More to the Story with Andy Miller III

Did John Wesley believe the Bible is without error? Some argue that calling Wesley a supporter of biblical inerrancy is anachronistic because the term developed after his lifetime. In this episode of More to the Story , Dr. Mark Olson joins me to tackle this important historical and theological question. Together, we explore how historians approach questions about historical figures and ideas, exa...

In this episode, I am joined by Revs. Samuel Padgett and Jonathan Bynum for a timely conversation on covenant and polity in the life of the Global Methodist Church. Drawing from the work of the Board of Ministry Cohort, Samuel shares how a request from the bishops to address clergy status concerns led to a deeper realization: the issue is not merely structural, but theological. Rather than simply...

In this live podcast, I talk through issues that are front and center for the Global Methodist Church. A few articles have been published in the past month that prompted me to offer this live response podcast.   Youtube - https://youtu.be/jRApmf0_Ydo Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=...

In this episode, I am joined by Ryan Barnett, Chief Operating Officer of the Mid-Texas Global Methodist Church Conference, to discuss the recently released book Christ for All: Every Methodist an Evangelist , which Ryan edited. Our conversation explores the theological and practical vision behind the book and why evangelism sits at the very center of historic Methodism. We also reflect on why this...

In this episode of More to the Story , I sit down with Brad Edwards, author of the award-winning The Reason for Church . Brad offers a compelling vision for why Christian institutions still matter in an age marked by individualism and skepticism toward organized religion. Drawing on his experience as a church planter, he explains how many today are open to God but hesitant about the church itself....

Youtube - https://youtu.be/ciZsXCts-9s 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 two full-length video-accompanied courses,  Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude and Heaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World ,...

In this episode of More to the Story, I’m joined by New Testament scholar Dr. David A. deSilva for a rich and fun conversation about faith, vocation, and theological formation. Dr. deSilva shares his personal calling to serve the church as a scholar and reflects on how his academic work has been shaped by a desire to build up the people of God. We explore his major areas of research in the New Tes...

In this episode of the More to the Story Podcast, I’m joined by theologians Tom McCall and Jason Vickers to discuss their new book, Love Divine: A Wesleyan Systematic Theology , recently published by Eerdmans. Why write a full-scale and one-volume Wesleyan systematic theology now? Tom and Jason reflect on what gave rise to this project, and on the need for a doctrinal work that is both deeply root...

In this episode of More to the Story, I sit down with Dr. Andrew Thompson to explore a major development unfolding within the Wesleyan world. Dr. Thompson has been part of the leadership team shaping the Antioch Connection, a new denominational‑like network forming among roughly 25 churches across Oklahoma and Arkansas. We dig into: • Why these churches are seeking a new structural model • How the...

In this episode of More to the Story , I’m joined by Benjamin Espinoza to discuss his timely new book, Good News About Self-Care . We talk honestly about exhaustion, hustle culture, and the quiet pressure many pastors and leaders feel to always be “on.” Espinoza reframes self-care not as indulgence, but as faithful resistance—rooted in Sabbath, Scripture, and grace-filled rhythms. Our conversation...

On today’s episode of More to the Story, we do something a little different: a role reversal. Instead of hosting the conversation, I’m the one being interviewed! I recently had the opportunity to join Thom and Sam Rainer on the Church Answers Podcast to talk about the innovative approach Wesley Biblical Seminary offers for accessible, live-online theological education. We also dove into the remark...

What do Easter, ancient Gnosticism, and modern Fury Fandom have in common? More than we might expect. In this episode of the More to the Story Podcast,  I’m joined by Christian author and apologist Melissa Dougherty to talk about how truth gets obscured, not always by outright rejection, but by replacement. Easter, Melissa argues, hasn’t been abandoned by the Church; it’s been crowded out by well‑...

In this special episode of More to the Story , I’m joined by my favorite guest of all time—my wife—to introduce a practical and engaging approach to delivering sermons together: Tag‑Team Preaching . We break down how this method works, why it has strengthened our ministry, and how couples or co‑communicators can use it to bring clarity, energy, and relational depth to the preaching moment. Togethe...

In this episode of More to the Story , I’m joined by historian and theologian Dr. John Wilsey to discuss his important new book, Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer . John offers a clear, historically grounded, and theologically informed case for why religious liberty is essential to the American experiment—and why Christians should champion it not merely for themselves, but for everyone . We...

In this episode of More to the Story , I sit down with Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us , to talk about her powerful new “Greater Than” campaign—an initiative calling all of us to place the needs, rights, and well‑being of children above the desires of adults. Katy unpacks why children are greater than politics, trends, or adult preferences, and why a flourishing society begins with honoring...

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. John Wigger joins me to explore the life and legacy of Francis Asbury—one of the most understudied yet profoundly influential figures in American religious history. Asbury may not have been a charismatic performer or a deep intellectual in the traditional sense, but he had an extraordinary grasp of Methodism’s core calling: holiness, sanctification, relational...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Brian Shelton to discuss his new book Theology of a Diary , a theological exploration of the real events behind The Exorcist . Brian unpacks the spiritual, historical, and doctrinal context surrounding the case that inspired the film. We talk about how the church has understood demonic activity, spiritual authority, and pastoral discernment in moments of spiritua...

In this second episode of a two-part series, ( for part 1 click here ) we explore The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy , a concise and influential 1,700‑word confession that articulates the historic Christian understanding of Scripture as God’s authoritative and trustworthy revelation. Within Wesleyan circles, many have never encountered this document directly. After noticing this gap, and...

In this first episode of a two-part series, we explore The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy , a concise and influential 1,700‑word confession that articulates the historic Christian understanding of Scripture as God’s authoritative and trustworthy revelation. Within Wesleyan circles, many have never encountered this document directly. After noticing this gap, and the blank stares I often ge...

Why was Jesus baptized? And what does it mean that the Holy Spirit descended on him? In this episode of the More to the Story podcast, I’m joined by Steve Blakemore, theologian, and Murray Vasser, New Testament scholar, for a conversation about one of the most intriguing moments in the Gospels. Together, we explore why Jesus, who Christians confess as sinless, submitted to baptism, and how the Spi...

In this podcast, Dr. Chris Lohrstorfer joins me to unpack a frequent misunderstanding in Wesleyan theology: the idea that we simply “have a free will” in the doctrine of salvation. John Wesley and the Methodist tradition do affirm human responsibility and the ability to respond to God—but not through an inherent, independent free will untouched by sin. Instead, Wesley emphasized that sin binds the...

In this episode of More to the Story, I sit down with Dr. David A. Croteau, professor of New Testament, to discuss his book Urban Legends of the New Testament: 40 Common Misconceptions . We explore how context, history, and Greek often get overlooked, leading to popular misinterpretations of Scripture. From the Gospels to Revelation, David shares insights on correcting these “urban legends” with c...

In this powerful and inspiring episode of More to the Story , I sit down with Garry Ingraham, founder of Love and Truth Network, for a candid conversation about his personal testimony. Garry shares his story of transformation—growing up in a Christian home, struggling with same-sex attraction, living in the LGBTQ community, and ultimately finding freedom and redemption through faith in Jesus Chris...

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Os Guinness asks a sobering question: Will the republic renew its founding ideals or collapse under cultural conflict? In this episode, Os and I explore the key themes of his new book, America Agonistes: America’s 250th and the Restoration of a Nation in Conflict with Itself and Its Past . We discuss the fragility of freedom, the crisis of identity, and...

In this episode I talk with Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman about his groundbreaking new book, Gospel Birth Narratives and Historiography: Reopening a Closed Case (Baylor University Press). For centuries, scholars have debated whether the birth narratives of Jesus in Matthew and Luke were intended as history or legend. Many modern studies dismiss them as legendary embellishments. Dr. Friedeman challenges t...