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United Methodist Education and DEI: A Global History of Opportunity and Inclusion with Philip Wingeier-Rayo
United Methodist Education and DEI: A Global History of Opportunity and Inclusion with Philip Wingeier-Rayo
March 13, 2026

United Methodist Education and DEI: A Global History of Opportunity and Inclusion with Philip Wingeier-Rayo

In this insightful episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson welcomes back Rev. Dr. Philip Wingeier-Rayo for a deep dive into the historical and current impact of Methodism worldwide, particularly through the len...

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"Global Methodist Missions, Education, and the Call to Inclusion" with Philip Wingeier-Rayo
March 12, 2026

"Global Methodist Missions, Education, and the Call to Inclusion" with Philip Wingeier-Rayo

To Be and Do Podcast: Episode Recap — 
In the latest episode of "To Be and Do," host Phil Amerson  welcome back Philip Wingeier-Rayo , professor at Wesley Seminary and director at the General Board of Higher Education and Minist…

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BECAUSE: Lent Reflection: Faithful Action Amidst ICE and Homeland Security Concerns
March 9, 2026

BECAUSE: Lent Reflection: Faithful Action Amidst ICE and Homeland Security Concerns

In this powerful and timely episode, host Philip Amerson brings to the forefront pressing concerns about the practices of the Department of Homeland Security and ICE agents in the United States. Through a deeply reflective an...

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"BECAUSE" Standing for Faith and Justice – Reflections on ICE, Community, and the Call to Love
March 8, 2026

"BECAUSE" Standing for Faith and Justice – Reflections on ICE, Community, and the Call to Love

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In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of "To Be and Do," host Philip Amerson invites us to reflect on the intersection of faith, justice, and the current practices of the Department of Homeland Security and I…

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John Wesley and the Foundations of Methodist Missions: Lessons from History and Global Expansion with Philip Wingeier-Rayo
March 6, 2026

John Wesley and the Foundations of Methodist Missions: Lessons from History and Global Expansion with Philip Wingeier-Rayo

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast Host: Philip Amerson Guest: Philip Wingeier-Rayo In this rich and insightful episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Philip Amerson sits down with noted missions scholar Philip Wingeier-Rayo , wh...

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Exploring the Roots and Evolution of Methodist Missions: with Philip Wingeier-Rayo
March 5, 2026

Exploring the Roots and Evolution of Methodist Missions: with Philip Wingeier-Rayo


 
The latest episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast, hosted by Philip Amerson, dives deep into the fascinating history of Methodist missions with guest Philip Wingeier-Rayo , a scholar uniquely positioned at the intersection of missions, inte…

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"Global Methodist Missions, Education, and the Call to Inclusion" with Philip Wingeier-Rayo
March 12, 2026

"Global Methodist Missions, Education, and the Call to Inclusion" wit…

To Be and Do Podcast: Episode Recap — In the latest episode of "To Be and Do," host Phil Amerson  welcome back Philip Wingeier-Rayo , professor at Wesley Seminary and director at the General Board of Higher Education and Minist…

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"BECAUSE" Standing for Faith and Justice – Reflections on ICE, Community, and the Call to Love
March 8, 2026

"BECAUSE" Standing for Faith and Justice – Reflections on ICE, Commun…

Podcast Blog: In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of "To Be and Do," host Philip Amerson invites us to reflect on the intersection of faith, justice, and the current practices of the Department of Homeland Security and I…

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Exploring the Roots and Evolution of Methodist Missions: with Philip Wingeier-Rayo
March 5, 2026

Exploring the Roots and Evolution of Methodist Missions: with Philip …

 The latest episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast, hosted by Philip Amerson, dives deep into the fascinating history of Methodist missions with guest Philip Wingeier-Rayo , a scholar uniquely positioned at the intersection of missions, inte…

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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.