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

Episode Overview In this episode, Phil Amerson sits down with Tom Heaton, founder of Mission Guatemala and longtime leader in missions and justice ministries in Indiana and beyond. Together, they explore Tom Heaton journey fr...
In this episode of To Be and Do, Phil Amerson welcomes a long-time friend and respected community leader, Tom Heaton, founder of Mission Guatemala. The conversation explores Tom Heaton's deep connections to Indiana communities, the trans…
"Because of Scriptures" Episode Summary In this reflective episode, Speaker A (Phil Emerson) invites listeners to reconsider how they approach scriptures—not as a rigid rule book or quick-fix spiritual guide, but as a diverse...
In this reflective "Because" episode of “To Be and Do,” Phil Amerson invites us to reconsider our relationship with scripture and the deeper reasons for living as people of faith. Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful inter…
Episode Overview In this reflective episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson confronts the current moral and civic climate of America, with a focus on the shifting purpose of higher education, the role of public service, and th...
In this thoughtful episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Phil Amerson, offers a poignant commentary on the present state of society, politics, and education. The conversation weaves together personal reflection, critique of policy decisions, and an…
In this episode of To Be and Do, Phil Amerson welcomes a long-time friend and respected community leader, Tom Heaton, founder of Mission Guatemala. The conversation explores Tom Heaton's deep connections to Indiana communities, the trans…
In this reflective "Because" episode of “To Be and Do,” Phil Amerson invites us to reconsider our relationship with scripture and the deeper reasons for living as people of faith. Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful inter…
In this thoughtful episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Phil Amerson, offers a poignant commentary on the present state of society, politics, and education. The conversation weaves together personal reflection, critique of policy decisions, and an…

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.