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2019/10/12
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2026/01/31
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82 min.
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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. 106: A Tale of Two Confessions of Faith // Tasting New Scotland's Helderberg Vodka + 68 Whiskey
2026/01/31
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 Helderberg Vodka
- New Scotland Spirits 68 Whiskey
A huge thank you to everyone who has listened to this show over the years, and especially to the Patreons who made it possible. We're excited to back and invite you to consider helping support us as we forge a new path with this new format.
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Ep. 105: The Return // Tasting A Trilogy of Empire Ryes
2025/12/31
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 Spirits Helderberg Rye WhiskeyNew Scotland Spirits Helderberg Empire Rye Batch 001 Albany Distilling Co Ironweed Empire Rye (Solera Series 2)A huge thank you to everyone who has listened to this show over the years, and especially to the Patreons who made it possible. We're excited to back and invite you to consider helping support us as we forge a new path with this new format.
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Please consider subscribing to our Youtube channel to help us grow the podcast on that format!
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Ep. 103: Christology (Pt 6) // Tasting Compass Box Peat Monster + Giveaway Winner Announced
2023/03/28
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 the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Ep. 102: Christology (Pt 5) - Christ the Mediator Article 3 // Tasting Henry McKenna 10 Bottled in Bond
2023/01/03
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 to this show and especially to the Patreons who make it possible.
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glassor at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Ep. 101: Biblical Interpretation w/ Dr. Greg K Beale // Tasting Loch Lomond 18 yr
2022/10/25
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 giveaway ever and it runs today (10/11/2022) through Reformation Day (10/31/2022) - so you will have 20 days to enter and get more entries. Enter for your opportunity to win at www.DistillingTheology.com/giveaway.
A huge thank you to everyone who has listened to this show and especially to the Patreons who make it possible.
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glassor at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Ep. 100: Celebrating 3 Years of DT! (Exciting Giveaway begins!)
2022/10/11
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 game show, discuss strong opinions about spirits and theological positions, and reflect on the past 3 years and 100 episodes.
To celebrate 100 episodes, we're doing our biggest giveaway ever and it runs today (10/11/2022) through Reformation Day (10/31/2022) - so you will have 20 days to enter and get more entries. Enter for your opportunity to win at www.DistillingTheology.com/giveaway.
A huge thank you to everyone who has listened to this show and especially to the Patreons who make it possible.
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glassor at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Ep. 99: Romans 5 // Tasting Old Raj Gin
2022/10/04
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 Calvin's commentaries throughout the episode and meditate on the glory of the gospel of our savior.
Don't miss Episode 100 and our epic giveaway this coming Tuesday, October 11th!
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glassor at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Ep. 98: Presbyterian Polity w/ Presbycast // Tasting Evan Williams White Label
2022/09/27
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!
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.
Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glass - or at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.
Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Ep. 97: Baptist Polity w/ Joe Thorn // Tasting Bulleit Bourbon
2022/09/20
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 episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.
Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glass - or at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.
Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Ep. 96: Debrief on Classical Theism // Sipping Blanton's Straight From The Barrel Bourbon
2022/09/06
The guys kick back, sip some Blanton's single barrel bourbon, and reflect upon the doctrine of God and some of the things we learned last week.
Our Giveaway runs through THIS FRIDAY (9/9/22)!
Thanks to Reformation Heritage Books, we've got THREE copies of Dr. Dolezal's book "All That Is In God" to give away! Head over to DistillingTheology.com/Giveaway by THIS Friday, September 9th, and enter for your opportunity to be one of our three giveaway winners.
All 3 winners will get a copy of the book and:
- 1st Place will receive TWO of the NEW Distilling Theology Canadian Glencairn Glasses
- 2nd Place will receive a Distilling Theology Rocks Glass
- 3rd Place will receive a Distilling Theology quote mug.
Hurry and enter today!
Our conversation with Dr. Dolezal went well over 2 hours, and is available exclusively in full at Patreon.com/DistillingTheology --
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.
Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glass - or at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.
Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Ep. 95: Divine Simplicity w/ Dr. James Dolezal // Tasting Talisker Distiller's Edition
2022/08/30
This week, we're thrilled to have Dr. James Dolezal on the podcast to discuss Divine Simplicity and Classical Christian Theism. The guys sip Talisker Distiller's Edition before settling in to listen as Dr. Dolezal lays out some important aspects of the piece of the Doctrine of God.
Thanks to Reformation Heritage Books, we've got THREE copies of Dr. Dolezal's book "All That Is In God" to give away! Head over to DistillingTheology.com/Giveaway by next Friday, September 9th, and enter for your opportunity to be one of our three giveaway winners.
All 3 winners will get a copy of the book and:
- 1st Place will receive TWO of the NEW Distilling Theology Canadian Glencairn Glasses
- 2nd Place will receive a Distilling Theology Rocks Glass
- 3rd Place will receive a Distilling Theology quote mug.
Hurry and enter today!
Our conversation with Dr. Dolezal went well over 2 hours, and is available exclusively in full at Patreon.com/DistillingTheology --
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.
Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glass - or at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.
Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Support the show
Ep. 94: Romans 4 // Tasting Amaro Sfumato
2022/08/23
Join us this week as we dive into the fourth chapter of the book of Romans while sipping Amaro Sfumato!
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.
Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glass - or at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.
Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Support the show
Ep. 93: Of Christ The Mediator (2) // Tasting Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel Bourbon
2022/07/05
Continuing our Christology series, this week we're picking up where we left off in the 8th chapter of our Reformed Confessions regarding Christ the mediator.
We sip a spirit we bought four years ago the first time we live streamed a tasting and conversation -- Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel bourbon!
Does it hold up? Find out in this week's episode!
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.
Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glass - or at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.
Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Support the show
Ep. 92: Of Christ The Mediator (1) // Tasting High West Double Cask Rye
2022/06/28
The guys are back with a rye in the glass this week. They crack open the Reformed Confessions (WCF and 1689 respectively) to read Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator. This is just the first part, there's so many good things to unpack!
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.
Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glass - or at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.
Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Ep. 91: Chalcedonian Christology in Application w/ Tony Arsenal // Tasting Vermont Spirits No 14 Bourbon
2022/06/14
The guys are joined by our friend Tony Arsenal of Reformed Brotherhood Podcast to discuss the application of Chalcedonian Christology. We shuffled our release order slightly from our recordings, so we reference an episode on Christ the Mediator which will come out next.
The trio kick back, sip Vermont Spirits No 14 Bourbon, and dive deep into why getting our Christology right is so essential to the Christian faith.
Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology
Join us at $14.99 per month for some extra perks, including a Patreon-exclusive coffee mug after your first 3 months as a thank you for your support.
Or, join us at our new $29.99 per month level and after your first 3 months, we'll send you a Patreon Exclusive frosted DT glencairn glass - or at $49.99 per month, we'll send you a pair of those exclusive frosted glasses after your first 3 months.
Distilling Theology is a proud member of the Society of Reformed Podcasts - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed perspective. You can get all the shows in the network by subscribing to the megafeed at https://reformedpodcasts.com/
Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Support the show
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Kylec229 2023/03/27
Sad to hear it’s no longer
I just recently found this pod. Sad to see it’s no longer being made.
Awsum. Dbsjsdhxng 2022/06/12
New to Reformed (An addition to my previous review)
(I just recently began to look into reformed theology and I never realized how deep this rain puddle is. I was going to wait to write a review until I...
aallen554 2022/04/03
Theologically sound educated musings
I skip/FF through the the adult beverage tasting discussion to get to the good stuff.
Super thoughtful theology discussions.
Measured and intellige...
Jael's Tent Peg 2022/05/02
God Allows Drunkenness
What is the go to passage that our God allows for drunkenness???
Even in our party time we still understand Christ.
Therefore this cast is good for s...
dbgmike 2022/03/26
Proving over and over that Sage is more than a herb
Have you ever been told over and over again how wonderful something is but yet you yourself were skeptical and dismissive? Thats exactly what this po...
Mac_NotJMac 2021/07/08
I love this podcast!
There are so many things I love about this podcast! First, I’m learning so much about reformed theology, but also learning on layman’s terms! Blake an...
Ignite116 2021/02/16
Whiskey Business
Distilling Theology is the best podcast on sound doctrine an good drinks around. Entertaining, edifying, and makes you thirsty. I love these two broth...
ADKCuldee 2021/01/26
Have a wee dram and discuss theology
Blake and Justin make an amazing podcast. Sit back and relax while the guys imbibe with distilled spirits and discuss Reformed theology. Entertaining ...
Mr. This 2020/10/23
A winner on any value scale.
As you can deduce from the name, this namesake is a wonderful mash bill of solid distilled spirit recommendations, a heap of lively guests, a scoop of...
Another Daryl 2020/10/11
Tasty
A very good show with great theological discussions. Satisfies a thirst for the knowledge of God.
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