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!
Episodes
104 episodes
Ep. 103: Christology (Pt 6) // Tasting Compass Box Peat Monster + Giveaway Winner Announced
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 thin...
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Episode 103
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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 Confession...
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Episode 102
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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
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Episode 89
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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...
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Episode 100
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Ep. 99: Romans 5 // Tasting Old Raj Gin
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 i...
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Episode 99
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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 bi...
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Episode 98
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Ep. 97: Baptist Polity w/ Joe Thorn // Tasting Bulleit Bourbon
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 confessio...
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Episode 97
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Ep. 96: Debrief on Classical Theism // Sipping Blanton's Straight From The Barrel Bourbon
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'v...
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Episode 96
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Ep. 95: Divine Simplicity w/ Dr. James Dolezal // Tasting Talisker Distiller's Edition
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 aspect...
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Episode 95
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Ep. 94: Romans 4 // Tasting Amaro Sfumato
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 Pat...
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Episode 94
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Ep. 93: Of Christ The Mediator (2) // Tasting Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel Bourbon
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 ...
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Ep. 92: Of Christ The Mediator (1) // Tasting High West Double Cask Rye
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! Enj...
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Episode 92
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Ep. 91: Chalcedonian Christology in Application w/ Tony Arsenal // Tasting Vermont Spirits No 14 Bourbon
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 Me...
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Episode 91
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Ep. 90: Christology (Pt 1) - Intro to The Chalcedonian Definition // Tasting 291 Single Barrel Bourbon (Barrel Proof)
This week, the guys kick back, sip some barrel proof 291 Single Barrel bourbon and discuss the Chalcedonian Definition as a way to dip into our Christology series. We announce the winners of our None Greater + Simply Trinity giveaway at the...
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Episode 90
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Ep. 89: Romans 3 // Tasting Edradour 11 year
The guys are back in the book of Romans this week and dwell on the rich law/gospel distinction provided by the Apostle in the third chapter. They reflect on our reformed confessions and touch a bit on the Lordship Salvation controversy. They al...
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Episode 89
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Ep. 88: Simply Trinity w/ Matthew Barrett (GIVEAWAY!) // Tasting Glenmorangie 14
A few months ago, we had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Matthew Barrett about his latest book "Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Holy Spirit," which we have referenced and commended multiple times before on the podcast. Dr. B...
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Episode 88
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1:00:27
Ep. 87: The Attributes of God // Tasting Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey
The guys kicked back on the evening of Saint Patrick's Day and sipped Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey while discussing the second chapters of their respective Reformed confessions and reflecting upon the God that we worship and all of His perfec...
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Episode 87
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Ep. 86: Heidelberg Q3-Q5 // Tasting Laphroiag 10 yr Cask Strength Batch 009
This week the guys crack open a sample of Laphroaig 10 bottled at cask strength as they read and reflect upon questions 3-5 in the Heidelberg Catechism!Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released,...
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Episode 86
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Ep. 85: Romans 2 // Tasting Cornelius Applejack
We're continuing our odyssey through the book of Romans this week and trying a category of spirit we haven't had before: Applejack. The guys kick back with a glass of Applejack from a distillery in Blake's local area and they discuss the richne...
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Episode 85
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Ep. 84: The Offices of the Church // Tasting Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon
The dynamic duo is back this week sipping Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon from the Wild Turkey Distillery as they dip further into the doctrine of the Church or "Ecclesiology." The guys discuss the offices of the church, specifically, t...
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Episode 84
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Ep. 83: The Marks of the Church w/ Tony Arsenal // Tasting Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or
This week, the guys continue their discussion of ecclesiology with Tony Arsenal of Reformed Brotherhood. The trio dive into the "marks of the church," and discuss how they are related. They sip Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or and enjoy a rich theo...
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Episode 83
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1:12:48
Ep. 82: Intro to Ecclesiology // Tasting Glendronach 12
The guys recorded this week's episode in person once again. They're introducing the doctrine of the Church, or the study of Ecclesiology, while focusing in a bit on the differences between Presbyterian and Congregationalist church polity. They ...
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Episode 82
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Ep. 81: Romans 1 // Tasting Stagg Jr. Bourbon
We're starting a new series to run alongside our extended exploration of the various loci of Systematic Theology. 1-2 times per month, we're going to read through a passage in the book of Romans and reflect upon the Word of God together. We hop...
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Episode 81
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Ep. 80: A Conversation about Covenant Paedobaptism w/ Dr. Kim Riddlebarger // Tasting Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Single Cask
This week the guys are joined once again by Dr. Kim Riddlebarger to discuss Reformed Paedobaptism. They sip Balvenie Single Barrel 15 year and dive into the Presbyterian distinctives.To read more of Dr. Riddlebarger's work and follow hi...
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Episode 80
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Ep. 79: A Conversation about 1689 Credobaptism // Tasting Ardbeg An Oa
We're back and continuing our conversation on baptism. Our part-time co-host Eric joins the guys for a fun discussion on the credobaptist theology of the 1689 confession of faith. The guys sip Ardbeg An Oa while they get in some good intramural...
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Episode 79
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