The Riddle of Faith

The Riddle of Faith

Dale Riddle and his daughter, Tamson, invite you to listen in on their conversations about life and faith. Dale is a character like none other and has a lifetime of incredible stories to share. Tamson grew up as an “EK” (Evangelist’s Kid), immersed in the unusual world of her parent’s ministry. Join Tamson and Dale as they reminisce, as they discuss new ideas, as they challenge each other, and as they grapple with the wondrous, infuriating, enthralling mystery of God’s love.

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March 30, 2026 62 mins

Tamson and Dale discuss a sermon about marriage and family based on the Love chapter of Corinthians.  

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Gilda had to preach for Dale one morning when he was sick, and we have it on audio!  This only happened two times over four decades of evangelism.  Tamson talks to Dale and Gilda about those instances and then plays Gilda's sermon.

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February 4, 2026 49 mins

The title of the sermon came from a Bob Dylan song, and Dad uses scripture to help us understand that we have to serve somebody - there is no middle ground.  With his typical candor and humor, Dale delivers a message that is more timely today than ever.

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Tamson interviews Dale on his 81st birthday.  His reminders serve as the intro for a sermon about important reminders with lots of humor and stories which was a hallmark of his preaching.

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Tamson and Dale talk about his sermon "How to Know For Sure You're Saved."  As always, Dale takes familiar teachings and passages of scriptures and brings them to life in a new way through illustrations and stories.  

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December 16, 2025 53 mins

Despite the title, this sermon is very hopeful.  It's challenging, but hopeful.  You might think you know where sin and evil come from, but Dale uses Biblical passages to help us understand the true origin.  As always, he uses humor and stories to bring the Bible to life.  

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November 23, 2025 57 mins

Tamson and Dale discuss his sermon "The Loving Father" which is Dale's take on the parable of the prodigal son.  This recording includes the music from the service - Dale sings "Jesus Loves Me," Dale and Gilda sing "God's Forever Family" and "Sheltered in the Arms of God," and Gilda sings "Sweet Beulah Land." 

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November 17, 2025 37 mins

Dale and Tamson discuss his sermon about Jonah.  As always, Dale brings a unique perspective that will make you laugh and challenge you at the same time.

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Dale tackles the controversial verses in the Bible about forgiveness using the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and a number of other supporting texts.  

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October 6, 2025 30 mins

In this sermon series, Tamson and Dale discuss the inspiration behind his sermons and then play the sermon in it's entirety.  Dale is known for his no-nonsense, casual preaching style and his masterful and entertaining story-telling and illustrations.  It is a joy to revisit some of the classics!

This sermon is from the book of Micah and was a sermon that Dale often preached on Sunday mornings.  It's called "What Plea...

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September 29, 2025 20 mins

This is the 4th and final segment of Dale's testimony.  He shared stories each night during a revival at Memorial Baptist Church in Bluefield, VA, in October of 2006.

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September 15, 2025 22 mins

On occasion, Dale would share his testimony during Revival, but he loved to tell stories, so he would break it up into segments and tell a little bit each night.  This series was recorded at Memorial Baptist Church in Bluefield, VA, in October 2006.  I'm so grateful to have this on audio! 

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September 14, 2025 22 mins

This is part 3 of Dale's testimony that he shared at Memorial Baptist Church in Bluefield, VA, in October of 2006.  

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Tamson discusses with Dale and Gilda what it means to have a legacy of faith (and if that is even possible).  

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Dale and Gilda discuss their own childhoods and how it shaped their parenting.  



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March 29, 2025 44 mins

Dale and Tamson kick off season 4 by discussing how Christians can be hopeful in the midst of circumstances that might seem hopeless and discouraging.  Dale remembers a sermon he used to preach called "Characteristics of the Church" taken from a story in Luke chapter 5, where four friends take a paralyzed man to Jesus.  The friends exhibited characteristics that Dale believes should be evident in all Christians.  Here&apo...

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Tamson and Dale discuss his song "I'm Going Home" - the last original song that Dale recorded.

Link to YouTube video lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjQvPMQKyrQ

I’m Going Home

Written by Dale Riddle

Performed by Dale and Gilda Riddle

 Verse 1:

Life on this earth is very special.

Enjoyment comes in many ways.

I love my wife, adore my children

But it won’t stay like this always.


Chorus:

I’m going home to live in heav...

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Dale and Tamson discuss another song that Dale wrote called "The End Time."

YouTube Lyrics Video:  https://youtu.be/54gQ0-MnPnk

The End Time

Intro:

Christ is coming to claim His children

Angels singing, crying, laughing . . .

 

Verse 1:

The time has come;

The Lord is here.

No need to pack you bags, 

Just lift your ear.

The trumpets are sounding 

So loud and clear. 

You’re His child; 

There’s no need to fear.

 

Verse 2:

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Tamson and Dale discuss another favorite song that Dale wrote, "When Life Comes To An End."

Link to Lyrics Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eb845itLyvU

Lyrics:
When Life Comes To An End

Verse 1:

When life comes to an end,

It’s too late then, my friend 

To wish you had lived some other way.

For all who’re lost in sin 

When the judgement day begins 

Will hear the words Christ has to say.

 

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“Depart from...

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Dale, Gilda and Tamson discuss Tamson's early songwriting (ages 5 and 6) and life on the road with young children.  I included a clip of Morgan singing as well (age 4).

YouTube video - no lyrics, just photos this time: https://youtu.be/lUN0Dbv50yc

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