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In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of "To Be and Do," host Philip Amerson invites us to reflect on the intersection of faith, justice, and the current practices of the Department of Homeland Security and I…
Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast Host: Philip Amerson Guest: Philip Wingeier-Rayo In this rich and insightful episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Philip Amerson sits down with noted missions scholar Philip Wingeier-Rayo , wh...
The latest episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast, hosted by Philip Amerson, dives deep into the fascinating history of Methodist missions with guest Philip Wingeier-Rayo , a scholar uniquely positioned at the intersection of missions, inte…
In this enlightening Because for Lent 2026 episode of To Be and Do , host Philip Amerson reflects on the evolving landscape of education, morality, and the role of faith organizations. Drawing inspiration from an article by J...
In the latest "Because Lent 2026" episode of To Be and Do, Philip Amerson offers a thought-provoking meditation on the intricate relationship between education, morality, and the enduring presence of the church. Drawing from recent commentar…
In this episode, Philip Amerson welcomes Bob Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel at Boston University and professor at the School of Theology, for a thoughtful conversation about the evolving landscape of theological education, the un...
Podcast Blog: In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of "To Be and Do," host Philip Amerson invites us to reflect on the intersection of faith, justice, and the current practices of the Department of Homeland Security and I…
The latest episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast, hosted by Philip Amerson, dives deep into the fascinating history of Methodist missions with guest Philip Wingeier-Rayo , a scholar uniquely positioned at the intersection of missions, inte…
In the latest "Because Lent 2026" episode of To Be and Do, Philip Amerson offers a thought-provoking meditation on the intricate relationship between education, morality, and the enduring presence of the church. Drawing from recent commentar…

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.