{"podcast":{"title":"\"To Be And Do\" with Philip Amerson","slug":"to-be-and-do-with-philip-amerson-7105720","podcast_index_feed_id":7105720,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/belonging-exchange/","website_url":"https://www.podpage.com/BelongEx-PhilipAmerson/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b333cfe5-97ba-447a-a962-67c03b731ded/wvDaBwyk7RzY776cwbDAdgzF.png","author":"Philip Amerson","episode_count":146,"summary":"Encouraging and cultivating a wider sense of mutuality and joy, the Belonging Exchangei provides resources, education, and times of celebration for congregations and local communities. One expression of this is through festivals and occasions for thoughtful reflection on faith and civic mutuality","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T20:19:30.590098+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-be-and-do-with-philip-amerson-7105720"},"episode":{"title":"From Pulpit to Podcast: Brad Miller’s Journey of Faith, Laughter, and Transformation","slug":"from-pulpit-to-podcast-brad-miller-s-journey-of-faith-laughter-and-transformation","published_at":"2026-05-15T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-be-and-do-with-philip-amerson-7105720/from-pulpit-to-podcast-brad-miller-s-journey-of-faith-laughter-and-transformation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-be-and-do-with-philip-amerson-7105720","url":"https://belonging-exchange.captivate.fm/episode/from-pulpit-to-podcast-brad-millers-journey-of-faith-laughter-and-transformation","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0d15bf56-f420-42d7-b2cb-653886c99427.mp3","summary":"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 retirement. Miller shares insights from his years of creativity in service, his pivot into podcasting, and his commitment to “meaningful media”—producing positive, transformative content that touches listeners' lives. Here are three key takeaways from today’s conversation: 1. Retirement Isn’t the End—It’s a New Beginning Miller illustrates that retirement from formal ministry can be a launching point rather than a stopping place. While no longer leading a congregation week-to-week, he actively seeks new ways to serve and create. From starting podcasts rooted in real-life experience to engaging communities through innovative projects, Speaker B is a testament to lifelong vocation and the value of adapting one’s calling to new seasons of life (02:40, 11:17). 2. Healing Through Humor and Faith After a personal cancer diagnosis, Miller was motivated to start \"Cancer and Comedy,\" a unique podcast blending therapeutic humor with faith-based reflection. He describes how laughter and a “cheerful heart” (inspired by Proverbs 17:22) can bring healing, hope, and perspective during the darkest moments. The podcast features candid conversations with survivors, doctors, comedians, and experts, always concluding with a devotional segment that infuses faith into the journey of coping with adversity (04:03, 05:08, 05:39). 3. Transformation Thrives on Innovation and Risk Throughout his ministry—and now in media—Miller has leaned into innovation. From Christian rock bands and worship in movie theaters to digital daily devotionals (\"The Daily Bible Refresh\") and a beloved…","meta_description":"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 c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1016,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/to-be-and-do-with-philip-amerson-7105720/episodes/from-pulpit-to-podcast-brad-miller-s-journey-of-faith-laughter-and-transformation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-be-and-do-with-philip-amerson-7105720/from-pulpit-to-podcast-brad-miller-s-journey-of-faith-laughter-and-transformation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}