More to the Story with Andy Miller III

In this captivating episode, I sit down with renowned author, pastor, and Methodist Church leader, Talbot Davis, to delve into his transformative "Come Alive" series. Davis takes us on a spiritual journey, sharing his profound insights on how to breathe life into our faith and rediscover purpose. With wisdom drawn from years of pastoral experience and his influential role in the Methodist Church,...

Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www. AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching . Today’s episode is brought to you by these two sponsors: Bill Rob...

Mark R. Elliott is a church historian who has held several academic posts over his career and has specialized in East-West relationships in the church. He was a participant in the 1970 Asbury Revival as a graduate student in Lexington, Kentucky, as well as a witness to and servant of the 2023 Asbury Revival during its last days. He has written a new book called Taken By Surprise documenting this w...

Joy Griffin is a great leader in the Wesleyan holiness tradition. She has an amazing testimony of healing, restoration, and sanctification. Joy and her husband, Wes, lead International Leadership Institute . I loved having this opportunity to talk with her. You can find a copy of Joy’s book here . Youtube - https://youtu.be/nYIZVTy64ZM Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https...

Many people fail to connect the dots between the bible and history. Some assume that history can not be reconciled with biblical accounts. On today’s podcast, Dr. David Schreiner, associate Dean and professor of Old Testament at Wesley Biblical Seminary , takes us on a ride analyzing Old Testament literature. We discuss his two new books: Ahab’s House of Horrors (with Kyle Greenwood) and Silhouett...

I am honored to have Nancy Pearcey on the More to the Story Podcast. Her new book, The Toxic War on Masculinity, takes readers on a fascinating romp through American history to discover how the secular script for masculinity turned toxic--and what action we can take to fix it.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/pYg0VkrJo30 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.co...

There is a significant gap in current theological literature. Caleb Friedeman and his co-authors (McCall and Friedema) argue that by jettisoning a doctrine of good works, the contemporary church contradicts historical Protestantism and, more importantly, biblical teaching. This book surveys historical Protestant teaching to show the importance of the doctrine to our forebears, engages the scriptur...

Get your course here - https://courses.andymilleriii.com/p/heaven What happens when we die? Should Christians even think about Heaven? Will we become angels or ghosts? MOST IMPORTANTLY, will my dog be there? What about hell? Is the idea of hell inconsistent with a loving God?  These questions and many more are answered in this new group study Heaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyon...

Today I sit down with Dr. Steve Seamands to talk about his new book Follow the Healer . Steve draws upon four decades of teaching theology and active involvement in healing ministry to help us understand the essential theological foundations for healing ministry in a way that is simple and accessible. I loved this conversation and think you will too.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/G1l9EpBEVjQ Audio -...

In today’s podcast I sit down with Matthew Bates, the New Testament scholar behind the thought-provoking book "Why the Gospel?" With his deep insights and scholarly expertise, Bates takes us on a captivating journey through the essence of the Gospel message. Join this conversation as we unravel the layers of meaning behind the intriguing title. Youtube - https://youtu.be/ImtCKHnd48g Audio - https:...

It’s been six months since the Holy Spirit distinctly moved on the campus of Asbury University. The overflow of that outpouring is still being experienced around the world. Today I talk with David Thomas who has studied outpourings of the Spirit and played a leading role in shepherding the Asbury Outpouring.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/V8Na4XbOLJA Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Ap...

In this episode, we delve into the relevance of the doctrine of inerrancy for Christians in the Wesleyan tradition. It has almost become chic amongst Wesleyans to deny this classical account of the doctrine of divine revelation. Today Drs. Matt Ayars, Murray Vasser, and Steve Blakemore join me to discuss the importance of the doctrine to the Wesleyan movement.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/HkP7SnjXI...

Join me in this captivating episode as I sit down with Jack Deere, author of Why I Am Still Surprised by the Power of the Spirit . Discover the personal journey and profound insights that led Deere to explore the enduring impact of the Holy Spirit in his life and ministry. Youtube - https://youtu.be/YIwQZhZlLJI Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

Pastor Eric Huffman is the founder and lead pastor of The Story Church , host of the Maybe God Podcast , and author of "40 Days of Doubt" and "Scripture and the Skeptic." Pastor Eric's passion is to lead new generations to ask their questions, to doubt their doubts, and to know the truth of God through Jesus Christ. Youtube - https://youtu.be/BRxJyDWWQ6M Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/pod...

It’s been five months since the Holy Spirit distinctly moved on the campus of Asbury University. The overflow of that outpouring is still being experienced around the world. Today I talk with two people who had distinct perspectives during the outpouring. Greg Haseloff serves as the Campus Chaplain at Asbury University and he shares his experience in stewarding this move of the Holy Spirit. Iannah...

Should a Christian attend a gay wedding? This question crystallizes an important issue for our time. Dr. Robert Gagnon is a leading scholar on the bible and homosexuality and joined me on today’s podcast.  This conversation was incredibly helpful to me. We talk about Jesus’ view of sexuality, working with children, and tips for engaging in culture in these challenging times. Youtube - https://yout...

What do Americans believe about God, salvation, ethics, and the Bible? Ligonier Ministries and LifeWay Research partnered to find out. Every two years, they take the theological temperature of the United States to help Christians better understand today’s culture and to equip the church with better insights for discipleship. Check out today's podcast to learn about their key findings from 2022. Yo...

The last part of my six-part series on denominations and their future comes out today. These conversations have been heavy because they represent important issues for our time. Denominations are at a crossroads. Today I finish with a conversation with Rob Renfroe who is the president of Good News for United Methodists.   Youtube - https://youtu.be/d9dDReWDP-8 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/medi...

Three denominations that I care deeply about are going through difficult moments in their history: The Salvation Army, the Church of the Nazarene, and the United Methodist Church. This summer I am bringing interviews with conservative and progressive voices from each denomination. I am doing this individually with the hope of producing clarity. I am not interested in a debate. Each side will be as...

Join us on this episode of the More to the Story Podcast as we delve into the fascinating story of the Association of Independent Methodists (AIM). In this exploration of faith, tradition, and autonomy, we uncover the unique characteristics that set this movement apart within the broader Methodist family. I love this conversation with my friends Adam Godbold and Marshall Daigre.  The AIM is an ass...

Three denominations that I care deeply about are going through difficult moments in their history: The Salvation Army, the Church of the Nazarene, and the United Methodist Church. This summer I am bringing interviews with conservative and progressive voices from each denomination. I am doing this individually with the hope of producing clarity. I am not interested in a debate. Each side will be as...

Three denominations that I care deeply about are going through difficult moments in their history: The Salvation Army, the Church of the Nazarene, and the United Methodist Church. This summer I am bringing interviews with conservative and progressive voices from each denomination. I am doing this individually with the hope of producing clarity. I am not interested in a debate. Each side will be as...

Three denominations that I care deeply about are going through difficult moments in their history: The Salvation Army, the Church of the Nazarene, and the United Methodist Church. This summer I am bringing interviews with conservative and progressive voices from each denomination. I am doing this individually with the hope of producing clarity. I am not interested in a debate. Each side will be as...

This lesson is a teaching I did for the Journey of Faith Sunday School class at Madison Methodist Church.  See AndyMillerIII.com for more content from the More to the Story Podcast 

Three denominations that I care deeply about are going through difficult moments in their history: The Salvation Army, the Church of the Nazarene, and the United Methodist Church. This summer I am bringing interviews with conservative and progressive voices from each denomination. I am doing this individually with the hope of producing clarity. I am not interested in a debate. Each side will be as...