The Blessed Hope Podcast -- with 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.

Podcasting since 2022 • 90 episodes

The Blessed Hope Podcast -- with Dr. Kim Riddlebarger

Latest Episodes

"The Gospel Promised Beforehand" Season Five/Episoe Three (Romans 1:1-5)

Episode Synopsis:In the opening words of the Book of Romans, Paul introduces himself to a church he has never visited and to a group of fellow believers, most of whom he has never met in person. Therefore, it is important for Paul...

June 22, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 3 • 41:35

"Rome in the Days of Paul" Season Five/Episode Two

Episode Synopsis:When Paul writes his letter to the church in Rome, he is still in Corinth, having made a difficult visit there to deal with the ongoing problems in the Corinthian church, which we addressed in Season Four (when w...

June 08, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 2 • 41:44

"The Book of Romans: The Most Important Letter Ever Written?" Season Five/Episode One

Episode Synopsis:Season Five of the Blessed Hope Podcast is underway. I know that for many of you, the Book of Romans is your favorite letter in all the New Testament. When we wrapped up our time in 2 Corinthians a cou...

May 25, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 1 • 45:05

"Your Restoration" Season Four/Episode 16 (2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14)

Episode Synopsis:Paul has written a long letter dealing with on-going controversies in Corinth–his fourth letter to this congregation. We know this letter as 2 Corinthians. Among other things, Paul’s first Corinthian l...

May 22, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 16 • 35:54

"God Justifies the Ungodly" A Preview of Season Five of the Blessed Hope Podcast -- An Exposition of the Book of Romans

Lord willing, Season Five of the Blessed Hope Podcast will launch later this spring. I am hard at work preparing new episodes. In this brief introductory podcast episode, I hope to whet your whistle as I speak to the importan...

March 27, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 1 • 7:14

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