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Finding Hope and Community in Changing Churches A Conversation with Tyler Brinks
Finding Hope and Community in Changing Churches A Conversation with Tyler Brinks
April 17, 2026

Finding Hope and Community in Changing Churches A Conversation with Tyler Brinks

Show Notes: To Be and Do Guest: Tyler Brinks, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Bloomington Episode Overview In this episode of To Be and Do, host Phil Amerson sits down with Tyler Brinks, a young pastor whose mi...

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Revitalizing Faith Navigating Decline and Abundance in Modern Ministry with Tyler Brinks
April 16, 2026

Revitalizing Faith Navigating Decline and Abundance in Modern Ministry with Tyler Brinks

To Be and Do Podcast: A Conversation with Reverend Tyler Brinks
In this insightful episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson sits down with Tyler Brinks, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, to explore the …

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Because: Episode Reflection: Choosing to Sparkle — Lessons from Bob and Joe
April 13, 2026

Because: Episode Reflection: Choosing to Sparkle — Lessons from Bob and Joe


In this deeply personal and stirring episode of "To Be and Do," Phil Amerson brings forward a meditation on human nature, perspective, and the ongoing inner choice between complaint and hope. Through the simple vignettes of two very different men&…

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Because: Sparkling Through Adversity: Lessons from Bob, Joe, and a Gospel Song
April 13, 2026

Because: Sparkling Through Adversity: Lessons from Bob, Joe, and a Gospel Song

In this heartfelt "Because" episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson invites listeners into a brief meditation on perspective, hope, and resilience through the stories of two friends—Bob and Joe. Set against the everyday backdr...

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Why Neighborhoods Matter: Exploring Faith, Community, and Connection with Tim Soerens
April 10, 2026

Why Neighborhoods Matter: Exploring Faith, Community, and Connection with Tim Soerens

https://www.parishcollective.org/ In this compelling episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson welcomes Tim Soerens, executive director of the Parish Collective, for an enriching conversation about what it means ...

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Rediscovering Neighborhood Flourishing: Key Insights from Tim Soerens on To Be and Do
April 9, 2026

Rediscovering Neighborhood Flourishing: Key Insights from Tim Soerens on To Be and Do


 
On this episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson) welcomes  Tim Soerens, executive director of the Parish Collective and author of Everywhere You Look. Together, they explore what it means to “be and become the chu…

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Revitalizing Faith Navigating Decline and Abundance in Modern Ministry with Tyler Brinks
April 16, 2026

Revitalizing Faith Navigating Decline and Abundance in Modern Ministr…

To Be and Do Podcast: A Conversation with Reverend Tyler BrinksIn this insightful episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson sits down with Tyler Brinks, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, to explore the …

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Because: Episode Reflection: Choosing to Sparkle — Lessons from Bob and Joe
April 13, 2026

Because: Episode Reflection: Choosing to Sparkle — Lessons from Bob a…

In this deeply personal and stirring episode of "To Be and Do," Phil Amerson brings forward a meditation on human nature, perspective, and the ongoing inner choice between complaint and hope. Through the simple vignettes of two very different men&…

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Rediscovering Neighborhood Flourishing: Key Insights from Tim Soerens on To Be and Do
April 9, 2026

Rediscovering Neighborhood Flourishing: Key Insights from Tim Soerens…

 On this episode of the To Be and Do podcast, host Phil Amerson) welcomes  Tim Soerens, executive director of the Parish Collective and author of Everywhere You Look. Together, they explore what it means to “be and become the chu…

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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.