
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

Jul 9, 2024 • 60min
#186: Marriage and Deconstruction with David Hayward (the NakedPastor) and Michelle Collins
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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosBOOKS TO CHECK OUTPassionate MarriagePANELDavid HaywardMichelle Collins

Jul 7, 2024 • 21min
SUNDAY MATT: The Handmaid's Tale IRL
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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Jul 5, 2024 • 49min
BONUS SHOW: Worship Manipulation
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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 2min
#185: Worship As Manipulation with Eve_Was Framed, Caleb Fadness, and Benjamin Faye
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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELEve_wasframedCaleb FadnessBenjamin Faye

Jun 30, 2024 • 20min
SUNDAY MATT: Is that What You Call a Debate?!
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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Jun 28, 2024 • 30min
BONUS SHOW: The Spiritual Power of Art
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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 17min
#184: The Spiritual Power of Art with David Hayward, Derek Webb, and Jennifer Knapp
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.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELDavid HaywardDerek WebbJennifer Knapp

Jun 23, 2024 • 18min
SUNDAY MATT: The 10 Commandments and Project 2025
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!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Jun 21, 2024 • 39min
BONUS SHOW: The Hidden Gospel of Thomas
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.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 7min
#183: The Hidden Gospel of Thomas with Dr. Elaine Pagels, Dr. Christopher Skinner and William Duffy
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 love to get to your calls!To buy the Heretic Happy Hour book, find it on Amazon!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELElaine PagelsWilliam DuffyChristopher Skinner
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