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Living Word, Written Word, SPOKEN WORD!

Judah Israel Michael: Poet, Performer, Lyrical Evangelist.

Instead of regurgitating the same tired clichés and meaningless drivel you've heard at countless open mic nights (and church services) Judah is setting fire to the page and stage with an uncompromised spiritual message, blistering social satire, and edgy wit. Not content with the safe “feel good” poems at safe “positive” venues, this 27 year old spoken-word artist is traveling all over the U.S. (as well as Canada) shaking up the Church world with slam poetry, and shaking up the slam scene with rhyming sermons. Having spoken in 18 states already, it's no mystery why poetix.net called Judah “the nation’s top traveling Christian performance poet of Semitic extraction” in a recent interview.

In addition to working on a new book The Letter and The Spirit and a follow-up CD to 2002’s Spirit-Filled Spoken Word, Judah–who is an ordained full-time minister– is looking for a distribution deal for his Poetry Poster (as seen on the products page.)

News and Reviews

Report from the Presbyterian Coalition By Leslie Scanlon, Outlook National Reporter, 10.09.03

The worship showed what’s possible—the soloists let loose in praise to God, children danced like flappers to gospel music, “lyrical evangelist” Judah Israel recited rapid-fire rap poems inspired by Scripture. “I totally like had an epiphany about this,” he said, grinning an on-fire-for-Jesus grin.

‘The People of the Word’ to be focus of annual conference. By Craig M. Kibler, 02.03.05

In addition to the main speakers, the conference will feature Judah Israel, a well-known “lyrical evangelist.”

By Melvin Parker 05.02.03

Open Mic was just as exciting as the show, as Poet Judah Israel drew a standing ovation. His contemporary Christian style and fluid flow was to everyone’s liking.

Howlin’ with the Full Moon By Bonnie Vandewater, 04.01.05

“Poet Judah Israel Michael wasn’t selected in the pool this time, but entertained the audience during a break while the scorekeepers tallied votes. His lyrical poem, “The New Music,” captures the essence of the Poetry Slam. In it, he says:

It takes more than mere words
to create a solution
more than tight rhythm
to fight pop-culture’s confusion
more than academic elitism
and pretentious exclusion
it takes Spoken Word Poetry
to start a musical revolution!”

Word on the Street
(what people are saying about Judah and his ministry)

“The Lord has certainly gifted you to bring His word!”
Rev. Steve Strickler, Director of Church Relations, Presbyterian Lay Committee

“I am always fascinated to hear the poetry of Judah Israel. I love to have him on my program as often as possible.”
Bruce Fox, Radio Host, KPRZ

“Judah, I praise the Lord for your awesome interpretation of the word through poetry!!! It’s good to know God is using the performing arts as tools to encourage and win souls to Christ in these last days…especially the youth because they can really identify with rap, poetry and rhyming. God will continue to use you in a powerful and explosive way for this generation.”
Pamela Denwiddie

“This guy is just amazing, what a poet he is. I had to hear the CD many times because it is so rich in scriptures. He has a talent blessed by God…his messages are life changing.”
Barbara Warren, Ph.D.

“Your appearances have made the Presbyterian Layman Conference more meaningful. Your ministry has an intergenerational appeal.”
Jerry Sanders, Ph.D., retired Communications Department Chair, Miami University (Ohio)

“You definitely have an awesome gift with your lyrical evangelism. God is really using you in a mighty way. Very powerful and a great encouragement to me.”
J. M. Marx

“Judah’s poetry isn’t just poetry; it’s a life-changing experience. He always brings down the house with his hard-hitting lyrics.”
Melvin Parker, Founder of Vizion Entertainment

“When I hear Judah’s CD, I always think ‘Urban Shakespeare.’ ”
Aaron Kaiser

“Judah, what a unique and awesome talent the Lord has given you! Your words are always profound, anointed, and inspirational.”
Luanne Hunt, Independent Christian Musician and Songwriter

“It's not just for young people...it gets down in your spirit and feeds your spirit.”
Julie Vaughn, Alabaster Vessels Ministries

“The words you use in your poems are like jewels.”
Steve Stover

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