More to the Story with Andy Miller III

Joe Rigney’s recent work, The Sin of Empathy , explores how abuse can occur when we neglect the reality of objective truth in our efforts to sympathize with others. I enjoyed this conversation with Joe and appreciate the way he challenges us to think more deeply about how words like empathy are used in our culture. Toward the end of the podcast, Joe and I have a frank discussion about women in min...

I had a blast talking with Leah Payne about her research—actually, her extensive research—on the phenomenon of contemporary Christian music. Those who grew up in 1990s Christian culture will find plenty in her study that resonates with their own experiences. That was certainly true for me as I read Leah’s book and spoke with her for this podcast. We had a great time in our conversation, taking a t...

Nathan Doyle is a leader in the Primitive Methodist Church, a denomination with roots back to the beginning of the 19th century. This denomination originated in England and is still operative today. Nathan led his church, Venture Church in the Youngstown, Ohio area, through a 90-day Bible reading plan which sparked a renewed spiritual energy. Youtube - https://youtu.be/Wll4Xhc13g8 Audio - https://...

Matthew Bates, a returning podcast guest, delivers fresh, exciting insights that align with Wesleyan theology. Despite some backlash, I find his scholarship invaluable. You’ll love this episode! Youtube - https://youtu.be/OQ5RJHptWuU 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’s his book...

Here’s my conversation with Jim Ramsay, President of TMS Global. Youtube - https://youtu.be/T3DqzPx-MtQ Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 -------------------- Check out TMS Global on Linktree - https://linktr.ee/tmsglobaltransformed Church leaders, learn more about Immerse Project –...

Philip Jenkins’ most recent book The Kingdoms of this World  traces how throughout history empires have made and remade religions. This conversation goes all over the world!  Youtube - https://youtu.be/d7cmm8YFSPY 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’s the book - https://www.baylo...

Clay Sidenbender published an important article in Christianity Today called “Wesley is Fire”. On today’s podcast I talk to Clay about the journey he went on in writing this article. His research documented what this podcast has been hinting at for the last four years. I enjoyed talking to Clay and appreciate journalistic effort in documenting this special moment.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/Sx5bB...

Jerome Van Kuikan is commemorating the anniversary of the Council of Nicea with his new book The Creed We Need: Nicene Faith for Wesleyan Witness. Sometimes evangelicals have downplayed the relevance of the Nicene Creed. Jerome’s book takes us on a helpful journey to see how this creed can refresh our lives.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/G4IlQv3RXkA Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Ap...

The Dirt Roads Network in a ministry that takes a missiological approach to rural ministry. Zach Kingery is with this network and offers some helpful insights on rural ministry that were helpful and new to me. Zach is also an elder in the Global Methodist Church. Youtube - https://youtu.be/G4IlQv3RXkA Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mo...

My friends, Shea Reyenga and Jason Nix, host a podcast called Storm the Gates. More to the Story listeners will probably like their style and podcast. On today’s podcast we talk about their stories and various aspects of the pan-Wesleyan world.   Youtube - https://youtu.be/uHtQOU5odjs Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-w...

Daniel Silliman is the news editor at Christianity Today. In the past year or so, they have given more attention to the way God is working in the broad Wesleyan movement. Daniel is also a historian and has written a book on the faith of President Richard Nixon called One Lost Soul: RIchard Nixon’s Search for Salvation (Eerdmans). He and I talk through these various ideas on today’s podcast.  Youtu...

Mike Licona’s book Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently confronts challenges posed by some who suggested that differences in the Bible means it is unreliable. In this conversation I talk through some of the ideas Mike develops in this book which is a helpful guide to understanding how the biblical writers used literary conventions of their time. Youtube - https://yo...

Daniel Hummel’s book The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism (Eerdmans) is a robust description of one of the most important religious movements in American History. Daniel’s thorough research gives us a clear sense of how the ideas of John Nelson Darby became the foundation for an entire system that many evangelical Christians assume to be standard beliefs.   Youtube - https://youtu.be/2cEnD_MRx9Y...

Sam Rainer is the president of ChurchAnswers.com , a ministry resourcing local churches with practical skills for fulfilling the great commission. Sam is also a co-vocational pastor. We talk about the distinction between co-vocational and bi-vocational. He joins me to talk about ChurchAnswers.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/DWmxm8fO0qw Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://...

Robert Gagnon is the most prolific scholar of sexuality in scripture. This past fall, well-known New Testament scholar, Richard Hays, published The Widening of God’s Mercy, co-authored with his son Christopher (an Old Testament professor at Fuller Seminary). This book shows that not only has Richard Hays changed his mind about the bible and sexual ethics, but so has God. Gagnon authored several re...

For decades, cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace investigated the causes behind deaths and murders, chasing one lead after another for months as he attempted to solve the case. In The Truth in True Crime , Wallace explores the clues lying behind our human nature as he uncovers fifteen life-truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient Biblical wisdom. Youtube -...

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Today's podcast is a sermon I preached at Wesley Biblical Seminary's chapel on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. When reading 2 Samuel 5:17-21, I was intrigued by a footnote in the NIV that explained the meaning of Baal Perazim. This sermon expounds on my journey to see why David named this location what he did. It's called Royal Roadblocks. Youtube - https://youtu.be/yjBQbsl-GQY Audio - https://andymi...

“Many Christians wonder how to read the text of Scripture well, rightly, and faithfully. After all, developing a strong theory of interpretation has always been presented by two enormous challenges: A variety of actual interpretations of the Bible, even within the context of a single community of believers. The plurality of reading cultures—denominational, disciplinary, historical, and global inte...

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In this year-end episode I offer a few tips for 2025 and some reflections on 2024. Bible reading plans, word of the year, prayer for the year, top 2024 podcasts, upcoming podcasts, stories of the years, and hymn of the year.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/3xYv0qdH9CI Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id...

Burt Palmer identifies himself in a pastoral role as being the sheepdog who listens carefully to the voice of the good shepherd. He is a leader in the emerging Global Methodist Church and someone whose insight will be helpful to your own ministry. Youtube - https://youtu.be/yN8oFOwY_uw Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-...

Mark Durie and Benjamin Hegeman demonstrate why it is so important to think about the historical and theological context that Muslim inhabit before we engage them evangelistically. Mark and Benjamin offer huge insights into the Islamic world on this podcast. Youtube - https://youtu.be/Mkmdd5Sfjio Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to...

Melissa deftly traces the roots of today's social chaos back to a little-known (but very influential) 1800s philosophy known as New Thought. A former follower of its teachings, Melissa provides clarity and compassion mixed with a dash of loving snark as she exposes New Thought's deceptions and its many concerning tendrils within the church and our "self-help" culture. Youtube - https://youtu.be/qD...

Here’s a message I preached on Ephesians 1:3-10 for the first week of Advent. It is titled Christmas Behind the Scenes . Youtube - https://youtu.be/A7ixpjjYm_4 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 video-accompanied courses,  Contender...