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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

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

BONUS SHOW: Escalating ICE Tensions and Authoritarianism 16.01.2026

In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew take a couple calls from the hotline, plus provide their comments on the escalating tensions between the US citizens and the authoritarian ICE agents. 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 to...

#260: Dark Star Sunflower with Darrell Epp 13.01.2026

In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew sit down with poet Darrell Epp to discuss why poetry (and art in general) is important in times such as these. 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 "heretic" to save 10% of...

BONUS SHOW: Government-Sponsored Murder of US Citizens 09.01.2026

In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew take a call about MTG to the hotline, and discuss the murder of a 37-year-old woman by ICE agents. 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 "hereic" to save an addition...

#259: Toxic Purity with Sara Moslener and Halley Kim 06.01.2026

In this week's main episode, Keith chats with Halley Kim and Sara Moslener about toxic purity and how it both stifles and corrupts our true nature. Trigger Warning: topics include SA and marital r*pe. 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 Quollecti...

BONUS SHOW: Holiday Catch-up and New Year Hopes 02.01.2026

In this week's bonus show, the guys catch up after the holidays and take your messages 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 "hereic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which...

REPLAY: #001: Heresy Is in the Eye of the Beholder 30.12.2025

For our fifth and final "best of" episode for December, we revisit the place it all started: Episode #001! On today's show, we jump in the way-way back machine and revisit the very first episode, featuring Matt, Keith, and that man Jamal! Is this really what the Heretic Happy Hour sounded like all those years ago? Tune in to find out! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at...

REPLAY: #197: How to Be Antiracist with Lisa Sharon Harper, Desimber Rose, and Daniel Henderson 23.12.2025

For our fourth of five "best of" episodes for December, we revisit episode #197. On today's show, our panel discusses the differences between "non-racism" and "anti-racism," and why the latter is far superior to the former. Join Matthew and Keith, alongside Lisa Sharon Harper, Desimber Rose, and Daniel Henderson, to discuss this important topic. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a vo...

BONUS SHOW: Trump vs. Jesus and MAGA Cancel Culture 19.12.2025

In this week's bonus show, the guys talk about their new book, Trump vs. Jesus , which is available now and crushing the charts. That, plus a story out of Chico that perfectly encapsulates the divide in 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 Th...

REPLAY: #193: The Gospel of Mary with Candida Moss and Elizabeth Schrader Polczer 16.12.2025

For our third of five "best of" episodes for December, we revisit episode #193. On today's show, Keith and Matthew sit down with Candida Moss and Libbie Schrader, two experts on the Gospel of Mary (Magdalene?). If you love the Gnostic texts, Christian history, and all that deliciously nerdy stuff, tune in for a deep dive into your favorite topics. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a...

BONUS SHOW: Hotline Madness and Nearly Losing a Thumb 12.12.2025

In this week's bonus show, the guys take a handful of texts into the hotline, Matthew talks about how he almost cut off his thumb, and we end with some theology insights. 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 "...

REPLAY: #192: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My with John Fugelsang, Jesse Dollemore, and Doug Pagitt 09.12.2025

For our second of five "best of" episodes for December, we revisit episode #192. On this week's panel, we are joined by the illustrious panel of John Fugelsang, Jesse Dollemore, and Doug Pagitt to talk about the similarities and differences between fascist movements like Nazism and MAGA. 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...

BONUS SHOW: Hotline Madness! 05.12.2025

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a handful of texts 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 "slayfascism50" to save an additional 50% off a yearly subscription (which is already...

REPLAY: #182: The False White Gospel with Jim Wallis, Herb Montgomery, and Dillon Naber Cruz 02.12.2025

For our first of five "best of" episodes for December, we revisit episode #182. 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'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can...

BONUS SHOW: Bobby's Poetry Masterclass 28.11.2025

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith provide some news and notes for this holiday season after hearing from a new exciting sponsor from RFK Jr. himself. 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 "heretic" t...

#258: The Continued Dangers of Christian Nationalism with Stuart Delony, Michael Burns, and Lisa Sharon Harper 25.11.2025

In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith chat with Stuart Delony, Michael Burns, and Lisa Sharon Harper about the continued dangers of Christian Nationalism. 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 "heretic" to save...

HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Special Guest Lauren Cibene 24.11.2025

In this special edition livestream, Matthew sits down with Lauren Cibene to talk about the theology and philosophy of The Last of Us, as well as Matthew's book that comes out next year on the same topic. 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 Quolle...

BONUS SHOW: Hotline Messages and American Fascism 21.11.2025

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a couple of messages to the hotline and discuss the current state of the union after the Epstein file vote passed all branches of government. Plus, a special track from the one and only, Alex Jones. 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...

#257: The Death of Supernaturalism with Chad Bahl and D.T. Bryant 18.11.2025

In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith sit down with Chad Bahl and D.T. Bryant to discuss the death of supernaturalism. 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 "heretic" to save 10% off a yearly subscription. Pick...

BONUS SHOW: How Not to Be a Guest on Heretic Happy Hour 14.11.2025

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith address the behavior of a certain guest from this week's main show before discussing a hotline message and the recent dump of Epstein emails. 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...

#256: Quantum Theology with Nish Dubashia, Mo Thomas, Jackson Peterson, and William Sarill 11.11.2025

In this week's main episode, Keith is back and the guys are joined by a panel that delves deep into the intersection of theology and quantum physics. 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 "heretic" to save 10% off a year...

BONUS SHOW: Keith Is Back! 07.11.2025

Keith is back for the bonus show, where we catch up with what's been going on and take a couple messages 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 "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly...

#255: Scholarship and Mysticism with Dr. Dan McClellan and Heather Hamilton (with Guest Host Jeremy Steele) 04.11.2025

In this week's main episode, Matthew is joined by guest host Jeremy Steele and panelists Dr. Dan McClellan and Heather Hamilton to discuss the balance between scholarship 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 matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use c...

BONUS SHOW: Terms Other than "Christian" with Guest Host Jeremy Steele 31.10.2025

It's Bonus Show time and Jeremy Steele is here to help Matthew queer-up the Heretic Happy Hour. Plus, a text from the hotline and what terms we use other than "Christian." 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...

#254: Jesus Washing Charlie Kirk with Matthew Boedy and D.T. Bryant (with Guest Host Stuart Delony) 28.10.2025

In this week's main episode, Matthew is joined by guest host Stuart Delony of the Snarky Faith podcast, as well as authors Matthew Boedy and D.T. Bryant to talk about the Jesus-washing of Charlie Kirk. 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 Quollect...

BONUS SHOW: Bulldozing the White House with Guest Host Stuart Delony 24.10.2025

The Trump Regime bulldozed the White House, and George Soros paid millions of people to protest. What else could happen while Keith is on vacation? Find out what Matt along with Stuart Delony think about the whole thing. 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...

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