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 T ...
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Apostates Anonymous is the show you turn to when you can no longer call yourself an Evangelical. Join hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano as they tip over just about every sacred cow known to man. It's sure to be a good time for any true heathen or heretic.
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Welcome to the Liminal Living Podcast, where we dive deep into the realm of liminal spaces—those transitional phases where uncertainty is our companion. I'm your host and curator of conversations, Dr. Tom Rundel, and it's my pleasure to serve as your guide through these uncharted territories. With a doctoral background in spirituality and leadership from Portland Seminary, my research has centered on the spirituality found in the narratives of liminality in the Bible, but I have expanded my ...
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#195: Is Jesus God? with Brandan Robertson, Roger Wolsey, and Heather Hamilton
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On today's show, Keith and Matthew pose the question, "Is Jesus God?" to a panel that includes Brandan Robertson, Roger Wolsey, and Heather Hamilton. You'll be intrigued by the variety of answers given. 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! Save 10% on Square 2 with the pr…
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer talks about gun violence, the recent school shooting, and who Christians who support Jesus should renounce the type of gun culture we have in the US. 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. LINKS https://w…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith answer 5 voicemails from the Heretic Happy Hour 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. To save 10% on Keith's Square 2 course, use promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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S3 E37: Matt Tebbe: Money, Power, and Abuse in the Church
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Introductions Climbing Mt. Whitney Facing Internal Demons on the Mountain Spiritual Roots in Catholicism Grace in Community & Abuse on Church Staff Abusive Leadership Embraces Power and Causes Trauma Using Your Voice with Clarity and Humility Spiritualizing the Poor is a Hermeneutic Mistake The God of Mammon, Power, Money, and Economy What “Love of…
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#194: The Moral Teachings of Jesus with Lisa Sharon Harper, Adam Ericksen, and Doug Pagitt
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This week, our panel members discuss what Christian orthopraxy is and what, exactly, is the "good news" of Christianity if not a "get out of hell free" card. 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! Learn how to DECOLONIZE CHRISTIANITY! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on…
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SUNDAY MATT: An Introduction to Reading Romans Right
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we introduce Romans 1-11, how much of the text isn't actually Paul's theology, and why that matters to Christian theology. 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. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/e…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith answer a message into the hotline, then spend 45 minutes talking about food. You won't believe what Keith's idea of a good pizza is! 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. To save 10% on Keith's Square 2 course, use prom…
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S3 E36: Randy Woodley: Indigenous Spirituality and Decolonizing Christianity
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Chapters Introductions Cherokee roots My Oppressive Missionary Colonizer Years Colonialism woven into the Christian faith The Violence of Christian Supremacy Conservative politics picks up the torch of colonialism The Problem of Disembodied Theology Shalom and the Failed Western Experiment Decolonizing the Faith Colonial Theology that needs to Go: …
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#193: The Gospel of Mary with Candida Moss and Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
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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. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. W…
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SUNDAY MATT: Works of the Flesh Explained
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we talk about the works of the flesh from Galatians 5, and why it probably doesn't mean what you may have originally thought it meant. 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. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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BONUS SHOW: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My!
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In today's bonus show, we recap the first three days of the DNC, as well as take a text from a listener. 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! If you’ve ever deconstructed your faith you know it’s not easy. But just imagine if you could have people to guide you through you…
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LIVE WATCH PARTY: The God Squad, Live, Day 4 of the DNC
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COME HANG OUT WITH US LIVE TONIGHT! One night only! Keith and Matthew, along with Dillon and Desimber from The God Squad, are going live during the DNC. Day 4. Thursday. Join us at www.godsquadpod.com and hang out, from 5 PM PST/8 PM EST until the end of the Democratic National Convention! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail…
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S3 E35: Kathy Khang: Finding a Home, Immigration and Power in the Church
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Chapters Introductions Good Coffee Spiritual Roots in the Korean Church in Chicago Renting church space and false hospitality Rethinking Hospitality as the Church Loving Disagreement what it is and is NOT Love is not nice Toxic Positivity The Moving Goalposts of expectation False apostolic authority used to create exclusive dogma What loving your e…
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#192: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My with John Fugelsang, Jesse Dollemore, and Doug Pagitt
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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. 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! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon …
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we explore the difference between "works of the flesh" and "fruit of the spirit," and how Christians can be so cruel. 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. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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BONUS SHOW: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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In today's bonus show, your fearless leaders take two texts, talk about DEI, and come up with a brilliant plan to troll Rapture theologians. 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! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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S3 E34: Anthony Smith: Faith, Race, and Politics
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Chapters Introductions Faith Rooted Organizer Anthony vs Confederate Statue An Ecumenical Exorcism of White Nationalism and Racism An Apocalyptic moment and call Christians call to apocalyptic action Hyper individualism and its damage on society The Gospel and White Jesus made an atheist The Gospel evolve to meet us White Christian Nationalism is a…
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#191: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Deshonna Collier-Goubil, Desimber Rose, and Sandhya Jha
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are under attack in America, and if Project 2025 is implemented, things will get even worse. In this episode, we chat with professor Deshonna Collier-Goubil, as well as former HHH hosts Desimber Rose and Sandhya Jha, to wrestle with this growing threat. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at …
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we go to church to talk about how orthopraxy is more crucial than orthodoxy when it comes to the Christian faith. 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. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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In today's bonus show, Keith and Matt take a text, respond to an audio clip, and answer a voicemail caller that takes some issue with our recent stance on the show. 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! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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S3 E33: Chris Green: Dead Answers vs Living Questions
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Chapters Intro Theology and Art Where does art come from? What does art do? Art involves us in the truth Art opens us up to truth Imagination and Faith Sweaty Pentecostalism Knowing more about demons than about God Bonhoeffer A true place to belong Incarnation shows us what God is like Conclusion Find us on the web: https://liminalliving.simplecast…
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#190: Religious Trauma and Abuse with Dr. Mark Karris and Dr. Tiffany Y. Brooks
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Religious Abuse and Trauma go hand in hand. This week, our hosts sit down with doctors Mark Karris and Tiffany Y. Brooks to discuss the religious trauma that stems from abuse in the church. Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussions about trauma and abuse, and may be troubling to some listeners. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, lea…
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BONUS INTERVIEW: The Heretic of Love with Thomas Jay Oord
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Author Thomas Jay Oord was recently put on trial for affirming the LGBTQI+ community. In this special episode, Keith Giles interviews Thomas to hear the details of his heresy trial with the Church of the Nazarene. To follow Thomas Jay Oord's work, head on over to his official website. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (…
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SUNDAY MATT: Trump and Black Journalists, Christians and Women, and So Many Thoughts
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer talks about all the things people are talking about: the dumpster fire that was Trump's interview with Black journalists, the dumpster fire that is the Christian response to a woman boxer, and the dumpster fire that often rages in my head as I try to sort through the most ridiculous timeline…
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Today's show recaps the main Tuesday show, MAGA vs. Women, and takes a call into the hotline. 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! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on PatheosBy Keith Giles, Matthew J. Distefano
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BOOKWORM: "Alien Phonics Primer" by Darrell Epp
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In this very first installment of "Bookworm," Keith sits down with Canadian poet Darrell Epp to discuss his new book, Alien Phonics Primer. 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! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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S3 E31: Matthew J Distefano: The Wisdom of Hobbits for Today
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Key points include: • The unhealthy balance between individual well-being and community demands in evangelical settings. • The symbolic and inspirational aspects of Tolkien’s stories and how they relate to real-life experiences. • The importance of continuing to do good without relying on miraculous interventions. • Reflections on the role of margi…
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#189: MAGA vs. Women with Eve_wasframed, April Ajoy, and Kristina Hart
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Our panelists expose the misogynistic rhetoric of MAGA Christianity and their escalating war on 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! To pick up Keith's best-selling book on Thomas, click here. Pre-order April's book, Star Spangled Jesus. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon …
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