In the Market with Janet Parshall It Doesn’t Have To Be This Hard
Feb 6, 2026
Mike Nappa, author and theologian known for approachable 'coffee shop theology,' discusses the person and work of the Holy Spirit. He explains three ways the Spirit operates: in, with, and through you. He explores why believers doubt the Spirit, stories of being carried in weakness, the five freedoms the Spirit provides, and how to cooperate with the Spirit’s leading.
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Widespread Misunderstanding Of The Holy Spirit
- Large shares of self-identified Christians misunderstand the Holy Spirit's personhood and power.
- Mike Nappa emphasizes that without the Spirit believers attempt a powerless, non-Christian life.
246 Verses On A Library Table
- Mike Nappa describes creating 246 three-by-five cards of New Testament references to the Holy Spirit.
- He organized them into 11 themes and three movements: in, with, and through.
In, With, And Through Framework
- The Holy Spirit's work groups into three modes: in us (what he does for us), with us (what he does with our cooperation), and through us (what he accomplishes by us).
- This framework structures Mike Nappa's book into three sections and informs practical spiritual life.
