring Bob Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel and Professor at Boston University School of Theology, offers rich insights for…
Navigating the Complex Realities of Asylum and ICE: Key Insights from "To Be and Do" with Christie Popp
Feb. 12, 2026

Navigating the Complex Realities of Asylum and ICE: Key Insights from "To Be and Do" with Christie Popp

The latest episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast brings listeners directly into the heart of America’s ever-evolving asylum process, focusing on both the policy landscape and its impact on real people. Host Philip Amerson welcomes Chris…
Diving into ICE, Immigration Law and Justice with Christie Popp
Feb. 5, 2026

Diving into ICE, Immigration Law and Justice with Christie Popp

Diving Into Immigration Law and Justice – To Be and Do Podcast, The latest episode of the “To Be and Do” podcast brings a timely and insightful conversation to the table. Hosted by Philip Amerson, with special…

About the Host

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Philip Amerson

Philip and Elaine Amerson live in Bloomington, Indiana where they enjoy work the multiple educational and cultural opportunities of the city. They each are active in several community activities from addressing issues of low-income housing, public safety, encouraging civic and faith community involvement.