
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 10, 2025 • 1h 4min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Previewing the Halftime Show
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew preview the Super Bowl halftime show, chat about music in general, and what salvation means apart from a sacrificial theology.To join Heresy After Hours, join the Facebook group. This is where the livestreams will take place every Sunday at 10 AM PST.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.LINKShttps://www.patreon.com/quoircasthttps://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts

Feb 7, 2025 • 55min
BONUS SHOW: Taking Your Calls and Fascism in America
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of calls and texts to the hotline, discuss the difference between feminism and womanism, and catch up on some of the horrible things the US government is currently doing.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show.Join this Sunday's livesteam!To join the Reading Romans Right launch team, click here!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Feb 4, 2025 • 45min
#216: Why Are They Leaving the Church? with John Fugelsang, Adam Ericksen, and Jeremy Steele
In this week's show, we talk to John Fugelsang, Adam Ericksen, and Jeremy Steele about why Christians are leaving the church in droves.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 PatheosPANELISTSJohn FugelsangAdam EricksenJeremy Steele

Feb 1, 2025 • 1h 2min
BOOKWORM: "The Mender" by Hannah Dulaney
In this edition of "bookworm," Keith sits down with poet Hannah Dulaney to discuss her recent collection, The Mender, out now on Quoir Publishing.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

Jan 31, 2025 • 57min
BONUS SHOW: Theology Debates and Inside Jokes
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith reflect on some of our debates, and how a particular interaction with "Doctor" James White led to one of the greatest inside jokes of all time.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show.To join the Reading Romans Right launch team, click here!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 2min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Trump's First Week
Today, Keith and Matt discuss the terrifying first week of Trump's administration.To join Heresy After Hours, join the Facebook group. This is where the livestreams will take place every Sunday at 10 AM PST.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.LINKShttps://www.patreon.com/quoircasthttps://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts

Jan 28, 2025 • 59min
#215: Shame Sex Attraction with Lucas Wilson, Seth Showalter, and Brandan Robertson
In this week's show, we talk to Lucas Wilson, Seth Showalter, and Brandan Robertson about "shame sex attraction" and how gay conversion therapy is neither therapy nor works to "convert" anyone to anything but someone who has to endure guilt and shame.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 PatheosPANELISTSLucas WilsonSeth ShowalterBrandan Robertson

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 3min
BONUS SHOW: Bishop Budde's Sermon and Elon Musk's Salute
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take your hotline calls before discussing Bishop Budde's now famous sermon and Elon's now infamous Nazi salute.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show.Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
#214: A Feminist/Womanist Reading of Genesis with Liz Grant, Dr. Angela Parker, and Dr. Katy Valentine
In this week's show, we talk to Liz Grant, Dr. Angela Parker, and Dr. Katy Valentine to discuss the differences between a feminist and womanist reading of Matt's favorite book of the Bible, the book of Genesis.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 PatheosPANELISTSLiz GrantAngela ParkerKaty Valentine

Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 8min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Farmer Matt Talks All Things Gardening
Today, Matt rides solo and talks about all things farming, gardening, and sustainability.To join Heresy After Hours, join the Facebook group. This is where the livestreams will take place every Sunday at 10 AM PST.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.LINKShttps://www.patreon.com/quoircasthttps://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
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