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Spiritual Resistance: How the Gospel Conspiracy Inspires Change and Unity
July 25, 2025

Spiritual Resistance: How the Gospel Conspiracy Inspires Change and Unity

In this thoughtful episode, Phil Amerson explores the concept of the “Gospel Conspiracy,” inviting listeners into a deeper understanding of what it means to live with wholeness in turbulent times. Drawing from historical exam...

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July 18, 2025

Facing Racism Together: How Real Change Begins in Community Not Just Conversation

Show Notes: To Be and Do — Facing Racism Together In this powerful and timely episode of To Be and Do , host Phil Amerson delves into the deeply rooted challenges of racism in America, particularly in light of recent events a...

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July 16, 2025

Navigating Change, Racism, and Hope at Indiana University (Petition Attached)


On this episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson delivers a passionate and deeply informed reflection on troubling developments at Indiana University (IU) and explores their broader significance amidst contemporary American cultura…

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July 16, 2025

Conspiring for Wholeness and Justice


To Be and To Do: Conspiring for Wholeness and Justice 
In this episode of "To Be and Do" from The Belonging Exchange podcast, host Phil Amerson embarks on an insightful exploration of what it means to live holistically as people of faith, pa…

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July 16, 2025

A Reflection on Racism and Change

To Be and Do Podcast:  – A Reflection on Racism and Change
In the latest episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson delivers a thoughtful, honest, and sometimes impassioned reflection on the current state of racism in Ame…

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July 16, 2025

Indiana University’s Crisis: Racism, Authoritarianism, and the Battle for Academic Freedom (Petition Included)

In this poignant and timely episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson delves into the escalating challenges currently facing Indiana University (IU) and ties them to broader currents of social, racial, and poli...

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Recent Blog Posts

July 16, 2025

Navigating Change, Racism, and Hope at Indiana University (Petition A…

On this episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson delivers a passionate and deeply informed reflection on troubling developments at Indiana University (IU) and explores their broader significance amidst contemporary American cultura…

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July 16, 2025

Conspiring for Wholeness and Justice

To Be and To Do: Conspiring for Wholeness and Justice  In this episode of "To Be and Do" from The Belonging Exchange podcast, host Phil Amerson embarks on an insightful exploration of what it means to live holistically as people of faith, pa…

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July 16, 2025

A Reflection on Racism and Change

To Be and Do Podcast:  – A Reflection on Racism and Change In the latest episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson delivers a thoughtful, honest, and sometimes impassioned reflection on the current state of racism in Ame…

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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.