During August and early September we will be re-airing some of the best previous episodes of More to the Story. Today we have one of Dr. John Oswalt’s episodes (No. 53). We hope you enjoy this interview. What a privilege it was to have Dr. John Oswalt on the podcast with me! We talked through his career as a preacher, scholar, leader, and teacher. …

The Global Methodist Church will decide in September 2024 how it will think about bishops and what their role should be in the emerging denomination. In this nine-part series, I interview the elders nominated to serve as two-year interim bishops. I enjoyed this time with them and think you will too. Today’s interview is with John Beyers from the No…

The Global Methodist Church will decide in September 2024 how it will think about bishops and what their role should be in the emerging denomination. In this nine-part series, I interview the elders nominated to serve as two-year interim bishops. I enjoyed this time with them and think you will too. Today’s interview is with Leah Hidde-Gregory from…

Today I talk with Chris Ritter about his proposal to modify the TLC‘s plan for Bishops in the Global Methodist Church. See his article outlining this process in addition to this interview. Youtube - https://youtu.be/ogRmuLmcBa0 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-an…

The Global Methodist Church will decide in September 2024 how it will think about bishops and what their role should be in the emerging denomination. In this nine-part series, I interview the elders nominated to serve as two-year interim bishops. I enjoyed this time with them and think you will too. Today’s interview is with Greg Stover from the Al…

WBS Professor Matt Friedeman teaches how to have a team of one mind in thought and action, from 1 Peter 3:8-9.By Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

Jay Therrell has been a leader in the WCA and is currently the president pro-tem of the GMC’s Florida Conference. The TLC presented a plan that would create traveling bishops under what is known as the General Superintendency Plan. Jay and his colleagues are presenting the General Conference a plan known as the Florida or Hybrid Plan. He and I talk…

David Watson takes a few minutes with me to explain the TLC episcopacy proposal that will be presented at the convening General Conference this September 2024.By Dr. Andy Miller III

The Global Methodist Church will decide in September 2024 how it will think about bishops and what their role should be in the emerging denomination. In this nine-part series, I interview the elders nominated to serve as two-year interim bishops. I enjoyed this time with them and think you will too. Today’s interview is with Rob Townsend from the N…

The Global Methodist Church will decide in September 2024 how it will think about bishops and what their role should be in the emerging denomination. In this nine-part series, I interview the elders nominated to serve as two-year interim bishops. I enjoyed this time with them and think you will too. Today’s interview is with Kimba Evariste from the…

The Global Methodist Church will decide in September 2024 how it will think about bishops and what their role should be in the emerging denomination. In this nine-part series, I interview the elders nominated to serve as two-year interim bishops. I enjoyed this time with them and think you will too. Today’s interview is with Jeff Greenway from the …

A New Perspective: Dr. Lohrstorfer, WBS Professor of Wesleyan Theology, preaches from Isaiah 6 on gaining God's perspective on ourselves.By Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

The Global Methodist Church will decide in September 2024 how it will think about bishops and what their role should be in the emerging denomination. In this nine-part series, I interview the elders nominated to serve as two-year interim bishops. I enjoyed this time with them and think you will too. Today’s interview is with Ryan Barnett from the M…

The Global Methodist Church will decide in September 2024 how it will think about bishops and what their role should be in the emerging denomination. In this nine-part series, I interview the elders nominated to serve as two-year interim bishops. I enjoyed this time with them and think you will too. Today’s interview is with Kenneth Levingston from…

The Global Methodist Church will decide in September 2024 how it will think about bishops and what their role should be in the emerging denomination. In this nine-part series, I interview the elders nominated to serve as two-year interim bishops. I enjoyed this time with them and think you will too. Today’s interview is with Carolyn Moore from the …

During the month of August we will be re-airing some of the best previous episodes of More to the Story. Today we have Dr. Bran Fikkert’s episode (No. 72). Brian is the co-author of “When Helping Hurts” and Founder/President of the Chalmers Center. We hope you enjoy this interview. Youtube - https://youtu.be/QPm4E2J1G30 Audio - https://andymillerii…

This podcast gives an update on the various episodes coming from the More to the Story Podcast in August and September 2024.By Dr. Andy Miller III

"Shall We Call Down Fire?" In this WBS chapel service recorded Aug. 28, 2024, New Testament Professor Murray Vasser teaches from Luke 9, in the intertextual context of 2 Kings and Acts, to show us the gifts God wants to give us by the Spirit to pour out His love, and how we can avoid the twin errors of either not using the gift, or misusing the gif…

During the month of August we will be re-airing some of the best previous episodes of More to the Story. This week we have Cricket Albertson (No. 73). We hope you enjoy. A name that is often brought up on this podcast is Dr. Dennis Kinlaw. His granddaughter, Cricket Albertson, has edited a series of lectures he gave in the early 1970s. Cricket talk…

Dr. John Oswalt preaches on the high cost of true, self-giving love, the impossibility of such love in our fallen selves, and yet the promise of perfection in love through the gift of God's own love in us. This message was given at our 2024 Alumni Reunion.By Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

Dr. Steve Blakemore, WBS Professor of Christian Thought, explores the biblical teaching on the doctrine of hell, placing it in perspective through an understanding of the love of God and the Eternal Life of God found in Christ.By Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

In his first chapel service as President, Dr. Andy Miller III kicks off the Fall 2024 semester at Wesley Biblical Seminary with a message from 1 Samuel 3.By Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

During the month of August we will be re-airing some of the best previous episodes of More to the Story, starting with Os Guinness’ first episode with us (No. 14). We hope you enjoy. It was my privilege to have an hour with public intellectual, Dr. Os Guinness, discussing his new book, The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and th…

Join me in this podcast episode that Kenny Johnston and I recorded live shortly after the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. We discuss what our response can be as Christians. Youtube - https://youtu.be/cB6omoy-56E Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/…

Dr. Jerry Walls has spent his career helping Christians think about the afterlife. He has written multiple books on Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. He is also well-known for a book he co-authored called Why I Am Not a Calvinist. His critique of Calvinism is also related to his thoughts on the afterlife. I enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Walls and t…

GMC, AME, AMEZ, UMC, Church of the Nazarene, the Wesleyan Church, and the Salvation Army are all a part of the same pan-Wesleyan family. Dr. Kevin Watson details the history of that movement with a helpful template (doctrine, spirit, and discipline) for understanding what unites these institutions. Kevin’s scholarship and communication gifts are a …

In By Signs and Wonders: How the Holy Spirit Grows the Church, Steve Elliott takes a close look at evangelism. How did the Good News of Jesus Christ spread in the years following Jesus’s life? What methods has God used to see entire communities converted in the great revivals of the past? Why has the recent rise of friendship/lifestyle evangelism f…

A Change for Andy, Theological Education, and the Podcast’s FutureBy Dr. Andy Miller III

In his recently released book, A Basic Guide to the Just War Tradition, Eric Patterson surveys Christian thinking on an array of topics related to security and peace from a just war perspective. This conversation was both enlightening and relevant. Youtube - https://youtu.be/3T_UnWt2F6U Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https:…

Why does the Bible even need to be translated? What principles should be considered when we look at translation theories? What about gender preferences in translation? Dr. Mark Strauss takes about an hour to discuss his new book - 40 Questions About Bible Translation. Youtube - https://youtu.be/HY1hXYLWeMM Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/po…

80% of the world’s population prefers oral to written communication. On today’s podcast, I talk to WGM orality catalyst Dr. Billy Coppedge about why the study of orality is important to the gospel. Youtube - https://youtu.be/hVdfv5iqT84 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-w…

Scott Klusendorf travels throughout the United States and Canada training pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. He contends that the pro-life message can compete in the marketplace of ideas if properly understood and properly articulated. This conversation was challenging and helpful. Youtube - https://youtu.be…

United Methodism, the Ivory Coast, Announcements, and Salvation Army EcclesiologyBy Dr. Andy Miller III

The ascension and transfiguration of Jesus are events that are often overlooked. I was energized to talk to Dr. Patrick Schreiner about his study of these two events and their relevance for the Christian life today. Youtube - https://youtu.be/jM-UCj6g16o Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m…

May 24, 1738, is a sacred day in Methodist History. It’s the day that John Wesley had his ‘heart warming’ experience on Aldersgate Street. But what happened that day? Was this a moment of sanctification, was it salvation, was it regeneration? How did John Wesley understand this moment? Are moments even that important? Today I am joined by Dr. Mark …

After my quick response to Albert Mohler yesterday, I wanted to follow up with a few points today. Here are a few links that I mentioned in the podcast. Matt O‘Reilly ‘Evangelical Egalitarians’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AukCjYd5750 Murray Vasser ‘Can Women Be Pastors?’ - https://youtu.be/iA2POASO4Ig?si=r8o4ra7cgg5WSnPv Here's Mohler's podca…

I had a blast connecting with Jerome Van Kuiken to talk about our mutual love of Jude. Here are the links to our conversation: Youtube - https://youtu.be/fXfBhlnZFe0 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Here is a link to Jerome’s book: h…

Here's a quick response to Albert Mohler's concern that the UMC liberalization is connected its stance on women in ministry. Here's Mohler's podcast/article - https://albertmohler.com/2024/05/02/briefing-5-2-24/By Dr. Andy Miller III

Them Before Us is a “global movement defending children’s rights to their mother and father.” Katy Faust joins me today to talk about how Them Before Us is challenging the threats to children in our society. We talk about how discussions about abortion, same-sex marriage, IVF, divorce, and many other topics can advance public policy discussion if p…

Here is my conversation with Rob Renfroe and Tom Lambrecht where we reflect on the 2024 UMC General Conference. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX51AsInUME Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Click here to check out my Contend…

Because 25% of United Methodist Churches have disaffiliated it could be tempting to think that the disaffiliation process is over. On today’s podcast I talk with Tom Lambrecht, VP of Good News, about the General Conference that is happening in Charlotte right now. We talk about the legislative proposals on the table that will enable churches to be …

Too often we settle for a small view of Jesus that is easy to “accept” or “choose”. On today’s podcast, I unpack the cosmic picture of Jesus Christ presented in Colossians 2:6-15. Youtube - https://youtu.be/-tnP-1O26jw Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller…

A year ago I was given an 1844 Doctrines and Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church. These first few pages of this book lay out the historical and theological reasons for Methodism's existence. As United Methodism splinters, it's critical to have a historically informed perspective on the modern Methodist movement. Chris Lohrstoffer and Brian…

Dr. Rick Boys has dedicated his life to studying scripture. In today’s podcast he lays out the foundations of a methodical approach to bible study and gives an example of that method with his own study of the book of Hebrews. I enjoy this conversation with Rick and think you will too. Youtube - https://youtu.be/FGJUIvxHY_Q Audio - https://andymille…

For more on this topic check out my course Heaven and Other Destinations at AndyMilleriii.comBy Dr. Andy Miller III

As new forms of Methodism emerge it is necessarily being reconstructed. Rev. Dr. Matt O’Reilly is leading a conference to help give substance to that renewal called Reconstructing Methodism. This conference seeks to answer several important questions like: What will be the role of bishops? What are the theological foundations of starting a new deno…

Roger Helland’s life as a pastor, leader, and professor has yielded some helpful insights for the church. His new book Pursuing God's Presence helps Christians see their need to seek God’s presence in their families, churches, and day-to-day living. You can get copy of Roger’s book here - http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/pursuing-god-s-presenc…

Youtube - https://youtu.be/cbC8AURR3fU Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Click here to check out my Contender Course and Heaven Course! Find out more here - courses.andymilleriii.com And don’t forget about my book that came out last s…

Youtube - https://youtu.be/NZSqedLuUdw Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Here is a link to Aaron’s book: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/life-in-the-negative-world Click here to check out my Contender Course and Heaven Course! …

In Life in the Negative World, author Aaron M. Renn looks at the lessons from Christian cultural engagement over the past seventy years and suggests specific strategies for churches, institutions, and individuals to live faithfully in the “negative” world—a culture opposed to Christian values and teachings. And since there is no one-size-fits-all s…