More to the Story News - July 2025
New on the More to the Story Podcast for this month
Jul 03, 2025•27 min•Ep. 235
More to the Story with Andy Miller III
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Boy Jesus: Growing Up Judean in Turbulent Times with Joan Taylor
Dr. Joan Taylor has spent her career studying first-century Judaism. In this podcast, I have the chance to walk through some of the content of her new book which presents a fuller picture of Jesus as a boy. I think you will find this study and podcast fascinating. Youtube - https://youtu.be/5ObcWJEM_HY 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 a link to Joan’s book - https://www.ama...
Jun 19, 2025•56 min•Ep. 234
Five Theological Visions for the Church with David Emerton
Building on last week’s conversation with Daniel Hill, I spoke with David Emerton about his systematic theological approach to ecclesiology. He outlines key distinctions between divine essence and human agency and uses these to frame four models of the church. David proposes a concept he calls "ecclesiological ecclesiology," which reframes how we talk about and live out what it means to be the church—before we jump into doing church. Youtube - https://youtu.be/7M4Gjl-Vtr8 Audio - https://andymil...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 233
Faith in Action: How Abolitionists Inspire the Church with Daniel Hill
What does it mean to have a public witness to Jesus Christ? Daniel Hill brings clarity to this question by drawing on the lives of three key abolitionists—David Ruggles, Maria W. Stewart, and William Still—figures often recognized more for their political or philosophical contributions than their spiritual convictions. Hill shows how their Christian faith shaped their public engagement, offering the church a compelling model for faithful presence today. Youtube - https://youtu.be/GlVXYQnv02c Aud...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 232
Empathy, A Sin? with Joe Rigney
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 ministry—a conversation I believe was mutually beneficial. Youtube - https://youtu.be/JA-Jlc4nbFo Audio...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 231
A History of Christian Contemporary Music with Leah Payne
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 trip down memory lane and reflecting on the theological tension between ministering to Christian audi...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 230
90 Day Reading Plans and Primitive Methodism with Nathan Doyle
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://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with...
May 15, 2025•57 min•Ep. 229
Beyond the Salvation Wars with Matthew Bates
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 - https://a.co/d/b70Mjvk If you are interested in learning more about my two video-accompanied cours...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 228
Jerusalem, Judea, and the Ends of the Earth with Jim Ramsay
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 – TMS Global: Helping churches navigate cultural change and deepen community impact. Explore more at: ...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 227
Empires and Religions with Philip Jenkins
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.baylorpress.com/9781481319935/kingdoms-of-this-world/ If you are interested in learning more about my two vi...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 226
"Wesley is Fire Now" with Clay Sidenbender
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/Sx5bBRbTp-8 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 225
The Creed We Need with Jerome Van Kuiken
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 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 H...
Apr 03, 2025•59 min•Ep. 224
Rural Church Opportunities with Zach Kingery
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/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Find out more about the Dirt Roads Network here...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 223
Storm the Gates Co-Podcast with Jason Nix and Shea Reyenga
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-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Storm The Gates Podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com › podca...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 222
New News, Old News, and Good News with Daniel Silliman
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. Youtube - https://youtu.be/D8aJwFwsyg0 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://pod...
Mar 13, 2025•48 min•Ep. 221
Jesus, Contradicted with Mike Licona
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://youtu.be/RO5oQzKT-x4 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.co...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 220
The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism with Daniel Hummel
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 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 219
Church Answers with Sam Rainer
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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 https://churchan...
Feb 20, 2025•42 min•Ep. 218
Has God Changed His Mind on Sex? - Gagnon vs. the Hayses
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 responses to the Hayeses and he joined me to critique their book. Youtube - https://youtu.be/c8UxTDOQT...
Feb 13, 2025•51 min•Ep. 217
Truth in True Crime with J. Warner Wallace
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 - https://youtu.be/z1NGVN-z5SM Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcas...
Feb 06, 2025•55 min•Ep. 216
John Wesley and Justification with Mark Olson
Youtube - https://youtu.be/7MTzTMx9Uwc 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 Deeper in the Book of Jude and Heaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.com And don’t forget about my most recent book, Contender , which is available on Amaz...
Jan 31, 2025•54 min•Ep. 215
On Royal Roadblocks
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://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-an...
Jan 24, 2025•38 min•Ep. 214
Mere Christian Hermeneutics with Kevin Vanhoozer
“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 interpretive communities—each with its own frame of reference. In response, influential theologian Kevin...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 213
Culture Warrior with Tim Wildmon and M.D. Perkins
Youtube - https://youtu.be/QR2Iyqi0RR4 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 Deeper in the Book of Jude and Heaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.com And don’t forget about my most recent book, Contender , which is available on Amaz...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 212
2025 Tips and 2024 Review
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/id1569988895?uo=4 If you are interested in learning more about my two video-accompanied courses, Contend...
Jan 01, 2025•56 min•Ep. 211
Lessons from the Sheepdog with Burt Palmer
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-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 If you are interested in learning more about my two video-accom...
Dec 26, 2024•52 min•Ep. 210
Witnessing in a Muslim Context with Benjamin Hegeman and Mark Durie
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-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Sign up for these classes here - https://wbs.edu/app...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 209
Happy Lies with Melissa Dougherty
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/qDZIvFmUws4 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 208
Christmas Behind the Scenes
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: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude and Heaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this W...
Dec 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 207
The United Methodist Church and the Global Methodist: Schism or Death?
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.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 If you are interested in learni...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 206
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