More to the Story with Andy Miller III

I had the privilege again to talk with Os Guinness. This time we talk about his new book Signals of Transcendence which uses an idea from Peter Berger (Os’ teacher) to tell the stories of the way God is calling out to people helping them find new meaning and purpose in life. This was a delightful conversation with one of the most significant Christian intellectuals of our time. Youtube - https://y...

Jared Henry is a pastor with the Church of the Nazarene and the president of the Holiness Partnership . He and I talk about the events in his life that led to this group seeking to bring theological renewal to the Church of the Nazarene. Youtube - https://youtu.be/d6aH4qe7JkM Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-an...

In today’s podcast, I talk to Carolyn about how women and men can have realistic expectations and employ effective strategies to help women move beyond survival and find joy in leading others. Rather than a biblical defense of women in ministry, Carolyn Moore’s new book, When Women Lead , takes the important next step to help women know how to effectively serve in church leadership.  Youtube - htt...

Three guests going me to talk about a recent CT article on music in worship : Randy Bonifield, Phil Laeger, and Jonathan Powers. Here are links to resources we talked about on the podcast: Randy's Music Phil's Music The Hymnal, Our Great Redeemer's Praise, Jonathan edited  

Enjoy this conversation I had with Neil Shenvi, a Christian apologist, theoretical chemist, and homeschooling father of four. Youtube - https://youtu.be/-P0c2d4fO4U Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 https://shenviapologetics.com/ Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude - This al...

Shane Bishop serves as pastor at Christ Church in Fairview Heights, IL. That church has disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church but is not joining another denomination. Instead Christ Church is connecting several other large churches in the Foundry Network.  YouTube - https://youtu.be/YeWJGnqjiq4 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...

This message was preached at Wesley Biblical Seminary during Holy Week of 2023 

Righteousness, Gospel, Forgiveness, Life, Cross, Faith, Grace, Fellowship, Hope, Salvation, Peace, Religion, Holiness, Love, and Witness These are familiar terms in the Christian vocabulary, but many don’t know the original background and theological importance of these words, and how they can be life-giving for the Christian faith and life today. To access the deep meaning of these words in the t...

It’s hard to figure out what is going on with the stock market. Today I sit down with Ethan Kelly who is the founder of Providence Capital Management and is the CFO at Wesley Biblical Seminary. He has a knack for helping institutions think about leveraging their assets for their mission. Youtube - https://youtu.be/9z7yCyIftcM Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcast...

Kathryn Wehr is a scholar specializing in the religious drama of Dorothy L. Sayers and the editor of the just-released The Man Born to be King, Wade Annotated Edition. Kathryn's broader research interests include theology and the arts, spiritual formation, and church history. She holds a PhD in Divinity from the University of St Andrews (Scotland). I think you will really enjoy this conversation w...

After Rich Mullins was a famous CCM musician, he decided to go back to college so he could be better equipped to serve on a Native American reservation. While in school he moved in with Jim Smith’s family. After Mullins’ tragic death in 1997, the Mullins family asked Smith to write a biography of his life. Smith produced this touching devotional biography , An Arrow Pointing to Heaven. Rich Mullin...

Bishop Scott Jones is one of the first episcopal leaders to transfer from the United Methodist Church to the Global Methodist Church. As the Global Methodist Church emerges there are many questions about why and how it will function. Scott Jones’ experience as a pastor, Wesley scholar, and leader is a refreshing perspective for this fledgling denomination.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/EQev5_gBnJs A...

The work of King Jesus in Wilmore, KY is an answer to prayer. With hundreds of friends and family impacted by this awakening at Asbury, I had a couple of conversations with people there. Here are a few links to those testimonies of God’s work.  Iannah Jones is the artist responsible for the painting in the thumbnail. You can reach out to her at Nahnahart@gmail.com

Asbury Revival  The work of King Jesus in Wilmore, KY is an answer to prayer. With hundreds of friends and family impacted by this awakening at Asbury, I had a couple of conversations with people there. Here are a few links to those testimonies of God’s work. Additionally I did a live interview with my friend, Dr. Michael Brown, who was a leader in the Brownsville Revival and has some advice as we...

I talk with a few people impact by the Revival happening at Hughes Auditorium on the Campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, KY  Iannah Jones is artist responsible the painting in the thumb nail. You can reach out to her at Nahnahart@gmail.com  For a video version of this podcast go to www. AndyMillerIII.com

Steve Bussey and I talk through non-negotiables of movements that move. We think specifically about traditions that come in the wake of the evangelical revival led by John Wesley. Today we look at an article that suggested some non-negotiables for the Salvation Army.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/emfM5Sfgu48 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...

I am a big fan of Dr. David E. Clarke. He communicates with the clarity and passion that our society needs. Today we talk about how to develop strategies in working with narcissists and break the cycle of enabling relationships. We also talk a bit about how Andy Stanley’s recent comments might be indicative of these same problems. Check it out here.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/LvRq_9Ev05c Audio -...

Rusty (R.R.) Reno is the editor of First Things Magazine and today on the podcast we talk about his new book, The End of Interpretation , which encourages believers to think about the role of the church through the centuries in the interpretive process.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/grFauVF1dPU Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the...

An update on what's happening with the More to the Story Podcast in 2023. For more details go to AndyMillerIII.com 

Is the God of the Old Testament nothing but a bully, a murderer, and an oppressor? Many today--even within the church--seem to think so. How are Christians to respond to such accusations? And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the two testaments? In his timely and readable book, Is God a Vindictive Bully?, apologist Paul Copan takes on some of the most v...

Every generation faces the temptation to wander from orthodoxy—to seek out the jolt that comes with false teaching, and to drift with cultural currents. And so every generation must be awakened again to the thrill of orthodoxy, and experience the astonishment that comes from stumbling afresh upon the electrifying paradoxes at the heart of the Christian faith. In The Thrill of Orthodoxy , Trevin Wa...

As Christians we believe in miracles because we affirm the resurrection of Jesus. Yet, often we only offer lip service to this belief. J.P. Moreland offers a few practical, philosophical, and theological words for experiencing miracles.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/RQNMSW83PaQ Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-an...

2022 has been an eventful year on the Pan-Wesleyan Movement. There have been many stories in 2022: Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Will Smith’s slap, Elon Musk buying Twitter, and answered prayer of the Dobbs decision to name a few.  I have put together a list of the top ten stories of the year connected to the broader Pan-Wesleyan movement.    Check on this list in podcast form here: Audio and YouTub...

The new hymnal - Our Great Redeemer’s Praise – is out! Now that this hymnal is available, I had Jonathan Powers on the podcast to talk about it again. Don’t miss this important resource.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/pEvJFOCBic8 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4   Our Great Redeemer’s...

I recorded this podcast reflecting on a G.K. Chesterton essay, Ezekiel 37, and some contemporary events connected to the so-called ‘Respect for Marriage Act.’