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Because: Discovering Faith Beyond Boundaries: The True Music of Parish Life
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Because: Discovering Faith Beyond Boundaries: The True Music of Parish Life
Because: Embracing the Boundless Parish
May 11, 2026

Because: Embracing the Boundless Parish


 
In this reflective Because episode of To Be and Do,  Phil Amerson — invites listeners to reconsider traditional concepts of parish life, faith, and community. Through historical anecdotes, present-day examples, and heartfel…

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Because: Discovering Faith Beyond Boundaries: The True Music of Parish Life
May 11, 2026

Because: Discovering Faith Beyond Boundaries: The True Music of Parish Life

In this reflective "Because" episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson explores the evolving nature of parish life, the power of faith expressed beyond institutional boundaries, and the temptation to focus on perfecting forms ra...

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Navigating Transitions: Circles, Triangles, and Leadership in Faith Communities with Jonathan Massimi
May 8, 2026

Navigating Transitions: Circles, Triangles, and Leadership in Faith Communities with Jonathan Massimi

Show Notes: To Be and Do Guest: Jonathan Massimi, Managing Director at Civic Bloom Host: Phil Amerson Episode Overview In this reflective episode, Jonathan Massimi delves into the complexities of leadership transitions within...

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Navigating Leadership Transitions: Lessons from Jonathan Massimi
May 7, 2026

Navigating Leadership Transitions: Lessons from Jonathan Massimi

Navigating Leadership Transitions: Lessons from Jonathan Massimi
In a thought-provoking episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Jonathan Massimi, Managing Director at Civic Bloom and community leader in Kitchener, Ontario, joined the conversation …

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Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the Instrument
May 4, 2026

Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the Instrument

Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the Instrument
In episode this "Because" epiosode of To Be and Do, Philip Amerson takes listeners inside a recent retreat for pastors, sharing both the intention behind the gathering and a powerful story…

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Because: When Church Moves Beyond Walls: Communion From the Outside In
May 4, 2026

Because: When Church Moves Beyond Walls: Communion From the Outside In

Episode Overview In this reflective episode, Philip Amerson takes listeners behind the scenes of a pastors’ retreat he helped facilitate, diving into the “why” behind gathering faith leaders away from their usual busy routine...

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Recent Blog Posts

Because: Embracing the Boundless Parish
May 11, 2026

Because: Embracing the Boundless Parish

 In this reflective Because episode of To Be and Do,  Phil Amerson — invites listeners to reconsider traditional concepts of parish life, faith, and community. Through historical anecdotes, present-day examples, and heartfel…

Read the Blog Post
Navigating Leadership Transitions: Lessons from Jonathan Massimi
May 7, 2026

Navigating Leadership Transitions: Lessons from Jonathan Massimi

Navigating Leadership Transitions: Lessons from Jonathan MassimiIn a thought-provoking episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Jonathan Massimi, Managing Director at Civic Bloom and community leader in Kitchener, Ontario, joined the conversation …

Read the Blog Post
Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the Instrument
May 4, 2026

Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the Instrument

Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the InstrumentIn episode this "Because" epiosode of To Be and Do, Philip Amerson takes listeners inside a recent retreat for pastors, sharing both the intention behind the gathering and a powerful story…

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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.