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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Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 4min
BONUS SHOW: Getting to the Hotline Calls
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a bunch of calls from the hotline, and make the promise to secure an advertiser before next week's bonus show.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.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos
Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 7min
#225: The Pain of Deconstruction with Liz Charlotte Grant, Leslie Nease, and Lauren Cibene
In this episode, we are joined by Liz Grant, Leslie Nease, and Lauren Cibene to discuss the psychological and emotional pain of religious and spiritual deconstruction.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 PatheosPANELLiz Charlotte GrantLeslie NeaseLauren Cibene
Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Trump Tariffs and a Lack of Empathy
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew talk about the Trump tariffs and the lack of empathy Trump voters have had to lead us here.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
Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
BONUS SHOW: How's that Trump Economy Doing?
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about the Trump tariffs and how it will crush the US economy. Plus, a return of a favorite advertiser, TheoBeards!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.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos
Apr 1, 2025 • 53min
#224: Embodied Mysticism in a Broken World with Angie Von Slaughter & Roger Wolsey
In this episode, we are joined by Roger Wolsey and Angie Von Slaughter to discuss healthy spirituality in a world that is falling apart.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 PatheosPANELAngie Von SlaughterRoger Wolsey
Mar 28, 2025 • 59min
BONUS SHOW: The Not-So-Subtle Homophobia of the United States
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a multi-part call from a long-time listener, and discuss the not-so-subtle homophobia that pervades the United States.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.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos
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
