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Signs of Hope and Community: Revitalizing Church Life with Rachel Metheny
March 20, 2026

Signs of Hope and Community: Revitalizing Church Life with Rachel Met…

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast Host: Phil Amerson Guest: Rachel Metheny, Lead Pastor at Meridian Street United Methodist Church, Indianapolis Episode Overview: In this thoughtful and energizing episode, Phil Amerson sits do...

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Because: Quiet Acts of Courage: Calming the Klan Meeting in Evansville
March 16, 2026

Because: Quiet Acts of Courage: Calming the Klan Meeting in Evansville

Host: Phil Amerson This "Because" episode of "To Be and Do" features Phil Amerson as he shares deeply personal reflections on life, faith, and ministry in the context of responding to challenging events—both locally and natio...

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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 a…

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

BECAUSE: Lent Reflection: Faithful Action Amidst ICE and Homeland Sec…

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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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 H…

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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Because LENT 2026: The Church Is Still Alive: Exploring Morality in Modern Society
March 2, 2026

Because LENT 2026: The Church Is Still Alive: Exploring Morality in M…

In this enlightening Because for Lent 2026 episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson reflects on the evolving landscape of education, morality, and the role of faith organizations. Drawing inspiration from an article by J...

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The Changing Face of Theological Education with Bob Hill and Philip Amerson
Feb. 27, 2026

The Changing Face of Theological Education with Bob Hill and Philip A…

In this episode, Philip Amerson welcomes Bob Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel at Boston University and professor at the School of Theology, for a thoughtful conversation about the evolving landscape of theological education, the un...

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Because: Embracing Lent: Finding Your Place in the Parish and Soul
Feb. 23, 2026

Because: Embracing Lent: Finding Your Place in the Parish and Soul

Overview In this short but meaningful “Because” episode, Phil Amerson invites listeners to reflect on the start of the Lenten season, centering the conversation on what it truly means to be in community, both within a local c...

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Honesty and Hope: Bob Hill’s Insights on Ministry, Community, and Chaplaincy at Boston University
Feb. 20, 2026

Honesty and Hope: Bob Hill’s Insights on Ministry, Community, and Cha…

To Be and Do Podcast Hosts: Philip Amerson Guest: Bob Hill In this heartfelt episode of the To Be and Do Podcast, Philip Amerson welcomes Bob Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel and Professor of New Testament and Pastoral Theology at ...

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Because: Exploring The Vanishing Church: Demography, Decline, and Hope in Faith Communities
Feb. 16, 2026

Because: Exploring The Vanishing Church: Demography, Decline, and Hop…

Show Notes: To Be snd Do In this heartfelt "Because" episode of "To Be and Do," Philip Amerson explores the current reality of the American church, drawing insights from books and sociological perspectives while offering a me...

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ICE, Free Speech, and Immigrant Rights: Christie Popp Discusses Today’s Critical Issues
Feb. 13, 2026

ICE, Free Speech, and Immigrant Rights: Christie Popp Discusses Today…

In this timely and candid episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson sits down with immigration attorney Christie Popp to unpack the evolving—and often alarming—landscape of asylum and immigration policy in the ...

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Because: When Faith Meets Fear: Quiet Resistance Against the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana
Feb. 9, 2026

Because: When Faith Meets Fear: Quiet Resistance Against the Ku Klux …

In this moving episode of “To Be and Do,” Philip Amerson shares a poignant reflection on faith, community, and the power of quiet resistance. Drawing from personal memories and the events in Minneapolis, Philip Amerson recoun...

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Understanding ICE, Civil Enforcement, and the Immigration Legal Maze with Christie Popp
Feb. 6, 2026

Understanding ICE, Civil Enforcement, and the Immigration Legal Maze …

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast In this eye-opening episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson sits down with attorney Christie Popp, a founding partner at Popp and Bullman Law Offices, to demystify the realiti...

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Finding Enduring Joy Beyond Circumstance with Mark Feldmeir
Jan. 30, 2026

Finding Enduring Joy Beyond Circumstance with Mark Feldmeir

In this heartfelt episode of To Be and Do, host Philip Amerson welcomes back Mark Feldmeir, lead pastor at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and author of Life After God: Finding Faith When You ...

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Because: The "We Belong" Retreat: Renewing Spirits and Fostering Faith Leader Support
Jan. 29, 2026

Because: The "We Belong" Retreat: Renewing Spirits and Fostering Fait…

In this thought-provoking episode of "To Be and Do," host Philip Amerson reflects on the critical vocation of faith leaders, peeling back the layers of what it means to serve as a pastor today. The discussion centers around t...

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Because:  Standing Together: Lessons from Rosa Parks and Dr. King on Nonviolent Loving Resistance
Jan. 26, 2026

Because: Standing Together: Lessons from Rosa Parks and Dr. King on …

Host: Philip Amerson Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and the courageous act of Rosa Parks inspire this reflective episode of the To Be snd Do podcast, hosted by Philip Amerson. Titled “Because Moments,” this brief yet pot...

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Because:  Wrestling with Violence and Peacemaking: Reflections on Minneapolis and Kent State
Jan. 25, 2026

Because: Wrestling with Violence and Peacemaking: Reflections on Min…

In this poignant "Because" episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast Philip Amerson takes listeners through a raw and deeply personal reflection on violence, protest, and the necessity of compassionate dialogue in times of nation...

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Preaching Through Tragedy: Mark Feldmeir on Ministry, Healing, and Community
Jan. 23, 2026

Preaching Through Tragedy: Mark Feldmeir on Ministry, Healing, and Co…

In this powerful episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson sits down with Reverend Mark Feldmeir, lead pastor at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to discuss faith’s evolving landscape, the ...

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Because: Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy and Racism in 2026
Jan. 19, 2026

Because: Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy and Racism in …

Because: In this thoughtful and timely episode of To Be and Do , Philip Amerson offers a reflection on where we are as a society in January 2026, with particular attention to the legacy and continued relevance of Dr. Martin L...

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Healing from Perfectionism: Ed Kilbourne and Philip Amerson on Changing Church Culture
Jan. 16, 2026

Healing from Perfectionism: Ed Kilbourne and Philip Amerson on Changi…

In this heartfelt episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson sits down with longtime friend and folk musician Ed Kilbourne—who reflects on his journey from a missionary kid to a highly respected figure in progressive Chris...

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Because: Rethinking the Ecology of Faith: Beyond Predator Christianity and Aquarium Boundaries
Jan. 12, 2026

Because: Rethinking the Ecology of Faith: Beyond Predator Christianit…

Welcome to another thoughtful episode of To Be and Do with Phil Amerson at the helm. In this inspiring installment, Phil invites us to reconsider the environments we nurture—not just the natural world, but the “ecology of fai...

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Be and Do 2026 Preview: Engaging Leaders and Creative Ministries
Jan. 9, 2026

Be and Do 2026 Preview: Engaging Leaders and Creative Ministries

Welcome to this special introductory episode of “To Be and Do” with your host, Phil Amerson. In this brief but engaging segment, Phil Amerson gives listeners an exciting look at what’s on the horizon for the podcast in the co...

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Stories, Songs, and Stones: Ed Kilbourne on Faith, Laughter, and Spiritual Change
Jan. 9, 2026

Stories, Songs, and Stones: Ed Kilbourne on Faith, Laughter, and Spir…

In this heartfelt episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson welcomes the legendary singer, storyteller, and folk theologian Ed Kilbourne for a warm and candid conversation. With over 9,000 performances to his n...

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Because: Reflecting on Life’s Next Chapter at the Dawn of 2026
Jan. 2, 2026

Because: Reflecting on Life’s Next Chapter at the Dawn of 2026

Start your new year with inspiration and reflection on this "Because" episode of To Be and Do . Host Phil Amerson welcomes listeners into 2026 with wisdom, personal stories, and powerful scriptural insights. As he marks the b...

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