

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.
New shows every Tuesday, with bonus episodes on Fridays and Sundays.
Episodes
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Aug 27, 2024 • 1h
#193: The Gospel of Mary with Candida Moss and Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
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 voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls!To read the paper mentioned in the show: https://brill.com/downloadpdf/view/journals/nt/66/3/article-p382_8.pdfLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELCandida MossElizabeth Schrader Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 25, 2024 • 18min
SUNDAY MATT: Works of the Flesh Explained
In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we talk about the works of the flesh from Galatians 5, and why it probably doesn't mean what you may have originally thought it meant.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.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
BONUS SHOW: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My!
In today's bonus show, we recap the first three days of the DNC, as well as take a text from a listener.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!If you’ve ever deconstructed your faith you know it’s not easy. But just imagine if you could have people to guide you through your process? People like, Jim Palmer, Kristin Du Mez, Jennifer Knapp, Brad Jersak, Brian Zahnd, Paul Young, and more? Well, if you head over to www.QuoirAcademy.com and register for SQUARE 2 using the Promo Code [HAPPY] you’ll get 10% off the regular registration cost of this awesome course and community just for being a fan of our show!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 22, 2024 • 11min
LIVE WATCH PARTY: The God Squad, Live, Day 4 of the DNC
COME HANG OUT WITH US LIVE TONIGHT! One night only! Keith and Matthew, along with Dillon and Desimber from The God Squad, are going live during the DNC. Day 4. Thursday. Join us at www.godsquadpod.com and hang out, from 5 PM PST/8 PM EST until the end of the Democratic National Convention!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 Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 6min
#192: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My with John Fugelsang, Jesse Dollemore, and Doug Pagitt
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 would love to get to your calls!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELJohn FugelsangJesse DollemoreDoug Pagitt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 18, 2024 • 30min
SUNDAY MATT: Cruel Christianity
In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we explore the difference between "works of the flesh" and "fruit of the spirit," and how Christians can be so cruel.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.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 5min
BONUS SHOW: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In today's bonus show, your fearless leaders take two texts, talk about DEI, and come up with a brilliant plan to troll Rapture theologians.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 Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 13min
#191: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Deshonna Collier-Goubil, Desimber Rose, and Sandhya Jha
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are under attack in America, and if Project 2025 is implemented, things will get even worse. In this episode, we chat with professor Deshonna Collier-Goubil, as well as former HHH hosts Desimber Rose and Sandhya Jha, to wrestle with this growing threat.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 PatheosPANELDeshonna Collier-GoubilDesimber RoseSandhya Jha Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 11, 2024 • 15min
SUNDAY MATT: Orthopraxy > Orthodoxy
In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we go to church to talk about how orthopraxy is more crucial than orthodoxy when it comes to the Christian faith.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.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 9, 2024 • 60min
BONUS SHOW: Religious Trauma and Abuse
In today's bonus show, Keith and Matt take a text, respond to an audio clip, and answer a voicemail caller that takes some issue with our recent stance on the show.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 Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.