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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Feb 18, 2020 • 1h 11min
#070: Shame, Shame, Go Away (HOTW: Josh Roggie)
Is shame a tool of religion used to manipulate us? How can we live a life free of guilt and embarrassment? And what does shame have to do with Superbowl LIV? Plus, Josh Roggie, author of Shame: An Unconventional Memoir, is our Heretic of the Week.
Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
Feb 4, 2020 • 1h 6min
#069: Just War (HOTW: Martin Brooks of Peace Catalyst International)
War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing? Is "Just War" theory compatible with Christianity? Plus, Martin Brooks, President of Peace Catalyst International, is our Heretic of the Week!
Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
Jan 21, 2020 • 58min
#068: Celebrity Christianity LIVE Part 2
Listen as we answer audience questions about Christian celebrity, the universal Christ, deconstruction, reconstruction, and Kanye.
Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
Jan 7, 2020 • 57min
#067: Celebrity Christianity LIVE Part 1
In our first-ever, 7th live show, we explore famous conversions (we're looking at you, Kanye), what Mimetic Theory has to say about our obsession with celebrities, and whether they help or hinder the cause of Christ.
Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
Dec 24, 2019 • 1h 18min
#066: Resistance Isn't Futile (HOTW: Matthew J. Korpman)
We explore the power of nonviolent protest and rules for Christian radicals. Plus, Matthew J. Korpman, author of Saying No to God, is our Heretic of the Week!
Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
Dec 10, 2019 • 1h 15min
#065: Self-Care 101 (HOTW: Meggie Lee Calvin)
Why is it so difficult to love ourselves? How has toxic religion crippled our ability to love, and how can we stop feeling guilty about prioritizing our emotional and spiritual well-being? Plus, Meggie Lee Calvin, author of I Am My Own Sanctuary, is our Heretic of the Week!
Nov 26, 2019 • 1h 27min
#064: Canceling Cancel Culture (HOTW: Becky Yates)
Does Cancel Culture eliminate grace, forgiveness, and the potential for personal growth? Is it a necessary correction, or just another side of extreme intolerance? Plus, Becky Yates is our Heretic of the Week.
Nov 12, 2019 • 1h 23min
#063: Poverty...Problem, Illusion, or Blessing? (HOTW: Thomas Crisp)
How should we respond to hunger, homelessness, and suffering in our world? Plus, Thomas Crisp, professor of philosophy, is our Heretic of the Week.
Oct 29, 2019 • 1h 20min
#062: Crime and Punishment (HOTW: Deshonna Collier-Goubil)
Why does the "Land of the Free" have the highest incarceration rate? Let's examine our Criminal Justice System with our Heretic of the Week, Deshonna Collier-Goubil.
Oct 15, 2019 • 1h 10min
#061: Politics (HOTW: Brad Jersak)
Politics and faith...are they compatible? Do Christianity and Government go together like ice cream and poop, or do Christians need to be more politically active? Let's discuss. Plus, the return of Brad Jersak as our Heretic of the Week.
