Heretic Happy Hour
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.
Latest episodes
May 23, 2025 • 47min
BONUS SHOW: Look Who Popped Into the Studio!
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take some calls and voicemails, talk about The Quollective, and are joined by a surprise guest during the middle of the show.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.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos
May 20, 2025 • 1h 6min
#231: Patheos Political Panel: What Does My Faith Say About Political Authority with Dennis Knapp, Neil Ghosh, and Kermit Zarley
In this episode, we are joined by Dennis Knapp, Neil Ghosh, and Kermit Zarley as we kick off the first ever Patheos Political Panel. In the episode, we tackle the question "what does my faith say about political authority?"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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELDennis KnappNeil GhoshKermit Zarley
May 16, 2025 • 56min
BONUS SHOW: Heretic Hotline, The Quollective, and the PPP
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take some calls and voicemails, talk about The Quollective, and get ready for the Patheos Political Panels that are coming up.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.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos
May 13, 2025 • 52min
#230: Why Conservatives Fear Empathy with Doug Pagitt, Jesse Dollemore, and Michael Burns
In this episode, we are joined by Doug Pagitt, Jesse Dollemore, and Michael Burns to answer the question, "Why do conservatives seem to fear empathy?" With Christians arguing that empathy is a sin, we are perplexed and have 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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELDoug PagittJesse DollemoreMichael Burns
May 12, 2025 • 1h 20min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Part Two of Reacting to Sean Reacting to Dan Reacting to Sean
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew break down part 2 of the reaction video Sean McDowell did for something biblical scholar Dan McClelland said about the consistency of scripture. Note: This is Part Two of Two.Purchase Reading Romans Right, out now!To join Heresy After Hours, join the Facebook group. This is where the livestreams will take place every Sunday at 10 AM PST.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.LINKShttps://www.patreon.com/quoircasthttps://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
May 9, 2025 • 47min
BONUS SHOW: Indoctrination in Youth Groups
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of texts and calls into the hotline, before discussing indoctrination in the Church's youth groups.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.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos
May 6, 2025 • 58min
#229: Decolonizing American Christianity with Desimber Rose and Dr. Angela Parker
In this episode, we are joined by Desimber Rose and Dr. Angela Parker to talk about how the American Christian church can become one of decolonization rather than simple 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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELDesimber RoseDr. Angela Parker
May 2, 2025 • 54min
BONUS SHOW: Text Messages, Knuckle Tattoos, and Free Will
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a couple of texts into the hotline, discuss due process and knuckle tattoos, and explore whether we have free will.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.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos
Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 9min
#228: Magick, Superstition, and Belief with Roger Wolsey and Daniel Chacón
In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Chacón and Roger Wolsey to talk about the differences between magick, superstition, and belief.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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELRoger WolseyDaniel Chacon
Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 20min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Reacting to Sean McDowell Reacting to Dan McClellan
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew break down a reaction video Sean McDowell did for something biblical scholar Dan McClelland said about the consistency of scripture. Note: This is Part One of Two. Part Two will be livestreamed May 10.To join Heresy After Hours, join the Facebook group. This is where the livestreams will take place every Sunday at 10 AM PST.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.LINKShttps://www.patreon.com/quoircasthttps://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
