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.
#268: Jesus and Marx with Roger Wolsey and Michael Burns
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew chat with Roger Wolsey and Michael Burns about the similarities and differences between Jesus Christ and Karl Marx.
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BONUS SHOW: WAR!
In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew talk about what's on everyone's mind: the war.
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#267: Jung and Jesus with Mo Thomas, Brandy Anderson, and Roger Wolsey
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew sit down with Mo Thomas, Brandy Anderson, and Roger Wolsey to talk about psychologist Carl Jung and how his contributions can impact how we view Jesus Christ.
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BONUS SHOW: Thou Shalt Not Touch Poison Oak
In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew take a multitude of calls and texts into the hotline. Plus, a cautionary tale about being careful around poison oak.
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#266: Quantum Theology with Zac Cannon, Mo Thomas, and Brandy Anderson
In this week's main episode, Keith chats with fellow contributors to Quoir's latest book, Quantum Theology, to talk about the intersection of quantum physics and spirituality.
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BONUS SHOW: Epstein Fallout and the Nature of Evil
In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew read the very first hotline poem, plus a discussion about how evil falls in upon itself and how that should give us hope.
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#265: How Does American Christianity Survive the Epstein Files? with John Fugelsang, Lisa Sharon Harper, and Herb Montgomery
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew sit down with Lisa Sharon Harper, John Fugelsang, and Quoir author Herb Montgomery to discuss how the American church recovers from the Epstein files and their tacit and explicit support for those in it who have been alleged to have done horrific evil.
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BONUS SHOW: El Paso Shut Down and Pam Bondi Blow-up
In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew answer a couple of texts and talk about the Pam Bondi testimony. Plus, what is going on over El Paso's skies? Find out!
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#264: The Theology of Food with Lauren Cibene, Dillon Naber Cruz, and Derrick Weston
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew sit down with Lauren Cibene, Dillon Naber Cruz, and Derrick Weston to discuss the theology of food.
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BONUS SHOW: Newly Released Epstein Files SHOCKER
In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew answer a couple of texts and discuss the recent tranche of released Epstein files.
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#263: The Curian Network with Shaleen Kendrick and Jonathan Foster
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew sit down with Shaleen Kendrick and Jonathan Foster about the Curian Network... what it is, how it can be a leader in faith spaces, and how it is different than standard ordination programs.
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BONUS SHOW: Which Disciple Would Belong to Which Denomination?
In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew take a handful of calls into the hotline and try to guess which disciples would belong to which denomination.
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#262: Putting the "US" back in USA with Mattie Jo Cowsert and Jaxon Phoenix
In this week's main episode, Keith chats with Mattie Jo Cowsert and Jaxon Phoenix about how to put the "us" in "USA." With such a divided country, what can we do to bring some unity to the situation?
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BONUS SHOW: Riley Gaines and the Culture War
In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew take a couple calls from the hotline, plus a commentary on Riley Gaines and the Right's insistence on fighting the culture war.
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#261: Surviving the End Times Tribulation with Stuart Delony and Adam Ericksen
In this week's main episode, Keith chats with Stuart Delony and Adam Ericksen about how to survive the end times tribulation.
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BONUS SHOW: Escalating ICE Tensions and Authoritarianism
In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew take a couple calls from the hotline, plus provide their comments on the escalating tensions between the US citizens and the authoritarian ICE agents.
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#260: Dark Star Sunflower with Darrell Epp
In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew sit down with poet Darrell Epp to discuss why poetry (and art in general) is important in times such as these.
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BONUS SHOW: Government-Sponsored Murder of US Citizens
In this week's bonus show, Keith and Matthew take a call about MTG to the hotline, and discuss the murder of a 37-year-old woman by ICE agents.
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#259: Toxic Purity with Sara Moslener and Halley Kim
In this week's main episode, Keith chats with Halley Kim and Sara Moslener about toxic purity and how it both stifles and corrupts our true nature. Trigger Warning: topics include SA and marital r*pe.
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BONUS SHOW: Holiday Catch-up and New Year Hopes
In this week's bonus show, the guys catch up after the holidays and take your messages into the hotline.
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REPLAY: #001: Heresy Is in the Eye of the Beholder
For our fifth and final "best of" episode for December, we revisit the place it all started: Episode #001!
On today's show, we jump in the way-way back machine and revisit the very first episode, featuring Matt, Keith, and that man Jamal! Is this really what the Heretic Happy Hour sounded like all those years ago? Tune in to find out!
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<...REPLAY: #197: How to Be Antiracist with Lisa Sharon Harper, Desimber Rose, and Daniel Henderson
For our fourth of five "best of" episodes for December, we revisit episode #197.
On today's show, our panel discusses the differences between "non-racism" and "anti-racism," and why the latter is far superior to the former. Join Matthew and Keith, alongside Lisa Sharon Harper, Desimber Rose, and Daniel Henderson, to discuss this important topic.
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BONUS SHOW: Trump vs. Jesus and MAGA Cancel Culture
In this week's bonus show, the guys talk about their new book, Trump vs. Jesus, which is available now and crushing the charts. That, plus a story out of Chico that perfectly encapsulates the divide in America.
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REPLAY: #193: The Gospel of Mary with Candida Moss and Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
For our third of five "best of" episodes for December, we revisit episode #193.
On today's show, Keith and Matthew sit down with Candida Moss and Libbie Schrader, two experts on the Gospel of Mary (Magdalene?). If you love the Gnostic texts, Christian history, and all that deliciously nerdy stuff, tune in for a deep dive into your favorite topics.
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BONUS SHOW: Hotline Madness and Nearly Losing a Thumb
In this week's bonus show, the guys take a handful of texts into the hotline, Matthew talks about how he almost cut off his thumb, and we end with some theology insights.
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REPLAY: #192: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My with John Fugelsang, Jesse Dollemore, and Doug Pagitt
For our second of five "best of" episodes for December, we revisit episode #192.
On this week's panel, we are joined by the illustrious panel of John Fugelsang, Jesse Dollemore, and Doug Pagitt to talk about the similarities and differences between fascist movements like Nazism and MAGA.
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BONUS SHOW: Hotline Madness!
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a handful of texts into the hotline.
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REPLAY: #182: The False White Gospel with Jim Wallis, Herb Montgomery, and Dillon Naber Cruz
For our first of five "best of" episodes for December, we revisit episode #182.
White Christian Nationalism threatens American Democracy and American Christianity, but how did we get here, what happens next, and why won't this election solve the problem?
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BONUS SHOW: Bobby's Poetry Masterclass
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith provide some news and notes for this holiday season after hearing from a new exciting sponsor from RFK Jr. himself.
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#258: The Continued Dangers of Christian Nationalism with Stuart Delony, Michael Burns, and Lisa Sharon Harper
In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith chat with Stuart Delony, Michael Burns, and Lisa Sharon Harper about the continued dangers of Christian Nationalism.
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HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Special Guest Lauren Cibene
In this special edition livestream, Matthew sits down with Lauren Cibene to talk about the theology and philosophy of The Last of Us, as well as Matthew's book that comes out next year on the same topic.
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BONUS SHOW: Hotline Messages and American Fascism
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith take a couple of messages to the hotline and discuss the current state of the union after the Epstein file vote passed all branches of government. Plus, a special track from the one and only, Alex Jones.
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#257: The Death of Supernaturalism with Chad Bahl and D.T. Bryant
In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith sit down with Chad Bahl and D.T. Bryant to discuss the death of supernaturalism.
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BONUS SHOW: How Not to Be a Guest on Heretic Happy Hour
In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith address the behavior of a certain guest from this week's main show before discussing a hotline message and the recent dump of Epstein emails.
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#256: Quantum Theology with Nish Dubashia, Mo Thomas, Jackson Peterson, and William Sarill
In this week's main episode, Keith is back and the guys are joined by a panel that delves deep into the intersection of theology and quantum physics.
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BONUS SHOW: Keith Is Back!
Keith is back for the bonus show, where we catch up with what's been going on and take a couple messages into the hotline.
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#255: Scholarship and Mysticism with Dr. Dan McClellan and Heather Hamilton (with Guest Host Jeremy Steele)
In this week's main episode, Matthew is joined by guest host Jeremy Steele and panelists Dr. Dan McClellan and Heather Hamilton to discuss the balance between scholarship and mysticism.
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BONUS SHOW: Terms Other than "Christian" with Guest Host Jeremy Steele
It's Bonus Show time and Jeremy Steele is here to help Matthew queer-up the Heretic Happy Hour. Plus, a text from the hotline and what terms we use other than "Christian."
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#254: Jesus Washing Charlie Kirk with Matthew Boedy and D.T. Bryant (with Guest Host Stuart Delony)
In this week's main episode, Matthew is joined by guest host Stuart Delony of the Snarky Faith podcast, as well as authors Matthew Boedy and D.T. Bryant to talk about the Jesus-washing of Charlie Kirk.
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BONUS SHOW: Bulldozing the White House with Guest Host Stuart Delony
The Trump Regime bulldozed the White House, and George Soros paid millions of people to protest. What else could happen while Keith is on vacation? Find out what Matt along with Stuart Delony think about the whole thing.
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