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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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Because:  Standing Together: Lessons from Rosa Parks and Dr. King on Nonviolent Loving Resistance
Jan. 26, 2026

Because: Standing Together: Lessons from Rosa Parks and Dr. King on …

Host: Philip Amerson Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and the courageous act of Rosa Parks inspire this reflective episode of the To Be snd Do podcast, hosted by Philip Amerson. Titled “Because Moments,” this brief yet pot...

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Because:  Wrestling with Violence and Peacemaking: Reflections on Minneapolis and Kent State
Jan. 25, 2026

Because: Wrestling with Violence and Peacemaking: Reflections on Min…

In this poignant "Because" episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast Philip Amerson takes listeners through a raw and deeply personal reflection on violence, protest, and the necessity of compassionate dialogue in times of nation...

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Preaching Through Tragedy: Mark Feldmeir on Ministry, Healing, and Community
Jan. 23, 2026

Preaching Through Tragedy: Mark Feldmeir on Ministry, Healing, and Co…

In this powerful episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson sits down with Reverend Mark Feldmeir, lead pastor at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to discuss faith’s evolving landscape, the ...

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Because: Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy and Racism in 2026
Jan. 19, 2026

Because: Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy and Racism in …

Because: In this thoughtful and timely episode of To Be and Do , Philip Amerson offers a reflection on where we are as a society in January 2026, with particular attention to the legacy and continued relevance of Dr. Martin L...

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Healing from Perfectionism: Ed Kilbourne and Philip Amerson on Changing Church Culture
Jan. 16, 2026

Healing from Perfectionism: Ed Kilbourne and Philip Amerson on Changi…

In this heartfelt episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson sits down with longtime friend and folk musician Ed Kilbourne—who reflects on his journey from a missionary kid to a highly respected figure in progressive Chris...

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Because: Rethinking the Ecology of Faith: Beyond Predator Christianity and Aquarium Boundaries
Jan. 12, 2026

Because: Rethinking the Ecology of Faith: Beyond Predator Christianit…

Welcome to another thoughtful episode of To Be and Do with Phil Amerson at the helm. In this inspiring installment, Phil invites us to reconsider the environments we nurture—not just the natural world, but the “ecology of fai...

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Be and Do 2026 Preview: Engaging Leaders and Creative Ministries
Jan. 9, 2026

Be and Do 2026 Preview: Engaging Leaders and Creative Ministries

Welcome to this special introductory episode of “To Be and Do” with your host, Phil Amerson. In this brief but engaging segment, Phil Amerson gives listeners an exciting look at what’s on the horizon for the podcast in the co...

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Stories, Songs, and Stones: Ed Kilbourne on Faith, Laughter, and Spiritual Change
Jan. 9, 2026

Stories, Songs, and Stones: Ed Kilbourne on Faith, Laughter, and Spir…

In this heartfelt episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson welcomes the legendary singer, storyteller, and folk theologian Ed Kilbourne for a warm and candid conversation. With over 9,000 performances to his n...

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Because: Reflecting on Life’s Next Chapter at the Dawn of 2026
Jan. 2, 2026

Because: Reflecting on Life’s Next Chapter at the Dawn of 2026

Start your new year with inspiration and reflection on this "Because" episode of To Be and Do . Host Phil Amerson welcomes listeners into 2026 with wisdom, personal stories, and powerful scriptural insights. As he marks the b...

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Because: Turning the Page to 2026:  Phil Amerson  on Aging, Gratefulness, and Change
Jan. 1, 2026

Because: Turning the Page to 2026: Phil Amerson on Aging, Gratefuln…

In this special "Because" episode of “To Be and Do,” Phil Amerson welcomes listeners to a celebration that is both personal and universal—the turning of a new year and a milestone birthday. As we prepare to step into 2026, Ph...

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Because:  Fear Not: Holiday Reflections on Hope, Symbols, and Remembering What Matters
Dec. 22, 2025

Because: Fear Not: Holiday Reflections on Hope, Symbols, and Remembe…

In this warm-hearted holiday episode of To Be snd Do, Philip Amerson invites listeners into his home, settling in for a reflective discussion on meaningful holiday symbols and the deeper messages they carry. Centered around t...

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"Because" - No One Is Garbage in God’s Realm: An Advent Conversation
Dec. 19, 2025

"Because" - No One Is Garbage in God’s Realm: An Advent Conversation

In this deeply reflective "Because" episode of To Be and Do , Philip Amerson offer listeners a moving meditation rooted in the Advent season. Through compassionate conversation, poetry, and powerful personal observations, the...

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Mind the Gap: Building Community and Belonging with Ken Medema and Phil Amerson
Dec. 19, 2025

Mind the Gap: Building Community and Belonging with Ken Medema and Ph…

In this uplifting episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson welcomes his longtime friend and musical collaborator Ken Medema < https://www.kenmedema.com/ > for a heartfelt conversation about the importance and ch...

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"Because": Meditating on Surprise, Loss, and the Nativity
Dec. 18, 2025

"Because": Meditating on Surprise, Loss, and the Nativity

In this gentle and reflective "Because" episode of “To Be and Do,” host Philip Amerson invites us to pause, just for a few moments, in the spirit of Advent—a season characterized by anticipation and wonder. this meditation we...

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Because: Finding New Life This Advent with Howard Thurman’s Inspiring Words
Dec. 16, 2025

Because: Finding New Life This Advent with Howard Thurman’s Inspiring…

Show Notes — To Be snd Do Podcast Episode Title: Advent.1 In this heartfelt Advent-themed episode, host Philip Amerson invites listeners to pause and reflect during the December season, connecting the journey of Advent to wis...

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Because....Acts of Redemption in Crumbling Churches and Scattered Sanctuaries
Dec. 15, 2025

Because....Acts of Redemption in Crumbling Churches and Scattered San…

Show Notes for "To Be snd Do" In this reflective episode of the "To Be snd Do" podcast, Philip Amerson invites us into a moment of meditation centered around Ted Kooser’s evocative poem, "The Red Wing Church." Through poetic ...

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Composing Change: Ken Medema’s Journey from Concerts to Justice Through Music
Dec. 12, 2025

Composing Change: Ken Medema’s Journey from Concerts to Justice Throu…

Composing Change: Ken Medema’s Journey from Concerts to Justice Through Music https://www.kenmedema.com/ In this uplifting episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast, host Phil Amerson welcomes renowned composer, performer, and al...

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