# 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… Page: Feed: --- ## [#291: Forgiving God with Angela Thompson and Halley Kim](https://heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/291-forgiving-god-with-angela-thompson-and-halley-kim-Fo2x6768) _2026-08-18 · podcast@radiantdigital.co (Halley Kim, Angela Thompson, Matthew J. Distefano)_ 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 Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you… [Listen](https://afp-13455-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99/episodes/d0c470d3-450c-42b1-96d9-9b4e30c21684/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99&awEpisodeId=d0c470d3-450c-42b1-96d9-9b4e30c21684&feed=Hg5uj0Cz) ## [BONUS SHOW: The Odyssey and Theology by the Pint](https://heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-show-the-odyssey-and-theology-by-the-pint-rBdQFBw9) _2026-08-14 · podcast@radiantdigital.co (Matthew J. Distefano, Keith Giles)_ 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 can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "matthew50" to… [Listen](https://afp-13455-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99/episodes/2f2c4598-9098-45b6-8d09-f22448d6bd9f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99&awEpisodeId=2f2c4598-9098-45b6-8d09-f22448d6bd9f&feed=Hg5uj0Cz) ## [#290: Quantum Theology and (Philip K.) Dick Theology with John Shirley and Ted Hand](https://heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/290-quantum-theology-and-philip-k-dick-theology-with-john-shirley-and-ted-hand-khMsx5zR) _2026-08-11 · podcast@radiantdigital.co (Ted Hand, John Shirley, Keith Giles, Matthew J. Distefano)_ 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 your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The… [Listen](https://afp-13455-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99/episodes/37955ceb-4431-401a-9d81-76d8bfc42ccc/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99&awEpisodeId=37955ceb-4431-401a-9d81-76d8bfc42ccc&feed=Hg5uj0Cz) ## [BONUS SHOW: Pink Beam, Conservative Contradictions, and Hotline Love](https://heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-show-pink-beam-conservative-contradictions-and-hotline-love-Yu9R5GV3) _2026-08-07 · podcast@radiantdigital.co (Matthew J. Distefano, Keith Giles)_ 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 your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The… [Listen](https://afp-13455-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99/episodes/01570232-0b15-40fb-8a1e-e95b0cd6fbae/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99&awEpisodeId=01570232-0b15-40fb-8a1e-e95b0cd6fbae&feed=Hg5uj0Cz) ## [#289: Jesus, Tarot, Jung, and the Tao with Gregory Smith, Gil Stafford, and Brandy Anderson](https://heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/289-jesus-tarot-jung-and-the-tao-with-gregory-smith-gil-stafford-and-brandy-anderson-0p8ejLf9) _2026-08-04 · podcast@radiantdigital.co (Brandy Anderson, Gil Stafford, Gregory Smith, Matthew J. Distefano, Keith Giles)_ 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 Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use… [Listen](https://afp-13455-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99/episodes/230c9626-3bfe-4335-a621-98d3234d5ba7/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99&awEpisodeId=230c9626-3bfe-4335-a621-98d3234d5ba7&feed=Hg5uj0Cz) ## [BONUS SHOW: Some Thoughts on Blasphemy Laws and Our Discussion with Pastor Evan](https://heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-show-some-thoughts-on-blasphemy-laws-and-our-discussion-with-pastor-evan-Z2eeHlSd) _2026-07-31 · podcast@radiantdigital.co (Keith Giles, Matthew J. Distefano)_ 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, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020 . We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can… [Listen](https://afp-13455-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99/episodes/aacda2d9-b4b7-4268-a6bc-8a9ee0029916/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99&awEpisodeId=aacda2d9-b4b7-4268-a6bc-8a9ee0029916&feed=Hg5uj0Cz) ## [#288: Freud and Deconstruction with David Morris](https://heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/288-freud-and-deconstruction-with-david-morris-ebHXw4ip) _2026-07-28 · podcast@radiantdigital.co (David Morris, Keith GIles)_ 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. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew50" to… [Listen](https://afp-13455-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99/episodes/fa867a26-4b7f-4758-ab74-7d2c9ecb8bcf/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99&awEpisodeId=fa867a26-4b7f-4758-ab74-7d2c9ecb8bcf&feed=Hg5uj0Cz) ## [BONUS SHOW: Checking In from Hawaii](https://heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-show-checking-in-from-hawaii-ks2s_mRY) _2026-07-24 · podcast@radiantdigital.co (Keith Giles, Matthew J. Distefano)_ 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 hotline messages regarding the blasphemy law discussion with Pastor Evan. If you want to call in to the… [Listen](https://afp-13455-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99/episodes/0e7fb290-7aa8-4af5-b884-1515463b1fb0/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99&awEpisodeId=0e7fb290-7aa8-4af5-b884-1515463b1fb0&feed=Hg5uj0Cz) ## [#287: Blasphemy Laws with Evan McClanahan](https://heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/287-blasphemy-laws-with-evan-mcclanahan-YRhZMiOo) _2026-07-21 · podcast@radiantdigital.co (Matthew J. Distefano, Keith Giles, 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 get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join… [Listen](https://afp-13455-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99/episodes/47f1c000-96ed-45eb-9d28-9434d5f8da1d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=698f6f44-9f0b-457f-a07d-0cfd9f039d99&awEpisodeId=47f1c000-96ed-45eb-9d28-9434d5f8da1d&feed=Hg5uj0Cz) ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xRZ5cBEzkuex) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [BONUS SHOW: Blasphemy Laws? Find Out This Coming Tuesday](https://heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-show-blasphemy-laws-find-out-this-coming-tuesday-t4AxLFnq) _2026-07-17 · podcast@radiantdigital.co (Keith Giles, Matthew J. Distefano)_ 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 . 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