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Heretic Happy Hour
by 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.
Episodes
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BONUS SHOW: Autism and RFK Jr.'s Cameo
In this week's bonus show, we chat about autism, take your texts into the hotline, and hear from this week's advertiser: RFK Jr.! 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. Or, you can email Matthew at...
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#298: Red State Update with Jonathan Shockley and Travis Harmon
In this week's main episode, the guys from the Red State Update rejoin the show to talk about the upcoming midterm election and offer their thoughts on all the madness going on in the world today. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your…
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BONUS SHOW: Hotline Madness and an RFK Jr. Christmas Album?
In this week's bonus show, we've got lots to get to from the hotline, plus, a Robert F. Kennedy holiday album? 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. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join…
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#297: Demons, Ghosts, and Spirits with Brandy Anderson, Gil Stafford, and Gregory Smith
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew sit down with Team Weird to talk about demons and ghosts in preparation for Halloween. 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. Or, you can email Matthew at...
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BONUS SHOW: Matthew's Big Announcement
In this week's bonus show, Matthew makes a big announcement that will forever change how he sees the world. 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. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The...
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REPOST: Episode #001: Heresy Is in the Eye of the Beholder
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew take it all the way back to 2017 and repost Episode #001: Heresy Is in the Eye of the Beholder. Find out what we thought in the very first episode, featuring Jamal Jivanjee. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530)…
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BONUS SHOW: Matt and Keith... STFU!
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith learn how to STFU... or do they? 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. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollective today, and use…
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#296: Worship Wars with Rick Pidcock
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew chat with journalist Rick Pidcock about his new book on worship, the industry, and how churches are using AI in nefarious ways. 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...
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BONUS SHOW: More Reflections on Pastor Evan and Our Dystopian Future
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take your calls into the hotline, plus a look at our dystopian future that seems all but inevitable. 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. Or, you can email...
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#295: Our Dystopian America with Sarah Langan, Brian Evenson, and Stuart Delony
In this week's main episode, Keith chats with Sarah Langan, Brian Evenson, and Stuart Delony about our dystopian America. 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. Or, you can email Matthew at...
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BONUS SHOW: Reflecting on Pastor McClanahan
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith reflect on the latest main episode with Pastor Evan McClanahan, take a bunch of your hotline messages, and explain why this will be the last time the Pastor joins us for now. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530)…
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#294: Should Christians Support Donald Trump? with Evan McClanahan
In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith bring back Pastor Evan McClanahan to argue whether a Christian can and should support the current authoritarian regime. 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…
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BONUS SHOW: Hotline Madness and Christian Nonsense
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a bunch of calls and texts into the hotline and prepare for their discussion with Pastor Evan on his support for the president. 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...
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#293: Exorcisms, the Satan, and Demons with Brandy Anderson, Gil Stafford, and Gregory Smith
In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith bring on a returning panel of Brandy Anderson, Gil Stafford, and Gregory Smith to discuss demons, exorcisms, and the satan in light of our recent episode on Jung, the Tao, and mysticism. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at...
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BONUS SHOW: The Ads Are Back!
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith debrief about the Philip K. Dick festival and unveil a new sponsor, The Iron Closet Gym - a male only, lust-free workout center. 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…
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#292: The Vulnerable God with Kenneth Tanner
In this week's main episode, Matthew sits down with Kenneth Tanner to discuss his forthcoming book, Vulnerable God, available September 29, 2026. 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. Or, you can email...
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BONUS SHOW: A Closed Biblical Canon?
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a handful of messages into the hotline, including which books of the biblical canon would we eliminate and which we would add. 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...
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#291: Forgiving God with Angela Thompson and Halley Kim
In this week's main episode, Matthew chats with Angela Thompson and Halley Kim about the patriarchy, forgiving God, and the problem of suffering in a world where God is supposedly in control. Content Warning: Discussions of sexual assault, abuse, and trauma. If you want to call in to the Bonus...
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BONUS SHOW: The Odyssey and Theology by the Pint
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a few messages into the hotline, chat about The Odyssey, and the upcoming feature on Theology by the Pint. 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. Or, you...
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#290: Quantum Theology and (Philip K.) Dick Theology with John Shirley and Ted Hand
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew sit down with novelist John Shirley and Philip K. Dick scholar Ted Hand to discuss the intersection of quantum theology and the writings of Philip K. Dick. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to…
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BONUS SHOW: Pink Beam, Conservative Contradictions, and Hotline Love
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take all your calls and texts into the hotline, prepare for a visit to Theology by the Pint, and preview our upcoming episode on the theology of Philip K. Dick. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to...
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#289: Jesus, Tarot, Jung, and the Tao with Gregory Smith, Gil Stafford, and Brandy Anderson
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew chat with Quoir authors Gregory Smith, Gil Stafford, and Brandy Anderson about the intersection of Carl Jung, Tarot, Jesus, and the Tao. 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...
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BONUS SHOW: Some Thoughts on Blasphemy Laws and Our Discussion with Pastor Evan
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take all your calls and texts into the hotline, most of which are in regards to the episode with Pastor Evan. Should we enact blasphemy laws in America? Hell no, says you! We agree, so tune in to find out more. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show,...
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#288: Freud and Deconstruction with David Morris
In this week's main episode, Keith sits down with author and publisher David Morris of Lake Drive Books to talk about the intersection of Freud and deconstruction. 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.…
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BONUS SHOW: Checking In from Hawaii
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith check in real quick to let y'all know that next week we should be back to our regularly scheduled program. Keith is in a Portland public library due to not having internet at his house yet and Matthew is in Maui. Next week, we will tackle all your...
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#287: Blasphemy Laws with Evan McClanahan
In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith hear from Pastor Evan McClanahan about blasphemy laws. Wait, seriously? Should we reinstate them? Well... obviously not, but let's hear what Pastor Evan has to say. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll...
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BONUS SHOW: Blasphemy Laws? Find Out This Coming Tuesday
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith prepare for the discussion with Pastor Evan who will be arguing in favor of blasphemy laws. Plus, messages into the 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...
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#286: Discovering Our Authentic Self with Angie Von Slaughter and Britney Shawley
In this week's main episode, Matthew chats with Angie Von Slaughter and Britney Shawley about how to find our authentic selves in the midst of a culture that doesn't always reward self-discovery. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your…
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BONUS SHOW: World Cup Drama and Debate Reflections
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith catch up on the World Cup fiasco, the Andrew Wilson debate, and a text into the 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. Or, you can email Matthew at...
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#285: Love Unrelenting with Steven Hause, Amory Ewerdt, and Ravi Holy
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew chat with a handful of the contributors for the new book, Love Unrelenting, which chronicles universalist testimonies around the world. 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...
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BONUS SHOW: Matthew Reflects on the Andrew Wilson Debate
In this week's bonus show, Matthew reflects on his recent debate with Andrew Wilson. 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. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollective today, and...
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#284: Emerging AI Religions with David Agranoff and Andrea M. Butler
In this week's main episode, Keith sits down with Quoir authors David Agranoff and Andrea M. Butler to discuss emerging AI religions... yes, they are a real thing. Find out what our guests think of this. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to...
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BONUS SHOW: Keith's Final Show Before The Big Move
In this week's bonus show, which is Keith's last in El Paso, the guys talk about hanging out next week after the big debate. Also, we comment on 2 messages left on the 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...
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#283: A New Civil Rights Movement with Desimber Rose, Angela Parker, Lisa Sharon Harper, Jaxon Phoenix, and Doug Pagitt
In this week's main episode, Keith chats with a dynamic panel to discuss civil rights, how the Bible is related, where we've come from in the United States, and where we could possibly go. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on…
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BONUS SHOW: Should Christians Use Cannabis?
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of calls/texts into the hotline, including a question about the Christian use of cannabis. 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. Or, you can email...
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#282: Nuclear Energy: Is It Safe? with Ella Rose, Heather Hoff, Paris Ortiz-Wines, and Madison Hilly
In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith chat with Ella Rose, Heather Hoff, Paris Ortiz-Wines, and Madison Hilly about nuclear energy: their roles within the industry, whether it is safe and can be scaled, and how renewable it really is. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a...
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BONUS SHOW: Andrew Wilson Update
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith follow up on the upcoming debate with Andrew Wilson (with an important update), and nerd out on some recent films. 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. Or, you...
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#281: Alien Disclosure and World Religions with Brandy Anderson, Andrea Butler, and Stuart Delony
In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith sit down with Quoir authors Brandy Anderson, Andrea Butler, and Stuart Delony to talk about aliens, the recent government disclosures, and how this information would upend certain sects of Christianity and other world religions. If you want to call…
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BONUS SHOW: Debating the Worst of the Worst
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a few messages into the hotline, and talk about another future debate coming up, this one with the always offensive, never compelling Andrew Wilson. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your…
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#280: Red State Update with Jackie Broyles and Dunlap
In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith chat with the guys from the Red State Update to chat about the current administration from a southern perspective. Trust us when we say that you don't want to miss this episode. These guys are hilarious! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show…
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BONUS SHOW: Star Wars and Sci-Fi Deep Dive
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith do a deep dive into what science fiction is. Plus, a huge disagreement and turmoil over their views on Star Wars. 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. Or, you…
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#279: The Gospel of Lies with Promise Backlund
In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith bring Promise Backlund (aka "Eve Was Framed") back to the show to talk about her brand new book, The Gospel of Lies, which is out now! 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...
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BONUS SHOW: Talking Through the Apocalypse
In this week's bonus show, the guys catch up with what is going on in the world, plus a call into the 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. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join…
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#278: For God's Sake, with Anna Clark Miller and Mark Karris
In this week's main episode, Matthew chats with therapists Mark Karris and Anna Clark Miller about her new book, For God's Sake, a book about religious trauma syndrome and how those who suffer from it can find healing. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020....
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BONUS SHOW: Debate Recap
In this week's bonus show, the guys recap Matt's debate/discussion on Theology by the Pint. 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. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollective…
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#277: Faith and Politics with Lisa Sharon Harper and Doug Pagitt
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew chat with long-time friends of the show, Lisa Sharon Harper and Doug Pagitt, about the current state of faith and politics in America. 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...
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BONUS SHOW: More Thoughts from Episode #275
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a bunch of hotline messages in regards to episode #275. 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. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The...
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#276: Meet the Quakers with Karen Tibbals, Adria Dicapua, and Michael Sherman
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew chat with a group of Quakers to find out what their movement is all about, what they stand for, and what makes them different (and similar) to "traditional" church. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll...
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BONUS SHOW: Thoughts on This Week's Debate
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith chat about the "debate" between Lisa Sharon and Evan from this week's main show. Plus, your calls into the 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. Or,...
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#275: Can Leftists Be Christians? with Lisa Sharon Harper and Evan McClanahan
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew host and moderate a quasi-debate between Lisa Sharon Harper and Evan McClanahan over whether "leftists" like James Talarico can be Christians. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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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...
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