Distilling Theology

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 comp...

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 Held...

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 Spiri...

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...

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 lis...

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...

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...

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&...

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! Enjo...

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 epi...

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, Sept...

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...

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 coff...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 end of the episode.  Next week, we'll be back with more Christology, and a rye whiskey! Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before...

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 also crack a fair share of dad jokes and enjoy the rich, indulgent, and delicious Edradour 11 year, sent in to us by a listener. There's still time to en...

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. Barrett talks with us a bit about the book, and the doctrines it seeks to recover in a theological landscape littered with troubling "Trinity...

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 perfections and glory. Tomorrow night (Wednesday 3/30) the guys will be interview Dr. James Dolezal about Divine Simplicity and Classical Christian Theism an...

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, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheology We've introduced a new $14.99...

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 richness of the second chapter of Paul's letter to the Romans.  Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are rel...

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, the ordained offices of Elder and Deacon. Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access...

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 theological discussion with plenty of Scripture reading and confessional commentary. Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes befor...

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 sip Glendronach 12 year while discussing these important topics, and ultimately, reflecting on the importance of gathering together with the body...