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Transforming Church and Community: Dr. Javon Caldwell Gross on Revitalization, Diversity, and Everyday Faith
Nov. 14, 2025

Transforming Church and Community: Dr. Javon Caldwell Gross on Revita…

To Be and Do Podcast Guest: Dr. Javon Caldwell-Gross The Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross has been a transformational ministry thought leader for 2 decades. Serving in diverse contexts, from urban neighborhoods to multicultural ...

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Because: Racial Justice, Faith, and Academic Freedom: Phil Amerson Reflects on Indiana University Challenges with Herman B. Wells
Nov. 10, 2025

Because: Racial Justice, Faith, and Academic Freedom: Phil Amerson Re…

To Be and Do Podcast: Featuring Phil Amerson In this heartfelt "Because" episode of "To Be and Do," we welcome Phil Amerson as he reflects on recent changes at the university, the shifting landscape of academic freedom, and t...

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Cultivating Community: De'Amon Harges on Gifts, Good Neighbors, and The Learning Tree
Nov. 7, 2025

Cultivating Community: De'Amon Harges on Gifts, Good Neighbors, and T…

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast Host: Philip Amerson Guest: De'Amon Harges Welcome back to the To Be and Do podcast, where community, creativity, and connection are at the heart of each conversation. In this episode, Philip ...

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Because: Rethinking Open Doors: From Security to Hospitality in Modern Church Communities
Nov. 3, 2025

Because: Rethinking Open Doors: From Security to Hospitality in Moder…

To Be And Do BECAUSE In this thought-provoking episode, host Philip Amerson reflects on the challenges facing church communities today, especially around the concept of “open doors.” Drawing upon personal experiences, urban i...

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Building Abundant Communities Through Social Banking and Storytelling with De'Amon Harges (Part 1)
Oct. 31, 2025

Building Abundant Communities Through Social Banking and Storytelling…

Show Notes – To Be and Do Podcast Host: Philip Amerson | Guest: De'Amon Harges In this transformative episode, host Philip Amerson welcomes De'Amon Harges—known as the “original roving listener” and a pioneering social banker...

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Because: Unlocking Doors and Hearts: Hospitality and Belonging in Church Community
Oct. 27, 2025

Because: Unlocking Doors and Hearts: Hospitality and Belonging in Chu…

Because On this reflective episode of "To Be snd Do," host Philip Amerson invites us back to “coffee time” for a warm but honest conversation about hospitality, belonging, and the symbolic (and literal) locked doors of today’...

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Finding Calm: Rebalancing the Stressed and Addicted Brain with Dr. Steven Curtis (Part 2)
Oct. 24, 2025

Finding Calm: Rebalancing the Stressed and Addicted Brain with Dr. St…

Guest: Dr. Steven Curtis (he/him) Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of To Be snd Do , Dr. Steven Curtis unpacks the science behind stress, trauma, and addiction, drawing on both clinical experience and neuroscience....

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Because: Locked Doors and Open Hearts: Exploring Hospitality in Houses of Worship
Oct. 20, 2025

Because: Locked Doors and Open Hearts: Exploring Hospitality in House…

In this thoughtful and gently humorous episode of "To Be and Do," host Philip Amerson reflects on the symbolic and literal meaning of doors — those that open, those that close, and what they say about our communities. Inspire...

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Understanding Stress, Trauma, and Addiction with Dr. Steven Curtis: Rebalancing in a Modern World (Part 1)
Oct. 17, 2025

Understanding Stress, Trauma, and Addiction with Dr. Steven Curtis: R…

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast Host: Phillip Amerson Guest: Dr. Steven Curtis Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the To Be and Do podcast with Philip Amerson! In this conversation, Phil welcomes Dr. Steven Curt...

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Because:  Experiencing Angelus Moments in Everyday Life
Oct. 13, 2025

Because: Experiencing Angelus Moments in Everyday Life

Host: Philip Amerson Theme: Experiencing Angelus Moments in Everyday Life In this heartfelt mini-episode, Philip Amerson explores the idea of “Angelus moments”—those rare, holy instances when the world seems to pause and invi...

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Outlasting Adversity: Patchwork Central’s Evolving Mission with Amy and John Rich (Part 2)
Oct. 10, 2025

Outlasting Adversity: Patchwork Central’s Evolving Mission with Amy a…

Show Notes: To Be and Do – Guests: Amy Rich, John Rich Host: Philip Amerson Location: Patchwork Central, Evansville, Indiana In this episode, host Philip Amerson welcomes back Amy and John Rich, co-directors of Patchwork Cent...

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Because:  Why We Read Scripture: Exploring Meaning, Not Just Rules
Oct. 6, 2025

Because: Why We Read Scripture: Exploring Meaning, Not Just Rules

Why We Read Scripture: Exploring Meaning, Not Just Rules In this insightful and reflective episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson invites us into a “because moment,” where he explores the question: Why do we live as pe...

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Meandering Ministry and Holistic Community: The Story of Patchwork Central with Amy and John Rich (Part 1)
Oct. 3, 2025

Meandering Ministry and Holistic Community: The Story of Patchwork Ce…

Guests: Amy Rich (she/her), John Rich (he/him), co-directors of Patchwork Central Host: Philip Amerson In this inspiring episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson sits down with Amy and John Rich, the dedicated co-directo...

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Because: The Cure of the Soul Starts with Honest Embarrassment
Sept. 29, 2025

Because: The Cure of the Soul Starts with Honest Embarrassment

Host: Philip Amerson Episode Summary: In this brief yet profound "Because" episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson offers listeners one of his signature “because moments,” centering this reflection on the wisdom of Rabb...

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The Power of Community: Healing, Congregations, and Everyday Connections
Sept. 26, 2025

The Power of Community: Healing, Congregations, and Everyday Connecti…

In this thought-provoking episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson dives deep into the concept of community—particularly interdependence over individualism—and explores how our institutions and everyday practi...

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Because:  Lost and Found: Discovering Grace in Life’s Wilderness
Sept. 22, 2025

Because: Lost and Found: Discovering Grace in Life’s Wilderness

In this reflective episode of "To Be snd Do," Philip Amerson invites listeners to pause amid the rush and explore the meanings of grace, presence, and spiritual reassurance. Drawing inspiration from the opening lines of the G...

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Moving Forward United: Bishop Malone on Hope, Resilience, and the Future of United Methodism
Sept. 19, 2025

Moving Forward United: Bishop Malone on Hope, Resilience, and the Fut…

In this heartfelt and illuminating episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson sits down with Bishop Tracy Smith Malone, the Episcopal leader for Indiana in the United Methodist Church. Together, they explore the e...

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Because: Coffee Time Again: Lessons on Friendship from Scripture and Story
Sept. 15, 2025

Because: Coffee Time Again: Lessons on Friendship from Scripture and …

Welcome to another heartfelt episode of "Because" on the "To Be snd Do," Podcast hosted by Phil Amerson. In this brief but profound edition, Phil explores the power of friendship, the depth lurking within familiar scriptures,...

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Global United Methodism: Bishop Malone’s Insights on Vibrancy Across Continents
Sept. 12, 2025

Global United Methodism: Bishop Malone’s Insights on Vibrancy Across …

Show Notes – To Be and Do Podcast Episode: Global United Methodism: Bishop Malone’s Insights on Vibrancy Across Continents Guest: Bishop Tracy Smith Malone | Host: Philip Amerson In this warm and inspiring episode of "To Be a...

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"Because": From Routine to Renewal: The Power of Starting the Day with Prayer
Sept. 8, 2025

"Because": From Routine to Renewal: The Power of Starting the Day wit…

In this thought-provoking episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson invites listeners to pause and reflect on the deeper layers of their identity through a simple, daily ritual. Opening with the melodic rhyme, “Clock stri...

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Celebrating Neighborhood Abundance and Hidden Economies with Seana Murphy (encore episode)
Sept. 5, 2025

Celebrating Neighborhood Abundance and Hidden Economies with Seana Mu…

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast Guest: Seana Murphy | Host: Philip Amerson In this special encore episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson welcomes back Seana Murphy, the newly appointed Executive Director of...

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Carrying Courage and Kindness: Lessons from a Little Mirror
Sept. 1, 2025

Carrying Courage and Kindness: Lessons from a Little Mirror

Show Notes: To Be and Do – Because.short.2 Welcome back to “To Be and Do” and our special mini-series, the “Because” podcast! In this concise and heartfelt second installment, host Philip Amerson turns his focus to a universa...

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Moving Beyond Talk: Dr. Charlie Nelms on Turning Personal Responsibility into Community Action (Encore)
Aug. 29, 2025

Moving Beyond Talk: Dr. Charlie Nelms on Turning Personal Responsibil…

On this episode of the To Be and Do podcast from The Belonging Exchange, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller, co-host Philip Amerson, and their remarkable guest, Dr. Charlie Nelms, deliver a heartfelt conversation on actionable steps for ma...

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Preventing Truth Decay
Aug. 25, 2025

Preventing Truth Decay

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast Host: Philip Amerson (he/him) Episode Theme: Preventing “Truth Decay” in Our Everyday Lives In this thoughtful and concise episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson reflects on the importa...

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