199 episodes

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. Relaunching May 7!

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.7 • 336 Ratings

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. Relaunching May 7!

    MONDAY BONUS BONUS: Answering the Hotline Calls and Texts

    MONDAY BONUS BONUS: Answering the Hotline Calls and Texts

    It's DOUBLE BONUS time! Keith and Matt finally get to all the hotline calls and texts, answering questions about abortion, Trump, and just about everything in between.

    • 57 min
    SUNDAY MATT: The Chosen One *Insert Puke Emoji*

    SUNDAY MATT: The Chosen One *Insert Puke Emoji*

    In this week's monologue, Matt talks about the song, The Chosen One, and then rambles about the kingdom of heaven being HERE and NOW, and not some place you go to when you die.

    • 20 min
    BONUS SHOW: Empowering Women and Crushing the Patriarchy

    BONUS SHOW: Empowering Women and Crushing the Patriarchy

    Keith and Matthew carry on the conversation from Tuesday's main show about what it means to empower women (IE "mansplain").

    • 43 min
    #181: Empowering Women and Crushing the Patriarchy with April Ajoy and Sheila Wray Gregoire

    #181: Empowering Women and Crushing the Patriarchy with April Ajoy and Sheila Wray Gregoire

    It's a Man's World, but should it be? Join author Sheila Wray Gregoire and Instagram/TikTok influencer April Ajoy to discuss how we can empower women to escape the Patriarchy and discover true freedom.

    • 56 min
    SUNDAY MATT: On Why The Office is Such a Great Show

    SUNDAY MATT: On Why The Office is Such a Great Show

    In this week's monologue, Matt shows some love to Rainn Wilson and the entire The Office cast and crew.

    • 14 min
    BREAKING NEWS: GUILTY x 34!!!

    BREAKING NEWS: GUILTY x 34!!!

    BREAKING NEWS! Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony charges and we're here to comment.

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
336 Ratings

336 Ratings

screeming mimi ,

Love these Heretics

I have been listening to this pod cast for about 4 years. I am so glad it is back. It helps me to feel sane. It also calls out some of my blind spots and encourages me to think and research.

Ma Joad ,

Much needed

As a recovering fundamentalist, I still crave learning about religion in a non agendad arena. I appreciate the multi dimensional aspects that are being discussed in a tolerant environment.

trekofftrail ,

Appreciation

Thank you for your show. I’ve leaned a lot and I’ve enjoyed thinking through things along with the discussions and interviews. Perhaps most of all, I am comforted and inspired by the intellectual and spiritual humility modeled here.

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