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Heretic Happy Hour

Religion EN ↓ 474 episodes

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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Religion

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

SUNDAY MATT: Trump and Black Journalists, Christians and Women, and So Many Thoughts 04.08.2024

In today's edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer talks about all the things people are talking about: the dumpster fire that was Trump's interview with Black journalists, the dumpster fire that is the Christian response to a woman boxer, and the dumpster fire that often rages in my head as I try to sort through the most ridiculous timeline in history. If you want to call in to the Bonus S...

BONUS SHOW: MAGA vs. Women 02.08.2024

Today's show recaps the main Tuesday show, MAGA vs. Women, and takes a call into the hotline. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BOOKWORM: "Alien Phonics Primer" by Darrell Epp 31.07.2024

In this very first installment of "Bookworm," Keith sits down with Canadian poet Darrell Epp to discuss his new book, Alien Phonics Primer . If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

#189: MAGA vs. Women with Eve_wasframed, April Ajoy, and Kristina Hart 30.07.2024

Our panelists expose the misogynistic rhetoric of MAGA Christianity and their escalating war on women. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! To pick up Keith's best-selling book on Thomas, click here . Pre-order April's book, Star Spangled Jesus . LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Eve_wasframed April...

SUNDAY MATT: The Razing of Happy Woods Farm 28.07.2024

Today's "Sunday Matt" is as raw as it gets. As your producer, I apologize for forgetting to use the same expensive microphone I generally use, but the oversight just goes to show you how upset I was in this episode. Please forgive the less than professional audio quality. I really am upset and I need you to know why; it's important to me. Episode Notes If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, lea...

BONUS SHOW: God and the Gay Christian 26.07.2024

Today's show features a text, a voicemail, and a conversation about what it would be like if Christians followed the Sermon on the Mount. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

#188: God and the Gay Christian with Brandan Robertson, Jennifer Knapp, and Flamy Grant 23.07.2024

What if the Queer movement and the Deconstruction movement were both answers to our prayers for revival and the next step in the spiritual evolution of the Christian faith pointing us to greater inclusiveness and more Christlike love? If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! To pick up Keith's best-selling book on Thomas, c...

SUNDAY MATT: How Can You Support Women and Trump? 21.07.2024

In this edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer rants about how support for Trump and women is an oxymoron. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

BONUS SHOW: The Mythology of Belief 19.07.2024

Keith and Matt answer a text that came into the hotline, and then discuss the attempted assassination of former president Donald J. Trump. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

#187: The Mythology of Belief with Rainn Wilson, Heather Hamilton, and Adam Ericksen. 16.07.2024

For some people, calling their faith mythology is insulting and threatening. But what if mythologizing our faith brings us more meaning and depth than literalizing it? In this episode, former assistant to the regional manager, actor and author, Rainn Wilson returns to help us rethink mythology and faith, alongside author Heather Hamilton [Returning to Eden] and pastor Adam Ericksen. If you want to...

SUNDAY MATT: The Shot Heard 'Round the World 14.07.2024

In this edition of Sunday Matt, we talk about the shot heard round 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 Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BONUS SHOW: Marriage and Deconstruction 12.07.2024

Keith and Matt do their best to talk about Tuesdays' episode on marriage and deconstruction, but with so much wild stuff in the news, they cover that instead... from the recently released Epstein files to Project 2025. They even read a text from a listener that will be sure to get us to think. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to y...

#186: Marriage and Deconstruction with David Hayward (the NakedPastor) and Michelle Collins 09.07.2024

In this episode, our panel features the Naked Pastor, David Hayward and Michelle Collins talking about the dangers of deconstruction when your partner doesn't and how to salvage your relationship if it's not too late.  If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos BOOKS TO CHECK OU...

SUNDAY MATT: The Handmaid's Tale IRL 07.07.2024

In this edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer chats about the how we are living in the precursor to The Handmaid's Tale. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . In the very near future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

BONUS SHOW: Worship Manipulation 05.07.2024

Keith and Matt continue the conversation about worship manipulation, and take a handful of hotline callers' questions. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! Pick up the Heretic Happy Hour book ! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

#185: Worship As Manipulation with Eve_Was Framed, Caleb Fadness, and Benjamin Faye 02.07.2024

Our panelists for this episode are all former worship leaders and their experiences suggest that worship music is emotionally and spiritually manipulative in ways most people cannot possibly imagine. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Eve_wasframed Caleb Fadness Be...

SUNDAY MATT: Is that What You Call a Debate?! 30.06.2024

In this edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer chats about the recent debate, if that's what you wanna call it. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . In the very near future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

BONUS SHOW: The Spiritual Power of Art 28.06.2024

Keith and Matt continue the conversation about Christian art and what makes it so cringeworthy. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! Pick up the Heretic Happy Hour book ! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

#184: The Spiritual Power of Art with David Hayward, Derek Webb, and Jennifer Knapp 25.06.2024

In this episode, we talk with our panelists about the power of art to express truth and emotion, and what makes art good or bad. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! To pick up Keith's best-selling book on Thomas, click here . LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL David Hayward Derek Webb Jennifer Knapp...

SUNDAY MATT: The 10 Commandments and Project 2025 23.06.2024

In this edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer chats about the 10 Commandments and Project 2025. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . In the very near future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

BONUS SHOW: The Hidden Gospel of Thomas 21.06.2024

The Bonus Show rolls on and picks up where we left off during Tuesday's main show. Matthew and Keith reflect on what the Gospel of Thomas means to Christianity, and how an expanded canon would benefit Christianity. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! To pick up Keith's best-selling book on Thomas, click here . LINKS Qu...

#183: The Hidden Gospel of Thomas with Dr. Elaine Pagels, Dr. Christopher Skinner and William Duffy 18.06.2024

In this fascinating panel discussion, co-hosts Matthew Distefano and Keith Giles talk with new testament and early church scholars, Elaine Pagels, Christopher Skinner and William G. Duffy to answer your questions about the Gospel of Thomas to determine if it's a legitimate collection of the sayings of Jesus. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would l...

SUNDAY MATT: MAGA and Nazism 16.06.2024

On this edition of Sunday Matt, Nazism is compared with MAGA, and the similarities will unnerve you. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . In the very near future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

BONUS SHOW: The False White Gospel 14.06.2024

For today's Bonus Show, Keith and Matthew continue the conversation about the very dangerous false white gospel, and even challenge Sean McDowell to address it on his YouTube channel instead of worrying about the so-called "threat" of deconstruction. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirC...

#182: The False White Gospel with Jim Wallis, Herb Montgomery, and Dillon Naber Cruz 11.06.2024

White Christian Nationalism threatens American Democracy and American Christianity, but how did we get here, what happens next, and why won't this election solve the problem? If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We would love to get to your calls! To buy the Heretic Happy Hour book , find it on Amazon! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL...

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