In the Studio with Michael Card

On this classic session we’ll talk with author Brennan Manning about his book titled The "Rabbi’s Heartbeat". The conversation will center on how we all can develop an intimate relationship with Jesus. As part of the discussion, Michael will play the song based on Brennan’s book. Then, cellist John Catchings joins us to talk about developing skills that reinforce an artist’s performance. John brings his creative spirit and his cello for an unforgettable time here at Mole End. Michael will end the hour answering listener email questions.

The conversations in this edition touch on creativity, commentary and community. We’ll start off with our friend Chris Fabry. Chris is known for his Moody Radio “backyard fence”, Christy Award winning novels and now a writing support website “Hey You Can Write”. He’ll speak with Michael about the creative process as followers of Christ. Our commentary segment spotlights a new book project Michael is working on that explores the lessons from the life of Jesus. We’ll dive into the details from the story of blind Bartimaeus in Mark’s Gospel. And we’ll wrap the hour with some fresh perspectives on the communities that Jesus established while he was with his disciples. Insightful conversations all knit together with music recorded in session.

Opening this week's session, Scott Roley stops by with guitar in hand. We’ll get to hear a frank and personal discussion about the way Scott and Michael have grown in their friendship, in ministry and as fathers. In the second half we’ll get a global perspective with two guests, beginning with Kay Eaves. Kay was married to John Eaves who has been featured on the program when he struggled with cancer. We’ll hear how Kay has continued in ministry after John went home to be with the Lord. And we’ll wrap up the hour with Larry Warren the President of African Leadership. We’ll talk with Larry about Kingdom economics right before he heads off to Africa.

This week’s classic edition features special guest Dr. Ravi Zacharias, discussing the picture Philippians chapter two gives us about the person of Christ. Along with the clear presentation of the Gospel by Ravi, we’ll get to hear several great songs that coincide with the teaching. In the second half we’ll go on a field trip to the Nashville Rescue Mission. Joining us on mic will be Currey Womack and several men from the Mission. Billy Eldridge, the author of the “Mission Man” poem will be with us as well.

Join us for a new Memorial Day edition of "In the Studio with Michael Card". We ’ll start off the hour with Dr. Lyle Dorsett a historian and author of “Serving God and Country”. Dr. Dorsett helps us gain a deeper understanding of the important sacrifice and ministry of Military Chaplains. Then, Michael will continue his teaching series from the book of Job. In this installment we’ll get an overview of the various laments of Job and how he stayed faithful to God through his suffering.

We will continue our series with Dr. George Guthrie in the book of Second Corinthians. In this second installment we’ll look at the way God uses the suffering we face to prepare us for building His Kingdom. And then in the second half we’ll hear a concert of prayer that first released to celebrate the National Day of Prayer. The Men of the Empty Hands Fellowship will gather at the Mole End Studio for a powerful time seeking God for the needs of the Church, the nation and the world.

We start the hour with guest Ken Boa who is the author of “Life In the Presence of God”. This conversation spans our main themes of commentary, creativity and community. Michael and Ken discuss their shared interest in astronomy, art and living out the message of the word of God. In the second half we’ll continue Michael’s study from the book of Job presented at a Lament Conference. In this teaching installment the focus is on faithfulness in difficult circumstances and God’s provision of a redeemer.

This week “Classic” In the Studio With Michael Card, we’re going to begin a the first part of a study in the book of Second Corinthians with our friend Dr. George Guthrie. In this first installment we’ll look at the backgrounds and major themes found in this pivotal New Testament book. And then in the second half we’ll combine our creativity and community segments together. Our special guest is singer/songwriter Wes King. With guitar in hand Wes will tell about God’s faithfulness in his battle with cancer. Along with these great guests we’ll hear Michael answer some listener questions and he’ll perform a song request sent in to us..

We’ll start off the hour with the first part of a series of teaching from Michael on the book of Job. In the creativity segment our social media team member, Lauren Koske talks about the redemptive use of new digital forms of communication. This week’s community focus is on preparing for the upcoming National Day of Prayer. We’ll welcome Pastor and Day of Prayer Producer Dr. Bob Bakke to speak about this year’s theme, “Love One Another”. His insights on the power of prayer in the face of the culture’s darkness will encourage us to seek God.

On this Classic edition of In the Studio With Michael Card, we’ll remember our Lord’s victory over the grave with teaching from the word and powerful music. We’ll begin with a message highlight recorded in Havana Cuba. Michael was teaching on the “Un-Miraculous Miracles of Jesus” and translated by a dear friend Pastor Gonzales. In this segment we’ll be taken to the lessons from the raising of Lazarus and the meaning of the death of Jesus on the cross. This is an unforgettable moment when the truth of Christ’s death and resurrection come in to sharp focus. Then in the second half we’ll take a musical journey through the events of Jesus last hours on Earth and how we should respond to his sacrifice for us. Scott Brasher will join Michael in what we are calling an “in studio concert set”.

On this week’s session In the Studio with Michael Card our focus is on the events of Holy Week. We’ll start of the hour with an in-depth study of character and conduct of Judas. Pastor Colin Smith has explored the details of the betrayal of Jesus in his book, “Heaven So Near, So Far”. Together with Michael they’ll explore the mindset that can pull us away from the savior. Then in the second half, Michael will guide us with music and scripture through some of the significant moments leading up to the cross. It is our prayer this hour will help guide your thinking and prepare your heart to remember our Lord’s death on Good Friday.

In this week's classic edition, we're going to continue our explore the background of slavery in the New Testament. Michael will what he's discovered about this topic as we look to the book of Ephesians and many other passages in our commentary segment. Then we'll continue our discussion of the creative process with Lee Benson. Lee is a professor at Union University and is a sculptor. You'll want to hear his insights on Christians in the Arts. Then in the second half we catch up with Sara Groves. Sara is will talk about the problem of modern slavery. Part of her ministry focus is on raising awareness to the horror of human trafficking and the sex trade. We'll have teaching, music and conversation that will expand our vision as followers of Christ.

This week's session will take us around the globe and take us back in time. We'll make a connection in South East Asia for our first guest, Professor David Miller. David is a scholar and guide during Michael's annual Israel tour. With the backdrop of the Holy Land, David will bring the gospels to life as we hear his insights on Jesus as the Good Shepherd and much more. In our creativity segment we'll meet author and historian Kevin Belmonte. Kevin is known for writing the biography of significant Christians of past generations like D.L. Moody, William Wilberforce and many others. He'll share his perspective on the art of writing biography and why he is drawn to learn from the lives of those who have gone before us.

This week In the Studio we’ll feature a “Classic” edition from the Mole End studio. Our commentary on the word of God will focus on a challenging study Michael did on the topic of slavery in the New Testament. Then we’ll place a call to Dr. Lyle Dorsett to talk about the contribution of John Wesley in the history of the abolition of the slave trade in England. We’ll hear Michael interact with some listener emails. And then Steve Green stops by the studio for a powerful conversation about facing struggles in life. We

Michael continues to highlight the way the word hessed is seen in the New Testament through the writings of John and Paul. Then we’ll meet Ron Davis who has been on the road with Michael for 30 years. He’ll share his insights in what we call “The art of the tour”. In our community segment we’ll meet Mary Frances Bowley the founder of Wellspring Living. She’ll tell the story of how God’s kindness is behind the restoration of young girls coming out the dark world of human trafficking.