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  • Ep. 17: Christians & The Coronavirus // Tasting Whistlepig 10 Year Rye

    This week, the guys are joined by Blake's brother, Bradley Cortright, who is a staff writer for Independent Journal Review; and the three discuss the current coronavirus pandemic and how Christians should respond. During the episode, they taste Whistlepig 10 year old rye whiskey.

    Next week, Blake & Justin will discuss Christian Liberty & alcohol while tasting a mystery whiskey. Tune in then to find out what we're tasting!
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    51 min
  • Ep. 16: A "Brief" Introduction to the study of Theology // Tasting Talisker Dark Storm

    Enjoy our "brief" overview of the various disciplines of study within the broader field of theology as we sip Talisker Dark Storm and attempt to cover a lot of material in a short period of time.

    Throughout the episode Justin & Blake refer heavily to Dr. Joel Beeke's "Reformed Systematic Theology Vol. 1" and cite quotes from the likes of Calvin, Bavinck, Vos, and Berkof.

    Over the course of the show, they discuss Exegetical Theology, Biblical Theology, Historical Theology. Systematic Theology, Philosophical Theology, Ethical Theology, Apologetic or Polemical Theology, and Practical Theology.

    Next week, we are joined by a special guest to discuss Christians and the Coronavirus while we sip Whistlepig 10 year rye - subscribe to get notified when it drops!

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Ep. 15: A Conversation with Gary VanRiper about the Sanctity of Human Life // Tasting J.R. Ewing Bourbon

    Blake & Justin are joined by Justin's father Gary VanRiper for this special conversation about the sanctity of human life, abortion, and sharing the Gospel.

    They taste J.R. Ewing Private Reserve Bourbon and don't tell so many dad jokes in this more somber, serious episode.

    Next week, Justin and Blake will be doing a "brief" introduction to the study of theology and they will be tasting Talisker Dark Storm. Thank you for listening!

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    41 min
  • Ep. 14: Soli Deo Gloria // Tasting Macallan Rare Cask 2017 (No 2.)

    The fifth and final of our series on the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation.
    Justin & Blake taste the delectable Macallan Rare Cask 2017 (No 2.) while discussing the central doctrine of Soli Deo Gloria: All for the Glory of God Alone.

    Disclaimer: some bad puns ahead.

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    40 min
  • Ep. 13: Sola Scriptura // Tasting High West Double Rye Gin Finish

    The fourth of five episodes about the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation.
    Justin & Blake taste a special rye whiskey sent in by a member of our facebook group.
    High West Double Rye - Gin Finish.

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    48 min
  • Ep. 12: Solus Christus // Tasting Bunnahabhain 12 Year

    The 3rd episode in our five part series covering the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation. This week, Blake & Justin discuss the doctrine of Salvation in Christ Alone while tasting one of their favorite single malts: Bunnahabhain 12 Year old - an unpeated Islay whisky finished in sherry casks.

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    Cheers & Amen!

    Here's the section from the Westminster Confession of Faith we referenced in the episode with proof texts:

    Westminster Confession of Faith 8.1 [Of Christ the Mediator]

    It pleased God, in his eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, his only-begotten Son, to be the Mediator between God and man,[a] the Prophet,[b] Priest,[c] and King;[d] the Head and Saviour of his Church,[e] the Heir of all things,[f] and Judge of the world;[g] unto whom he did, from all eternity, give a people to be his seed,[h] and to be by him in time redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified.[i]


    a: Isaiah 42:1, John 3:16, 2 Timothy 2:5, 1 Peter 1:19–20 
    b: Acts 3:22 
    c: Hebrews 5:5–6 
    d: Psalm 2:6, Luke 1:33 
    e: Ephesians 5:23 
    f: Hebrews 1:2 
    g: Acts 17:31 
    h: Psalm 22:30, Isaiah 53:10, John 17:6 
    i: Isaiah 55:4–5, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 1 Timothy 2:6 

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    41 min
  • Ep. 11: Sola Fide // Tasting Glenlivet 12 Year

    The 2nd episode in our five part series covering the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation. This week, Blake & Justin discuss the doctrine of Sola Fide (Salvation by Faith Alone) while tasting Glenlivet 12 Year old, "The manilla envelope of scotch."

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    Cheers & Amen!

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    36 min
  • Ep. 10: Happy New Year with Jonathan Edwards' 70 Resolutions // Tasting Blade and Bow Bourbon

    Happy New Year!

    Justin and Blake kick back, sip some Blade & Bow Kentucky Bourbon, and read the 70 resolutions of Jonathan Edwards to jump into 2020. Plenty of dad jokes along the way.

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    34 min
  • Ep. 9A: A Conversation with Les Lanphere about Worship (Part 1)

    For this episode, we are joined by a special guest: Les Lanphere, one of the hosts of the Reformed Pubcast and the director of a new documentary film about how we worship called "Spirit and Truth."

    Blake, Justin, and Les discuss theology and specifically the topic of how we worship God in part one of a two part interview/conversation.

    To watch the film, head over to: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/spiritandtruth where you can rent or buy the documentary using Vimeo On Demand!

    *Part two is now posted!*

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    A big "thank you" to Les for coming on the show and talking with us about his new documentary!

    Cheers & Amen.

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    34 min
  • Ep. 8: Sola Gratia // Tasting Woodford Reserve

    This episode is the first of five in a new series covering the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation. The guys taste Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Blake's presuppositions get in the way, they talk Star Wars, make some bad puns, and dive into Sola Gratia - Saved by Grace Alone.

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    27 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…