Is the break between the United Methodist Church and the Global Methodist Church simply a matter of disagreement? Or does human sexuality rise to the level of Christian dogma? Dr. Chris Bounds and I talk through this ecclesiological question on today’s thought-provoking podcast. Youtube - https://youtu.be/dd5ucyigiYQ Audio - https://andymilleriii.c…

“Get ready to forget everything you know about ‘working your plan.’ In this counterintuitive book, innovative university president Roger Parrott turns leadership on its head and shows you how unexpected opportunities--the ones you may be missing--are the key to your success.” Youtube - https://youtu.be/hpY2l5Zbz3U Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/…

The Lausanne movement is a network of Christians that is mobilizing to fulfill the great commission. The fourth Lausanne conference just happened in Seoul, Korea a few weeks ago. I bring on my friend, Dr. Billy Coppedge to summarize his experience at that event. Billy brings his expertise as orality catalyst to the discussion. Youtube - https://you…

David Bahnsen proposes that we move beyond the supposed integration of faith and work and see work as an essential ontological category. He says that “It is in work—effort, service, striving—of every kind that we discover our meaning and purpose.” Youtube - https://youtu.be/zK5ihy3dI2g Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https:/…

Many in the pan-Wesleyan world are unfamiliar with the broad reformed tradition. On today’s podcast, Matt Pinson and I discuss this tradition. We also talk about how Reformed Arminians read the paradoxes in Johnathan Edwards’ theology. Edwards often preaches like an Arminian. Youtube - https://youtu.be/KQI3jQCOHbI Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/…

Last Thursday, October 10, I was inaugurated as the ninth president of Wesley Biblical Seminary. In addition to pledging to uphold the theological and missional distinctives of WBS, I gave an inaugural address. Today’s podcast is my speech from that event. At these events, it is customary for there to be a charge from an esteemed colleague. I was g…

In this podcast, Matt O’Reilly and I talk about his new book Free to Be Holy (Seedbed) which lays the biblical foundation for this doctrine of sanctification. Matt demonstrates that the holy life is the normative Christian experience. Matt explains that “holiness is what happens when God graciously cleanses the heart and sets it apart of him.” I en…

Here is my conversation with Paul Lawler as we discuss the Global Methodist Church’s General Conference. Youtube - https://youtube.com/live/tkKuHmYKGFY Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 If you are interested in learning more about my …

Dr. Ben Shaw provides the clear introduction needed for understanding the New Testament's historical reliability. In his book, Trustworthy, he systematically surveys key issues related to New Testament reliability and provides guidance for those setting out to explore the evidence. Here's the truth: we can trust the New Testament not only for its h…

In this episode I introduce my article based on my research on 19th Century Methodism published by Firebrand. My article is meant to help the GMC learn from the history and polity of other denominations. Youtube - https://youtu.be/34RvCVQvFjQ Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-s…

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…

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.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 …

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 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.Dr. Andy Miller III

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…

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 FutureDr. 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 EcclesiologyDr. 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/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.comDr. 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…