A biblically-informed thinkspace for exploring and articulating all the ways we make or break sense of human experience. Join thinker and author Michael Minkoff as he investigates and interrogates meaning-making and thought categories in an effort to articulate a more cohesive understanding of human information within the superstructure of God’s truth.
Three Powers, Pt. 9: Three Powers, Faith, and Salvation
Michael examines the connection between the three powers of the human spirit and Christian faith. He critiques historical definitions of faith for neglecting to ascribe any affectional dimension to faith and concludes with insights on church selection and evangelism.
Three Powers, Pt. 8: Three Powers and Anthropology
Michael explores anthropology through his three power framework, discussing themes of gender, ethnicities, global missions, and denominations.
Three Powers, Pt. 7: On the Intellect
Michael investigates the intellect, touching on truth, fact, bias, and imagination, aiming for a more comprehensive understanding of the mind.
Three Powers, Pt. 6: On the Will
Michael examines the will as a power on its own terms, distinguishing between good and evil in contrast to righteousness and wickedness. He delves into the essence of divine righteousness, the concept of the self, and various will disorders.
Three Powers, Pt. 5: On the Affections
Michael explores the historical devaluation of the affections, providing biblically-informed objections to this trend. He differentiates between affections and emotions, offering insights on how to properly order and cultivate the affections.
Three Powers, Pt. 4: The Powers Ordered and Disordered
Michael discusses the interplay between the fruit of the Spirit and three powers, drawing largely from Paul’s letters. He contrasts this to the classic temptations of Pleasure, Power, and Prestige, emphasizing that understanding spiritual disorders can lead to personal wholeness and healthier communities.
Three Powers, Pt. 3: How the Powers Relate
Michael examines the relationship between the three powers within individuals and communities, focusing on the dynamics in the “throne room of the spirit.” He discusses the necessity of establishing standards for each power and how their sources and feedback metrics significantly shape human personality, leading to the identification of 12 basic personality types.
Three Powers, Pt. 2: One Power to Rule Them All?
This episode examines the hierarchy of powers and the concept of the “primacy of the intellect,” tracing its origins to Greco-Roman philosophy and the Reformation, and showing how it continues to have profound influence today.
Three Powers, Pt. 1: Introduction to Three Powers of the Human Spirit
Michael introduces the Nothing Human podcast and his multi-part series on the Three Powers of the Human Spirit, focusing on mind, heart, and will.