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Because: When Church Moves Beyond Walls: Communion From the Outside In
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Because: When Church Moves Beyond Walls: Communion From the Outside In
Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the Instrument
May 4, 2026

Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the Instrument

Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the Instrument
In episode this "Because" epiosode of To Be and Do, Philip Amerson takes listeners inside a recent retreat for pastors, sharing both the intention behind the gathering and a powerful story…

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Because: When Church Moves Beyond Walls: Communion From the Outside In
May 4, 2026

Because: When Church Moves Beyond Walls: Communion From the Outside In

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...

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Exploring Community, Memory, and Technology with Jonathan Massimi
May 1, 2026

Exploring Community, Memory, and Technology with Jonathan Massimi

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 ...

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Exploring the Human Side of Technology: Lessons from Community, Memory, and Art with Jonathan Massimi
April 30, 2026

Exploring the Human Side of Technology: Lessons from Community, Memory, and Art with Jonathan Massimi


In this episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Phil Amerson reconnects with Jonathan Massimi, a multifaceted thinker, author, and community pastor based in Kitchener, Ontario. Their insightful conversation dives deep into the evolving intersect…

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Because: Embracing Community and Sacred Silence
April 26, 2026

Because: Embracing Community and Sacred Silence

Embracing Community and Sacred Silence:
In this "Because" episode of To Be and Do, Phll Amerson invites us into a deeply moving reflection on the power of community, music, and the sacredness found in shared spaces. Centered around a recen…

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Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the Instrument
May 4, 2026

Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the Instrument

Reflections from Retreat: Beyond Playing the InstrumentIn episode this "Because" epiosode of To Be and Do, Philip Amerson takes listeners inside a recent retreat for pastors, sharing both the intention behind the gathering and a powerful story…

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Exploring the Human Side of Technology: Lessons from Community, Memory, and Art with Jonathan Massimi
April 30, 2026

Exploring the Human Side of Technology: Lessons from Community, Memor…

In this episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Phil Amerson reconnects with Jonathan Massimi, a multifaceted thinker, author, and community pastor based in Kitchener, Ontario. Their insightful conversation dives deep into the evolving intersect…

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Because: Embracing Community and Sacred Silence
April 26, 2026

Because: Embracing Community and Sacred Silence

Embracing Community and Sacred Silence:In this "Because" episode of To Be and Do, Phll Amerson invites us into a deeply moving reflection on the power of community, music, and the sacredness found in shared spaces. Centered around a recen…

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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.