Doctrines of Grains

By: Seth Dean and CG Billiot
  • Summary

  • Doctrines of Grains blends rich theology with fine craft beer. Hosted by Seth and Cole, this podcast explores Reformed theology, history, and culture—all while reviewing quality brews. Each episode follows a three-part format: The Grains (beer reviews), The Chaser (debate & discussion), and The Doctrines (deep dives into theology). We’re working through Calvin’s Institutes and Protestant political theory, challenging modern assumptions—all with a pint in hand. Serious theology. Spirited conversation. No watered-down doctrine. Find us at thebattleandthebride.com.
    Seth Dean and CG Billiot
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Episodes
  • SEASON 2 PREMIER: Idols, IPAs, and Ignorance
    Apr 6 2025

    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! 🍻

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Season 1 Finale: Feasting w/ Ben Garrett
    Apr 5 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • How Man Naturally Knows God
    Apr 4 2025

    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!

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    56 mins
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