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 2, 2021 • 1h 23min
#095: Women Clobber Passages Part 1 (HOTW: Elizabeth Schrader)
Does Paul hate women? We tackle those troublesome "women keep silent" and "I do not permit a woman to teach" passages to find the truth. Plus, Heretic of the Week, Elizabeth Schrader, uncovers shocking proof on the suppression of Mary Magdalene. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 26, 2021 • 32min
Bonus: 2020 Recap and Award Show
"And The Winner Is..." Join us for our first annual Heretic of the Year award show. Plus, the hosts share their favorite moments from 2020 and welcome the return of a very special guest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 6min
#094: LGBTQ+ Clobber Passages Part 2 (HOTW: Jared Byas)
It's time to clobber the Clobberers! Did you know there are scriptures that affirm non-normative sexuality? Give your pastor something to think about as we examine non-hetero Bible characters. Plus, Jared Byas, author of Love Matters More: How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving Like Jesus, is our Heretic of the Week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 26min
#093: LGBTQ+ Clobber Passages Part 1 (HOTW: Alexander John Shaia)
It's clobberin' time! The heretics dismantle the Bible verses used to bludgeon the LGBTQ+ community to scare them into going straight. Plus, Alexander John Shaia, author of Radical Transformation, is our Heretic of the Week!
Show Links:
Katy's Course: Finding the Perfect Church for You
Keith's Course: Square 1
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Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 9min
#092: Apostle of Apostasy (HOTW: Jeff Turner)
In this final episode of our Reconstruction series, co-host Matthew Distefano shares how his Reconstruction looks a lot like becoming a non-Christian, Jesus-lover. Plus, Jeff Turner, author of The Atheistic Theist, is our Heretic of the Week!
Show Links:
Katy's Course: Finding the Perfect Church for You
Keith's Course: Square 1
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Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 13min
#091: Back to Square 1 (HOTW: Kristin Kobes Du Mez)
Our Reconstruction Series continues as Keith Giles explains why he created a 90-day online course/community to help people transition into reconstruction without self-destruction. Plus, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, is our Heretic of the Week!
Show Links:
Katy's Course: Finding the Perfect Church for You
Keith's Course: Square 1
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Nov 24, 2020 • 1h 11min
#090: Finding Church After Deconstruction (HOTW: Brenda Davies of God is Grey)
In part 2 of our Reconstruction Series, Rev. Dr. Katy Valentine talks about her own deconstruction process and why it was so important for her to find the "right" church. Plus, Heretic of the Week, Brenda Davies of God is Grey.
Show Links:
Katy's Course: Finding the Perfect Church for You
Keith's Course: Square 1
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Nov 10, 2020 • 1h 14min
#089: Quantum Reconstruction (HOTW: Rob Bell)
Derrick Day, host of the Forward podcast and author of Deructing Religion, pairs up with Rob Bell, renowned author of Love Wins and a modern theological voice. They delve into the fascinating intersection of quantum physics and spirituality, suggesting heaven and hell are states of consciousness rather than destinations. Their discussion challenges rigid beliefs, emphasizing the role of heretics in sparking innovation within faith. Day and Bell explore how science can reshape our understanding of divine love and existence, encouraging a fresh, holistic view of spirituality.
Oct 27, 2020 • 1h 9min
#088: The Valentine Day Hostile Takeover!
Katy Valentine and Derrick Day take over this special episode of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast to discuss their spiritual journeys and their books: For You Were Bought with a Price: Sex, Slavery, and Self-Control in a Pauline Community (GlossaHouse) and Deconstructing Religion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 13, 2020 • 1h 13min
#087: JFK, 9/11, and the Illuminati (HOTW: Blake Mundell)
In our final Conspiracy Theory episode, the gang explores: Who shot JFK? Was 9-11 an inside job? Are the Illuminati running the world? All this and more will be revealed. Plus, Blake Mundell is our Heretic of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
