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Distilling Theology

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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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
58 minutes
Episodes
104
Years Active
2019 - 2023
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Ep. 43: So What? A Primer on the practical theology of the Puritans with Dr. James La Belle // Tasting Octomore 9.3

Ep. 43: So What? A Primer on the practical theology of the Puritans with Dr. James La Belle // Tasting Octomore 9.3

This week, Blake is joined by Dr. James La Belle, the pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod (OPC). The two sip a recent expression of Bruichladdich's legendary smoky scotch -- Octomore, relea…

01:10:44  |   Tue 20 Oct 2020
Ep. 42: Free Will or Predestination? A Primer on Christian Soteriology // Tasting Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey

Ep. 42: Free Will or Predestination? A Primer on Christian Soteriology // Tasting Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey

Episode 42 marks ONE YEAR of Distilling Theology!! Thank you to all of our listeners for joining us for this adventure, and an extra special thanks to our Patreons who make the show possible. For thi…

00:56:54  |   Tue 13 Oct 2020
Ep. 41: Hamartiology // Tasting Templeton Maple Cask Finished Rye

Ep. 41: Hamartiology // Tasting Templeton Maple Cask Finished Rye

This week, Blake & Justin sit down to discuss the doctrine of sin, known in Systematic Theology as "Hamartiology." They sip Templeton Maple Cask Finish Rye, sent to them by one of their FB Group admi…

00:49:24  |   Tue 29 Sep 2020
Ep. 40: The Presbyterians Strike Back w/ Carl Trueman & Todd Pruitt // Tasting Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

Ep. 40: The Presbyterians Strike Back w/ Carl Trueman & Todd Pruitt // Tasting Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

We're ecstatic to be joined this week by our esteemed guests Carl Trueman and Todd Pruitt of the Mortification of Spin podcast. This was one of the most fun episodes we've recorded to date and we hop…

01:06:48  |   Tue 22 Sep 2020
Ep. 39: Concerning Hobbits // A Discussion on 1689 Baptist Covenant Theology w/ Samuel Renihan // Tasting Johnnie Walker Double Black Label

Ep. 39: Concerning Hobbits // A Discussion on 1689 Baptist Covenant Theology w/ Samuel Renihan // Tasting Johnnie Walker Double Black Label

We're thrilled to be joined this week by Dr. Samuel Renihan, author of "God without Passions," "The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom," and "From Shadow to Substance: The Federal Theol…

01:23:40  |   Tue 15 Sep 2020
Ep. 38: The Covenants // Tasting Del Maguey Vida Mezcal

Ep. 38: The Covenants // Tasting Del Maguey Vida Mezcal

As the guys continue discussing a Theological Anthropology, they examine how God uses Covenants throughout redemptive history. This episode also serves as a bit of a primer for the forthcoming discus…

00:57:24  |   Tue 08 Sep 2020
Ep. 37: Is man a bad guy? A discussion of the fall of man

Ep. 37: Is man a bad guy? A discussion of the fall of man

This week, the dynamic duo becomes a terrific trio as Eric is back joining Justin and Blake for a riveting, and at times outlandish, conversation about the Fall of Man. There's no shortage of dad jok…

01:14:55  |   Tue 01 Sep 2020
Ep. 36: Imago Dei // Tasting Amaro Pasubio

Ep. 36: Imago Dei // Tasting Amaro Pasubio

This week, Blake is back with Justin again and the duo discuss the past month, sip their first Amaro on the show, and begin the first in a series of episodes discussing Theological Anthropology with …

00:59:21  |   Tue 25 Aug 2020
Ep. 35: The one where Justin rejects Theonomy // Tasting Aberlour A'Bunadh

Ep. 35: The one where Justin rejects Theonomy // Tasting Aberlour A'Bunadh

This week on Distilling Theology, Blake was unavailable to record but our good friend Eric Jett jumped in last minute to help us out by cohosting this episode with Justin. The two discuss Justin's sh…

01:16:00  |   Tue 18 Aug 2020
Ep. 34: Live Q&A + Knob Creek Small Batch Bourbon

Ep. 34: Live Q&A + Knob Creek Small Batch Bourbon

This week we are replaying the Live Q&A Episode we recorded on May 1st, 2020 in our Distilling Theology Facebook Group. Enjoy the conversation as the guys respond to questions from the facebook group…

01:19:40  |   Tue 04 Aug 2020
Ep. 33: A Conversation about the Canon of Scripture w/ Austin Reifel of Sippin' on Theology

Ep. 33: A Conversation about the Canon of Scripture w/ Austin Reifel of Sippin' on Theology

This week we are joined by our friend Austin Reifel from the Sippin' on Theology podcast! We gather around, sip Ardbeg 10 year, and talk about the canon of Scripture. We had a blast recording with Au…

00:59:58  |   Tue 21 Jul 2020
Ep. 32 (Bonus): Unhelpful

Ep. 32 (Bonus): Unhelpful "Christianese" Phrases w/ Assurance of Pardon

Blake and Justin joined Scott and Gage on the Assurance of Pardon podcast in their ongoing series unpacking "unhelpful Christianese phrases." We had a blast hanging out with them, sipping Kirk & Swee…

00:41:37  |   Wed 15 Jul 2020
Ep. 31: Doctrine of Scripture (Part 3) + Whistlepig

Ep. 31: Doctrine of Scripture (Part 3) + Whistlepig "Piggyback" 6 year old Rye

Continuing their discussion of the Doctrine of Scripture, the guys sip some Whistlepig "Piggyback" Six year old rye and talk about the use of translations of Scripture, the rule of interpretation of …

00:48:21  |   Tue 14 Jul 2020
Ep. 30: Doctrine of Scripture (Part 2) + Balvenie 17 Year Old

Ep. 30: Doctrine of Scripture (Part 2) + Balvenie 17 Year Old

We apologize for the delayed release this week, but episode 30 is finally here!

The guys sit down, sip Balvenie 17 year old scotch whisky and continue their discussion of the Doctrine of Scripture, di…

01:09:26  |   Sat 11 Jul 2020
Ep. 29: Doctrine of Scripture (Part 1) + Cotswolds Dry Gin

Ep. 29: Doctrine of Scripture (Part 1) + Cotswolds Dry Gin

This week, the guys met up in person and record together for the first time in ages. 
We're tasting Cotswolds Dry Gin while doing an intro to the doctrine of Scripture.

After recording this episode, Ju…

00:30:37  |   Tue 30 Jun 2020
Ep. 28: A Conversation with a Distiller (Part 2)

Ep. 28: A Conversation with a Distiller (Part 2)

Our friend Eric Jett is back again this week and we're tasting a bourbon whiskey from the distillery where he works. We discuss a bit about where various flavor notes come from in the distillation pr…

00:58:02  |   Wed 24 Jun 2020
Ep. 27: A Conversation with a Distiller (Part 1)

Ep. 27: A Conversation with a Distiller (Part 1)

This week we're joined by our friend Eric Jett who works at a distillery in Colorado.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the process of making whiskey and get some awesome discussion as we tast…

00:58:37  |   Tue 16 Jun 2020
Ep. 26: Special Revelation (Part 2) + Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum

Ep. 26: Special Revelation (Part 2) + Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum

In this episode, Blake and Justin continue their discussion of Special Revelation and they sip their first non-whisky spirit on the show: a dark rum! 
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is a Venezuelan Rum…

01:02:58  |   Tue 09 Jun 2020
Ep. 25: Special Revelation (Part 1) + Dalwhinnie Distiller's Edition

Ep. 25: Special Revelation (Part 1) + Dalwhinnie Distiller's Edition

In this episode, Justin and Blake continue their discussion on doctrine of revelation, focusing this week on Special Revelation while they sip Dalwhinne Distiller's Edition.

We apologize for the week-…

01:05:10  |   Tue 02 Jun 2020
Ep. 24: General Revelation // Tasting New Riff Sour Mash Barrel Pick

Ep. 24: General Revelation // Tasting New Riff Sour Mash Barrel Pick

In this episode, Blake and Justin introduce the doctrine of revelation by discussing General Revelation - or how nature itself testifies to the existence of God. They sip New Riff Sour Mash (Barrel P…

00:43:43  |   Tue 19 May 2020
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