In this episode, we feature key speeches from the Inauguration of Dr. Andy Miller III as the ninth president of WBS, which took place on October 10, 2024 at Madison Methodist Church. Included here are the presidential charge delivered by Dr. Tim Tennent, former president of Asbury Theological Seminary and current chair of Methodist studies at Beeso…

WBS Professor Steve Blakemore reflects on how in Christ we are being made like God the Father by his Spirit in us. Don't miss Steve's story of confronting the dogs on his childhood newspaper route that brings this concept to life!โดย Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

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 g…

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 en…

Dr. Tom Noble of Nazarene Theological Seminary continues with the last of three lectures on "Holiness and the Holy Trinity," as part of the annual Chamberlain Holiness Lectures at Wesley Biblical Seminary. Entitled “The Sanctifying Spirit,” Dr. Noble unpacks the Old and New Testament images of the Spirit and the work of the Spirit in the life of Je…

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 …

In this second of three lectures on "Holiness and the Holy Trinity," Dr. Tom Noble explores the holiness of Jesus, the "beloved Son of God," and how his incarnation, death, and resurrection provide not only for our justification but also for our sanctification. For more questions and responses that followed this presentation, see the original video…

Accomplished scholar and Nazarene theologian Tom Noble presents the first of three lectures on "Holiness and the Holy Trinity," as part of the annual Chamberlain Holiness Lectures at Wesley Biblical Seminary. In this first part, he uses the festivals of Israel to catalog the characteristics of the God revealed in the Old Testament as "father" to Is…

In this episode, we’re going back to the archives for a message from the late Dennis Kinlaw, founder of the Francis Asbury Society and a great evangelist, preacher, and teacher of the gospel. This message was recorded in 2006 at the Commencement ceremonies of WBS. Dr. Kinlaw spoke to the graduates on the nature of God revealed by Jesus in chapters …

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 h…

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-s…

Grace Andrews, WBS Instructor and Director of Library Services, brings to life the teaching of Psalm 19, showing how the Word of the Creator speaks to us in both creation and in the Holy Scriptures, transforming our lives for the good.โดย Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

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 No…

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…

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-an…

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 Al…

WBS Professor Matt Friedeman teaches how to have a team of one mind in thought and action, from 1 Peter 3:8-9.โดย Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

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…

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.โดย Dr. Andy Miller III

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 N…

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…

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 …

A New Perspective: Dr. Lohrstorfer, WBS Professor of Wesleyan Theology, preaches from Isaiah 6 on gaining God's perspective on ourselves.โดย Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

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. …

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 M…

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 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 …

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://andymillerii…

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

"Shall We Call Down Fire?" In this WBS chapel service recorded Aug. 28, 2024, New Testament Professor Murray Vasser teaches from Luke 9, in the intertextual context of 2 Kings and Acts, to show us the gifts God wants to give us by the Spirit to pour out His love, and how we can avoid the twin errors of either not using the gift, or misusing the gif…

During the month of August we will be re-airing some of the best previous episodes of More to the Story. This week we have Cricket Albertson (No. 73). We hope you enjoy. 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 talk…

Dr. John Oswalt preaches on the high cost of true, self-giving love, the impossibility of such love in our fallen selves, and yet the promise of perfection in love through the gift of God's own love in us. This message was given at our 2024 Alumni Reunion.โดย Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

Dr. Steve Blakemore, WBS Professor of Christian Thought, explores the biblical teaching on the doctrine of hell, placing it in perspective through an understanding of the love of God and the Eternal Life of God found in Christ.โดย Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

In his first chapel service as President, Dr. Andy Miller III kicks off the Fall 2024 semester at Wesley Biblical Seminary with a message from 1 Samuel 3.โดย Wesley Biblical Seminary Faculty and Staff

During the month of August we will be re-airing some of the best previous episodes of More to the Story, starting with Os Guinness’ first episode with us (No. 14). We hope you enjoy. It was my privilege to have an hour with public intellectual, Dr. Os Guinness, discussing his new book, The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and th…

Join me in this podcast episode that Kenny Johnston and I recorded live shortly after the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. We discuss what our response can be as Christians. Youtube - https://youtu.be/cB6omoy-56E Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/…

Dr. Jerry Walls has spent his career helping Christians think about the afterlife. He has written multiple books on Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. He is also well-known for a book he co-authored called Why I Am Not a Calvinist. His critique of Calvinism is also related to his thoughts on the afterlife. I enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Walls and t…

GMC, AME, AMEZ, UMC, Church of the Nazarene, the Wesleyan Church, and the Salvation Army are all a part of the same pan-Wesleyan family. Dr. Kevin Watson details the history of that movement with a helpful template (doctrine, spirit, and discipline) for understanding what unites these institutions. Kevin’s scholarship and communication gifts are a …

In By Signs and Wonders: How the Holy Spirit Grows the Church, Steve Elliott takes a close look at evangelism. How did the Good News of Jesus Christ spread in the years following Jesus’s life? What methods has God used to see entire communities converted in the great revivals of the past? Why has the recent rise of friendship/lifestyle evangelism f…

A Change for Andy, Theological Education, and the Podcast’s Futureโดย Dr. Andy Miller III

In his recently released book, A Basic Guide to the Just War Tradition, Eric Patterson surveys Christian thinking on an array of topics related to security and peace from a just war perspective. This conversation was both enlightening and relevant. Youtube - https://youtu.be/3T_UnWt2F6U Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https:…

Why does the Bible even need to be translated? What principles should be considered when we look at translation theories? What about gender preferences in translation? Dr. Mark Strauss takes about an hour to discuss his new book - 40 Questions About Bible Translation. Youtube - https://youtu.be/HY1hXYLWeMM Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/po…

80% of the world’s population prefers oral to written communication. On today’s podcast, I talk to WGM orality catalyst Dr. Billy Coppedge about why the study of orality is important to the gospel. Youtube - https://youtu.be/hVdfv5iqT84 Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-w…

Scott Klusendorf travels throughout the United States and Canada training pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. He contends that the pro-life message can compete in the marketplace of ideas if properly understood and properly articulated. This conversation was challenging and helpful. Youtube - https://youtu.be…

United Methodism, the Ivory Coast, Announcements, and Salvation Army Ecclesiologyโดย Dr. Andy Miller III

The ascension and transfiguration of Jesus are events that are often overlooked. I was energized to talk to Dr. Patrick Schreiner about his study of these two events and their relevance for the Christian life today. Youtube - https://youtu.be/jM-UCj6g16o Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m…

May 24, 1738, is a sacred day in Methodist History. It’s the day that John Wesley had his ‘heart warming’ experience on Aldersgate Street. But what happened that day? Was this a moment of sanctification, was it salvation, was it regeneration? How did John Wesley understand this moment? Are moments even that important? Today I am joined by Dr. Mark …

After my quick response to Albert Mohler yesterday, I wanted to follow up with a few points today. Here are a few links that I mentioned in the podcast. Matt O‘Reilly ‘Evangelical Egalitarians’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AukCjYd5750 Murray Vasser ‘Can Women Be Pastors?’ - https://youtu.be/iA2POASO4Ig?si=r8o4ra7cgg5WSnPv Here's Mohler's podca…

I had a blast connecting with Jerome Van Kuiken to talk about our mutual love of Jude. Here are the links to our conversation: Youtube - https://youtu.be/fXfBhlnZFe0 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 is a link to Jerome’s book: h…

Here's a quick response to Albert Mohler's concern that the UMC liberalization is connected its stance on women in ministry. Here's Mohler's podcast/article - https://albertmohler.com/2024/05/02/briefing-5-2-24/โดย Dr. Andy Miller III