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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 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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In this episode, we are joined by Doug Pagitt, Jesse Dollemore, and Michael Burns to answer the question, "Why do conservatives seem to fear empathy?" With Christians arguing that empathy is a sin, we are perplexed and have questions. 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! …
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On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew respond to a very critical review of Reading Romans Right by former HHH panelist Dennis Knapp. To read the review, click here. Purchase Reading Romans Right, out now! 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 w…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take some calls into the hotline, which leads to the guys going off on Jordan Peterson and his nonsense. Plus, a new sponsor graces the 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. Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Rea…
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In this Patheos Political Panel episode, we are joined by Stuart Delony, Rob Dalrymple, and Jeremy Steele to answer the question, "How does American Christianity survive Trump?" And, do we even want it to? 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 Qu…
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On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew are joined by former host Desimber Rose to react to a recent debate by two white guys about whether Black people can be sanctified as much a white people... yeah, we know! Purchase Reading Romans Right, out now! To join Heresy After Hours, join the Facebook group. This is where the livestreams will t…
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Jesse and Brittany discuss the recent passing of longtime listener & supporter Jack Schwend, also known as "Elf Man Jack," the new book written by Jesse's best friend and illustrated by the wildly talented Leah Farshid, a longtime listener & supporter in the community (buy at the link below!), House Republicans passing the budget reconciliation whi…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take some calls and voicemails, talk about The Quollective, and are joined by a surprise guest during the middle of the 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. Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Righ…
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In this episode, we are joined by Dennis Knapp, Neil Ghosh, and Kermit Zarley as we kick off the first ever Patheos Political Panel. In the episode, we tackle the question "what does my faith say about political authority?" 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 Quoir…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take some calls and voicemails, talk about The Quollective, and get ready for the Patheos Political Panels that are coming up. 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. Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Rig…
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On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew break down part 2 of the reaction video Sean McDowell did for something biblical scholar Dan McClelland said about the consistency of scripture. Note: This is Part Two of Two. Purchase Reading Romans Right, out now! To join Heresy After Hours, join the Facebook group. This is where the livestreams wi…
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Jesse and Brittany discuss how to support progressive media in the current political climate, listener emails and voicemails related to the government disappearing people from the streets, the arrest and assault of Newark Mayor and New Jersey elected officials, Secretary Kristi Noem's inability to answer basic questions about fundamental rights und…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of texts and calls into the hotline, before discussing indoctrination in the Church's youth groups. 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. Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today! P…
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In this episode, we are joined by Desimber Rose and Dr. Angela Parker to talk about how the American Christian church can become one of decolonization rather than simple deconstruction. 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 P…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a couple of texts into the hotline, discuss due process and knuckle tattoos, and explore whether we have free will. 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. Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, to…
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Jesse and Brittany discuss their recent owl experience, a listener email regarding the a mass email about anti-Christian bias, Donald Trump's executive order and Attorney General Pam Bondi's first Anti-Christian Bias Task Force meeting, the US citizens being removed from the country without due process and the Trump Adminstration's lies about those…
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In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Chacón and Roger Wolsey to talk about the differences between magick, superstition, and belief. 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 PANEL Roger Wolsey Daniel Chacon…
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On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew break down a reaction video Sean McDowell did for something biblical scholar Dan McClelland said about the consistency of scripture. Note: This is Part One of Two. Part Two will be livestreamed May 10. To join Heresy After Hours, join the Facebook group. This is where the livestreams will take place …
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take on a handful of hotline calls and texts and discuss Isaiah 53, before discussing episode 2 of The Last of Us Season 2. 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. Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right,…
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In this episode, we are joined by Safi Kaskas and Neil Ghosh to talk about the power of empathy in an age of political, social, and religious division. 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 PANEL Neil Ghosh Safi Kaskas…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith ramble about companies that listen to their consumers, video games, the Trump administration, and take a text from 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. Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Ri…
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In this episode, we are joined by former host, Katy Valentine, along with Joy Ladin and Melissa Harl Sellew to talk about their new book, Transbiblical, which is out now! Use the Promo Code: TRANSBIBLICAL40 to save 40%. 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…
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On today's livestream episode, Matthew is joined by author Lauren Cibene to talk about The Last of Us and the themes of the game. 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 yo…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a bunch of calls from the hotline, and make the promise to secure an advertiser before next week's bonus 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. Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today! …
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Jesse and Brittany discuss the recent surge in progressive media channels, which are growing much faster than conservative media, listener emails and voicemails related to the end-of-year gift and frustration over recent reporting, the 60 Minutes reporting on the Venezuelan migrants who were shipping to an El Salvador torture prison (CECOT) without…
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