More to the Story with Andy Miller III

After producing two excellent documentary movies with the American Family Association, In His Image and The God Who Speaks , M.D. Perkins took his research in these movies and saw a trend with Gay Christianity and the Revoice Conference. With his research behind him, he wrote this new book, Dangerous Affirmation . Youtube - https://youtu.be/hSy2g6vLLCY Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podca...

Timothy Larsen is an authority of Victorian Christianity. On today’s podcast we talk about his books People of One Book, The Oxford History of Protestant Dissenting Traditions, and The Oxford Handbook of Christmas. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FXUb3f_U9g Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-mille...

On this podcast, I have often spoken with conservative leaders who are moving away from the United Methodist Church and to the Global Methodist Church (see my conversations with Keith Boyette, Jeff Greenway and Mike Lowry, and Rob Renfro). On today’s show I talk with a conservative pastor who has decided to stay with the UMC, Rev. Brian Jones.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/2fiUdHn_lWc Audio - https:...

So what can we actually know about the twelve apostles? We have a little material in scripture, but much of what can be known is from extra-biblical sources. Brian Shelton has mined these sources to present portraits of the apostles that are interesting and inspiring. Youtube - https://youtu.be/OlPTWvtkm8w Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...

Thanksgiving Week Live with Phil Laeger and Joel Webb. View on Youtube: https://youtu.be/i3QnXCGTT4M

On this podcast we have talked through the biblical, theological, and cultural implications of the LGBTQ revolution, but on today’s show we think about the practical points of how we engage people who have come out as LGBTQ. Dr. Janet Dean helps us understand how we can live out our calling to be people of grace and truth.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/tl3ZOvslQ7Q Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/m...

Is Christianity no longer relevant? Today in the west, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted, and responsible for many of society’s problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion. But what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western values, but the very thing that makes sen...

Doing little things like washing the dishes and other chores makes a difference. On today’s show, theological ethicist Brent Waters highlights the importance of common virtues in our life.   Youtube - https://youtu.be/0yOdeMsE6Js Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4   Link to Dr. Water...

Most people are aware of Praise and Worship music, but most are unaware of its history. Dr. Lester Ruth walks through the two major streams that led to the phenomenon that we know as praise and worship. Check out his book co-authored with Lim Swee Hong at this link: https://www.amazon.com/History-Contemporary-Praise-Worship-Understanding/dp/0801098289   Youtube - https://youtu.be/Xj1inqjJlM4 Audio...

A name that is often brought up on this podcast is Dr. Dennis Kinlaw. His granddaughter, Cricket Albertson, has edited a series of lectures he gave in the early 1970s. Cricket talks about the key ideas from the book in today's podcast. Cricket Albertson: https://www.tituswomen.org/ https://www.tituswomen.org/dkpodcast Cricket Albertson is the Director of Titus Women which is a ministry of the Fran...

In today’s podcast I interview Dr. Brian Fikkert, co-author of “When Helping Hurts” and Founder/President of the Chalmers Center.   Link to "Becoming Whole" - https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Whole-Opposite-Poverty-American-ebook/dp/B07G2WLLJY Youtube - https://youtu.be/lpLwzCFtW18 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-...

Dr. Jeff Greenway and Bishop Mike Lowry share their insights about an exciting time in the life of the Methodist movement. Those serving in the UMC have a short window to participate in the disaffiliation process. Greenway and Lowry discuss ideas surrounding this critical moment in the life of the UMC. Other denominations can learn lessons from them during this time.  Check out their book on this...

In this bonus episode Steve Bussey and I discuss: 1. What we heard from the General and international leaders at the Salvation Army's International Conference of Leaders 2. Responses to those international leaders 3. What we can and should do in encouraging our leaders 4. Is God's gift of human sexuality dogma or opinion? We hope that those from many denominations will learn from and be encouraged...

Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Amillennialism, Rapture, Second Coming, New Creation, Tribulation, Left Behind, and A Thief in the Night. Today I have a conversation with historian Crawford Gribben about his work chronicling the way people have talked about the end times through the centuries.    Youtube - https://youtu.be/0vU_hg5b_Cc Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  h...

Dr. Matt Friedeman’s beloved book Discipleship in the Home has been updated into a second edition. This book has given helpful direction and insight to thousands of parents. Today we look at the basic argument in the book and what has been updated in this edition.     Youtube - https://youtu.be/2_2iK8u9qzM Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...

Jesse Joyner is a variety performer and he uses his gift of juggling, amongst others, to bring others into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Youtube - https://youtu.be/nVIVhkUWnpk Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4   Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude - This all-inclusive sm...

It might seem counterintuitive for Christians to be ‘against’ anything. In the tradition of Origen of Alexandria’s Against Celsus , Roger Olson takes on the religion of Theological Liberalism in today’s podcast.    Youtube - https://youtu.be/piePXsUmh1g Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?...

Most denominations in the holiness tradition are unaware of the way the holiness movement impacted global Christianity. Dr. Oconer gives a helpful analysis of Henry Clay Morrison’s World Tour of Evangelism which is indicative of forgotten aspects of the holiness movement.    Youtube - https://youtu.be/3cpTHohb0ko Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/u...

Dr. Michael Brown provides a helpful analysis of the political milieu in the United States. While voting for Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020, he offers a cautionary word about the way some Christians have been politically seduced.   Youtube - https://youtu.be/jS2Ii7XMPqw Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-mill...

As schools start, church leaders and volunteers need to ensure they are ready for fall activities. Dan Reiland, executive pastor at 12 Stone Church, helps us prepare ourselves for the next few months. Youtube - https://youtu.be/TlpDPEX5KcI Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4   Dan’s w...

In the last few months, the tectonic plates of United Methodism have shifted. Rob Renfroe is president of Good News for United Methodists and helps us see what is happening in the emerging schism of that denomination. It’s a sad time. Yet, there is the silver lining of hope. Here are links to today’s podcast:    Youtube - https://youtu.be/j9Nn6qcQqoY Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast...

Today I take a closer look at Saul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. Paul and Ananias both had to own that their journeys were not their own. Somehow that related to Pizza Hut and American Girls Dolls. You’ll have to listen to find out how.    Youtube - https://youtu.be/_GyXYw96aHo Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-...

On today’s podcast I unite with the Life-Changing Discipleship podcast with Matt Friedeman to discuss discipleship principles from Jude and concerns facing pastors today.   Youtube - https://youtu.be/5wlV4xH71no Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4   Contender: Going Deeper in the Book...

Recently The Salvation Army in the Netherlands has issued a statement saying they are departing from the International Salvation Army’s stance on sexuality. This move is a part of a wider trend of mixed messages on human sexuality in The Salvation Army. Here’s a link to an article where I document some of these trends. On today’s podcast I discuss this concern.    Youtube - https://youtu.be/GbeAO6...

Christians are divided on how to think through Scripture passages that seem to prohibit women from serving as pastors. Dr. Murray Vasser, adjunct professor at Wesley Biblical Seminary, and I work through this question on today’s podcast.   Youtube - https://youtu.be/iA2POASO4Ig   Murray’s Website: www.murrayvasser.com   Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude - This all-inclusive small group s...