More to the Story with Andy Miller III

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.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.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/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.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://youtu.be/GlRxQK7tAOQ Audio - https://andymilleriii...

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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story...

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/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.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 glad that the inauguration committee selected Dr....

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 enjoyed this book and conversation and think you wil...

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 two video-accompanied courses,  Contender: Going...

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 historical accuracy but also as a guide to life. I...

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-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Read t...

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 North Georgia conference. Youtube - https://youtu.be...

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 the MidTexas conference. Youtube - https://youtu....

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-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Chris’s article: http...

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 Allegheny West conference. Youtube - https://youtu.b...

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 through this proposal on today’s podcast. Youtube...

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.  

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 Northeast conference. Youtube - https://youtu.be/Rt...

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 Democratic Republic of Congo conference. Youtube...

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 Allegheny West Conference of the GMC. Youtube - ht...

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. He synthesizes these functions as a call to be a c...

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 MidTexas Conference of the GMC. Youtube - https://y...

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 Trinity Conference of the GMC.  Youtube - htt...

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 North Georgia conference. Youtube - https://youtu....

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://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.app...

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