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ICE, Free Speech, and Immigrant Rights: Christie Popp Discusses Today’s Critical Issues
Feb. 13, 2026

ICE, Free Speech, and Immigrant Rights: Christie Popp Discusses Today’s Critical Issues

In this timely and candid episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson sits down with immigration attorney Christie Popp to unpack the evolving—and often alarming—landscape of asylum and immigration policy in the ...

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Feb. 12, 2026

Navigating the Complex Realities of Asylum and ICE: Key Insights from "To Be and Do" with Christie Popp


The latest episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast brings listeners directly into the heart of America’s ever-evolving asylum process, focusing on both the policy landscape and its impact on real people. Host Philip Amerson welcomes Chris…

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Feb. 9, 2026

Because: When Faith Meets Fear: Quiet Resistance Against the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana

In this moving episode of “To Be and Do,” Philip Amerson shares a poignant reflection on faith, community, and the power of quiet resistance. Drawing from personal memories and the events in Minneapolis, Philip Amerson recoun...

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Feb. 6, 2026

Understanding ICE, Civil Enforcement, and the Immigration Legal Maze with Christie Popp

Show Notes: To Be and Do Podcast In this eye-opening episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Philip Amerson sits down with attorney Christie Popp, a founding partner at Popp and Bullman Law Offices, to demystify the realiti...

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Feb. 5, 2026

Diving into ICE, Immigration Law and Justice with Christie Popp

Diving Into Immigration Law and Justice – To Be and Do Podcast, 
The latest episode of the “To Be and Do” podcast brings a timely and insightful conversation to the table. Hosted by Philip Amerson, with special…

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Jan. 30, 2026

Finding Enduring Joy Beyond Circumstance with Mark Feldmeir

In this heartfelt episode of To Be and Do, host Philip Amerson welcomes back Mark Feldmeir, lead pastor at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and author of Life After God: Finding Faith When You ...

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Recent Blog Posts

Feb. 12, 2026

Navigating the Complex Realities of Asylum and ICE: Key Insights from "To Be and Do" with Christie Popp

The latest episode of the "To Be and Do" podcast brings listeners directly into the heart of America’s ever-evolving asylum process, focusing on both the policy landscape and its impact on real people. Host Philip Amerson welcomes Chris…
Feb. 5, 2026

Diving into ICE, Immigration Law and Justice with Christie Popp

Diving Into Immigration Law and Justice – To Be and Do Podcast,  The latest episode of the “To Be and Do” podcast brings a timely and insightful conversation to the table. Hosted by Philip Amerson, with special…
Jan. 29, 2026

Finding Joy and Purpose with Mark Feldmeir

On the latest episode of the “To Be and Do” podcast, host Philip Amerson sits down with Mark Feldmeir, lead pastor at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and author of “Life After God: Finding Fa…

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.