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Mission Guatemala’s Story: Partnership, Health, and Lasting Change with Tom Heaton
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Mission Guatemala’s Story: Partnership, Health, and Lasting Change with Tom Heaton
Mission Guatemala’s Story: Partnership, Health, and Lasting Change with Tom Heaton
June 5, 2026

Mission Guatemala’s Story: Partnership, Health, and Lasting Change with Tom Heaton

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...

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The Power of Doing Over Talking:  Tom Heaton and Mission Guatemala
June 4, 2026

The Power of Doing Over Talking: Tom Heaton and Mission Guatemala

 
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…

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Because: Understanding Scripture: Exploring the Meaning Beyond the Words
June 1, 2026

Because: Understanding Scripture: Exploring the Meaning Beyond the Words

"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...

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Exploring Why We Read Scripture
May 31, 2026

Exploring Why We Read Scripture


 
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…

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Rethinking Success: Education, Ethics, and the Future of America
May 29, 2026

Rethinking Success: Education, Ethics, and the Future of America

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...

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Reflecting on Morality, Education, and Civic Life
May 28, 2026

Reflecting on Morality, Education, and Civic Life


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…

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Recent Blog Posts

The Power of Doing Over Talking:  Tom Heaton and Mission Guatemala
June 4, 2026

The Power of Doing Over Talking: Tom Heaton and Mission Guatemala

 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…

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Exploring Why We Read Scripture
May 31, 2026

Exploring Why We Read Scripture

 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…

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Reflecting on Morality, Education, and Civic Life
May 28, 2026

Reflecting on Morality, Education, and Civic Life

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…

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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.