Distilling Theology

Distilling Theology
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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!

  1. JAN 31

    Ep. 106: A Tale of Two Confessions of Faith // Tasting New Scotland's Helderberg Vodka + 68 Whiskey

    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! Please consider subscribing to our Youtube channel to help us grow the podcast on that format! And please consider supporting us over at https://www.Patreon.com/DistillingTheology Support the show

    2h 1m

  2. 12/31/2025

    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 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! Support the show

    1h 50m

  3. 03/28/2023

    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 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! Support the show

    1h 20m

  4. 01/03/2023

    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 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! Support the show

    1h 10m

  5. 10/25/2022

    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 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! Support the show

    1h 24m

  6. 10/11/2022

    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 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! Support the show

    1h 39m

  7. 10/04/2022

    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 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! Support the show

    1h 22m

  8. 09/27/2022

    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! 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

    1h 13m
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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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  • Creator
    Distilling Theology
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Distilling Theology
  • Show Website
    Distilling Theology

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