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Doctrines of GrainsThe 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 F...2025-05-131h 16
Doctrines of GrainsSEASON 2 PREMIER: Idols, IPAs, and IgnoranceWe’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 MaliciouslyPeople 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...2025-04-061h 06
Doctrines of GrainsSeason 1 Finale: Feasting w/ Ben GarrettThe 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 H...2025-04-051h 04
Doctrines of GrainsHow Man Naturally Knows GodSeth 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...2025-04-0455 min
Doctrines of GrainsWhat it is to Know God...and the James Bean PorterIn 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 ex...2025-04-0455 min
Doctrines of GrainsThe Apostles Creed, Chapter 1, & a Blonde AleIn this episode of Doctrines of Grains, we explore the foundational elements of Reformed theology:The Apostles' Creed: Examining its significance and how it has shaped Christian doctrine over the centuries.Calvin's Institutes, Book 1, Chapter 1: Delving into John Calvin's insights on the interconnectedness of knowing God and knowing ourselves.Beer Review: Tasting and sharing our thoughts on Morning Glow, a blonde ale from Swamp Head Brewery.Join us as we blend deep theological discussion with the enjoyment of a quality brew.🎧 Listen & Subscribe: thebattleandthebride.com📺 Watch more episodes: 2025-04-0351 min
Doctrines of GrainsGod and GuinnessHave you ever considered how Christianity could influence every area of life? Did you ever think how that could affect the world through...BEER?? In this episode, Cole and Seth review Stephen Mansfield's The Search for God and Guinness, and they discuss the far-reaching implications of the theology that influenced Arthur Guinness - a mindset that changed the industry, the nation, and the world because of Christ Jesus.2025-04-031h 09
Doctrines of GrainsFirst Shot of the InstitutesMany Christians call themselves Reformed. At the foundation of Reformation thinking lies John Calvin’s mighty work, The Institutes of the Christian Religion. However, few people nowadays have read this weighty tome. Instead of relying on the word of others, we are embarking on the great journey of working through it piece by piece, chapter by chapter, and we’re inviting you to join us! Today, we begin by reading through John Calvin’s Preface to the First Edition, written and sent to King Francis I of France as an appeal against the accusations and persecutions of the Roman Catholi...2025-04-031h 02
Doctrines of GrainsA Theology of AlcoholIs it a sin to drink alcohol? What does the Bible tell us about alcohol? Can it be used to glorify God? In today's episode, Seth and Cole discuss these questions while also reviewing the Nut Brown Ale from St. George's Brewing Co. in Hampton, Virginia.2025-04-011h 02
Doctrines of Grains01 Calvinism: Kicking and ScreamingSPECIAL EPISODE! This new endeavor has been a labor of love for us. We love Christ, love talking about theology, and love quality beer. So, we proudly present to you the first episode in our new series Doctrines of Grains. We wanted to incorporate video as well as audio, so that you could get a look at what we were reviewing as well as hear what we were saying. Eventually, this will become its own website/podcast/everything, but for now, we’ll be pumping these out at the beginning of every month. In this first episode, Se...2025-03-3150 min
ChristusRex BlogcastWhy D.o.G?Why create the Doctrines of Grains? CG Billiot gives an initial set of justifications for the creation of a new collaborative podcast/show: The Doctrines of Grains. Co-host Seth Dean, of The Battle and the Bride podcast, joins CG to unpack systematic and practical theology while also reviewing beers, wines, and whiskeys- a Reformed man’s dream. Why would someone do this? Listen here to find out. (Transcript and notes on the Christus Rex Blog)2023-04-2108 min
The Battle and The BrideSPECIAL Doctrines of Grains Episode 1 - Calvinism: Kicking and ScreamingC.G. Billiot of the Christus Rex Blogcast and Seth Dean of The Battle and The Bride join forces to review beer and talk theology in this new show Doctrines of Grains. In this first episode, Seth and Cole review Tradition Brewing Co's Continental Divide Double IPA while discussing what happened in their lives to draw them both (reluctantly) to Reformed Theology and ultimately Calvinism.
C.G. Billiot runs the Repent for Christendom website and hosts the Christus Rex Blogcast
Seth Dean runs The Battle and The Bride and its podcast
Special thanks...2023-04-0350 min