"To Be And Do" with Philip Amerson
by Philip Amerson
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Best of To Be and Do: Experiencing Angelus Moments in Everyday Life
Best of To Be and Do: Experiencing Angelus Moments in Everyday Life
About this podcast
Encouraging and cultivating a wider sense of mutuality and joy, the Belonging
Exchangei provides resources, education, and times of celebration for
congregations and local communities. One expression of this is through festivals
and occasions for thoughtful reflection on faith and civic mutuality
Episodes
The newest 20 of 155 episodes
- Best of To Be and Do: Experiencing Angelus Moments in Everyday Life · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 120Best of To Be and Do: Host: Philip Amerson Theme: Experiencing Angelus Moments in Everyday Life In this heartfelt mini-episode, Philip Amerson explores the idea of “Angelus…
- Best of To Be and Do: Facing Racism Together: How Real Change Begins in Community Not Just Conversation · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 119Best of To Be and Do: Show Notes: To Be and Do — Facing Racism Together In this powerful and timely episode of To Be and Do, host Phil Amerson delves into the deeply rooted…
- Pathways of Hope Reflecting on 9/11, Community, and Congregational Renewal · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 120To Be and Do with Phil Amerson [Recorded on 09/11/2026] Correction: The audio and the transcript refer to Thomas Merton. The actual name of the sociologist referred to is Robert…
- Best of To Be and Do: Mission Guatemala’s Story: Partnership, Health, and Lasting Change with Tom Heaton · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 119Best of To Be and Do: Episode Overview In this episode, Phil Amerson sits down with Tom Heaton, founder of Mission Guatemala and longtime leader in missions and justice…
- Best of To Be and Do: Love, Risk, and Community: Lessons in Belonging with Seana Murphy · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 118Love, Risk, and Community: Lessons in Belonging with Seana Murphy Welcome to another inspiring episode of To Be and Do! In this heartfelt conversation, host Phil Amerson welcomes…
- Best of To Be and Do: Exploring Belonging with Charlie Nelms and Philip Amerson · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 118Best of To Be and Do: In this compelling debut episode of "To Be and Do," hosts Dr. Brad Miller and Philip Amerson delve into a meaningful conversation with Dr. Charlie Nelms…
- Best of To Be and Do: Exploring Shifting Margins: Love, Belonging, and Moving Beyond Fear and Exclusion w/ Bishop Ken Carder · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 118Best of To Be and Do: In this captivating episode of "To Be and Do," host Philip Amerson welcomes Bishop Ken Carder to discuss his life journey and the influential themes within…
- Best of To Be and Do: Christian Nationalism Examined: A Call for Inclusion and Faithful Representation with Philip Amerson · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 117Best of To Be and Do: In the latest episode of "To Be and Do," Phil Amerson takes a deep dive into the complex and contentious issue of Christian nationalism. Drawing from…
- Best of To Be and Do: Composing Change: Ken Medema’s Journey from Concerts to Justice Through Music · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 117In this uplifting episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast, host Phil Amerson welcomes renowned composer, performer, and all-around creative force Ken Medema for a conversation…
- Best of To Be and Do: Exploring Altruism and Community with Bud Herron and Phil Amerson · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 117Best of To Be and Do: In this deeply engaging episode of "To Be And Do," hosted by Phil Amerson, listeners are invited into the life and reflections of Bud Herron. A storyteller…
- Best of To Be and Do: Lessons in Grief A Father’s Story of Faith Amid Tragedy with Tom Heaton · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 117Best of To Be and Do: 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…
- Best of To Be and Do: Lessons from the Neighborhood: Discovering Strength and Support in Unexpected Places with Seana Murphy · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 117Best of To Be and Do: To Be and Do Podcast: Show Notes Host: Phil Amerson | Guest: Seana Murphy In this deeply engaging episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson…
- Best of To Be and Do: Why Neighborhoods Matter: Exploring Faith, Community, and Connection with Tim Soerens · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 117Best of To Be and Do: 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…
- Best of To Be and Do: Bridging Communities and Circles of Joy with Calvin and Nelia Kimbrough · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 117Best of To Be and Do: Show Notes: To Be and Do In this heartfelt episode of To Be and Do, Phil Amerson welcomes longtime friends and collaborators, Calvin Kimbrough and Nelia…
- Because: The Power of Storytelling in Overcoming Division and Creating Belonging · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 116In this "Because" episode of “To Be and Do,” the focus turns to a reflection on the difference between “shibboleth” and story—a conversation rooted in language, belonging, and…
- Best of "To Be and Do": Understanding ICE, Civil Enforcement, and the Immigration Legal Maze with Christie Popp · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 117Best of "To Be and Do": Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast In this eye-opening episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Philip Amerson sit down with attorney Christie Popp, a founding…
- Because: Welcoming Strangers and Neighbors: Reflections on Belonging and Hospitality · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 115Episode Overview The conversation focused on the concept of welcoming strangers and the deeper societal and spiritual meanings behind how new people are received into…
- God Be With You Understanding the Heartfelt Power Behind Each Goodbye · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 114Episode 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…
- Because: Trash on the Ground Divisions of Wealth, Blame, and Christian Charity · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 113This 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…
- Lessons in Grief A Father’s Story of Faith Amid Tragedy with Tom Heaton · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 112Episode 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…
