

The Blessed Hope Podcast -- with Dr. Kim Riddlebarger
Dr. Kim Riddlebarger
Interested in taking a deep dive into the biblical text? Join host Dr. Kim Riddlebarger for each episode of the Blessed Hope Podcast as we explore the Letters of the Apostle Paul. In each episode, we work our way through Paul’s letters, focusing upon Paul’s life and times, the gospel he preaches, the law/gospel distinction, the doctrine of justification sola fide, Paul’s two-age eschatology, and a whole lot more. So get out your Bible and join us! Oh, and expect a few bad jokes and surprise episodes along the way.
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Mar 7, 2022 • 47min
The Book of Galatians -- Episode One: “An Introduction to Galatians -- Who, When, What, and Why?"
The Apostle Paul preached the gospel revealed to him by Jesus Christ throughout the region we know as Galatia. But soon after Paul left Galatia, he began hearing disturbing reports about false teachers who came into the region, undermining his apostolic office, and challenging the gospel he had previously preached to the Galatians.In the first episode of our series – “Introduction to the Book of Galatians,” often known as “The Magna Carta of Christian liberty” – I ask and answer four basic questions to give us the background and context to go through Paul’s letter to the churches in Galatia: Who? When? What? and Why? For show notes and other recommended materials located at the Riddleblog as mentioned during the Blessed Hope Podcast, click here: https://www.kimriddlebarger.com/

Mar 2, 2022 • 22min
The Premier Episode of The Blessed Hope Podcast
This is the premier episode of The Blessed Hope Podcast! In this episode, I ask and answer the question, "why another podcast?" "Why The Blessed Hope?" First, I explain why I think it important to study the biblical text in detail, yet in a non-technical way Second, I set out the ground I hope to cover in the episodes of season one (and perhaps, beyond)Third, I'll give you some great resources and background material in the show notes to help you learn more about the ground we will be covering So, the give "The Blessed Hope" a listen, and tell me what you think!For show notes and other recommended materials located at the Riddleblog as mentioned during the Blessed Hope Podcast, click here: https://www.kimriddlebarger.com/