THE PERSON BEHIND THE BLOG Hi there, I’m Hadarah Batyah. I sincerely believe that in order to have a spiritual walk that is authentic and true, The Word of Yahuah must be written on the inside of our hearts. What better way to make that happen than through scripture songs and set apart music. Although I don’t have everything in my spiritual life all figured out, I know that Yahuah gave me the gift of music to serve Him and encourage your heart. I pray that everything you discover on this blog will be an inspiration to your life.

MISSION My Mission as a recording artist is to provide set apart music and motivation that will lead you back to The Word of Yah. With lyrics heavily based on scripture, my passion is using acoustic sounds to create refreshing music experiences that will help nurture you and keep you focused on your spiritual journey. You can join in this mission as we all continue to seek a deeper connection with Yahuah together at setapartheart.com. If you subscribe to this blog you’ll get updates about original Messianic Hebrew music, scripture songs, inspirational messages, and motivational tips.

VISION I see a world where believers are truly encouraged. A world where we live and breathe the truth in humility and authenticity. A world where music, by the spirit of Yah, brings all of Israel in the diaspora to unite – even for just a moment. A world where we sing songs that help to keep us truly set apart, as the Word of Yah in song is forever written on our hearts.

And you shall love יהוה your Elohim with all your heart, and with all your being, and with all your might. And these Words which I am commanding you today shall be in your heart Deut 6:5,6

So then belief comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Elohim. Romans 10:17 

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Hadarah Batyah, Singer/Songwriter, is a set-apart acoustic musician. The name Hadarah was given to her by one of her Hebrew Teachers who was praying for her regarding her spiritual gifts. Hadarah’s name reminds her to focus on being a true reflection of the beauty, splendour, and esteem of our wonderful Creator, and the responsibility that comes along with being His child.

Hadarah Batyah, born Rochelle Hanson, at Age 4

Born Rochelle Hanson, Hadarah started piano lessons at the tender age of 4 years old. Throughout her life she also learned to play the trumpet, the flute, and most recently the acoustic guitar. She speaks English and French fluently, holds a BA in Journalism & Media Studies from Andrews Univeristy in Berrien Springs, MI, and completed her certification as a Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York, NY.

Raised in Toronto, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, Hadarah no longer claims to be a member of any one religious organization. Her spiritual journey began early on in life as she has always been a seeker of truth. Some of her earliest memories include sitting next to her grandfather at the kitchen table reading the scriptures with him when she was only 8 years old.

Her first song was written in high school at the age of 14. Since then she released several albums with her original music. She has made multiple appearances on local TV and radio, and worked with World Vision Canada as a performing artist. She has presented her music live to audiences of all sizes ranging from tiny little cafe-styled environments to crowds of nearly 4 thousand people.

In the Spring of 2013 Hadarah began to search the scriptures like never before. Her eyes began to see and she became extremely dissatisfied with the lack of consistency between what the Scriptures reveal as truth and what the vast majority of organized religions teach. To get away for a while, Hadarah decided to do a 3-month internship on an organic farm. There she quietly accepted the significance of her Hebrew Roots and the covenant name of Yahuah, the Alahiym (Elohim) of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Recognizing that she no longer fit inside the box of “the church” and having no desire to stir up conflicts, she simply decided not to go back.

Hadarah understands that “the church” is not about a building or a conference, but instead about an assembly of people who have been scattered to the four corners of the earth; a people who are striving to worship their Creator in spirit and in truth.

Hadarah believes Yahuah is gathering His people- the ones who will call Him by His name and walk in obedience to His ways. She is truly grateful to be a part of that movement.

Although Hadarah is not part of an organized religion, she certainly does have faith. She believes in the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. She believes that there is unity in the scriptures, that “old” and “new” testaments can be viewed as “original” and “renewed” covenants. There’s nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9)

She believes that Yahuah our Alahiym (Elohim) is one, Deut 6:4.  She is looking forward to the soon coming of Ha Mashiyach (The Messiah), Yahusha (the one who many call Jesus). She believes that we should allow The Set Apart Spirit to live inside our hearts, guiding us into ALL truth. Set Apart Heart is simply a space for her to share inspiration and offer the gifts The Creator has given.

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