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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Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 22min
#118: Word Into Flesh? Part 1 (HOTW: Anita Grace Brown)
In this episode of our Pillars of the Faith series, we discuss what the Incarnation means, or doesn't mean. Plus Anita Grace Brown, author of Kamikazi Yogi, is our Heretic of the Week!
Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 24min
#117: Round Yon Virgin (HOTW: Yvette Cantu Schneider)
Was Jesus spontaneously generated by Holy Sperm? Did Mary have a magical hoo-ha? Or is this all a big misunderstanding? Let's ruin Christmas as we welcome Yvette Cantu Schneider, from the Netflix documentary Pray Away, as our Heretic of the Week!
Nov 23, 2021 • 1h 9min
#116: Death Wish: Did Jesus Have To Die? Part 2 (HOTW: Craig Hostetler)
Continuing our "Pillars of the Faith" series, the Heretics take a second stab at the atonement, sacrifice, our obsession with Jesus's death, and more. Plus, Craig Hostetler, host of The Black Sheep Experience, is our Heretic of the Week!
Nov 9, 2021 • 1h 1min
#115: The Valentine Day Hostile Takeover Part 2!
We interrupt our Pillars of the Faith series to bring you a special episode. While Keith and Matt are gone researching Keith's next book, Jesus Unclothed, Katy and Derrick discuss women, race, and other taboo church topics.
Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 24min
#114: Death Wish: Did Jesus Have To Die? (HOTW: Diana Butler Bass)
In our second "Pillars of the Faith" episode, the gang wrestles with the meaning of the crucifixion, the purpose of Jesus's death, and so much more. Plus, Diana Butler Bass, author of Freeing Jesus, is our Heretic of the Week!
Oct 12, 2021 • 1h 6min
#113: Unoriginal Sin: Our Big Mistake (HOTW:Linda Kay Klein)
In our new "Pillars of the Faith" series, the Heretics take on Original Sin and the "Fall of Man" in the Garden. Plus, Linda Kay Klein, author of the award-winning book, Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free, is our Heretic of the Week!
Sep 28, 2021 • 1h 4min
#112: Let‘s Play!
Our podcast celebrates its 4th anniversary with a live game show to celebrate our biggest fans and put their heretical knowledge to the test. Can you answer all these questions correctly before our contestants do? Let's find out!
Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 10min
#111: Let‘s Talk About Talking Animals (HOTW: Michael Servetus)
Why is there a smart-ass donkey and a lying snake in my Bible? Let's get real. Plus, Michael Servetus is back from the grave to dish dirt on John Calvin as our Heretic of the Week!
Aug 31, 2021 • 60min
#110: P*rn In Your Bible? (HOTW: Mary Magdalene)
Imagine graphic sexual descriptions of penis length and money shots in the Scriptures. It's real! Plus, everyone's favorite female Apostle to the Apostles is our Heretic of the Week: Mary Magdalene!
Aug 17, 2021 • 1h 3min
#109: Eat Sh*t Bread? (HOTW: Rene Girard)
What do you do when God commands you to eat bread cooked with your own filth? Plus, Rene Girard is back from the dead as our Heretic of the Week!
