

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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Jan 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
BONUS SHOW: Taking Your Hotline Calls and Texts
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of voicemails and texts into the hotline. You heard our cries and followed through, so hear what our responses are to some great questions and comments.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

Jan 7, 2025 • 56min
#212: How To Survive Fascism in 2025 with Lisa Sharon Harper, Sandhya Jha, and Doug Pagitt
In this week's show, we talk to Lisa Sharon Harper, Sandhya Jha, and Doug Pagitt to talk about what the Donald Trump election win means for us in 2025 and beyond.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 PatheosPANELISTSLisa Sharon HarperSandhya JhaDoug Pagitt

Jan 6, 2025 • 1h
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Kicking off 2025!
Today, Keith and Matt kick off 2025 with our first livestream of the year. In it, we take a bunch of great questions about gender and sexuality, politics, and faith.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

Jan 3, 2025 • 45min
BONUS SHOW: 2025 in America...What Could Go Wrong?
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about the one thing on everyone's mind: the hotline. Plus, we glimpse into the very near future where Donald J. Trump will become president again.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

Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 9min
#211: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #007, Featuring the Elephant in the Room
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. Last but not least is episode #007, featuring the Elephant in the Room.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 30, 2024 • 1h 2min
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: The Final Livestream of the Year
Today, Keith and Matt wrap up 2024 by talking about conspiracy theories, universalism, and take viewers' comments for what ended up being one of our most interactive livestreams yet.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 27, 2024 • 1h 9min
BONUS SHOW: "Merry Christmas, Go To Hell"
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about Trump's very Jesus-y "Merry Christmas, go to hell" post, how Christians believe that there is an actual war on Christmas, and the racist and misogynist responses to Beyonce's recent halftime 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.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 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