Barrel Proof Theology https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com Two ordinary Catholic guys talking reviewing a new whiskey in each episode and getting real and practical about the ways that God can transform and sanctify us in our everyday lives, especially with the gifts of Scripture, the Church, sacraments and all things true, good and beautiful. 

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Barrel Proof Theology Barrel Proof Theology No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22230830/BPT_Logo_1__28vz7t.png Barrel Proof Theology https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com 144 144 S1E6-Community: Bottled in Bonds of Friendship S1E6-Community: Bottled in Bonds of Friendship https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e6-community-bottled-in-bonds-of-friendship/ https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e6-community-bottled-in-bonds-of-friendship/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/0fd1dbf2-c0e3-3f4d-a213-20a070a78a7b In this episode we are diving into a niche bottle from a newer distillery in Tennessee, Leiper's Fork Bottled in Bond Whiskey. Then we are discussing the importance of having strong Christian community around us to help us grow closer to God. We talk about examples of saints who grew together as friends and family, ways community has helped us grow closer to God and strategies to build community with other believers and all your neighbors. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

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]]> In this episode we are diving into a niche bottle from a newer distillery in Tennessee, Leiper's Fork Bottled in Bond Whiskey. Then we are discussing the importance of having strong Christian community around us to help us grow closer to God. We talk about examples of saints who grew together as friends and family, ways community has helped us grow closer to God and strategies to build community with other believers and all your neighbors. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> Barrel Proof Theology false No 1824 7 full S1E5 Serving Others: Neat or On the Rocks S1E5 Serving Others: Neat or On the Rocks https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e5-serving-others-neat-or-on-the-rocks/ https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e5-serving-others-neat-or-on-the-rocks/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/8fcd6acb-80e4-30b5-8729-005a7991d566 In this episode we are enjoying a bottle from Makers Mark Wood Finishing Series called the Keeper's Release. We also have challenging chat about the necessity of serving and loving our neighbor in order to grow closer to God. We also discuss some of the pitfalls we face when it comes to serving others, including obstacles towards service and excuses we can make for ourselves. 

Again, sorry for the background noise in this episode. Our gorgeous wives and cute daughters were having a grand old time together while we were recording this episode. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> In this episode we are enjoying a bottle from Makers Mark Wood Finishing Series called the Keeper's Release. We also have challenging chat about the necessity of serving and loving our neighbor in order to grow closer to God. We also discuss some of the pitfalls we face when it comes to serving others, including obstacles towards service and excuses we can make for ourselves. 

Again, sorry for the background noise in this episode. Our gorgeous wives and cute daughters were having a grand old time together while we were recording this episode. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> Barrel Proof Theology false No 2283 6 full S1E4 Intimacy with God: A Divine Blend S1E4 Intimacy with God: A Divine Blend https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e4-intimacy-with-god-a-divine-blend/ https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e4-intimacy-with-god-a-divine-blend/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/4f1a2f42-ecfe-3995-af17-be4bed7380aa In this episode we are enjoying New Riff's Bottled in Bond Winter Whiskey, followed by a discussion on having a personal relationship with God and how that intimacy is crucial for growth in sanctification.

Also, sorry for the background noise in this episode, we weren't able to remove it in the editing process.  

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> In this episode we are enjoying New Riff's Bottled in Bond Winter Whiskey, followed by a discussion on having a personal relationship with God and how that intimacy is crucial for growth in sanctification.

Also, sorry for the background noise in this episode, we weren't able to remove it in the editing process.  

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> Barrel Proof Theology false No 2277 5 full S1E3 Sacraments: Casks of Grace Part 2 S1E3 Sacraments: Casks of Grace Part 2 https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e3-sacraments-casks-of-grace-part-2/ https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e3-sacraments-casks-of-grace-part-2/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/a4d4c54a-e6f2-3fb4-a969-95ea460f48ba In this episode we are enjoying Woodford Reserve Masters Collection, followed by Part 2 of our discussion on the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church. We pick up right where we left off in the last episode and discuss the Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick) and the Sacraments for the Service of the Church (Matrimony and Holy Orders), focusing on how we can plug into these sacraments to receive the graces God is seeking to pour out on us. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> In this episode we are enjoying Woodford Reserve Masters Collection, followed by Part 2 of our discussion on the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church. We pick up right where we left off in the last episode and discuss the Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick) and the Sacraments for the Service of the Church (Matrimony and Holy Orders), focusing on how we can plug into these sacraments to receive the graces God is seeking to pour out on us. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> Barrel Proof Theology false No 1599 4 full S1E2 Sacraments: Casks of Grace Part 1 S1E2 Sacraments: Casks of Grace Part 1 https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e2-sacraments-casks-of-grace-part-1/ https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e2-sacraments-casks-of-grace-part-1/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/29958800-ac87-3fdc-9f93-8ab1d47f74db In this episode we are drinking Willet Straight Rye Whiskey, followed by Part 1 of our discussion on the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church. We focus on the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist, and we discuss their importance to our walk with Jesus as avenues of grace, as well as how we can be more engaged with these sacraments in our lives. 

Part 2 with the final 4 Sacraments and our takeaways will release on May 18. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> In this episode we are drinking Willet Straight Rye Whiskey, followed by Part 1 of our discussion on the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church. We focus on the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist, and we discuss their importance to our walk with Jesus as avenues of grace, as well as how we can be more engaged with these sacraments in our lives. 

Part 2 with the final 4 Sacraments and our takeaways will release on May 18. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> Barrel Proof Theology false No 1408 3 full S1E1 Scripture: The Mash Bill of Our Walk With God S1E1 Scripture: The Mash Bill of Our Walk With God https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e1-scripture/ https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/s1e1-scripture/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/025c0307-9ab3-33e0-96bb-ab5b45a280d5 In our first episode of Season 1, we review an excellent whiskey from Angel's Envy and discuss the importance of Scripture to help us grow closer to God. We also walk through several ways to encounter and pray with the Bible, and how they can help us deepen our relationship with God. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> In our first episode of Season 1, we review an excellent whiskey from Angel's Envy and discuss the importance of Scripture to help us grow closer to God. We also walk through several ways to encounter and pray with the Bible, and how they can help us deepen our relationship with God. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> Barrel Proof Theology false No 2191 2 full The Pilot: Distillation and Sanctification The Pilot: Distillation and Sanctification https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/the-pilot-distillation-and-sanctification/ https://barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/e/the-pilot-distillation-and-sanctification/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:14:40 -0400 barrelprooftheology.podbean.com/7c8ede8c-6079-3a1c-9c26-c28c9306a1a0 Welcome to our pilot episode of Barrel Proof Theology! 

In this episode, we introduce ourselves and this brand new podcast, talking about the structure of each episode and our hopes for the show. We also discuss how the distillation of whiskey works and how that compares with the sanctification process. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

]]> Welcome to our pilot episode of Barrel Proof Theology! 

In this episode, we introduce ourselves and this brand new podcast, talking about the structure of each episode and our hopes for the show. We also discuss how the distillation of whiskey works and how that compares with the sanctification process. 

To follow the show, please find us on Instagram @barrelprooftheology

To give us your feedback, questions or suggestions, please email us at barrelprooftheology@gmail.com

AMDG

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