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In this episode I talk with Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman about his groundbreaking new book, Gospel Birth Narratives and Historiography: Reopening a Closed Case (Baylor University Press). For centuries, scholars have debated whether the birth narratives of Jesus in Matthew and Luke were intended as history or legend. Many modern studies dismiss them as legendary embellishments.Dr. Friedeman challenges this skepticism by showing that, in ancient biographies, birth narratives were typically written with historiographic intent. His research demonstrates that the Gospel birth narratives fit this pattern, meaning they were meant to be understood historically—not as myth.We discuss:Why modern scholarship often sidelines Jesus' birth narrativesHow ancient biographers like Plutarch and Suetonius treated birth storiesWhat this means for reading Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2 todayImplications for historical Jesus studies and Christian faithThis conversation will deepen your appreciation for the Gospels and their historical reliability.Youtube - https://youtu.be/3j6SQLa_zCMAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman (PhD, Wheaton College) is David A. Case Chair of Biblical Studies and Associate Research Professor of New Testament at Ohio Christian University. He is the author of The Revelation of the Messiah and coauthor of Holiness: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Theology. His latest work, Gospel Birth Narratives and Historiography, reframes the discussion of Jesus' birth in historical scholarship.Resources & Links:Order Gospel Birth Narratives and Historiography from Baylor University PressConnect with Dr. Caleb Friedeman: calebfriedeman.comIf you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit andymilleriii.com/coursesAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

In this week's episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, former pastor Brook Thelander shares his awesome journey of obedience. ▶Brook's book: https://a.co/d/093BX4P#Catholic #Protestant #Testimony #Wesleyan #Anglican #Christ #Pastor #FuneralMass #Church #CatholicChurch #Video #Bible #Conversion ▶To support this channel, visit eddietrask.com/sponsorship▶This is the home of powerful, real-life faith transformations

Recorded on 12/12/25. On this episode Coach V previews 3 programs in NAIA William Woods, and D2 programs Roberts Wesleyan and Wingate. For William Woods he talks about last season, and the key storylines there. For all the teams he talks about key athletes, coaches, and does his best predicting some of the games for this upcoming 2026 Women's College flag football season. Intro 0:00- 2:34William Woods Preview 2:35- 29:40Roberts Wesleyan Preview 29:41- 41:48Wingate Preview 41:49- 1:05:53Outro 1:05:54- 1:09:18instagram.com/playmakerscorner/?hl=en⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PlaymakerCorner⁠Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEcv0BIfXT78kNEtk1pbxQ/featured⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/playmakerscorner⁠ Website: ⁠https://playmakerscorner.com/⁠ Listen to us on:Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4rkM8hKtf8eqDPy2xqOPqr⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cycle-365/id1484493484?uo=4⁠ 

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Text: Matthew 11:2-11In response to the imprisoned John the Baptist’s question about who Jesus is, Jesus tells John’s followers about the things that are happening through Him. Like them, we are invited to see Jesus as the Messiah and the One who hears our cries, knows our prayers, shines light in the darkness, and remembers…

On Today's Podcast - Learn how Methodism became a worldwide mission.It is broadly understood that John Wesley was the founder of the Methodist movement that spread around the world in the eighteenth century. He is known for being a missionary in Georgia, his “heart-warming” experience at Aldersgate, field preaching, and the famous quote “the world is my parish.” It is also assumed that Wesley was a proponent of world missions and helped spread the Methodist movement around the world. Phillip examines this assumption and, after a closer look, reveals John Wesley's reluctance to send missionaries overseas. This was a fascinating discussion that I think gives nuance to the way we think about the history of world missions. 

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Welcome to another episode of Wesleyan Ways: Exploring Our Methodist Roots. In this episode, host Lan Davis-Wilson, Director of Belonging and Advocacy, and Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson sit down with Rev. April Casperson—an ordained deacon and Director of Enrollment Management at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO). April brings deep experience in diversity and inclusion, vocational discernment, and intercultural development, and together they explore one central question: How do United Methodists welcome others with the same loving acceptance that Christ extends to us?

Text: Matthew 3:1-13Today’s scripture is a familiar passage where John the Baptist helps the people of his time prepare for Christ’s coming into the world. It is written for us, the people of today, as well – it calls us forth to allow the Holy Spirit to work in us. Pastor Tim encourages us to…

In this episode of More to the Story, I sit down with Dr. Kenneth J. Collins, Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, to discuss his latest book, Generous Divine Love: The Grace and Power of Methodist Theology (Abingdon Press). Dr. Collins offers a fresh vision of Wesleyan theology centered on the abundant generosity of God's holy love.We explore:Why Wesleyan theology emphasizes grace as a gift rather than something earnedThe beauty of “holy love” and its transformative power for Christian livingPractical implications for pastors, scholars, and laityThis conversation will inspire you to rediscover the heart of Methodist theology—a theology that celebrates God's lavish grace and calls us to overcome division and tribalism with generous love.Youtube - https://youtu.be/SxwRMWa4zxwAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Dr. Kenneth J. Collins is an internationally recognized scholar in Wesley Studies and Historical Theology. He has authored more than nineteen books, including The Theology of John Wesley and The Scripture Way of Salvation. His newest work, Generous Divine Love, invites readers into a doxological celebration of God's holy love and grace.Dr. Collins' Book - Generous Divine Love from Abingdon PressIf you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

What does youth ministry look like when the world — and young people — are changing faster than ever? In this in-person episode recorded at Broomfield United Methodist Church, host Loren Richmond Jr. sits down with longtime student ministries director Mike Orr to talk about faith formation, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, belonging, spiritual maturity, and what it really means to cultivate community in a post-Christian culture. With warmth, honesty, and decades of ministry experience, Mike reflects on: Highlights from the Conversation His early spiritual experiences and how actual transformation — not willpower — shaped his faith. The surprising power of belonging-first ministry for Gen Z & Gen Alpha. Why emotionally coercive youth ministry of the 90s left deep marks — and how churches can do better. How to hold space for students with radically different political or cultural views. Why youth ministry should never be about indoctrination, but about helping young people own and explore their faith. How to handle deconstruction as a natural part of spiritual growth. The crisis facing young men — and how to model a healthier version of Christian masculinity. Why the future of church isn't about producing spiritual “products,” but creating a context where real faith can flourish. The essential role parents play in forming faith, whether they realize it or not. His hope for Christianity: “Keep adding leaves to the table. There's room for everyone.” This is a rich, grounded conversation about what actually works in youth ministry today — and what kind of church the next generation is longing for. Mike Orr has been a youth worker since the late 1990's, serving churches in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, California, and Colorado. He earned his MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. For over 10 years he has been the Director of Student Ministries at Broomfield United Methodist Church, located in the northern suburbs of Denver, CO. He lives with his wife and 3 dogs in Denver, CO. He has written zero books.    Mentioned Resources:

In this final week of our Rooted in Discipleship series, Dr. Jefferson M. Furtado explores what it means not only to be rooted in Christ, but to truly flourish in God's transforming grace. Drawing on the Wesleyan vision of sanctification and the practices that shape a mature life of faith, this sermon invites us to imagine discipleship as more than obligation—it is a life that bears fruit for the sake of the world. How do we grow deeper in love, steadier in hope, and bolder in service? What does flourishing look like in the real rhythms of our lives, our community, and our calling? And how might God be inviting us to take our next faithful step? Join us for an inspiring message that brings the series to a close with both challenge and encouragement: to be a people grounded in God's love and growing into the fullness of Christ. Scripture: Colossians 2:6–7

Text: Matthew 24:36-44As we begin the season of Advent, we recognize that sometimes we accept that the world is broken and just wait for Jesus to come again to fix things. However, the coming of Jesus and the expectation of His return isn’t an escape; it’s the fulfillment of a lifetime of preparation. We can…

Jay Hanson is the conference superintendent for the South Georgia Global Methodist Church and the lead pastor at the Chapel in Brunswick, Georgia. In his new book, God is Still Calling: How to Listen to God's Voice in a World Full of Noise, Jay offers practical wisdom and inspiring stories to help you recognize God's voice in everyday life, transforming busyness into purpose, connection, and clarity.Youtube - https://youtu.be/3uq-Kv2LaroAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Here is a link to Jay's book - https://www.inviteministries.org/store/view/god-is-still-calling/And here is a link to Seeking More Light: Essays in Salvation Army Thought Honoring R. David Rightmire - https://a.co/d/bp7g8GvIf you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

“Christ the [Conquered] King”Text: John 12:9-19On this Christ the King Sunday, Pastor Tim shares John's account of the Triumphal Entry and reexamines the significance of Jesus riding a donkey by putting it in context with prior historical events. It shows that even in apparent defeat, God's grace meets us where we are in life and…

Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Tune in today to hear from two of our international players: Iratxe Amorrortu Sainz and Ricky Kapteijn. Iratxe comes to us from Tenerife, Spain which is part of the Canary Islands and Ricky hails from Amsterdam, Netherlands. We get to learn about their American adventures and first year Wesleyan experiences.

Episode 388: Holiness of Heart and Life In this episode, Tim and Sara explore Micah 6:6–8 and the Wesleyan invitation to holiness of heart and life. Through the lens of justice, kindness (Hesed), and humble walking with God, they unpack what true worship looks like; far beyond religious performance. Together, they reflect on how holiness is formed from the inside out, why justice is inseparable from faithful leadership, and how leaders can practice presence, integrity, and attentiveness in everyday life. Practical examples, honest wrestling, and timeless wisdom make this a rich conversation for anyone wanting to lead with Christlike character today. Read more on the episode page at https://transformingmission.og/388

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Christine Pena, Chief Advancement Officer at Miss Porter's School.Christine shares how a childhood fascination with The Facts of Life led her from a small dinner table in West Falmouth on Cape Cod to a snowy visit at St. Paul's School, where she instantly knew, “This is where I want to be.” As a heavily aided, first-generation student from a working-class, third-generation Cape Cod family and an African American girl crossing “the bridge to the rest of the world,” she reflects on feeling like a fish out of water, challenging assumptions about wealth and privilege, and learning never to judge a book by its cover.From there, she traces her path to Wesleyan University, a brief but lucrative detour into management consulting in New York City, and the mental checklist that pushed her toward more meaningful work: respecting the people she worked for, doing work that mattered, and, as she jokes, not having to wear pantyhose every day. That audit led her into admissions at Dartmouth, graduate study at Harvard's ed school focused on higher education governance and history, and eventually into major gifts work at The Madeira School and Wesleyan.Today, at Miss Porter's, Christine thinks deeply about the global nature of girls' education, the cost of private education, and why institutions must joyfully, factually, and collaboratively tell the stories that prove the power of investing in human potential.

Dr. Ken Collins has been a professor at Asbury Theological Seminary since 1995 (which means he got there the same year I did). He has written and taught extensively on all facets of Wesleyan theology. His The Theology of John Wesley: Holy Love and the Shape of Grace was ground-breaking and established Collins as a preeminent theologian in the field. His work on holiness as "holy love” and grace as both "free and co-operant" is fascinating and that's where we'll be in this podcast, as we talk about his latest publication, Generous Divine Love. 

Episode 387: The Economy of Grace In this episode, Tim and Sara unpack one of Jesus' most practical and challenging teachings from Matthew 6:19–24. Through this passage, they explore what it means to live within God's economy of grace: a way of life where grace, not greed, defines our values, vision, and priorities. They begin with Jesus' reminder that "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also," inviting listeners to consider what truly captures their attention and shapes their lives. Together, they discuss how generosity, focus, and trust reveal where our hearts reside and how our vision determines our path. From the dangers of divided loyalty to the freedom of serving one master, the conversation highlights the difference between accumulation and participation, between chasing what fades and investing in what lasts. Drawing from Wesleyan wisdom, they remind us that grace refocuses our hearts, clears our vision, and calls us to steward not just our money but our time, attention, and relationships as gifts of God's love. This episode ends with practical reflections and an invitation: What's capturing your attention? Who, or what, is shaping your choices? Listen in as Tim and Sara help you discover how living in God's economy transforms ordinary stewardship into an expression of grace. Find show notes, reflection questions, and a small group discussion guide at transformingmission.org/387

In this episode of Wesleyan Ways, Rev. Mikang Kim and Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson sit down with Dr. Valerie Bridgeman, Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio and founder of WomanPreach! Inc., for a deep and lively conversation on what it means to be filled with and filled by the Holy Spirit. Dr. Bridgeman shares personal stories, theological insights, and wisdom on: - How the Holy Spirit grows us in community - The importance of prayer and discernment - Leading courageously and prophetically in the church - Submitting to the Spirit's work for transformation Whether you're a preacher, lay leader, or seeker of deeper faith, this conversation offers encouragement to listen for the Spirit's movement and trust God's power to renew and guide the church today.

My guest on the podcast today is Joseph Wood, principal (president) at Nazarene Theological College in Australia. Joseph holds multiple degrees from Trevecca Nazarene University and NTC Manchester. His academic interests are in the areas of church history, ecclesiology, sacramental theology, worship, Wesley studies, diakonia, and the intersection of theology and culture. Youtube - https://youtu.be/ylhfsinwq9oAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

The Wesleyan Way of Leadership Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–2 Leadership is not a sprint. It's a marathon of grace, perseverance, and faithful endurance. In this episode, Tim and Sara explore the Wesleyan way of leadership through the lens of Hebrews 12:1–2, focusing on three core practices that help Christ-centered leaders stay grounded for the long run: vision, adaptability, and accountability. You'll hear how vision keeps us focused on Christ and the mission, how adaptability helps us lay aside what no longer fits so we can follow the Spirit's leading, and how accountability reminds us that we don't run the race alone. Through stories of perseverance, from Admiral Jim Stockdale to Olympic runner Derek Redmond, Tim and Sara remind us that leadership is about helping everyone finish the race faithfully, not just finishing first. Listen and reflect: What race are you running right now? What weights are slowing you down? Who's running beside you and cheering you on? Where are your eyes fixed? Remember: You're surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, strengthened by grace, and never running alone—Christ runs with you. Listen now at transformingmission.org/386

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Rick Hiemstra is a former Wesleyan pastor who now directs the EFC's Centre for Research on Church and Faith. He and host David Guretzki reflect on increasing concerns over upcoming pastor retirements and the shrinking numbers of future pastors. They consider issues around training, educational structures, public reputation around pastoral careers, and the need for Christian communities to be more intentional and explicit in raising conversations about vocation. Rick Hiemstra's 2024 article in Faith Today: Waking up to the pastor shortage https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/05062024/4188073/ A response by Gordon T. Smith from 2025: Rethinking Canada's congregational leadership crisis https://www.faithtoday.ca/CCLC

In his new book, The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon's Case for the Existence of the Soul, neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor makes the case—based on 40 years of practice and over 7,000 brain surgeries—for a spiritual human soul.Youtube - https://youtu.be/-xg-fo4hqKgAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Here's the link to Dr. Egnor's book - https://a.co/d/dlTSZDFIf you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

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On today's podcast, I sit down with co-pastors Sterling Burleson (the lawyer) and Kaleb Jackson (the rancher) to explore their unique journey into co-vocational ministry. Together, they share how God has led them to serve side-by-side as pastors while continuing in their respective professions. At Wesley Biblical Seminary, we're witnessing a growing movement of co-vocational leaders being called into ministry—men and women who are faithfully serving both the Church and the marketplace. Sterling and Kaleb are a compelling example of this Spirit-led trend.Youtube - https://youtu.be/-xg-fo4hqKgAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

With all that Wendy Osefo has lost in the past few days - dignity, Wife Swap, her position at Wesleyan, it is only a matter of days before she is asked to not attend, or, removes herself from next month's BravoCon. In other Wendy news, The RHOP cast seems to be enjoying her downfall with no real fan in sight except one Miss Katie Rost. Rumors, and nastiness, surface that the RHOC reunion did not exactly go as Tamra had planned. Vicki Gunvalson talks a bunch of stuff and nonsense in the hopes of an RHOC return. Robyn and Gizelle talk smack but prepare to face off with Eminem sooner than later. Last, but certainly not least, Bethenny Frankel dives deep into the world of Only Fans. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: THEREALREAL - therealreal.com/velvetrope (Get $25 Off At the Best Place To Shop Authenticated Luxury Bags, Clothing, Watches & more) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Get the Rakuten App NOW and Join the 17 Million Members Who Are Already Saving!  Your Cash Back really adds up!) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be Protestant? How can its strengths shape faith in the modern world, and how should its challenges be addressed? Beth Felker Jones explores these questions in her new book, Why I Am Protestant. I enjoyed this conversation with her and think you will too.Youtube - https://youtu.be/QUVmSnO-OCIAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Here's a link to Beth's 2025 book, Why I Am Protestant - https://www.ivpress.com/why-i-am-protestant?srsltid=AfmBOooQrPOuATUuc_FvQpA1MTv3c5XyBj-bIe_7zxj5C7TNo-jFoqTCIf you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

What is the theological meaning of American history? In this episode, American church historian Grant Wacker joins Mark Labberton to explore the theological dimensions of American history, the legacy of Billy Graham, and the evolving face of evangelicalism. Wacker reflects on his Pentecostal upbringing, his formation as a historian, and his conviction that faith and scholarship must speak honestly to one another. Together they trace how religion has both shaped and distorted American life—from the enduring wound of slavery to the reformist spirit woven through its history. Wacker, now in his eighties, offers his perspective on evangelicalism's past, present, and global future. Episode Highlights “Religion has always been at the forefront of rationalizing and making enslavement seem perfectly normal—perfectly natural. It's just the order of things.” “Many of the very finest religious historians are not believers—and they do superb work in understanding where religion lies.” “I don't think there is Christian nationalism out there. What there is is that there is nationalism that draws on Christian categories to legitimate itself.” “I don't think what we're looking at is a religious movement. We're looking at a political movement that uses religious categories.” “We should write about others the way we wish they would write about us.” “You Americans are always asking the Holy Spirit to bring revival. What you ought to be doing is asking the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to the revival that is already flourishing.” Helpful Links and Resources America's Pastor: Billy Graham and the Shaping of a Nation by Grant Wacker — https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Pastor-Graham-Shaping-Nation/dp/0674052188 Heaven Below: Early Pentecostals and American Culture by Grant Wacker — https://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Below-Pentecostals-American-Culture/dp/0674011287 One Soul at a Time: The Story of Billy Graham by Grant Wacker — https://www.amazon.com/One-Soul-Time-Religious-Biography/dp/0802885500/ Mark Noll's The Civil War as a Theological Crisis — https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Crisis-Steven-Janice-Lectures/dp/1469621819 Religion in American Life: A Short History — ****https://www.amazon.com/Religion-American-Life-Short-History/dp/0199832692/ About Grant Wacker Grant Wacker is the Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Christian History at Duke Divinity School. A leading scholar of American religious history, he is the author of numerous books including Heaven Below: Early Pentecostals and American Culture and America's Pastor: Billy Graham and the Shaping of a Nation. His research has helped shape modern understanding of American evangelicalism, Pentecostalism, and the intersection of faith and culture. Show Notes Wacker's path to the study of history through mentorship at Harvard Divinity School and a fascination with theology's relationship to historical reality He distinguishes between observing “religion operating in history” and perceiving “the divine hand,” emphasizing the tension between secular and theological approaches to the past. Four major contexts that define the American story: geography, capitalism, immigration, and race Eleven domains where the power of religion—and possibly divine influence—can be seen, from colonization and enslavement to revivalism and reform. “We are a people of plenty—prosperous partly because of the accident of geography.” Reformed and Wesleyan theology as twin engines shaping the nation's moral and social imagination. Humility as “at the heart of Reformed theology: we don't run our lives; something else is running the show.” Wesleyan theology, by contrast, stresses human enablement and responsibility: “If we are able to do it, we are responsible for doing it.” Catholic contributions to the American story, especially the richness of liturgy and the continuity of two thousand years of history Reflections on racial sin as a “permanent wound,” calling religion both complicit in and necessary for confronting slavery's legacy Mark Noll's The Civil War as a Theological Crisis, highlighting how both sides invoked Scripture without self-awareness or self-critique “Religion has always been implicated in making enslavement seem natural—as natural as breathing.” Describes evangelicalism's deep roots in pietism and revivalism, its mainstream dominance by the late nineteenth century, and its later fragmentation. “Evangelicalism became the main line—it was the standard way Protestantism operated.” Outlines the modern trifurcation: fundamentalists, liberals, and a centrist evangelical river that remains influential. “Christian nationalism” is largely a political, not religious, phenomenon: nationalism using Christian categories to legitimize itself. “Religion is rarely an independent variable in determining how people vote.” Richard Bushman (paraphrase):  Have we written about [the subjects of academic history] as fairly and honestly as we can, or have we distorted their story in order to make ourselves look good? A call for fairness in historical judgment: “Write about them the way you wish they would write about you.” Prediction: Evangelicalism's future lies “south of the equator”—in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Quotes a Jesuit: “Americans keep asking for revival; they should ask to see the revival that's already happening.” On Christian nationalism: “The question is not whether religion and politics collude—they always have—but whether we can be self-conscious and humble about it.” Identifies power, prosperity, and digital speed as the toxic combination shaping contemporary polarization. “Speed is a narcotic for humans—we want to be connected now.” Reflects on Billy Graham's unifying role and his progressive evolution on race and nuclear disarmament: “He became increasingly moderate, increasingly inclusive.” Notes Graham's three conversions—to Christ, to racial justice, and to peace. “The United States and the Soviet Union are like two little boys in a bathtub filled with gasoline, playing with matches.” On teaching and legacy: “My students are earnest—they want to do well for the world they live in.” “Whatever good has come—it's a gift, not earned.” Humility, humor, and grace as rare marks of faith and scholarship integrated Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

In this episode of The Broken Banquet, Ashley and Wil welcome Will Faircloth — Director of Spanish Studies of the Wesley House of Studies at Truett Seminary and Director of the Wesley Heritage Foundation.Will's story stretches from serving in Costa Rica alongside Wil to shaping the next generation of Wesleyan leaders at Baylor University. With a deep passion for theological education and a heart that beats for mission, Will shares how God has been on the move through every chapter of his life.Together, we talk about:How cross-cultural ministry in Costa Rica shaped Will's call and perspectiveWhy forming a Wesleyan presence within Truett Seminary matters right nowThe work of the Wesley Heritage Foundation and its role in preserving and expanding Wesleyan witnessWhere Will sees God moving in this season of leadership and transitionFrom the mission field to the classroom, Will's story reminds us that discipleship and formation are global, relational, and always Spirit-led.Pull up a chair to the table! You're going to love this conversation.Website: International Leadership InstituteMusic by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: menomissions.orgContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com#BrokenBanquetPodcast #WesleyHouseOfStudies #WesleyHeritageFoundation #BaylorTruett #MissionAndFormation #GlobalChurch #GodOnTheMove

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Show Notes:Dr. Ted Campbell is a returning guest to The Weight, this time for an introduction into the Nicene Creed. 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which originally created the Nicene Creed, a statement of faith that declares God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and affirms the divinity and humanity of Jesus. The Nicene Creed is one of the most widely used Christian creeds, and unites Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and many Protestant denominations.Ted is a church historian and a recently retired professor and pastor who served as the president of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary from 2001-2005, and then as the Associate Professor of Church History at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. He is the author of several books about Wesleyan theology and historyResources:Learn more about Ted at his website, https://tedcampbell.com/Listen to his previous episode on The WeightLearn more about the Nicene Creed 

Renowned Bible teacher and prolific author, John David (J. D.) Walt is the former Dean of Chapel of Asbury Theological Seminary and the founder and sower-in-chief of Seedbed. Seedbed exists to gather, connect, and resource the people of God to sow for a great awakening. J.D.'s new book, released last month, is called Romans: From Sin Management to Love Unleashed.Youtube - https://youtu.be/vmRRi9D8ic8Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Here's a link to J.D.'s book - https://my.seedbed.com/product/romans-from-sin-management-to-love-unleashed-daily-seeds/If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

In this episode, Jeremy looks at five more Protestant perspectives on how sanctification works: the Wesleyan, Pentecostal, Keswick, Decisional (Chafter), and New Pietism views. Part one covered the Lutheran, Reformed, and Two Natures (Plymouth Brethren) views. Link to the sanctification chart: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ge9NPJ8Tn-eJIN29VYx15M51N1rQvEbB/view?usp=sharing Link to Gary Gilley's articles on John Mark Comer: https://tottministries.org   Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org   https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: show@dotheology.com https://twitter.com/dotheology​​ https://facebook.com/dotheology​   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology   0:00 Introduction 2:01 Wesleyan Perspective 12:14 Pentecostal Perspective 21:55 Keswick Perspective 32:40 Decisional Perspective 43:02 New Pietism Perspective   #Podcast #Sanctification #Theology

Episdoe 382 invites you to begin an exploration of God's grace in the Wesleyan tradition. That exploration begins with prevenient grace, the grace that goes before us, through the lens of John 1:1–9. Long before we act, plan, or even believe, God is already at work. That's the heart of prevenient grace. It reminds leaders that ministry isn't about starting something new, but discerning how to join what God has already begun. Through Scripture, Wesleyan theology, and personal stories, this conversation invites you to reframe leadership as an act of cooperation with God's initiative. From the light that “shines in the darkness” to the relationships and moments where grace is already at work, this episode will help you see leadership through the lens of divine presence and participation. Listen now and rediscover how prevenient grace transforms how you lead, serve, and live. Learn more at transformingmission.org/382

What if the balance between extremes leads to growth? The via media, or “way through the center,” is a key part of Wesleyan belief, guiding us to take the best of both extremes and create a dynamic, living center.Reflection Questions:1. In what ways are you concerned about polarization today?2. What value do you find in the via media, the way of the center?3. How might you practice listening and empathy with those who disagree with you?Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

Our theology is too small. Something big is missing, and the Good News is compromised. God has “an everlasting covenant” with the Earth (Genesis 9:12-17). What would happen if Christian theology took this seriously, literally? And if we looked at Jesus through God's Earth covenant, and at this covenant through Jesus? This book by today's podcast guest, Howard Snyder, tackles that question.Youtube - https://youtu.be/T5fK0Onkf7gAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4https://place.asburyseminary.edu/academicbooks/53/If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Welcome to Wesley Memorial Church! We are a grace-filled, loving and warm-hearted congregation that is firmly rooted in the classic and orthodox Wesleyan stream of Christianity. Click SUBSCRIBE above! LIke and comment on this video. subscribe to our podcast on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-memorial-church-high-point-nc-sermons-podcast/id1473843839 For prayer request, to learn more or to make your own decision for Jesus Christ, visit wesleymemorial.org Follow us on: facebook.com/wesleymemhp instagram.com/wesleymemhp x.com/wesleymemhp Enable our Alexa skill. Just say, "Alexa, enable Wesley Memorial Church." To play the latest sermon, just say "Alexa, play Wesley Memorial Church." #church #churchonline #watchchurchonline #christianity #biblestudy #sermons #inspriationalmessages

Sophocles' play Antigone was originally performed around 441 B.C.E., but the themes in the play still resonate today. This hour, we revisit the story of Antigone, and ask what it can teach us about compromise, wisdom, extremism, grief, and more. Plus, a look at how modern productions are exploring new ways for audiences to engage with the ancient Greek tragedy. GUESTS: Elizabeth Bobrick: A Visiting Scholar in Wesleyan’s Department of Classical Studies. She also teaches for Wesleyan’s Center for Prison Education. Her Substack is “This Won’t End Well: On Loving Greek Tragedy,” and her writing has also appeared in The New York Times and Salon Bryan Doerries: A writer, director, and translator who currently serves as Artistic Director of Theater of War Productions. He is author of The Theater of War: What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today, among other books Anna Conser: Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Cincinnati Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Johnson completed her Ph.D. in Wesley Studies at the Nazarene Theological College/University of Manchester. Her study is focused on the theme of death as it relates to John Wesley's doctrine of holiness. Christine currently serves as the Registrar and Director of Enrolled Student Services at Asbury Theology Seminary and today on the podcast we talked about her upcoming book, Triumphant Death: Grace, Holiness, and Death in the Theology of John Wesley.Youtube - https://youtu.be/ZIRrJUTujSUAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

This week we're looking back at a state championship for men's cross country. Plus, field hockey is now ranked seventh in the country, and women's soccer blanked nationally ranked Wesleyan. All that and more...on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 0:54 -- Matt Coyne, Head Coach, Football. 8:06 -- Nathaniel Aronson '27, Men's Cross Country. (Male Bobcat of the Week) 14:32 -- Leah White '27, Women's Cross Country captain. 24:17 -- Sydney Litney '27, Women's Soccer. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 32:13 -- Ava Donohue '28, Field Hockey. 36:56 -- Jaime Bartley-Cohen '29, Volleyball. 48:00 -- Henry Ehrlich '26, Men's Golf captain. 1:00:36 -- Adrienne Shibles '91, Dempsey Challenge recap.

The war we currently face is a war of ideas, of semantics, of the definition of terms and ideals. Christians must lead by example, not because we decide the truth, but because we represent the One who is the way, the truth and the life. Welcome to Wesley Memorial Church! We are a grace-filled, loving and warm-hearted congregation that is firmly rooted in the classic and orthodox Wesleyan stream of Christianity. Click SUBSCRIBE above! LIke and comment on this video. subscribe to our podcast on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-memorial-church-high-point-nc-sermons-podcast/id1473843839 For prayer request, to learn more or to make your own decision for Jesus Christ, visit wesleymemorial.org Follow us on: facebook.com/wesleymemhp instagram.com/wesleymemhp x.com/wesleymemhp Enable our Alexa skill. Just say, "Alexa, enable Wesley Memorial Church." To play the latest sermon, just say "Alexa, play Wesley Memorial Church." #church #churchonline #watchchurchonline #christianity #biblestudy #sermons #inspriationalmessages

Welcome to Wesley Memorial Church! We are a grace-filled, loving and warm-hearted congregation that is firmly rooted in the classic and orthodox Wesleyan stream of Christianity. Click SUBSCRIBE above! LIke and comment on this video. subscribe to our podcast on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-memorial-church-high-point-nc-sermons-podcast/id1473843839 For prayer request, to learn more or to make your own decision for Jesus Christ, visit wesleymemorial.org Follow us on: facebook.com/wesleymemhp instagram.com/wesleymemhp x.com/wesleymemhp Enable our Alexa skill. Just say, "Alexa, enable Wesley Memorial Church." To play the latest sermon, just say "Alexa, play Wesley Memorial Church." #church #churchonline #watchchurchonline #christianity #biblestudy #sermons #inspriationalmessages

In a world that can be challenging and ever-changing, Wesleyan scholar Paul Chilcote shares how his new book, “Transformed by Grace,” and the wisdom of John and Charles Wesley can inspire us to love boldly, serve joyfully and lead courageously in our lives and churches. More information and a full transcript of this conversation are … Continue reading "‘Transformed by Grace': Wesleyan wisdom for today's UMC"

The church is ordered so that good can run wild. God appoints leaders to commission the laity in the church's ministry and mission. Pastors and ministry leaders serve and organize the church in such a way that people in their care can pursue their unique gifts. In Lay Leadership: For the Care of Souls, Aaron Perry empowers pastors to empower laity in leadership. I enjoyed this conversation with Aaron and hope you do to.Youtube - https://youtu.be/uJJzMIzTSaUAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Here's Aaron's book - https://lexhampress.com/product/305969/lay-leadership-for-the-care-of-soulsIf you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net