Articles
December 12
Happy Lies with Melissa Daugherty
December 5
Christmas Behind the Scenes
September 26
Is the Bible Trustworthy? with Ben Shaw
April 7
Following God's Call with Cindy-Lou Drummond
Major Dr. Cindy-Lou Drummond discusses the importance of same-gender friendship and how people live out a biblical sexual ethic.
April 18
My God is so Big
February 22
On Dead Ends - A Sermon
December 22
2023 Year In Review
November 22
Thanksgiving with the Millers
October 14
Robert Gagnon Responds to Andy Stanley
Live Podcast with Robert Gagnon as he Responds to Andy Stanley
September 21
Jumping for Joy with Joy Griffin
August 3
Wesleyans and Inerrancy
June 15
Visions for the UMC Part One with Adam Hamilton
This week we're hearing from Adam Hamilton, senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. We continue hearing contrasting visions of three denominations.
June 1
Visions for the Church of the Nazarene Pt 2 w/ Brian Powell
This week we’re hearing from Brian Powell, Superintendent of the Kentucky District Church of the Nazarene.
May 25
Visions for the Church of the Nazarene Part 1 with Tom Oord
This week we’re hearing from Tom Oord, Director of the doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology.
September 2
Examples of Mixed Messages in The Salvation Army
Here are examples of mixed messages coming from within The Salvation Army regarding human sexuality.
May 12
Rohr and “The Universal Christ”–Arsenic-Laced Kool-Aid
Guest post from Steve Bussey on the danger of Richard Rohr's theology for The Salvation Army.
April 6
Networks Not Denominations with Shane Bishop
Shane Bishop serves a church that has disaffiliated from the UMC but is not joining another denomination. Instead, the church is connecting to several other large churches in the Foundry Network.
April 20
When Women Lead with Carolyn Moore
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.
April 13
Critical Theory with Neil Shenvi
Enjoy this conversation I had with Neil Shenvi, a Christian apologist, theoretical chemist, and homeschooling father of four.
March 30
15 New Testament Words for Life with Nijay Gupta
Righteousness, Gospel, Faith, Holiness, and Witness - Today's podcast goes deeper to learn about these words from Nijay Gupta
March 16
Read Dorothy Sayers! with Kathryn Wehr
Here is my conversation with Kathryn Wehr, 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.
March 9
Rich Mullins’ Music, Life, and Legacy with James Bryan Smith
Jim Smith produced a touching devotional biography about Rich Mullins' life. I think you will enjoy this conversation with Jim Smith.
March 2
United Methodist Bishop Joins Global Methodists
Bishop Scott Jones is one of the first episcopal leaders to transfer from the United Methodist Church to the Global Methodist Church. Here is a refreshing perspective for this fledgling denomination.
February 13
REVIVAL AT ASBURY-Steve Seamands, Dr. Michael Brown and more
Here are a couple of interactions I had with people actively engaged in the revival happening in Wilmore, KY on the campus of Asbury University.
February 9
Movements that Move with Steve Bussey
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.
February 2
Narcissists, Enablers, and Andy Stanley
Dr. David E. Clarke and I talk about how to develop strategies in working with narcissists and break the cycle of enabling relationships. That, plus we address Andy Stanley's recent comments.
January 26
The End of Interpretation with R. R. Reno
Today on the podcast we talk about R. R. Reno's new book, The End of Interpretation, which encourages believers to think about the role of the church through the centuries in the interpretive process.
January 19
Is God a Vindictive Bully? with Dr. Paul Copan
In his timely and readable book, Is God a Vindictive Bully?, apologist Paul Copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time.
January 12
The Thrill of Orthodoxy with Trevin Wax
In The Thrill of Orthodoxy, Trevin Wax turns the tables on those who believe Christian teaching is narrow and outdated.
January 5
Experiencing Miracles with Dr. J.P. Moreland
J.P. Moreland offers a few practical, philosophical, and theological words for experiencing miracles.
December 29
Top Ten Stories from 2022 in the Wesleyan World
2022 has been an eventful year for the Pan-Wesleyan Movement. Here is a list of the top ten stories of the year connected to the broader Pan-Wesleyan movement.
December 22
G.K. Chesterton, Ezekiel 37, and Marriage
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.’
December 22
“Our Great Redeemer’s Praise” - A New Pan-Wesleyan Hymnal
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.
December 15
Dangerous Affirmation: Revoice and Gay Christianity
M.D. Perkins took his research from his two documentaries and saw a trend with Gay Christianity and the Revoice Conference. With his research behind him, he wrote this new book, Dangerous Affirmation.
December 8
Victorian Christianity with Dr. Timothy Larsen
On this podcast we talk about Timothy Larsen's books, A People of One Book, The Oxford History of Protestant Dissenting Traditions, and The Oxford Handbook of Christmas.
December 1
Sticking with the UMC with Rev. Brian Jones
On this week's show I talk with a conservative pastor who has decided to stay with the UMC, Rev. Brian Jones.
November 23
Quest for the Historical Apostles with Dr. Brian Shelton
Much of what can be known about the twelve apostles is from extra-biblical sources. Brian Shelton has mined these sources to present portraits of the apostles that are interesting and inspiring.
November 17
Gender Dysphoria: A Pastoral Response with Dr. Janet Dean
Dr. Janet Dean helps us understand how we can live out our calling to be people of grace and truth when responding to those in the LGBTQ community.
November 10
The Air We Breathe with Glen Scrivener
Glen Scrivener helps me see how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down, but continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning.
November 3
Praising the Mundane with Dr. Brent Waters
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.
October 27
The History of Praise and Worship Music with Dr. Lester Ruth
Dr. Lester Ruth walks through the two major streams that led to the phenomenon that we know as praise and worship.
October 20
Holy Happiness with Cricket Albertson
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.
October 13
When Helping Hurts with Dr. Brian Fikkert
In today’s podcast I interview Dr. Brian Fikkert, co-author of “When Helping Hurts” and Founder/President of the Chalmers Center.
October 6
United Methodism: It's Time to Multiply
Dr. Jeff Greenway and Bishop Mike Lowry share their insights about an exciting time in the life of the Methodist movement.
September 29
The End of the World As We Know It with Dr. Crawford Gribben
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.
September 22
Discipleship in the Home with Dr. Matt Friedeman
Dr. Matt Friedeman’s beloved book Discipleship in the Home has been updated into a second edition. Today we look at the basic argument in the book and what has been updated in this edition.
September 15
Juggling for Jesus with Jesse Joyner
Jesse Joiner is a variety performer and he uses his gift of juggling, amongst others, to bring others into a deeper relationship with Jesus.
September 8
Against Liberal Theology with Roger Olson
In the tradition of Origen of Alexandria’s 'Against Celsus', Roger Olson takes on the new religion of Theological Liberalism in today’s podcast.
September 1
Henry Clay Morrison and the Global Holiness Movement
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.
August 25
The Political Seduction of the Church with Dr. Michael Brown
Dr. Michael Brown provides a helpful analysis of the political milieu in the United States.
August 18
5 Ways to Know You Are Ready to Lead this Fall
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.
August 11
United Methodism, What's Going On Now?
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 that denomination.
August 4
Pizza Hut, American Girl Dolls, and Acts 9
Today I take a closer look at Saul’s conversion on the road to Damascus by relating it to Pizza Hut and American Girl Doll memes.
July 28
Five Discipleship Principles with Matt Friedeman
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.
July 21
Dutch Salvation Army Changes Stance on Sexuality
Recently The Salvation Army in the Netherlands has issued a statement saying they are departing from the International Salvation Army’s stance on sexuality.
July 14
Can Women Be Pastors? Dr. Murray Vasser
Christians are divided on how to think through Scripture passages that seem to prohibit women from serving as pastors. Dr. Murray Vasser and I work through this question on today’s podcast.
July 7
Keymaster Games with Kyle Key
God leads us in unique ways. How does someone go from being an art major to founding a board game company? Kyle Key, CEO of Keymaster Games, tells his remarkable story on today’s podcast.
June 30
Top Ten Books on Apologetics with Dr. Steve Blakemore
On today's podcast we hear from Wesley Biblical Seminary's Professor of Christian Thought, Dr. Steve Blakemore about his Top Ten Books on Apologetics.
June 23
Hymns, Hymnals, and Worship with Dr. Jonathan Powers
Do we need a new hymnal? What does a collection of worship materials do for the church? My friend, Dr. Jonathan Powers, is on the podcast to talk about the new hymnal, "Our Great Redeemer's Praise."
June 16
Seven Books Every Christian Should Read with Dr. John Oswalt
Dr. John Oswalt sits down with me to share seven books every Christian should read! These are the seven books that have had the most significant influence on his life.
December 16
Roe vs. Wade and Saving Babies with Matt Friedeman
Will Roe Go? Dr. Matt Friedeman, professor at WBS, has been a leader in the pro-life movement for years in Jackson. He and I talk about Roe, saving babies, and much more.
December 9
One Faith No Longer with Dr. George Yancey
Baylor sociologist George Yancey comes on today’s podcast to talk about his book, ‘One Faith No Long: The Transformation of Christianity in Red and Blue America.'
December 23
Advent and Jeremiah's Field
What does Jeremiah's Field in Jeremiah 32 have to do with Advent? Check out my answer here.
December 30
Flipping the Script with Dr. Frank Turek
In this episode, I talk with apologist Dr. Fran Turek about his book 'Stealing from God.'
January 13
A New Kind of Salvation Army Community with Caleb Louden
Caleb Louden is a leader at Creekside. On today's podcast, he and I talk about how this community is innovating new ways to express the ecclesiology and mission of The Salvation Army.
January 20
United Methodism, What's Going On? Keith Boyette
The Wesleyan Covenant Association (WCA) is the renewal group bringing the Global Methodist Church into existence. Today I talk with the WCA’s president, Keith Boyette.
January 28
Enough is Enough with Dr. David E. Clarke
Dr. David E. Clarke gives practical advice to help leave abusive relationships.
February 3
The Post COVID Church with Stuart Kellogg
Stuart Kellogg started The Post Covid Church project in the Spring of 2020 and it includes a website, podcast, and YouTube Channel. Check out this link to find out more.
February 10
Under Two Flags with Jason Swain
Jason Swain discusses his new book, Under Two Flags: The Rise, Rebellion, and Rebuilding of The Salvation Army in America 1870-1913 on today's podcast.
June 9
Out of Chaos with Jessica LaGrone
On the podcast today Jessica LaGrone talks about her new book, Out of Chaos. In it she explores the beauty that God can bring out of the chaotic state of our lives and world.
June 2
The Communicator's Calling with Dr. John Oswalt
Dr. John Oswalt and I talk through his career as a preacher, scholar, leader, and teacher. He synthesizes these functions as a call to be a communicator.
May 27
Shall the Fundamentalists Win? Fosdick and My Grandfather
My grandfather was collecting money for The Salvation Army...After knocking on the door, the piano playing stopped, and my grandfather was surprised to see Fosdick open the door.
May 26
Anniversary Episode with Phil Laeger
Phil Laeger joins us today for this special anniversary edition of the podcast. In this episode I also give some reflections and some exciting news about what’s coming.
May 19
Doctrinal Faithfulness with Steve Bussey
Should we be cautious with Orange?, removing Blood & Fire, lessons from the UMC, and articulating a canon; are some of the topics I cover with Steve Bussey today.
May 12
Do We Have Souls? Dr. Steve Blakemore
Do humans have souls? How do we think about what constitutes a human? I had a chance to catch up with Dr. Steve Blakemore on this subject. I learned a lot here and I think you will too.
May 5
Evangelical Egalitarians? Dr. Matt O'Reilly
Is an evangelical egalitarian an oxymoron? Dr. Matt O’Reilly and I talk about the challenge of engaging the larger evangelical community regarding women in ministry.
April 21
Talking to Your Kids about Sex with John Fort
As a parent, I need more tools to help my kids think about sex, and this conversation with John was incredibly helpful to me
April 14
Top Ten Books on Discipleship
Top Ten Books on Discipleship - Hear Andy and Matt's list on today's podcast!
March 31
Top Ten Holiness Book with Dr. Chris Lohrstorfer
Check out this list of the Top Ten Books from the Holiness Tradition with Andy Miller and Chris Lohrstorfer.
March 24
Scripture's Story with Dr. Joy Moore
Dr. Joy Moore shares the power of grasping the big story of scripture and communicating for our time as preachers “tell the story of God rather than tell people what to do.”
March 10
Psalm 16, Transgenderism, and Rascal Flatts
Today’s podcast walks through the counter-cultural yet life-giving themes of Psalm 16.
February 24
Genocide, Joshua, and the OT with Dr. David Schreiner
Genocide, Joshua, and the Old Testament - Dr. David Screiner talks through this challenging subject. He focuses on one Hebrew word that is often translated as “totally destroy” (Josh. 10:28).
February 17
For the Body with Dr. Tim Tennent
Too often Christians are known by what they are against. On today’s podcast, Tim Tennent helps change the conversation to describe what we are for...we are "For the Body!"
January 6
Progressive vs. Conservative Salvationism: A Conversation
In our divided times, conversations between people who disagree are important. Today’s podcast is a 90-minute conversation with Chick Yuill on human sexuality and the church.
December 11
Still Proceeding - 'We Three Kings' Reconsidered
Admittedly, I have occasionally rolled my eyes at the carol, We Three Kings. Nevertheless, this carol uniquely, spiritually, and theologically stood out to me this year.
December 2
Has The Salvation Army Gone Woke?
Has The Salvation Army gone woke? Last week, a dozen people reached out to me asking about the validity of several articles that pointed to woke trends in the Army. See my response here.
November 19
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral, Chick Yuill, and Included
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral is a misunderstood tool in theology. Several people sent a video my way from the Included Conference (a virtual event) and encouraged me to respond.
November 18
Cold-Case Detective J. Warner Wallace, Person of Interest
Cold Case Detective and Christian apologist, J. Warner Wallace talks about his new book, Person of Interest, on today’s podcast.
November 11
Enneagram: Thumbs Up or Down? - Dr. Chris Berg
The Enneagram and Christians - Dr. Chris Berg offers his insights on today's podcast.
November 4
Christians and Alcohol, Who Cares? + Them Before Us
Christians and Alcohol - Should Churches Care? Katy Faust is the founder of that organization that is attempting to put “Children’s rights before adult desires.”
October 21
Remembering Dr. Billy Abraham - Promoted to Glory
Remembering Dr. Billy Abraham - Promoted to Glory- A conversation with Drs. Jason Vickers, David Watson, Justus Hunter, and Jerry Walls about Dr. Billy Abraham's influence.
October 14
Two Testimonies - Scott Harkless and Van Haywood
#1 - An alcoholic at 14, living out of his car at 16, experiencing God's grace. #2 - Teeth whitening, Lady A, and the Gospel; Dr. Van Haywood shares his remarkable story.
September 23
Illustrative Energy-Friedeman, Platt, McKenzie, and Swanson
Part one of a two-part series on the use of illustration in life and preaching.
September 16
Ken Collins - Jesus the Stranger
On today’s show, I discuss Ken Collins' new book Jesus the Stranger. Check out that conversation here:
September 9
REVOLUTIONS AND THEIR SOURCES – Os Guinness
The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and the Future of Freedom
August 23
Will Heaven Be Boring?
Will heaven be boring? Mark Twain and Richard Dawkins both said something to that effect, and that critique deserves a response.
August 13
Spiritual Warfare Studied ? Will My Dog Be In Heaven?
Dr. Matt Ayars gives us a taste of a new course he is teaching on spiritual warfare.
July 29
Make a Scene - Tips for Storytellers with Dr. Alyce McKenzie
On today’s More to the Story podcast, I talk with a scholar and practitioner of the sacred art of preaching – Dr. Alyce Mackenzie.
July 22
When Does a Mission Become a Church? Dr. James Pedlar
When does a mission become a church? James Pedlar discusses the challenges of denominational distinctives, or charisms, and how ecclesiologies are formed.
July 15
Can Nonprofits Make a Profit? Dr. Don Dixon's Answer
Dr. Dixon explains a method he developed to make nonprofits stronger.
July 8
Mega Church vs Small Church - Insights from Matt Roden
Matt draws out lessons from both contexts that help me think in a more focused way about the mission of the church in North America.
July 1
Asbury University President -Dr. Kevin Brown + Hyper-seeing
Dr. Kevin Brown and I had a great conversation that I am sharing with you today. Time went by too quickly as we talked about the importance of hyper-seeing potential in others.
June 17
Capturing People's Attention - A Conversation wit Phil Cooke
Capturing People's Attention, Shawshank Redemption, and Cancel Culture - A Conversation w/Phil Cooke
June 24
Perfect Love-Kevin Watson-Recovering Methodism’s Lost Power
Kevin Watson's New Book - Perfect Love - Don't miss it! I will be recommending Perfect Love for the rest of my life.
June 11
Songwriting, SA Uniforms, Send the Fire - Phil Laeger
I had a great conversation with Phil Laeger, check it out here.
May 9
Making Room
May 19
Where You Sit
In my new book, Stay the Course: Challenges to Salvationists from the Book of Acts, I have three chapters dedicated to Acts 2. On this Pentecost Sunday I share this one with you.
May 20
Miller Family News!
We are writing to share news about our family. As of June 20, 2021, Andy and I will be concluding our 14 years as officers in The Salvation Army.
May 21
On "Changing the Army"
A loyal soldier approached me, it was clear he had something important to say. It was Sunday and the holiness meeting had just finished. His index finger...
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