In this episode, Nathan talks with author and musician Michael Card about hesed, an untranslatable Hebrew word that expresses God’s love and faithfulness. Michael believes it may be the most important word in Scripture and spent ten years writing a book to unpack its meaning.
Show Notes
[2:29] What would you tell your younger self?
[3:05] What is it that you care about these days?
[6:16] You wrote a book about one word. Tell us about the book.
[9:22] What does the word mean to you personally?
[10:31] How do you live into it?
[15:05] I’m noticing in your writings and in your music this love of Scripture. Where did that come from?
[18:31] What do you hope people take away from the book?
[22:25] How do you personally work with Scripture these days?
Resources
- Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God’s Lovingkindness, by Michael Card
- Michael Card’s website
- “Hymn to the Kindness of God,” from his album To the Kindness of God
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Michael Card
Michael Card (born April 11, 1957) is an American Christian singer-songwriter, musician, author, and radio host from Franklin, Tennessee. He is best known for his contributions in contemporary Christian music, which couple folk-style melodies and instrumentation with lyrics that stem from intensive study of the Bible.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster is an author and host of Life With God, a Renovaré Podcast. Formerly, he was an Associate Professor of social work and served as the Andrews Chair in Spiritual Formation at Spring Arbor University. He was also a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions counselor. Nathan has published two books, including The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines.