
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

Dec 24, 2024 • 1h 30min
#210: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #035, Featuring Rachel Held Evans (RIP)
Throughout December, we will be playing some of our best episode reruns. While this isn't an official "top 5," it's a pretty above average one. Up next is episode is a bittersweet one, as it features Rachel Held Evans from episode #035.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!Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology. In addition to the YouTube channel, Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible via Patreon.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 16min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Keith Rides Solo
Today, Keith goes it alone as Matt is down and out with the flu right before the holiday season.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.Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology. In addition to the YouTube channel, Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible via Patreon.LINKShttps://www.patreon.com/quoircasthttps://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts

Dec 20, 2024 • 1h 1min
BONUS SHOW: Copycat Killers and Refusing to Punch Down
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about how to read Romans, why white folks need to always realize they are a guest in Black folks' homes, and how Luigi Mangione is likely just the first of many who are going to commit such acts of violence.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 PatreonToday's Sponsors:Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology. In addition to the YouTube channel, Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible via Patreon. LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 25min
#209: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #022, Featuring Fr. Richard Rohr
Throughout December, we will be playing some of our best episode reruns. While this isn't an official "top 5," it's a pretty above average one. Up next is episode #022, featuring Fr. Richard Rohr.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!Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology. In addition to the YouTube channel, Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible via Patreon.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: The Current State of Content Creation
Today, Keith and Matt go live and talk about the current state of content creation, what's wrong with social media, and what comes after it.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.Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology. In addition to the YouTube channel, Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible via Patreon.LINKShttps://www.patreon.com/quoircasthttps://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts

Dec 13, 2024 • 54min
BONUS SHOW: The Christian Music Industry
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about the music industry and then reminisces on some of the live HHH shows in Orange County. We also get a great recipe for Thanksgiving turkey from a caller.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 PatreonToday's Sponsors:Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology. In addition to the YouTube channel, Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible via Patreon. LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 20min
#208: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #089, Featuring Rob Bell
Throughout December, we will be playing some of our best episode reruns. While this isn't an official "top 5," it's a pretty above average one. Up next is episode #089, featuring Rob Bell.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!Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology. In addition to the YouTube channel, Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible via Patreon.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Dec 9, 2024 • 57min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: 12/8/2024
Today, Keith and Matt go live and talk about the cultural response to the assassination of the United Healthcare CEO, and then talk about what's coming up for Quoir Publishing in the next year.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.Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology. In addition to the YouTube channel, Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible via Patreon.LINKShttps://www.patreon.com/quoircasthttps://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts

Dec 6, 2024 • 49min
BONUS SHOW: Catching Up After Thanksgiving
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about this week's "best of" show, how everyone's Thanksgiving went, and more!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 PatreonToday's Sponsors:Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology. In addition to the YouTube channel, Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible via Patreon. LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 32min
#207: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #050, Featuring David Bentley Hart
Throughout December, we will be playing some of our best episode reruns. While this isn't an official "top 5," it's a pretty above average one. Up first is episode #050, featuring the incomparable David Bentley Hart.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!Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology. In addition to the YouTube channel, Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible via Patreon.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos
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