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Be & Do: Belonging Exchange

The Be & Do podcast introduces the mission and vision of "Belonging Exchange." Philip Amerson reflects on faith and life in conversations with friends.

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DEI, Scholarships, and College Challenges: Jaciaya Gross’ Journey at Indiana University
June 13, 2025

DEI, Scholarships, and College Challenges: Jaciaya Gross’ Journey at Indiana University

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 challenge...

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June 13, 2025

Finding Belonging and Resilience: Jaciaya Gross on To Be and Do Podcast

Finding Belonging and Resilience: Jaciaya Gross on To Be and Do Podcast
In the latest episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson sits down with Jaciaya Gross, an inspiring sophomore at Indiana University, to discuss her journey thro…

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June 11, 2025

"Having Nothing, Possessing Everything": A Conversation with Rev. Michael Mather about Finding Abundant Communities in Unexpected Places

Finding Belonging and Animation in Ministry: Lessons from Mike Mather on “To Be and Do”
In the latest bonus episode of the “To Be and Do” podcast, host Philip Amerson invites listeners into a deeply reflective conversati…

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June 11, 2025

"Having Nothing, Possessing Everything": A Conversation with pastor and author Rev. Michael Mather

In this powerful episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson welcomes Michael Mather, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Boulder, Colorado, A for a candid, enlightening discussion held at St. Luke’s United Methodist...

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June 6, 2025

From Mississippi Roots to Indiana Impact Dr Gloria Howell on Community, Belonging, and Leadership

In this heartfelt episode of To Be and Do , host Phil Amerson welcomes Dr. Gloria Howell, the esteemed Director of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center at Indiana University. Known for her deep community involvement and inf...

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May 30, 2025

The Trifling Picnic Update: The Importance of Gathering

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In the latest episode of the “To Be and Do” podcast, host Phil Amerson takes us on a heartfelt journey about community, connection, and the simple yet profound joys of gathering. Drawing from years of tradition, Phi…

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June 13, 2025

Finding Belonging and Resilience: Jaciaya Gross on To Be and Do Podca…

Finding Belonging and Resilience: Jaciaya Gross on To Be and Do Podcast In the latest episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson sits down with Jaciaya Gross, an inspiring sophomore at Indiana University, to discuss her journey thro…

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June 11, 2025

"Having Nothing, Possessing Everything": A Conversation with Rev. Mi…

Finding Belonging and Animation in Ministry: Lessons from Mike Mather on “To Be and Do” In the latest bonus episode of the “To Be and Do” podcast, host Philip Amerson invites listeners into a deeply reflective conversati…

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May 30, 2025

The Trifling Picnic Update: The Importance of Gathering

Blog Post:  In the latest episode of the “To Be and Do” podcast, host Phil Amerson takes us on a heartfelt journey about community, connection, and the simple yet profound joys of gathering. Drawing from years of tradition, Phi…

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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.