Why God is Reliable and Why We're Not

In this episode of Water into Wine, Father Charleston explores the idea of reliability through the lens of faith, human nature, and a bottle of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. As he unpacks the topic, the conversation moves into deeper territory around grace, expectations, and the freedom that comes from understanding God’s unchanging character. With humor, insight, and practical reflections, this episode invites listeners to rethink how they view disappointment and trust. Stick around for the end, where a fun blind taste test of a bottle of wine brings honest reactions and a memorable close to the conversation.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Welcome to Water into Wine

(01:45) Wine of the Day: 2020 CrossBarn Pinot Noir by Paul Hobbs, Sonoma Coast, USA

(06:40) Tasting notes

(11:20) Food pairings

(14:10) Why this wine for today’s topic: reliability?

(17:25) Why are we fickle and unreliable?

(19:45) Is God fickle?

(22:20) The doctrine of God’s immutability

(25:10) How can we keep from getting disappointed in people?

(27:00) Listener question: Who pastors the pastor?

(30:25) 10th episode special: Blind wine tasting

(31:30) Initial impressions

(33:45) Tasting notes, price, and wine reveal