Heretic Happy Hour
Quoir
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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May 28, 2019 • 1h 26min
#050: Universal Reconciliation (HOTW: David Bentley Hart)
The false doctrine of Eternal Suffering needs to die. Did you know that Universalism was one of the dominant views of the Church for the first 500 years? Yeah, let's bring that back. Plus, New Testament Scholar and translator, David Bentley Hart is our Heretic of the Week!
May 14, 2019 • 1h 14min
#049: The Problem of Suffering (HOTW: Thomas Jay Oord)
Why does God allow evil? Is God too weak? Does God use suffering, or is there more to the story? Plus, Thomas Jay Oord, author of God Can't, is our Heretic of the Week.
Apr 30, 2019 • 1h 24min
#048: The Atonement (HOTW: Brian Zahnd)
In this engaging discussion, Brian Zahnd, an author and pastor known for his thought-provoking works on faith, delves deep into the complexities of atonement. He challenges penal substitution theories, advocating for a perspective centered on God's love and forgiveness. Zahnd explores the healing nature of sin and how it reflects a loving Father rather than a punitive deity. He also connects the Easter story to modern conceptions of loyalty, urging a reevaluation of Jesus's teachings beyond the cross and emphasizing the transformative power of love.
Apr 16, 2019 • 1h 16min
#047: Good, Good Lovin' (HOTW: Lucas and Christa Gifford)
It's time for the "climax" of our sex series. Listen as the Heretics discuss what good sex looks like in a healthy relationship. Plus, Lucas and Christa Gifford are our Heretics of the Week.
Apr 2, 2019 • 1h 11min
#046: Shaking Hands with the Unemployed (HOTW: Cindy Wang Brandt)
Masturbation can be a "touchy" subject. But is it a sin to rub one out? Listen as the Heretics explore the theology of pleasure without shame. Plus, Cindy Wang Brandt, author of Parenting Forward, is our Heretic of the Week!
Mar 19, 2019 • 60min
#045: Shacking Up LIVE Part 2
Listen as your favorite heretics answer questions about sex, marriage, parenting, and BDSM.
Mar 5, 2019 • 1h 1min
#044: Shacking Up (HOTW: Mike Machuga) LIVE Part 1
What about premarital sex? Is it a sin to sleep together before marriage? What does the Bible say about marriage and sex? What makes us "married?" Plus, Mike Machuga is our Heretic of the Week.
Feb 19, 2019 • 1h 19min
#043: For God So Loved His Gay Sons and Daughters (HOTW: Eric Reitan)
Did God make Adam, Eve, and Steve? What about those clobber verses in the Bible that "clearly" condemn homosexuality? Should Christians embrace and affirm the LGBTQ Community? Plus, Eric Reitan, author of The Triumph of Love: Same-Sex Marriage and the Christian Love Ethic, as our Heretic of the Week.
Feb 5, 2019 • 1h 29min
#042: Along Came Polyamory (HOTW: Chuck McKnight)
Is polyamory a good idea or a trainwreck waiting to happen? Is it even biblical? We discuss open marriages with our Heretic of the Week, Chuck McKnight, in what may be our most controversial episode yet!
Jan 22, 2019 • 1h 15min
#041: Sidehugs, Modesty, and Purity Culture (HOTW: Teighlor Polendo)
What's wrong with side hugs and modesty? Why do Christians play the purity game and how does it create more problems? Plus, Teighlor Polendo of Quoir is our Heretic of the Week.
