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 The conversation focused on reflecting upon recent calls by Indiana's governor and lieutenant governor to emphasize the biblical mandate behind the so-called "nuclear family" during the month of June. The dis...
This "Because" episode invites listeners into a moment of deep reflection on the meaning of family—from both a personal and spiritual perspective. The episode begins with commentary on Indiana’s political leaders urging citizens to foc…
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…
This "Because" episode invites listeners into a moment of deep reflection on the meaning of family—from both a personal and spiritual perspective. The episode begins with commentary on Indiana’s political leaders urging citizens to foc…
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…

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.