

Heretic Happy Hour
Quoir
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.
New shows every Tuesday, with bonus episodes on Fridays and Sundays.
Episodes
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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 4min
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.
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 "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).
Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!
Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon
If you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 55min
#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.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 "heretic" to save 10% off a yearly subscription.Pick up the new book, Quantum Theology today, as well as The UnChristian Truth About White Christian Nationalism.Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 20, 2026 • 41min
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.
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 "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).
Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!
Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon
If you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.
LINKS
QuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 2026 • 46min
#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.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 "heretic" to save 10% off a yearly subscription.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today, as well as The UnChristian Truth About White Christian Nationalism.Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 2026 • 48min
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!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 "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 1min
#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.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 "heretic" to save 10% off a yearly subscription.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today, as well as The UnChristian Truth About White Christian Nationalism.Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 6, 2026 • 1h 1min
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.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 "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 3, 2026 • 54min
#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.
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 "heretic" to save 10% off a yearly subscription.
Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today, as well as The UnChristian Truth About White Christian Nationalism.
Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon
If you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.
LINKS
QuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 30, 2026 • 52min
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.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 "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 7min
#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?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 "heretic" to save 10% off a yearly subscription.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today, as well as The UnChristian Truth About White Christian Nationalism.Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


