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Heretic Happy Hour

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Heretic Happy Hour is an unapologetically irreverent, crass, and sometimes profound conversation about the intersection of culture and the Christian faith. Hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano, alongside a rotating panel of guest hosts that include theologians and therapists, professors and prophets, mystics and misfits, pull no punches and leave no stones unturned. For some serious sacred cow-tipping, there’s nothing better than spending an hour of your time with us. New shows every Tuesday, with bonus episodes on Fridays and Sundays.

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Quoir

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Religion

Latest episode

Nov 6, 2026

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Episodes

BONUS SHOW: A Blue Tsunami with Desimber Rose 06.11.2026

In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew are joined by Desimber Rose of The God Squad Pod to debrief about the blue tsunami that washed over the United States of America. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Co...

#301: The Divide with Maurits Chabot 03.11.2026

In this week's main episode, author Maurits Chabot joins the show to talk about his new book, The Divide, which features stories of reconciliation in the midst of extreme circumstances. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use c...

BONUS SHOW: The End As We Know It? 30.10.2026

In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew chat about the end of the world as we know it. Plus, a few of your hotline messages! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "matthew50" to save an additional 50% off...

#300: Born Beloved with Tyler Hill 27.10.2026

In this week's main episode, Tyler Hill joins the show to talk about his new book, Born Beloved , St. Benedict, and how spiritual women have saved his spirituality and life. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew...

BONUS SHOW: Vivek and the Hatred of Women 23.10.2026

In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew chat about the Vivek ad, how MAGA hates women, and then take a text into the hotline. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "matthew50" to save an additional 50% off...

#299: Christianity and the Bible from a Jewish Perspective with Rabbi William Thompson 20.10.2026

In this week's main episode, Keith chats with Rabbi William Thompson about Christianity and the Bible from a Jewish perspective. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew50" to save 50% off a yearly subscription. Ch...

BONUS SHOW: Autism and RFK Jr.'s Cameo 16.10.2026

In this week's bonus show, we chat about autism, take your texts into the hotline, and hear from this week's advertiser: RFK Jr.! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "matthew50" to save an additional 50% off...

#298: Red State Update with Jonathan Shockley and Travis Harmon 13.10.2026

In this week's main episode, the guys from the Red State Update rejoin the show to talk about the upcoming midterm election and offer their thoughts on all the madness going on in the world today. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective t...

BONUS SHOW: Hotline Madness and an RFK Jr. Christmas Album? 09.10.2026

In this week's bonus show, we've got lots to get to from the hotline, plus, a Robert F. Kennedy holiday album? If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "matthew50" to save an additional 50% off a yearly subscripti...

#297: Demons, Ghosts, and Spirits with Brandy Anderson, Gil Stafford, and Gregory Smith 06.10.2026

In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew sit down with Team Weird to talk about demons and ghosts in preparation for Halloween. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew50" to save 50% off a yearly subscriptio...

BONUS SHOW: Matthew's Big Announcement 02.10.2026

In this week's bonus show, Matthew makes a big announcement that will forever change how he sees the world. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "matthew50" to save an additional 50% off a yearly subscription...

REPOST: Episode #001: Heresy Is in the Eye of the Beholder 29.09.2026

In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew take it all the way back to 2017 and repost Episode #001: Heresy Is in the Eye of the Beholder. Find out what we thought in the very first episode, featuring Jamal Jivanjee. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com...

BONUS SHOW: Matt and Keith... STFU! 25.09.2026

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith learn how to STFU... or do they? If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "matthew50" to save an additional 50% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a mo...

#296: Worship Wars with Rick Pidcock 22.09.2026

In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew chat with journalist Rick Pidcock about his new book on worship, the industry, and how churches are using AI in nefarious ways. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthe...

BONUS SHOW: More Reflections on Pastor Evan and Our Dystopian Future 18.09.2026

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take your calls into the hotline, plus a look at our dystopian future that seems all but inevitable. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "matthew50" to save an add...

#295: Our Dystopian America with Sarah Langan, Brian Evenson, and Stuart Delony 15.09.2026

In this week's main episode, Keith chats with Sarah Langan, Brian Evenson, and Stuart Delony about our dystopian America. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew50" to save 50% off a yearly subscription. Check out...

BONUS SHOW: Reflecting on Pastor McClanahan 11.09.2026

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith reflect on the latest main episode with Pastor Evan McClanahan, take a bunch of your hotline messages, and explain why this will be the last time the Pastor joins us for now. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com....

#294: Should Christians Support Donald Trump? with Evan McClanahan 08.09.2026

In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith bring back Pastor Evan McClanahan to argue whether a Christian can and should support the current authoritarian regime. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew50" to...

BONUS SHOW: Hotline Madness and Christian Nonsense 04.09.2026

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a bunch of calls and texts into the hotline and prepare for their discussion with Pastor Evan on his support for the president. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo...

#293: Exorcisms, the Satan, and Demons with Brandy Anderson, Gil Stafford, and Gregory Smith 01.09.2026

In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith bring on a returning panel of Brandy Anderson, Gil Stafford, and Gregory Smith to discuss demons, exorcisms, and the satan in light of our recent episode on Jung, the Tao, and mysticism. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matt...

BONUS SHOW: The Ads Are Back! 28.08.2026

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith debrief about the Philip K. Dick festival and unveil a new sponsor, The Iron Closet Gym - a male only, lust-free workout center. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Cod...

#292: The Vulnerable God with Kenneth Tanner 25.08.2026

In this week's main episode, Matthew sits down with Kenneth Tanner to discuss his forthcoming book, Vulnerable God, available September 29, 2026. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew50" to save 50% off a yearly...

BONUS SHOW: A Closed Biblical Canon? 21.08.2026

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a handful of messages into the hotline, including which books of the biblical canon would we eliminate and which we would add. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo...

#291: Forgiving God with Angela Thompson and Halley Kim 18.08.2026

In this week's main episode, Matthew chats with Angela Thompson and Halley Kim about the patriarchy, forgiving God, and the problem of suffering in a world where God is supposedly in control. Content Warning: Discussions of sexual assault, abuse, and trauma. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you...

BONUS SHOW: The Odyssey and Theology by the Pint 14.08.2026

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a few messages into the hotline, chat about The Odyssey, and the upcoming feature on Theology by the Pint. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "matthew50" to...

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