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Empowerment, Belonging, and Meaning: The Surprising Growth in Faith Communities
Be And Do: Belonging Exchange
Empowerment, Belonging, and Meaning: The Surprising Growth in Faith Communities
Empowerment, Belonging, and Meaning: The Surprising Growth in Faith Communities
May 22, 2026

Empowerment, Belonging, and Meaning: The Surprising Growth in Faith Communities

To Be and Do Podcast Episode Overview In this episode, Phil Amerson reflects on new research from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research regarding recent trends in American religious life. The episode explores the nuanc...

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Renewal, Community, and Grace
May 21, 2026

Renewal, Community, and Grace

To Be and Do Podcast: Episode Reflections — Renewal, Community, and Grace
In the latest episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Phil Amerson reflects on the current state and subtle renewal happening across religious communities in the Unite…

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Because: Finding the Music of Faith Beyond the Instrument of Church
May 18, 2026

Because: Finding the Music of Faith Beyond the Instrument of Church

In this reflective and thought-provoking "Because" episode of To Be and Do , Phil Amerson guides listeners through a contemplation of faith, community, and the essential distinction between form and substance in religious lif...

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From Pulpit to Podcast: Brad Miller’s Journey of Faith, Laughter, and Transformation
May 15, 2026

From Pulpit to Podcast: Brad Miller’s Journey of Faith, Laughter, and Transformation

In this inspiring episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Phil Amerson welcomes the multifaceted and ever-energetic Brad Miller, a retired United Methodist clergy whose dedication to ministry and media has only expanded in retir...

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Exploring Meaningful Media and Life Transformation: Key Lessons from Brad Miller
May 14, 2026

Exploring Meaningful Media and Life Transformation: Key Lessons from Brad Miller

Exploring Meaningful Media and Life Transformation: Key Lessons from Dr. Brad Miller
In this inspiring episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Phil Amerson sits down with Brad Miller, a retired United Methodist clergy person who has transformed hi…

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Because: Embracing the Boundless Parish
May 11, 2026

Because: Embracing the Boundless Parish


 
In this reflective Because episode of To Be and Do,  Phil Amerson — invites listeners to reconsider traditional concepts of parish life, faith, and community. Through historical anecdotes, present-day examples, and heartfel…

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Renewal, Community, and Grace
May 21, 2026

Renewal, Community, and Grace

To Be and Do Podcast: Episode Reflections — Renewal, Community, and GraceIn the latest episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Phil Amerson reflects on the current state and subtle renewal happening across religious communities in the Unite…

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Exploring Meaningful Media and Life Transformation: Key Lessons from Brad Miller
May 14, 2026

Exploring Meaningful Media and Life Transformation: Key Lessons from …

Exploring Meaningful Media and Life Transformation: Key Lessons from Dr. Brad MillerIn this inspiring episode of the To Be and Do podcast, Phil Amerson sits down with Brad Miller, a retired United Methodist clergy person who has transformed hi…

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Because: Embracing the Boundless Parish
May 11, 2026

Because: Embracing the Boundless Parish

 In this reflective Because episode of To Be and Do,  Phil Amerson — invites listeners to reconsider traditional concepts of parish life, faith, and community. Through historical anecdotes, present-day examples, and heartfel…

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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.