
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 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
#180: Virtue Without Faith featuring Laci Bean, Eve_WasFramed and Kyle Butler
Atheist advocates Laci Bean, Eve_WasFramed, and Kyle Butler challenge the notion that faith is necessary for being a good person. They discuss topics like love, morality, deconstruction, compassion beyond religion, acceptance, liberation after leaving Christianity, political divides, and the importance of forming genuine connections.

May 26, 2024 • 16min
SUNDAY MATT: Addressing a Scathing Review
In this week's monologue, Matt addresses the scathing review the podcast recently got, and why our show is NOT an echo chamber.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

May 24, 2024 • 29min
BONUS SHOW: White Christian Nationalism
Keith and Matthew carry on the conversation from Tuesday's main show about the White Christian Nationalism.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

May 21, 2024 • 51min
#179: White Christian Nationalism with Shane Claiborne and Lisa Sharon Harper
Join activists and authors Shane Claiborne and Lisa Sharon Harper as we discuss why White Christian Nationalism is the biggest threat to American Democracy and American Religious Freedom imaginable, and what we can do about it.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELLisa Sharon HarperShane Claiborne

May 19, 2024 • 18min
SUNDAY MATT: Butker and Coulter Are Who They Are
In this week's monologue, Matt talks about how both Ann Coulter and Harrison Butker are representative of mainstream Christianity, even in 2024.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

May 17, 2024 • 35min
BONUS SHOW: The Bible and Politics
Keith and Matthew carry on the conversation from Tuesday's main show about the Bible and politics, and the dangers of Christian Nationalism.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

May 14, 2024 • 1h 2min
#178: The Bible and Politics with John Fugelsang, Eve_WasFramed and Desimber Rose
According to Pew Research, 86% of White Evangelicals believe the Bible should influence American politics. Comedian John Fugelsang, Instagram influencer Eve_WasFramed and author Desimber Rose join us to explain why that's a bad idea.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELJohn FugelsangEve_WasFramedDesimber Rose

May 12, 2024 • 16min
SUNDAY MATT: Vivek Said WHAT?!
From Sometimes Matt to Sunday Matt, our very own producer/co-host is here to explain why he's a hater, and why something Vivek Ramaswamy said that has him shaking his headIf you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

May 7, 2024 • 45min
#177: Heretic Happy Hour Relaunch - Don't Call It A Comeback
Co-hosts Matthew Distefano and Keith Giles return to the podcast to reveal what this new relaunch is all about. Don't miss out on the new weekly panel format, plus Friday Bonus Shows and Sunday's with Matthew.LINKSQuoirCast PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Mar 26, 2024 • 46min
#176: Lost Interviews featuring Michael Camp
The lost interviews series closes out with a chat with Michael Camp, author of Breaking Bad Faith, out now on Quoir Publishing.To support the show, subscribe today!
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