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
Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 2min
#223: The Intersection of Religion, Politics, and Psychology with Anna Clark Miller and Karen Tibbals
Anna Clark Miller, a licensed therapist specializing in recovery from religious trauma, and Karen Tibbals, a former marketing executive and author, explore the intricate ties between religion, politics, and psychology. They discuss how close we are to being 'culty' and the challenges of ideological divides. The conversation delves into the psychology behind political beliefs and the importance of empathy in discussions. They also unpack the impact of authority on critical thinking and the complex emotional landscapes within faith and political communities.
Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 5min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Taking Comments and Questions from the Viewers
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew take questions and comments from the live viewers.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
Mar 21, 2025 • 59min
BONUS SHOW: Hotline Calls and Bibles in Classrooms
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of calls, discuss their forthcoming book, Reading Romans Right, which came out this Tuesday, March 18, and revisit an old advertiser.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
Mar 18, 2025 • 1h
#222: The Cult of Whiteness with Doug Pagitt and D.T. Bryant
In this episode, we are joined by Doug Pagitt and D.T. Bryant to talk about the culty nature of whiteness, how it strips everyone of their dignity, and how we move past our own racial biases.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 PatheosPANELDoug PagittD.T. Bryant
Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 5min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: More Trump Madness and Reading Romans Right
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew talk about their upcoming book, Reading Romans Right, and catch up on all the madness that has been the Trump presidency thus far.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
Mar 14, 2025 • 57min
BONUS SHOW: Reading Romans Right and Hotline Calls
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of calls and discuss their forthcoming book, Reading Romans Right, which comes out this Tuesday, March 18.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
Mar 11, 2025 • 33min
#221: It's the Heretic of the Year!
In this episode, we reminisce about 2024 and choose our Heretic of the Year, otherwise known as "The Jivanjee" award.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
Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 1min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Reading Romans Right
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew talk about their upcoming book, Reading Romans Right, and take questions and comments from the audience.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
Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 3min
BONUS SHOW: Taking Your Calls and Roasting MAGA Art
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take your hotline calls and Keith learns what a MAGA rapper is.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
Mar 4, 2025 • 60min
#220: Art As Creative Resistance with Derek Webb, Angie Von Slaughter, and JP Mavinga
In this episode, we chat with Derek Webb, Angie Von Slaughter, and JP Mavinga about art, how it can be used as a resistance tool against oppressive regimes, but also how it transcends this at its core.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 PatheosPANELISTSDerek WebbAngie Von SlaughterJ.P. Mavinga
