There's a lot packed into this week's session of In the Studio with Michael Card. Have your thinking stretched as we explore the topic of hessed and “linguistic gravity” presented by Michael at a Biblical Imagination Conference. In the second half, David Dillard from Nashville Banjos join us for an unforgettable time of conversation and music that show “hessed” in action. We’ll start by learn about David’s craft of making custom banjos. But there’s much more as David tells about his ministry work with the Kurd’s living in Nashville and Iraq. Our good friend Jeff Taylor joins in the session and plays some music with Dave from their CD titled “Claw Hammer Hymns”. You won’t want to miss this session of teaching, talking and amazing “pickin’” waiting for you, In The Studio with Michael Card.

Don’t miss this week's new edition, In The Studio with Michael Card. Well start off the hour by placing a call to Cairo, Egypt as we introduce you to a new friend. Hear Michael talk with Karim Joseph about his latest book called “The Encounters”. Will hear Karim’s perspective on the personal conversations Jesus had in the Gospels and how Jesus is waiting to encounter you today. In the second half we’ll continue Michael’s study from the Cove called “Walk with Jesus”. You’ll want to have your Bible in hand and open to John 9 as we go deep in to the background behind the man born blind and how God can be glorified through tragedy in life. Conversation, teaching and inspiring songs from Michael that weave the hour together are waiting for you in this session, In The Studio with Michael Card.

You’ll need an open Bible as we present this new edition, In The Studio with Michael Card. Well start off the hour catching up with our good friend Dr. Bob Bakke. He will help us learn how to keep focused on hope through prayer as we face change in these turbulent times. We’ll continue Michael’s series recorded at The Cove by turning to John 5 to gain a new perspective on “The Man of Excuses”. In the second half we’ll open our archives for an important conversation with the author of Experiencing God, Dr. Henry Blackaby. You won’t want to miss this challenging and compelling discussion on how we can have a deep and life changing relationship with all the members of the Trinity. Join us for music and conversation that will help you take serious steps in your journey with God in this session, In The Studio with Michael Card.

This week, In the Studio with Michael Card you’ll need your Bible as we listen in on some deep conversations. We start off the hour with Dr. George Guthrie opening to 2 Corinthians to explore the promise of being a “new creation”. From there Dr. Guthrie takes us to Isaiah and Revelation to see how this theme is woven through the fabric of scripture. In the second half, Ginny Owens talks with Michael about their experience with song writing. They worked together on songs for the CD “To The Kindness of God” and will let us in on their creative process for bring musical ideas to life. Throughout the hour we’ll feature songs that will connect these discussions. We’re praying you will be informed, challenged and encouraged when you listen in to this session, In The Studio with Michael Card.

Here’s what’s coming up on this edition of In the Studio With Michael Card. We’re opening the archives to present a “classic” recording from the Mole End Studio you’ won’t want miss. Listen in to a conversation with author Randy Alcorn about what he calls “The Grace and Truth Paradox”. Randy and Michael will turn to John chapter 8 and see how Jesus balances grace and truth in the hard situation of the woman caught in adultery. In our creativity segment we’ll meet Chester Thompson, a world renown percussionist. Chester has played for groups like “Genesis” and “Weather Report” to name a few. We’ll get to hear about his faith and how following Christ has affected his career. Then in the second half Michael sits down at the studio Baldwin and performs several songs in what we’re calling a “Summer Concert Set”. The Bible is opened and the instruments are tuned so be challenged and inspired when you join us, In The Studio with Michael Card.

Don’t miss this new edition, In The Studio with Michael Card. Well start off the hour by continuing Michael teaching called “Walk With Jesus” presented “live” at The Cove. You’ll want to follow along as we learn about the meaning of the details from Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well in John 4. In the second half we’ll feature a classic session with Scott Roley recorded at the Mole End studio that you won’t want to miss. Scott and Michael open the Bible and discuss the importance of having a healthy appetite for regular Bible reading. Gain encouragement and enjoy several of Michael’s songs performed throughout this session, In The Studio with Michael Card.

It’s a summer road trip on this edition of In the Studio with Michael Card. Join us for a tour of cities ancient and modern. We’ll start with our friend Dr. Corrado Primavera who takes us back to AD 64 to uncover the details behind the great fire in Rome and how that affected the early Christians. Then we’ll turn our attention to modern urban issues with Dr. John Fuder. Dr. Fuder is the author of the Chicago Neighborhood Prayer Guide and works with Chicagoland United in Prayer. He’ll talk about taking the hope of the gospel to the streets in desperate times. Your heart will be stirred with teaching, conversation and music when you listen to this session, In The Studio with Michael Card.

Don’t miss this edition, In The Studio with Michael Card. Well start off the hour by welcoming Trevin Wax to talk about the importance of having a Christian world view. We’ll explore how to let the scriptures transform the way we think about the issues we all face each day. Then we’ll continue the "Walk With Jesus" series from Michael recorded last summer at The Cove. Listen in as we learn about the details in Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus from John 3. Expand your understating of the Bible, learn how to think seriously about your faith and enjoy several of Michael’s songs presented in this session, In The Studio with Michael Card.

This week In The Studio with Michael Card we’re going on a “Classic” musical adventure. Join us as we open the archives for an unforgettable session that happened years ago at the Mole End studio. Our guest is Buddy Greene and the topic is story of Jonah. Accompanying Buddy on accordion and piano is our friend Jeff Taylor. You’ll want to join us as Michael goes deep into the meaning of this familiar Old Testament story. Tap your toes as you follow along in your Bible for a classic treasure that will warm your heart, In The Studio with Michael Card.

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