A podcast pairing discussions of theology and distilled spirits. And dad jokes. Join Justin VanRiper and Blake Cortright as they embark on this adventure through Christian theology, with whiskey in hand, and dad jokes at the ready!
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Ep. 107: Reformed Churchmanship // Tasting New Scotland Spirits Bonded Bourbon and Early Times Bonded
On this month's episode, Blake and Justin dive into the topic of Churchmanship. They explore differences and similarities between Presbyterians and Baptists in church polity, church membership, church discipline, discipleship, and the ordinary means of grace. Special thanks to New Scotland Spirits for allowing us to film in their tasting room in Albany, NY! During the episode, they do a…
Happy New Year! The guys are back with the second episode in the RETURN of Distilling Theology. In this new format, the guys taste two spirits distilled from the same grain with wildly different results before they jump into a lengthy comparison between the Westminster Confession of Faith and the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. During the show, the guys taste: - New Scotland Spirits…
Ep. 105: The Return // Tasting A Trilogy of Empire Ryes
The hiatus is over! Blake and Justin are back to celebrate 1,700 years of Nicene Orthodoxy in a new, longer format that now includes video on our Youtube Channel! In this new format, the guys taste a trilogy of Empire Ryes from New York State, doing a side-by-side comparison before they jump into the Nicene Creed and the doctrines of the Church. During the show, the guys taste: New Scotland…
We're back with part 6 of Christology and the announcement of our giveaway winner! This week, they dive back into the 8th chapter of our Reformed Confessions to discuss Christology. And they sip some Compass Box Peat Monster to kick things off. A huge thank you to everyone who has listened to this show and especially to the Patreons who make it possible. Distilling Theology is a proud member of…
Ep. 102: Christology (Pt 5) - Christ the Mediator Article 3 // Tasting Henry McKenna 10 Bottled in Bond
The guys are back and they're rolling out some back catalogue episodes. And soon will announce the winner of the 100th episode giveaway in an upcoming episode. This week, they dive back into the 8th chapter of our Reformed Confessions to discuss Christology. And they sip some Henry McKenna 10 year, bottled in bond bourbon whiskey to start the show off. A huge thank you to everyone who has listened…
Ep. 101: Biblical Interpretation w/ Dr. Greg K Beale // Tasting Loch Lomond 18 yr
This week, we're releasing a previously recorded episode: our interview with Dr. G.K. Beale discussing the work and study of Biblical Interpretation. Learn more about Dr. Beale and see a complete list of his published works at www.gkbeale.com Blake and Justin sip Loch Lomond 18 year and discuss their 3 years of podcasting ahead of the interview. To celebrate 100 episodes, we're doing our biggest…
Ep. 100: Celebrating 3 Years of DT! (Exciting Giveaway begins!)
We've finally reached episode 100! And it drops on the eve of the 3rd anniversary of the first episode of DT. Be sure to tune in for our extra special Giveaway announcement. Blake, Justin, and Eric kick back, discuss their controversial choice of a spirit to taste, and enjoy a rich and brotherly discussion about theology, church, confessions, and some really bad puns. The trio play a riff on a TV…
The guys are back in the book of Romans, this week taking a good chunk of time to read and reflect upon the 5th chapter of this epistle. The kick back and sip Old Raj Gin, sent in by our friend Andrew - and they crack some jokes early in the show before getting down to business. A brief discussion on apologetics quickly transitions into the main meat of the show: Romans 5. The guys consult…
Ep. 98: Presbyterian Polity w/ Presbycast // Tasting Evan Williams White Label
Blake and Justin are joined by Chortles Weakly and Wresbyterian of Presbycast to discuss Presbyterian Polity. The group sip Evan Williams White Label before diving into a primer on what exactly makes Presbyterians Presbyterian, and talking a bit about how that plays out practical in the local, regional, and national levels. The full length discussion went for nearly two hours over on Patreon!…
Giveaway winners are announced! Eric is back with Blake and Justin! The trio are joined by Joe Thorn of the Doctrine & Devotion Podcast. The guys drink Bulleit Bourbon and discuss Baptist ecclesiology, the SBC, and confessionalism. So pour a bourbon, kick back, light a cigar, and enjoy the conversation! The full length discussion went for nearly three hours over on Patreon! Enjoy extended…