Recently, Michael Card announced his retirement, at least from his long-running radio program/podcast In the Studio with Michael Card, which was hosted by Wayne Shepherd. You can listen to the last episode here. The program began in 2002 and was proceeded by his Joy in the Journey program. It was really unlike any other program, featuring conversation, music and Bible teaching. Past episodes will continue to be available on iTunes and Spotify.
Michael is unique in that he was first known as a musical artist, and later became known as an author and Bible teacher. It is hard to measure the impact of Michael’s ministry in my life through his music, writing and teaching since I was first being introduced to his music via his 1984 Known by the Scars album when I was still a relatively new believer. As I recall, there was some controversy around that album, with the record company wanting an album of more “radio friendly” songs. Known by the Scars would later become part of The Life, a three-album trilogy on the life of Christ. I have always appreciated how he took scripture and creatively turned it into songs.
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