by The Exodus Team | Oct 1, 2025 | Beer & Christian Culture, Formation Series
God does have some things to say about beer and wine, but how does it relate to our own spiritual life?The answer comes from the monastery.It was through the work of monks that beer as we know it developed, not consumed with a straw but as a clear liquid flavored with...
by The Exodus Team | Oct 1, 2025 | Beer & Christian Culture, Formation Series
There is no doubt that alcohol often is abused, with tragic consequences.It can destroy lives and is quite dangerous in excess.It pulls people away from others, not just family and friends, but also from God.It can lead into a self-destructive escape from reality, a...
by The Exodus Team | Oct 1, 2025 | Beer & Christian Culture, Formation Series
Beer is a work of culture.It is not something that just appears in nature; it requires taking up its fruits and cultivating them into something new.Beer testifies to human ingenuity and creativity; although it can be abused, it can enhance human life by promoting...
by The Exodus Team | Oct 1, 2025 | Beer & Christian Culture, Formation Series
We have taken a bit of a tour already, working our way from the Bible to the brewing monks and to the renewal of craft brewing in our country.Beer has the amazing quality of being able to transport us to particular times and places.You can imagine drinking a brown ale...
by The Exodus Team | Oct 1, 2025 | Beer & Christian Culture, Formation Series
The monks created little oases of culture during the dark ages, becoming centers of renewal.They built up an entire way of life centered around faith, during prayer and work together.Because of this, Rod Dreher has referred to the Benedict Option as a way of gaining...
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