Episode Summary The conversation focused on the meaning of interdependence versus independence, reflecting on what it means to be part of a larger community. Marking a pause after nearly 100 episodes, the discussion explored ...

This episode brings listeners a reflective monologue on the state of community, responsibility, and social judgment through the lens of everyday moments observed in a city neighborhood. The conversation focused on the issue o...

Episode Summary In this deeply moving episode, Philip Amerson welcomes Tom Heaton for a candid and vulnerable conversation on grief, faith, and the abiding power of human connection. Tom Heaton, a pastor, blogger, and humanit...

Episode Overview The conversation focused on reflecting upon recent calls by Indiana's governor and lieutenant governor to emphasize the biblical mandate behind the so-called "nuclear family" during the month of June. The dis...

Episode Overview In this episode, Phil Amerson sits down with Tom Heaton, founder of Mission Guatemala and longtime leader in missions and justice ministries in Indiana and beyond. Together, they explore Tom Heaton journey fr...

"Because of Scriptures" Episode Summary In this reflective episode, Speaker A (Phil Emerson) invites listeners to reconsider how they approach scriptures—not as a rigid rule book or quick-fix spiritual guide, but as a diverse...

Episode Overview In this reflective episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson confronts the current moral and civic climate of America, with a focus on the shifting purpose of higher education, the role of public service, and th...

Episode Summary In this reflective "Because" episode, Phil Amerson shares insights on faith, the evolving role of religious institutions, and how communities can rediscover a deeper sense of purpose by looking beyond organiza...

To Be and Do Podcast Episode Overview In this episode, Phil Amerson reflects on new research from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research regarding recent trends in American religious life. The episode explores the nuanc...

In this reflective and thought-provoking "Because" episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson guides listeners through a contemplation of faith, community, and the essential distinction between form and substance in religious lif...

In this inspiring episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Phil Amerson welcomes the multifaceted and ever-energetic Brad Miller, a retired United Methodist clergy whose dedication to ministry and media has only expanded in retir...

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...

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...

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...

Episode Overview In this insightful episode, Phil Amerson reconnects with Jonathan Massimi in a reflective conversation exploring the intersections of technology, memory, and spiritual community. Together, they probe what it ...

Connecting Community and Ministry: Tyler Brinks on Asset Based Development and Convening Change In this insightful episode of To Be and Do , host Phil Amerson welcomes Reverend Tyler Brinks of First Presbyterian Church, Bloom...

Because: To Be and Do: Because Show Notes In this reflective episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson offers a brief meditation on the importance of togetherness, compassion, and the deeply spiritual act of sharing a meal. Root...

Show Notes: To Be and Do Guest: Tyler Brinks, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Bloomington Episode Overview In this episode of To Be and Do, host Phil Amerson sits down with Tyler Brinks, a young pastor whose mi...

In this heartfelt "Because" episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson invites listeners into a brief meditation on perspective, hope, and resilience through the stories of two friends—Bob and Joe. Set against the everyday backdr...

https://www.parishcollective.org/ In this compelling episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson welcomes Tim Soerens, executive director of the Parish Collective, for an enriching conversation about what it means ...

In this reflective "Because" episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson revisits a pivotal period serving as pastor at Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, sharing personal anecdotes and hard-earned wisdom about buil...

In this compelling episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson welcomes Tim Soerens, a pastor, author, and leader in the Parish Collective, to explore how interdependence is vital for both personal and communal flourishing. Togeth...

In this reflective episode of To Be and Do , the theme of living on the edge—spiritually, emotionally, and within our conflicted world—takes center stage. , Phil Amerson, invites listeners to pause for a meditative moment, we...