Doctrines of Grains

The Blue Episode - Trappist Taps & Divine Imprints: Calvin vs. the Skeptics (Pt. 1)

In this episode, we pour into the St. Bernardus Belgian Tripel and explore the rich legacy of Trappist brewing—monks, monasteries, and malt. Then we open the first half of Book 1, Chapter 5 of Calvin’s Institutes, where he argues that God’s fingerprints are unmistakably etched into creation, though skeptics try to scrub them out. Foam, ferment, and foundational theology await. Also: we’ve got a brand-new studio setup courtesy of Seth’s lovely (and stylishly blue-inclined) wife! Checkout our new page on thebattleandthebride.com 🎶 Huge thanks to Wordless Flight and Scythian for generously allowing us to use their music. 🛠️ Support our sponsors & affiliates: * Seven Weeks Coffee [https://sevenweekscoffee.com] — Use promo code GRAINS at checkout for 10% off * Ex Fide Bibles [https://exfide.com] — Use code GRAINS for free stitching

SEASON 2 PREMIER: Idols, IPAs, and Ignorance

We’re back! 🎉 After a wild hiatus, Doctrines of Grains returns with the Season 2 kickoff. We catch up on the past year’s shenanigans, dive into Book 1, Chapter 5 of Calvin’s Institutes, and crack open the bold Norse Double IPA from Väsen Brewing Co. In this episode: * 🍃 The Knowledge of God Stifled or Corrupted, Ignorantly or Maliciously * People suppress or twist the knowledge of God, even though creation reveals Him clearly. Calvin gets into idolatry, self-deception, and how even natural religion gets corrupted. * 🍺 Reviewing Norse Double IPA: big flavor, big attitude * 🤪 Stories from our time away, and the madness that ensued Come for the theology, stay for the brew (and the chaos). Listen & Subscribe!Follow us: @DoctrinesOfGrains on YT; @doctrines0fgrains on IG; @DoctrinesGrains on X | #ReformedTheology #CraftBeer #Podcast Join the conversation: What have you been sipping (or studying) during our break? Drop your thoughts below! 🍻

Season 1 Finale: Feasting w/ Ben Garrett

The Doctrines of Grains season 1 finale is one for the books with our first guest ever, Ben Garrett. Ben is a deacon at Refuge Church in Ogden, Utah, and co-hosts the Haunted Cosmos podcast with his friend and pastor, Brian Sauve. In season 1, we’ve talked a lot about feasting in many forms, and Ben jumped on to help us understand how to take that Biblical concept and apply it to almost every aspect of our life. And he brought some napalm-level truth bombs that you don’t want to miss!We also finish this season with a review of Horton Vineyards’ Vintage Port, which is the only port made in Virginia that can truly be called a port! If you’re going to be feasting this holiday season, this is a bottle you’ll want to have at the table along with your friends and family.Have any suggestions for season 2? Email us at doctrines0fgrains@gmail.comSpecial thanks, as always, to Scythian for allowing us the usage of their music for our episodes.

How Man Naturally Knows God

Seth and Cole return for episode 7 of Doctrines of Grains! In this spiciest of spicy episodes, we review an American Pale Ale by Vibrissa Brewery - located in Seth's hometown! We also discuss whether or not Christians should be using wine for communion - and the connection that grape juice has to first-wave feminism. And finally, we get into Chapter 3 of Calvin's first book of the Institutes, which dives into the concept that all men are naturally born with this knowledge of God imprinted upon their very minds. It's a great discussion on a foundational principle of presuppositional apologetics! You won't want to miss a single second!

What it is to Know God...and the James Bean Porter

In Episode 6 of Doctrines of Grains, we delve into Book 1, Chapter 2 of Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, where Calvin explores the essence of truly knowing God and its profound impact on our lives. We discuss how this knowledge fosters genuine reverence and guides authentic worship. We'll also discuss the Bud Light Controversy - and the many tiny compromises it took us to get here. Additionally, we review the James Bean Vanilla Oatmeal Porter from James River Brewery in Scottsville, Virginia. This 6.9% ABV porter combines toasted malts with vanilla and oatmeal, offering a unique tasting experience. Listen & Subscribe: thebattleandthebride.com Follow us for more: @DoctrinesOfGrains on YT; @doctrines0fgrains on IG; @DoctrinesGrains on X | #Theology #Reformed #CraftBeer Share your thoughts in the comments! How do you perceive the connection between knowing God and personal reverence? Have you tried the James Bean Porter? Let us know your experience!