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. 12: Three Powers and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Michael discusses the connection between the Holy Spirit’s gifts and the human spirit’s powers, noting how Jesus’ roles as prophet, priest, and king are reflected in church members and offices. He highlights the potential for discord due to diversity in gifts but emphasizes God’s purpose of unity and growth within the church.
Being Something Extra: Tragic Story, Comic Ending
In this bonus episode of Being Something Extra, Michael discusses the conventions of comedy and tragedy. He analyzes how the films Uncut Gems and The Room subvert traditional expectations, transforming tragic scenarios toward conventionally comedic outcomes.
Three Powers, Pt. 11: Self-Awareness and the Overlap of the Powers
Michael addresses self-awareness and its challenges due to overlapping powers. He categorizes these overlaps: desire connects will and affections, plan connects will and intellect, and dream connects intellect and affections. Standards for these overlaps are habit for desire, conviction for plan, and taste for dream. Resolving conflicts in the three powers generally happens in the overlaps or agreements of the powers
Three Powers, Pt. 10: Superiority and Submission
Michael explores the complex dynamics of superiority and submission, emphasizing the important distinctions between domain, power, and authority. He highlights how internal submission fosters personal wholeness, while external submission can lead to peace and productivity within communities.
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.