Distilling Theology

This week, we're continuing our discussion of the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology) and diving into cessationism and continuationism. The guys sip Kronan Swedish Punsch and exegete some passages together while reflecting upon the meaning of the word "miracle" in theological language. Next week, they'll examine the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit while tasting Whistl...

This week the guys sit down around a pour of Compass Box's "Tale of the Spaniard" Blended Malt Scotch Whisky to discuss the Loci of Systematic Theology dedicated to the Person and work of the Holy Spirit: Pneumatology. This will be the first episode in a series of episodes unpacking and introducing this big, often misunderstood, but crucial point of doctrine. Next week, they'll...

Happy New Year from your friends at Distilling Theology! Justin and Blake sip Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon, crack a ton of dad jokes, reflect on 2020, discuss some thoughts heading into the new year, and even get into an extended conversation about the doctrine of Divine Impassibility. We will be taking a break next week, but will be back on 1/19/21 sipping Compass Box "The Spaniard" ble...

Sorry the episode is a bit late! Blake has been in quarantine this week and had a slight delay getting the episode edited, but here it is in time for New Years Eve! Our Christmastime episode. Blake and Justin sip Gracias a Dios Mezcal while discussing the Christmas season, the virgin Birth, and trying to not fall too far into a full episode on Christology just yet. Check out our new "Covenant...

This week, Blake and Justin read from WCF 3.1&2 and the parallel articles in LBCF. They discuss God's eternal decree and providence while sipping Cocchi's Barolo Chinato. Next week, the guys will be discussing Christmas. A big congratulations to the winner of our Calvin Giveaway (announced in the episode)! Check out our new "Covenant Theology is Distilled Theology" apparel...

This week, Justin and Blake dive into Question 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism: "What is your only comfort in life and in death?" They work through the answer presented in the catechism, stopping to examine all the proof texts given for every statement in the answer, and grow increasingly encouraged by the pastoral wisdom present in the Heidelberg. They sip Green Chartreuse  - a first for...

50 episodes! We're ecstatic to have hit this milestone. A tremendous thank you to all of our listeners for keeping with us for all the time, and especially to our Patreons for supporting us and making the podcast possible. Justin & Blake sip Johnnie Walker "Director's Cut" / Blade Runner Edition while discussing Calvin and the Gospel. The duo crack a few dad jokes and refle...

This week, we're airing a crossover episode with our friends Scott and Gage of Assurance of Pardon. We all sit down, drink beers, and have a casual conversation about Christians and alcohol. Between some dad jokes, lessons from church history, and some more somber moments of reflection, we had a blast as always hanging out with these guys and we hope you enjoy it too! Next week,  we'll b...

We've finally arrived at the grand finale in our 5 part series exploring the five points of Calvinism! Can true believers in Jesus Christ ultimately lose their salvation? This week Blake, Justin, and Eric imbibe Lagavulin Distiller's Edition while discussing the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints. The trio crack plenty of dad jokes along the way, but also get pretty emotional dis...

Eric is back this week as he joins Blake and Justin to imbibe Lagavulin 16 year old while discussing the doctrine of "Irresistible Grace." The trio share many jokes and laughs, as well as some solemn discussion with a reverent awe at the mercy of a holy God. This is the fourth episode in a series of five episodes examining the five points of Calvinism -- a reference to the acrostic &quot...

Justin and Blake sip Lagavulin 11 (Nick Offerman Edition) while discussing the doctrine of "Limited Atonement," or as some Reformed theologians prefer to call it, "Definite Atonement." They crack more than their fair share of puns in this limited engagement, and they'll probably need to atone for these jokes later... This is the third episode in a series of five episodes e...

Continuing on in our journey through the five points of Calvinism, the guys discuss the second point in the acrostic: Unconditional Election. They read several key passages of Scripture and reflect upon the implications of this doctrine in life and other aspects of our theology. The duo sips Lagavulin 9-year old (game of thrones edition) and crack more than a few election jokes. This is the second...

Blake & Justin are joined by their part-time co-host Eric as they sip Lagavulin 8 year old, discuss controversial whisky opinions, and deep dive into exegesis, Biblical theology, and Systematic theology. The trio shares some great laughs, as well as great reflection on the sweet salvation we have in Christ alone--and do their best to explain why they all affirm a Calvinistic Soteriology (Salva...

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, release 09.3 "Diagolos" and they discuss the richness of Puritan Theology. Part interview, part dialogue, part primer on the Puritans, this episode was a blast to record and we hope you enjoy...

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 this episodes, the guys sit down and sip Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey (Rum Cask Finish) and finally talk about Salvation Theology or "Soteriology" by way of introducing a few major streams...

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 admins. The team is going to take one week off and will pick up Episode 42 two weeks from now on 10/13. The guys are going to sip Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey as a nod to their first epi...

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 hope it is entertaining, edifying, and informative for you, our listeners. We discuss Presbyterian Covenant Theology while sipping Courvoisier VSOP Cognac and cracking plenty of jokes along the...

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 Theology of the English Particular Baptists." Eric is back with us and he tries to become best friends with Sam, Justin revels in roasting Blake for his minority Covenant...

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 discussions on Covenant Theology from a Presbyterian and a Baptist standpoint. Blake and Justin taste their first Mezcal on the show: Del Maguey Vida, and as always, they make some dad jokes. Next week, we&a...

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 jokes, terrible puns, and laughter this week the guys enjoy some bourbon and talk about the doctrine of original sin. They also get serious and wrestle through the Scriptures and the theological impl...

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 the doctrine of Imago Dei -- that mankind is created in the Image of God, and the implications of that doctrine. You can catch the extended 25+ minutes of this episode exclusively on our Patreon, start...

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 shift from embracing to rejecting Theonomy, and they introduce some dialogue about 1689 Federalism. The guys sip Aberlour A'Bunadh, a cask strength sherried scotch from the Speyside region of S...

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, do a group tasting of Knob Creek Small Batch Bourbon, and attempt to do a live version of their intro. Also, check out the Society of Reformed Podcasters a network of doctrinally sound podcasts f...

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 Austin and continued the conversation into overtime over on our Patreon! Be sure to check out Austin's four part series on the Canon of Scripture over at Sippin' on Theology, as well as hi...

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 & Sweeney 12 year old rum, and addressing the phrase: “Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.” by St. Francis of Assissi. Be sure to check out their podcast and some of the...