Ep. 64: Amillennialism w/ Dr. Kim Riddlebarger // Tasting Redbreast 12

Distilling Theology

For this week's discussion of Amillennialism, the guys are joined by Dr. Kim Riddlebarger - visiting professor of systematic theology at Westminster Seminary California. The trio sips Redbreast 12 year Irish whiskey while discussing the millennium, and the various interpretive lenses used to make sense of the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 and the prophetic imagery in the book of Revelation. Dr. Riddlebarger was the senior pastor of Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, CA for 25 years until retiring this past December, and he was a regular co-host on the popular White Horse Inn radio talk-show/podcast along with Ken Jones, Rod Rosenbladt, and Michael Horton.
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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Guest Intro (Dr. Kim Riddlebarger) (00:01:11)

3. Giveaway Announcement (00:02:32)

4. Notes on Redbreast 12 Irish Whiskey (00:03:15)

5. Tasting Notes (00:05:38)

6. Valley of Vision Prayer (00:07:14)

7. Intro to Amillennialism (00:09:18)

8. Defining Amillennialism (00:10:31)

9. Dr. Riddlebarger's journey to Amil (00:11:50)

10. On writing "A Case for Amillennialism" (00:16:09)

11. A discussion of the contemporary terminology (and it's shortcomings) (00:19:36)

12. A word about "pessimism" and "optimism" in the eschatological vernacular (00:22:55)

13. Timeline Terminology (00:25:35)

14. Matthew 24 (00:32:25)

15. Revelation 20 (00:39:11)

16. Pastoral Application of Eschatology (00:50:17)

17. Recommendations for further reading (00:54:15)

18. Next Week Teaser (00:55:14)

19. Society of Reformed Podcasters, Social Media, and Patreon (00:56:22)

20. Patreon Teaser + Outro (00:59:44)