
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 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

Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Darrell Epp, Author and Poet
Today, Keith is joined by Darrell Epp, Canadian author and poet, to discuss art and the power it has to subvert culture.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

Nov 29, 2024 • 54min
BONUS SHOW: Navigating Thanksgiving
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about this week's show on cults and how to navigate Thanksgiving in this divisive era.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 PatreonSave 30% off most Quoir Academy courses: Use code: THANKS.Today'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

Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
#206: Escaping a Cult with Laci Bean and Sarah Edmundson
In this week's show, we talk to Laci Bean and Sarah Edmundson about what it is like to join a cult, live among cult members, escape a cult, and ultimately heal from the trauma cause by a cult.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 PatheosPANELISTSLaci BeanSarah Edmundson

Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 8min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Satire's Not Dead
Today, Matt and Keith kick around the idea of launching their own satirical Bible-based YouTube channel to pitch to The Onion.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

Nov 22, 2024 • 52min
BONUS SHOW: Humans Are Meaning-Making Machines
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith discuss how our brains are meaning-making machines and that we tend to confirm our presuppositions in life. Plus, we take 2 voicemails to the hotline.Speaking of hotline, 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

Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 6min
#205: Contacting Our Loved Ones Beyond The Grave with Deb Levine and Brandy Anderson
In this week's show, we talk to Deb Levine and Brandy Anderson about if and how we can communicate with our loved ones from beyond the grave. 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 PatheosPANELISTSDeb LevineBrandy Anderson

Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 9min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Jon Turney and Nat Turney from This is Not Church
Today, Matt is joined by Jon and Nat Turney of This is Not Church to talk about some of the legislation places like Texas is floating, including displaying the 10 Commandments in the classrooms.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

Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
BONUS SHOW: Reflecting on the "For Our Daughters" Documentary
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith reflect on the documentary "For Our Daughters," as well as the election's implications for women in this country.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

Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 2min
#204: "For Our Daughters" with Tiffany Thigpen and Jules Woodson
In this week's show, we chat with Tiffany Thigpen and Jules Woodson from the documentary "For Our Daughters." Trigger warning: This episode contains content that will be troubling to some people, including discussions about SA and violence against women.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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