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Because:  After the Storm: Reflections on Belonging, Communion, and Hope for Humanity
April 20, 2026

Because: After the Storm: Reflections on Belonging, Communion, and H…

Because: To Be and Do: Because Show Notes In this reflective episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson offers a brief meditation on the importance of togetherness, compassion, and the deeply spiritual act of sharing a meal. Root...

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Finding Hope and Community in Changing Churches A Conversation with Tyler Brinks
April 17, 2026

Finding Hope and Community in Changing Churches A Conversation with T…

Show Notes: To Be and Do Guest: Tyler Brinks, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Bloomington Episode Overview In this episode of To Be and Do, host Phil Amerson sits down with Tyler Brinks, a young pastor whose mi...

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Because: Sparkling Through Adversity: Lessons from Bob, Joe, and a Gospel Song
April 13, 2026

Because: Sparkling Through Adversity: Lessons from Bob, Joe, and a Go…

In this heartfelt "Because" episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson invites listeners into a brief meditation on perspective, hope, and resilience through the stories of two friends—Bob and Joe. Set against the everyday backdr...

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Why Neighborhoods Matter: Exploring Faith, Community, and Connection with Tim Soerens
April 10, 2026

Why Neighborhoods Matter: Exploring Faith, Community, and Connection …

https://www.parishcollective.org/ In this compelling episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson welcomes Tim Soerens, executive director of the Parish Collective, for an enriching conversation about what it means ...

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"Because": A Long Obedience Toward Multicultural Faith Lessons from Broadway United Methodist
April 6, 2026

"Because": A Long Obedience Toward Multicultural Faith Lessons from B…

In this reflective "Because" episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson revisits a pivotal period serving as pastor at Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, sharing personal anecdotes and hard-earned wisdom about buil...

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Rediscovering Church: Interdependence, Hope, and Joy in the Parish Collective with Tim Soerens
April 3, 2026

Rediscovering Church: Interdependence, Hope, and Joy in the Parish Co…

In this compelling episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson welcomes Tim Soerens, a pastor, author, and leader in the Parish Collective, to explore how interdependence is vital for both personal and communal flourishing. Togeth...

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Because: Walking the Edge Reflections on Poetry Life and Faith in a World of Paradox
March 30, 2026

Because: Walking the Edge Reflections on Poetry Life and Faith in a W…

In this reflective episode of To Be and Do , the theme of living on the edge—spiritually, emotionally, and within our conflicted world—takes center stage. , Phil Amerson, invites listeners to pause for a meditative moment, we...

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Walking the Camino and Finding Gratitude: Caring for the Soul in Ministry: Rachel Metheny on Spiritual Practices and Ministry
March 27, 2026

Walking the Camino and Finding Gratitude: Caring for the Soul in Mini…

In this insightful episode of "To Be and Do," host Phil Amerson welcomes Dr. Rachel Metheny, pastor at Meridian Street Church, for an honest and inspiring conversation about soul care, joy, and navigating the complexities of ...

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Because: Exploring The Vanishing Church: Faith as Community Versus Commodity
March 23, 2026

Because: Exploring The Vanishing Church: Faith as Community Versus Co…

In this thought-provoking episode of "To Be snd Do," Phillip Amerson offers a heartfelt reflection on the changing landscape of faith communities. Drawing from recent readings, including John Fugelsang’s Separation of Church ...

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Signs of Hope and Community: Revitalizing Church Life with Rachel Metheny
March 20, 2026

Signs of Hope and Community: Revitalizing Church Life with Rachel Met…

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast Host: Phil Amerson Guest: Rachel Metheny, Lead Pastor at Meridian Street United Methodist Church, Indianapolis Episode Overview: In this thoughtful and energizing episode, Phil Amerson sits do...

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Because: Quiet Acts of Courage: Calming the Klan Meeting in Evansville
March 16, 2026

Because: Quiet Acts of Courage: Calming the Klan Meeting in Evansville

Host: Phil Amerson This "Because" episode of "To Be and Do" features Phil Amerson as he shares deeply personal reflections on life, faith, and ministry in the context of responding to challenging events—both locally and natio...

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United Methodist Education and DEI: A Global History of Opportunity and Inclusion with Philip Wingeier-Rayo
March 13, 2026

United Methodist Education and DEI: A Global History of Opportunity a…

In this insightful episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson welcomes back Rev. Dr. Philip Wingeier-Rayo for a deep dive into the historical and current impact of Methodism worldwide, particularly through the len...

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BECAUSE: Lent Reflection: Faithful Action Amidst ICE and Homeland Security Concerns
March 9, 2026

BECAUSE: Lent Reflection: Faithful Action Amidst ICE and Homeland Sec…

In this powerful and timely episode, host Philip Amerson brings to the forefront pressing concerns about the practices of the Department of Homeland Security and ICE agents in the United States. Through a deeply reflective an...

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John Wesley and the Foundations of Methodist Missions: Lessons from History and Global Expansion with Philip Wingeier-Rayo
March 6, 2026

John Wesley and the Foundations of Methodist Missions: Lessons from H…

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast Host: Philip Amerson Guest: Philip Wingeier-Rayo In this rich and insightful episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Philip Amerson sits down with noted missions scholar Philip Wingeier-Rayo , wh...

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Because LENT 2026: The Church Is Still Alive: Exploring Morality in Modern Society
March 2, 2026

Because LENT 2026: The Church Is Still Alive: Exploring Morality in M…

In this enlightening Because for Lent 2026 episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson reflects on the evolving landscape of education, morality, and the role of faith organizations. Drawing inspiration from an article by J...

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The Changing Face of Theological Education with Bob Hill and Philip Amerson
Feb. 27, 2026

The Changing Face of Theological Education with Bob Hill and Philip A…

In this episode, Philip Amerson welcomes Bob Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel at Boston University and professor at the School of Theology, for a thoughtful conversation about the evolving landscape of theological education, the un...

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Because: Embracing Lent: Finding Your Place in the Parish and Soul
Feb. 23, 2026

Because: Embracing Lent: Finding Your Place in the Parish and Soul

Overview In this short but meaningful “Because” episode, Phil Amerson invites listeners to reflect on the start of the Lenten season, centering the conversation on what it truly means to be in community, both within a local c...

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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 Cha…

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

Because: Exploring The Vanishing Church: Demography, Decline, and Hop…

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…

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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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 …

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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Understanding ICE, Civil Enforcement, and the Immigration Legal Maze with Christie Popp
Feb. 6, 2026

Understanding ICE, Civil Enforcement, and the Immigration Legal Maze …

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast In this eye-opening episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson sits down with attorney Christie Popp, a founding partner at Popp and Bullman Law Offices, to demystify the realiti...

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Finding Enduring Joy Beyond Circumstance with Mark Feldmeir
Jan. 30, 2026

Finding Enduring Joy Beyond Circumstance with Mark Feldmeir

In this heartfelt episode of To Be and Do, host Philip Amerson welcomes back Mark Feldmeir, lead pastor at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and author of Life After God: Finding Faith When You ...

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Because: The "We Belong" Retreat: Renewing Spirits and Fostering Faith Leader Support
Jan. 29, 2026

Because: The "We Belong" Retreat: Renewing Spirits and Fostering Fait…

In this thought-provoking episode of "To Be and Do," host Philip Amerson reflects on the critical vocation of faith leaders, peeling back the layers of what it means to serve as a pastor today. The discussion centers around t...

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