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Be & Do: Belonging Exchange

The Be & Do podcast introduces the mission and vision of "Belonging Exchange." Philip Amerson reflects on faith and life in conversations with friends.

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Crime, Art, and Hope: How Jacaiya Gross Plans to Change the World
June 27, 2025

Crime, Art, and Hope: How Jacaiya Gross Plans to Change the World

In this inspiring episode of “To Be snd Do,” host Phil Amerson sits down for a heartfelt conversation with Jacaiya Gross, a dedicated sophomore at Indiana University with a unique vision for her future. Jacaiya is more than j...

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June 26, 2025

A Conversation with Inspiration: Jacaiya Gross on To Be and Do

On the latest episode of “To Be snd Do,” host Phil Amerson sits down with an impressive and determined young woman, Jacaiya Gross, a sophomore at Indiana University. With warmth and curiosity, Phil delves into Jacaiya’s journey…

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June 20, 2025

Celebrating Legacy, Leadership, and Community with Dr. Gloria Howell

Celebrating Legacy, Leadership, and Community: Dr. Gloria Howell on "To Be and Do"
In the latest episode of "To Be and Do," we were treated to an inspiring and insightful conversation with Dr. Gloria Howell, the director of the Neal-Marshall Bl…

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June 20, 2025

From Ancestral Wisdom to Campus Change: Dr. Gloria Howell on Leadership

To Be and Do Podcast In this compelling episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson continues his conversation with Dr. Gloria Howell, director of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center at Indiana University. Build...

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June 13, 2025

DEI, Scholarships, and College Challenges: Jaciaya Gross’ Journey at Indiana University

In this episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson sits down with Jaciaya Gross, a sophomore at Indiana University, for a candid and inspiring conversation about student life, resilience, and the current challenge...

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June 13, 2025

Finding Belonging and Resilience: Jaciaya Gross on To Be and Do Podcast

Finding Belonging and Resilience: Jaciaya Gross on To Be and Do Podcast
In the latest episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson sits down with Jaciaya Gross, an inspiring sophomore at Indiana University, to discuss her journey thro…

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June 26, 2025

A Conversation with Inspiration: Jacaiya Gross on To Be and Do

On the latest episode of “To Be snd Do,” host Phil Amerson sits down with an impressive and determined young woman, Jacaiya Gross, a sophomore at Indiana University. With warmth and curiosity, Phil delves into Jacaiya’s journey…

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June 20, 2025

Celebrating Legacy, Leadership, and Community with Dr. Gloria Howell

Celebrating Legacy, Leadership, and Community: Dr. Gloria Howell on "To Be and Do" In the latest episode of "To Be and Do," we were treated to an inspiring and insightful conversation with Dr. Gloria Howell, the director of the Neal-Marshall Bl…

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June 13, 2025

Finding Belonging and Resilience: Jaciaya Gross on To Be and Do Podca…

Finding Belonging and Resilience: Jaciaya Gross on To Be and Do Podcast In the latest episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson sits down with Jaciaya Gross, an inspiring sophomore at Indiana University, to discuss her journey thro…

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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.