In this episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson sits down with Jaciaya Gross, a sophomore at Indiana University, for a candid and inspiring conversation about student life, resilience, and the current challenges facing college students. Jaciaya, majoring in studio art and minoring in criminal justice, shares her journey from Westfield High School to IU, revealing the impact that support programs like "Groups" and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) scholarships have had on her ...

In this episode of "To Be and Do" "Houses of Fragrances" a Sermon at First United Methodist Church, Boulder Colorado by Rev. Dr. Philip Amerson listeners are invited into a conversation filled with themes of courage, love, and community as experienced within the spiritual life of the First Church community. This episode, featuring Reverend Dr. Philip Amerson, is not just a spiritual exploration but also a call to perceive and embrace the overwhelming gifts life offers. Here are three key takeaw...

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of "To Be and Do," host Philip Amerson sits down with his long-time friend, Michael Mather, who is the lead pastor at Boulder First United Methodist Church. The conversation starts with a delightful exchange about the weather in Colorado versus Indiana, showing the camaraderie and humor that mark their friendship. Notably, they highlight that they share early January birthdays, revealing the personal bonds that have shaped their relationship over the y...