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.
Episodes
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.
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!
This is part 3 of Dale's testimony that he shared at Memorial Baptist Church in Bluefield, VA, in October of 2006.
Tamson discusses with Dale and Gilda what it means to have a legacy of faith (and if that is even possible).
Dale and Gilda discuss their own childhoods and how it shaped their parenting.
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...
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...
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:
...
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.
Chorus:
“Depart from...
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
Dale and Tamson discuss Dale's original song "Don't Mourn For Me."
YouTube lyrics video: https://youtu.be/xs4i41-fweg
Don’t Mourn For Me
Written by Dale Riddle
Verse 1:
When I die, don’t worry ‘bout me
For I’ll be gone to my destiny
Just celebrate all night and day
For I’ll be with Jesus up in heaven to stay
Chorus:
Don’t mourn for me, just laugh and sing
Don’t do any crying, ...
Tamson and Dale talk with Gilda about her original song, "What Christ Can Do For You."
You tube video lyrics link: https://youtu.be/-_GFdKgN2cw
What Christ Can Do For You
Written and Performed by Gilda Riddle
Chorus:
Christ can take the vilest sinner
And make his life completely new
He can make a life worth living
He did it for me and He’ll do it for you
Verse 1:
Life was so uncertain
I seemed s...
Dale and Tamson discuss his original song "Help Us Jesus."
Link to lyrics video on YouTube:
"Help Us Jesus"
Verse 1:
Lonely faces searching
Most of them are hurting
Wondering if there’s meaning to this life
Husband, wife are crying
Inside both are dying
Shattered dreams lie broken by their strife
Chorus:
Help us Jesus, help us Jesus
Lead us by your ever guiding light
Help us Jes...
Dale and Tamson talk about his most popular song, "I'm Ready Lord."
Lyrics video on YouTube:
Song Lyrics:
I’m Ready Lord (By Dale Riddle)
Verse 1:
Lord I wonder if I just might have a minute of your time?
For I have some things I feel like I’ve just got to say.
For you see, it’s been ten years since you received that wife of mine
And I’m wanting to see her . . . oh, see her really bad today.
...
Dale and Tamson discuss Dale's song "Resurrection Power."
Lyrics below and lyrics video can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmI7JdoaLqs
Resurrection Power
Written and performed by Dale Riddle
Verse 1:
One time a troubled family called a friend.
“Come and help our sickly brother,” they cried,
“For death’s about to do him in.”
But before he could arrive, their sickly brother took th...
Dale and Tamson discuss Dale's song "Playing in the Sand" and the story behind the song.
YouTube Lyrics Video (with photos): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywVkYWazjoQ
Playing in the Sand
Verse 1:
I see children playing in the sand,
And it reminds me of before I was a man.
For my happiness was always right at hand
As I searched out life there among the sand.
Chorus:
Oh to find such car...
Dale and Tamson discuss Dale's song "Heaven Bound." There's also a clip and some discussion about Tamson's first recording at age 5.
YouTube lyrics video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozcwIktOELY
Heaven Bound
Verse 1:
I’m heaven bound
I’m going to glory
Eternal life
Is mine today
I’ll see my Jesus
And I’ll sing his story
How Jesus saved my soul
And he took all my burdens away
...
Dale and Tamson discuss Dale's song "Heaven's Now" (lyrics below). This song was also briefly featured on the podcast about the end times (Season 2 - Episode 2).
Heaven’s Now
Verse 1:
Some people are waiting for that better day
When the Lord’s gonna come again.
They walk that straight and narrow way
They’re trying so hard not to sin.
“Why, look at all the signs” the people say,
“Oh, this world is going to ...
Season 3 is all about music! Dale and Tamson kick off the new season by talking about Dale's first original song that he recorded (lyrics below), the importance of music in the ministry of the Riddle Evangelistic Association, and how Dale began songwriting.
To The Glory Of God
Verse 1:
We have not come to entertain you
Or to show you how good we can sing.
We have not come to gain your praises
Or to hear our ...
Tamson and Dale revisit an old sermon, "Why Sit Here Until We Die?" to talk about Dale's inspiration for the sermon and the relevance of the message today.
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