
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

Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 28min
#149: Is the Bible Inspired? (HOTW: Brian K. Woodson, Sr.)
In part 2 of our "What Is The Bible?" series we examine the concept of Inspiration and what it does and doesn't mean. Plus, our Heretic of the Week is Brian K. Wilson, author of the new Purplynd Sci-Fi novel from Quoir Publishing.
Today's episode is brought to you by Returning to Eden by Heather Hamilton, a book that, according the David Hayward, will "benefit many on their spiritual journeys."
To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you!
Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts:
This is Not Church
Messy Spirituality
IdeasDigest
Apostates Anonymous
The New Evangelicals

Feb 14, 2023 • 54min
#148: The Rani and Rose Show
We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to bring you the Rani and Rose show. This week, we've kicked out Katy and Keith and are going to hear from the newest members of the Heretic Happy Hour: Sandhya and Desimber, as they deep dive into who they are and what brought them here.
To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you!
Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts:
This is Not Church
Messy Spirituality
IdeasDigest
Apostates Anonymous
The New Evangelicals

Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 24min
#147: What is the Bible? (HOTW: Dr. Jennifer Bird)
In the first episode of our new series, we'll examine the Bible and explain what it is, what it's not, and share our favorite - and least favorite - translations. Plus, an eye-opening conversation with Bible scholar and author Dr. Jennifer Bird, our Heretic of the Week.
Today's episode is brought to you by Sola Mysterium, by our very own Keith Giles. Pick it up today on Amazon.
To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you!
Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts:
This is Not Church
Messy Spirituality
IdeasDigest
Apostates Anonymous
The New Evangelicals

Jan 17, 2023 • 44min
#146: Heretic of the Year Award Show 2022
Once again we gather to award some lucky person the coveted "Jivanjee" award and crown a new Heretic of the Year for 2022. Who will it be? Kevin Garcia? Yolanda Norton? Meg Heppner? Rommel Parks-Weekly? Or April Ajoy? Tune in to find out! And the winner is....
To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you!
Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts:
This is Not Church
Messy Spirituality
IdeasDigest
Apostates Anonymous
The New Evangelicals

Jan 3, 2023 • 1h 12min
#145: What if...Jesus Didn’t Exist? (HOTW: Dan Henderson)
Can you imagine the world without the influence of Christianity? Or your own life without Jesus? Let's try to imagine what that alternate reality might look like, plus our Heretic of the Week is the amazing Dan Henderson, author of the newly released book Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical [Quoir Publishing].
To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you!
Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts:
This is Not Church
Messy Spirituality
IdeasDigest
Apostates Anonymous
The New Evangelicals

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 23min
#144: What if...There Was No Christmas? (HOTW: Justin Tang)
Try to imagine your life without Christmas. No tree. No presents. No eggnog. No red-nosed reindeer. How different would your life be? Plus, our HOTW is YouTuber Justin Tang.
To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you!
Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts:
This is Not Church
Messy Spirituality
IdeasDigest
Apostates Anonymous
The New Evangelicals

Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 18min
#143: What if...Jesus Was a Woman? (HOTW: Meg Heppner)
Our “What if?” series continues as we explore how different Christianity may have been if the “Christ” had been a woman and how this new “Christa” movement might have impacted the Patriarchy, Church leadership, and more.
Plus, hypnotherapist, life coach and host of The Art of Being H(YOU)man podcast, Meg Heppner, is our Heretic of the Week.
To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you!
Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts:
This is Not Church
Messy Spirituality
IdeasDigest
Apostates Anonymous
The New Evangelicals

Nov 22, 2022 • 1h 15min
#142: What if...Aliens Are Real? (HOTW: Jason Elam)
In our new “What if?” series, we start off asking how alien contact would upset the Christian worldview and explore the implications of knowing we’re not alone in the universe. Plus, Jason Elam – co-editor of the new book, Parenting Deconstructed, is our Heretic of the Week.
To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you!
Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts:
This is Not Church
Messy Spirituality
IdeasDigest
Apostates Anonymous
The New Evangelicals

Nov 8, 2022 • 1h 32min
#141: Oh, Bye Mark (HOTW April Ajoy)
Our Church Trauma Series concludes with a look back at the slow-motion car-crash we call Mark Driscoll and his, sadly, ongoing reign of toxic, hyper-masculine TheoBro-ish misogynistic terror. Plus the beautiful and amazing April Ajoy is our HOTW.
If you want to send Pastor Mark Driscoll a copy of Matthew's book Don't Be A D**k (because we all know he needs one), his church address is:
Trinity Church
8620 E McDonald Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts:
This is Not Church
Messy Spirituality
IdeasDigest
Apostates Anonymous

Oct 25, 2022 • 1h 14min
#140: Et tu, Bruxy? (HOTW: Darrell Epp)
Our Church Trauma Series continues with a look at the sexual abuse controversy involving progressive Anabaptist pastor, Bruxy Cavey. Plus, our Heretic of the week is best-selling Canadian poet Darrell Epp, author of the newly-released Permanent Smoke.
To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you!
Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts:
This is Not Church
Messy Spirituality
IdeasDigest
Apostates Anonymous
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