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Because: Rethinking Open Doors: From Security to Hospitality in Modern Church Communities
Nov. 3, 2025

Because: Rethinking Hospitality—A Reflection on “To Be and Do”

Blog Post: Rethinking Hospitality—A Reflection on “To Be and Do”
In this insightful episode of "To Be snd Do," host Philip Amerson shares heartfelt reflections on the evolving concept of openness within church communities, par…

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Nov. 3, 2025

Because: Rethinking Open Doors: From Security to Hospitality in Modern Church Communities

To Be And Do BECAUSE In this thought-provoking episode, host Philip Amerson reflects on the challenges facing church communities today, especially around the concept of “open doors.” Drawing upon personal experiences, urban i...

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Oct. 31, 2025

Building Abundant Communities Through Social Banking and Storytelling with De'Amon Harges (Part 1)

Show Notes – To Be and Do Podcast Host: Philip Amerson | Guest: De'Amon Harges In this transformative episode, host Philip Amerson welcomes De'Amon Harges—known as the “original roving listener” and a pioneering social banker...

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Oct. 30, 2025

Celebrating Abundance: Key Lessons from To Be and Do Featuring De'Amon Harges

On this episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson sits down with De'Amon Harges, a true champion for community interdependence and the original "roving listener." De'Amon’s work centers around connecting people and cultivati…

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Oct. 27, 2025

Because: Unlocking Doors and Hearts: Hospitality and Belonging in Church Community

Because On this reflective episode of "To Be snd Do," host Philip Amerson invites us back to “coffee time” for a warm but honest conversation about hospitality, belonging, and the symbolic (and literal) locked doors of today’...

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Oct. 26, 2025

Because: Unlocking Doors and Hearts: Reflecting on Hospitality and Belonging in “To Be and Do”


 
In the latest "Because" episode of “To Be snd Do” Philip Amerson invites listeners to join him for “coffee time” and a reflection that goes far beyond sharing a simple cup. Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful …

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Recent Blog Posts

Nov. 3, 2025

Because: Rethinking Hospitality—A Reflection on “To Be and Do”

Blog Post: Rethinking Hospitality—A Reflection on “To Be and Do” In this insightful episode of "To Be snd Do," host Philip Amerson shares heartfelt reflections on the evolving concept of openness within church communities, par…

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Oct. 30, 2025

Celebrating Abundance: Key Lessons from To Be and Do Featuring De'Amo…

On this episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson sits down with De'Amon Harges, a true champion for community interdependence and the original "roving listener." De'Amon’s work centers around connecting people and cultivati…

Read the Blog Post
Oct. 26, 2025

Because: Unlocking Doors and Hearts: Reflecting on Hospitality and Be…

  In the latest "Because" episode of “To Be snd Do” Philip Amerson invites listeners to join him for “coffee time” and a reflection that goes far beyond sharing a simple cup. Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful …

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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.