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Heretic Happy Hour


#104: Seed Sowing 101 (HOTW: Nora Sophia) EPISODE 109

We think the most understood Parable needs a little problematizing. Plus, the mystical shaman, Nora Sophia, is our Heretic of the Week! ?

(May contain occasional profanity)
All Episodes
#000: Introducing Heretic Happy Hour
#000: Introducing Heretic Happy Hour
In this introductory episode, Keith, Jamal, and Matthew discuss the purpose of the podcast, what to expect in future episodes, and what it means to be a "heretic" today.
#001: Heresy Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Episode 2
#001: Heresy Is in the Eye of the Beholder
People shout ?heresy? all the time these days. But what makes someone a real heretic? In this episode, the boys debate the finer points of heresy and discover how to recognize a true heretic when you see one.
#002: Total Agreement, Unity, and the Nashville Statement
Episode 3
#002: Total Agreement, Unity, and the Nashville Statement
Ironically, every attempt Christians make to achieve unity through creeds or statements of faith only leads to more division. Is true unity possible without total agreement? Why does the Nashville Statement serve as a bad example for the rest of us? How can we hope to find common ground if we constantly define ourselves by who we?re against? This episode explores the virtues of listening to others and admitting we might be wrong about something we hold dear.
#003: What Is a Christian?
Episode 4
#003: What Is a Christian?
With over 35,000 different flavors of Christianity out there to choose from, how do we know what makes us a Christian? Is our faith based on what we believe? Or is it more about who we trust in and how we live our lives? What about good people who do wonderfully selfless things even though they?re not ?Christians?? Is Gandhi burning in hell? Is Mother Theresa doomed for being a Catholic who prayed to Mary? What if everything we think we know about being a Christian is wrong? This episode explores all this and more.
#004: The Big Thumb of Religion
Episode 5
#004: The Big Thumb of Religion
"Do you kiss your mama with that mouth?" In this episode we talk about bad language, being offended, and the tension between our freedom in Christ and causing the weaker brother?or sister?to stumble.
#005: Discovering Christ in "Non-Christian" Things
Episode 9
#005: Discovering Christ in "Non-Christian" Things
What happens when you find out that Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs and even Socrates himself, agrees with Jesus? Listen as we discuss the unexpected similarities found in non-Christian places.
#006: Do We Worship Jesus or the Bible? (HOTW: Brad Jersak)
Episode 10
#006: Do We Worship Jesus or the Bible? (HOTW: Brad Jersak)
Is the Trinity made of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Bible? Some Christians think so. Plus, our Heretic of the Week is Brad Jersak, author of Her Gates Will Never Be Shut.
#007: The Elephant in the Room
Episode 11
#007: The Elephant in the Room
In this special episode, our hosts discuss how they deal with their own disagreements over theology and what it looks like to extend grace to one another. ?
#008: Can We Know God Apart From the Bible?
Episode 12
#008: Can We Know God Apart From the Bible?
Can we know God apart from the Bible? How did Christians know Jesus before the scriptures were canonized? What does the Bible say about this? ? ? ?
#009: The Biblical Canon (HOTW: John Fugelsang)
Episode 13
#009: The Biblical Canon (HOTW: John Fugelsang)
Where did we get our Bible? Who decided which books were inspired or not? Plus, Heretic of the Week: John Fugelsang, and more! ?
#010: Hell Yes or Hell No? LIVE Part 1
Episode 14
#010: Hell Yes or Hell No? LIVE Part 1
Part 1 of our first-ever LIVE podcast recording gets blazing hot as we discuss everyone's favorite topic, hell! Plus, live theme song sing-along by Barrett Johnson. Our Heretic of the Week is Saint Nicholas. ? ?
#011: Hell Yes or Hell No? LIVE Part 2
Episode 15
#011: Hell Yes or Hell No? LIVE Part 2
Part 2 of our first-ever LIVE podcast recording features a live Q&A session about hell, the afterlife, and the emotional consequences of deconstruction. Plus, an original song by Barrett Johnson. ? ? ?
#012: The Accuser (HOTW: Derek Webb)
Episode 16
#012: The Accuser (HOTW: Derek Webb)
What's the best way to respond when you're falsely accused? A discussion about blind spots, boundaries,?and grace. Heretic of the Week: Derek Webb, and much more!
#013: Gender Wars with guest host Amanda Iosa (HOTW: Jory Micah)
Episode 17
#013: Gender Wars with guest host Amanda Iosa (HOTW: Jory Micah)
As former misogynists raised by misogynists, how can our male hosts overcome the gender divide? Listen and learn.
#014: Does God Have A Penis? (HOTW: Mark Karris)
Episode 18
#014: Does God Have A Penis? (HOTW: Mark Karris)
Aren't we all made in God's image? If so, why do some act as if God is Male? Heretic of the Week: Mark Karris and more!
#015: A Wretch Like Me? (HOTW: Benjamin L. Corey)
Episode 19
#015: A Wretch Like Me? (HOTW: Benjamin L. Corey)
Does God see us as miserable worms? What if our view of ourselves is totally wrong? Plus, our Heretic of the Week: Benjamin L. Corey
#016: Is Jesus God? (HOTW: Bart Ehrman)
Episode 20
#016: Is Jesus God? (HOTW: Bart Ehrman)
Is Jesus God? Our conversation with Bart Ehrman in this episode leads us to explore this question of Christ's Deity. What are the implications if Jesus was?or was not?God? Plus, more hilarious Heretic Hotline messages and other surprises.
#017: The End Times Conspiracy Exposed! LIVE Part 1
Episode 21
#017: The End Times Conspiracy Exposed! LIVE Part 1
What if Jesus isn't coming back soon? We explore the damage done by fear-based Futurism and alternative views of Apocalypse. Featuring live music from Barrett Johnson and HOTW: John Nelson Darby.
#018: The End Times Conspiracy Exposed! LIVE Part 2
Episode 22
#018: The End Times Conspiracy Exposed! LIVE Part 2
We take questions from our live audience about the End Times and the Second Coming. Plus, more about Mary Magdalene, our "Willy Nilly" approach to scripture, and why we love/hate Paul's eschatology. PLUS: Live music from Barrett Johnson.
#019: Embracing Mystery and the Danger of Certainty (HOTW: Matthew Distefano)
Episode 23
#019: Embracing Mystery and the Danger of Certainty (HOTW: Matthew Distefano)
The opposite of faith is not doubt, it's certainty. So, why are we so afraid to be wrong? Plus another new theme song from our fans and our very own Matthew Distefano as the HOTW.
#020: Creation Mandate: Rape, Rule, or Revere? (HOTW: Mike Morrell)
Episode 24
#020: Creation Mandate: Rape, Rule, or Revere? (HOTW: Mike Morrell)
Is Earth ours to exploit, or to care for? If it's all gonna burn, why bother? Plus, Mike Morrell as our?Heretic of the Week.
#021: What Is Salvation? (HOTW: Bishop Carlton Pearson)
Episode 25
#021: What Is Salvation? (HOTW: Bishop Carlton Pearson)
If heaven and hell aren't about the afterlife, then what is salvation really about? Plus, Bishop Carlton Pearson from the Netflix biopic? Come Sunday is our HOTW.
#022: The Cosmic Christ (HOTW: Richard Rohr)
Episode 26
#022: The Cosmic Christ (HOTW: Richard Rohr)
"Christ" was not Jesus's last name. That's why we need to talk about the reality of Christ and our new identity as "little Christs" who embody the Divine here and now. Plus, Richard Rohr as our HOTW.
#023: Creativity and Spirituality (HOTW: David Hayward)
Episode 27
#023: Creativity and Spirituality (HOTW: David Hayward)
How do artists tap into the creative spark of the Divine? Plus, what does the Naked Pastor say about art and faith?
#024: Peace In the Middle East (HOTW: Greg Boyd)
Episode 28
#024: Peace In the Middle East (HOTW: Greg Boyd)
Why do U.S. Christians support Israel while they oppress Palestinian Christians? Our hosts explore how bad eschatology enables toxic foreign policy.
#025: There's Something About Mary [Magdalene] (HOTW: Sarah Bessey)
Episode 29
#025: There's Something About Mary [Magdalene] (HOTW: Sarah Bessey)
This may be our most controversial episode ever. Listen as we debate the significance of Mary Magdalene and the conspiracy surrounding her. Plus, Sarah Bessey (author of Jesus Feminist ) is our HOTW.
#026: Let's Talk About Sin (HOTW: Pete Enns)
Episode 30
#026: Let's Talk About Sin (HOTW: Pete Enns)
Are we sinners by nature? Does sin even exist or is it just in our minds? Plus, Pete Enns is our HOTW.
#027: The B-I-B-L-E, Yes That's the Book For Me (HOTW: Keith Giles)
Episode 31
#027: The B-I-B-L-E, Yes That's the Book For Me (HOTW: Keith Giles)
We've criticized it before, but now let's talk about what we love about the Bible. Plus, it's Keith's turn to be our HOTW.
#028: The Dangers of Deconstruction (HOTW: Michelle Collins) LIVE Part 1
Episode 32
#028: The Dangers of Deconstruction (HOTW: Michelle Collins) LIVE Part 1
How can we deconstruct our faith without damaging our relationships with friends and family??Featuring our theme song live from Barrett Johnson and HOTW: Michelle Collins.
#029: The Dangers of Deconstruction LIVE Part 2
Episode 33
#029: The Dangers of Deconstruction LIVE Part 2
We answer questions about PyroTheology, how to talk to family members, how we feel now that we've deconstructed, and more! ?
#030: We Have A Hotline! (HOTW: Nadia Bolz-Weber)
Episode 34
#030: We Have A Hotline! (HOTW: Nadia Bolz-Weber)
This may come as a shock, but we now have a Hotline you can call or text, 24/7. Listen as we devote an entire episode to responding to your Hotline voicemail and text questions.
#031: The Devil's Lettuce (HOTW: Sister Kate)
Episode 35
#031: The Devil's Lettuce (HOTW: Sister Kate)
Is it a sin to smoke pot? What does the Bible say about weed? Plus a mind-blowing talk with Sister Kate from Sisters of the Valley. This episode is smokin'!
#032: What is Church? LIVE Part 1
Episode 36
#032: What is Church? LIVE Part 1
Is church a building? A spiritual family? A community of like-minded believers? Or something else? Join us for our first-anniversary episode and 4th LIVE Podcast recording ever!
#033: What is Church? LIVE Part 2
Episode 37
#033: What is Church? LIVE Part 2
Where is Jesus's body right now? Is church a place to deconstruct? Does the New Testament give us clues about how church should be today? And more! Our most contentious episode yet!
#034: Equipped for Ministry? (HOTW: Brandon Andress)
Episode 38
#034: Equipped for Ministry? (HOTW: Brandon Andress)
What is ministry? Is it only for professional clergy? What about those 58 ?One-Anothers? in the Bible? Plus, our Heretic of the Week is Brandon Andress, author of Beauty in the Wreckage: Finding Peace in the Age of Outrage.
#035: Lead, Follow, or Get out of the Way? (HOTW: Rachel Held Evans)
Episode 39
#035: Lead, Follow, or Get out of the Way? (HOTW: Rachel Held Evans)
What should true church leadership look like? Is it authority-based or influence-based? Plus, Rachel Held Evans (author of Inspired? and Searching for Sunday ) is our Heretic of the Week.
#036: Women Be Silent? (HOTW: Rev. Sarah Heath)
Episode 40
#036: Women Be Silent? (HOTW: Rev. Sarah Heath)
When it comes to women in ministry, is Paul a misogynist, or are we reading it all wrong? Plus, the Reverend Sarah Heath is our Heretic of the Week.
#037: To Tithe, or Not to Tithe (HOTW: William Paul Young)
Episode 41
#037: To Tithe, or Not to Tithe (HOTW: William Paul Young)
Should Christians give 10% to their church, or is that Old Testament legalism? Why is giving good, but tithing a bit complicated? All this and William Paul Young, author of The Shack , as our?Heretic of the Week.
#038: Worship: Is Jesus My Girlfriend? (HOTW: Brady Toops)
Episode 42
#038: Worship: Is Jesus My Girlfriend? (HOTW: Brady Toops)
Why do we worship? How do we worship? Is it all about singing? What about when it becomes emotional manipulation? Or is it more about connecting to God? Plus, singer/songwriter (and former Bachelorette contestant) Brady Toops as our Heretic of the Week!
#039: Missionary Madness (HOTW: Arianna Caligiuri)
Episode 43
#039: Missionary Madness (HOTW: Arianna Caligiuri)
What happens when evangelism hurts? How do missionary organizations serve as instruments of the State? What's the best way to share the Gospel? Plus, Arianna Caligiuri as our Heretic of the Week.
#040: Porn in the USA (HOTW: Danielle Kingstrom)
Episode 44
#040: Porn in the USA (HOTW: Danielle Kingstrom)
Pornography: Is it always bad? Can we learn anything useful from it? Is it at odds with our spiritual life? Plus, Danielle Kingstrom as our Heretic of the Week.
#041: Sidehugs, Modesty, and Purity Culture (HOTW: Teighlor Polendo)
Episode 45
#041: Sidehugs, Modesty, and Purity Culture (HOTW: Teighlor Polendo)
What's wrong with side hugs and modesty? Why do Christians play the purity game and how does it create more problems? Plus, Teighlor Polendo of Quoir is our Heretic of the Week.
#042: Along Came Polyamory (HOTW: Chuck McKnight)
Episode 46
#042: Along Came Polyamory (HOTW: Chuck McKnight)
Is polyamory a good idea or a trainwreck waiting to happen? Is it even biblical? We discuss open marriages with our Heretic of the Week, Chuck McKnight, in what may be our most controversial episode yet!
#043: For God So Loved His Gay Sons and Daughters (HOTW: Eric Reitan)
Episode 47
#043: For God So Loved His Gay Sons and Daughters (HOTW: Eric Reitan)
Did God make Adam, Eve,? and Steve??What about those clobber verses in the Bible that "clearly" condemn homosexuality? Should Christians embrace and affirm the LGBTQ Community? Plus, Eric Reitan, author of? The Triumph of Love: Same-Sex Marriage and the Christian Love Ethic , ?as our Heretic of the Week.
#044: Shacking Up (HOTW: Mike Machuga) LIVE Part 1
Episode 48
#044: Shacking Up (HOTW: Mike Machuga) LIVE Part 1
What about premarital sex? Is it a sin to sleep together before marriage? What does the Bible say about marriage and sex? What makes us "married?" Plus, Mike Machuga is our Heretic of the Week.
#045: Shacking Up LIVE Part 2
Episode 49
#045: Shacking Up LIVE Part 2
Listen as your favorite heretics answer questions about sex, marriage, parenting, and BDSM.
#046: Shaking Hands with the Unemployed (HOTW: Cindy Wang Brandt)
Episode 50
#046: Shaking Hands with the Unemployed (HOTW: Cindy Wang Brandt)
Masturbation can be a "touchy" subject. But is it a sin to rub one out? Listen as the Heretics explore the theology of pleasure without shame. Plus, Cindy Wang Brandt, author of Parenting Forward , is our Heretic of the Week!
#047: Good, Good Lovin' (HOTW: Lucas and Christa Gifford)
Episode 51
#047: Good, Good Lovin' (HOTW: Lucas and Christa Gifford)
It's time for the "climax" of our sex series. Listen as the Heretics discuss what good sex looks like in a healthy relationship. Plus, Lucas and Christa Gifford are our Heretics of the Week.
#048: The Atonement (HOTW: Brian Zahnd)
Episode 52
#048: The Atonement (HOTW: Brian Zahnd)
What are the different theories surrounding the Atonement? Why did Jesus die on the cross? Who killed him and why? And who decided to Substitute their Penal? Plus, Brian Zahnd (author of Postcards from Babylon , Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God , and A?Farewell to Mars ) is our Heretic of the Week!
#049: The Problem of Suffering (HOTW: Thomas Jay Oord)
Episode 53
#049: The Problem of Suffering (HOTW: Thomas Jay Oord)
Why does God allow evil? Is God too weak? Does God use suffering, or is there more to the story? Plus, Thomas Jay Oord, author of God Can't , is our Heretic of the Week. ?
#050: Universal Reconciliation (HOTW: David Bentley Hart)
Episode 54
#050: Universal Reconciliation (HOTW: David Bentley Hart)
The false doctrine of Eternal Suffering needs to die. Did you know that Universalism was one of the dominant views of the Church for the first 500 years? Yeah, let's bring that back. Plus, New Testament Scholar and translator , David Bentley Hart is our Heretic of the Week!
#051: The Incarnation (HOTW: Jim Palmer)
Episode 55
#051: The Incarnation (HOTW: Jim Palmer)
The Word (Logos) became flesh and dwelt among us. But are we the ongoing Incarnation of Christ in the world today, or is that heresy? Plus, Heretic of the Week Jim Palmer shares his genius with us.
#052: Kenotic Love (HOTW: Marg Mowczko)
Episode 56
#052: Kenotic Love (HOTW: Marg Mowczko)
What do you do if you've got all the power in the Universe? If you're God, you give everything away for the sake of those you love, and that's everybody! Plus Marg Mowczko is our Heretic of the Week!
#053: Divine Parenthood (HOTW: Karl Forehand)
Episode 57
#053: Divine Parenthood (HOTW: Karl Forehand)
What does it mean to say that God is our "Abba" or even our "Mother"? Let's explore our identity as Children of God and hear from Heretic of the Week, Karl Forehand (author of Apparent Faith ), on this week's podcast. ?
#054: The Omni God (HOTW: Dustin Kensrue of Thrice)
Episode 58
#054: The Omni God (HOTW: Dustin Kensrue of Thrice)
Is the all-knowing, ever-present, and all-powerful God an expansion of our own human limitations? Plus, Dustin Kensrue of Thrice is our Heretic of the Week!
#055: Is God Violent? (HOTW: Derek Flood)
Episode 59
#055: Is God Violent? (HOTW: Derek Flood)
Sometimes it seems like God is violent, but Jesus paints a different picture of a God who would rather die than respond with violence. So, which is it? Plus, Derek Flood, author of Disarming Scripture , is our Heretic of the Week!
#056: The God of Abundance LIVE Part 1
Episode 60
#056: The God of Abundance LIVE Part 1
Celebrate our 2nd Anniversary with us as we dissect the concept of ?Jehovah Jireh.? Does God provide for everyone? Why are some blessed and others not? Do we create our own abundance? Or is this a Divine attribute? Plus, Saint Francis of Assisi is our Heretic of the Week!
#057: The God of Abundance LIVE Part 2
Episode 61
#057: The God of Abundance LIVE Part 2
The Q&A Session brings the heat at our 2nd anniversary live show! Listen as we discuss whether our intentions are always accurate, if we can miss our calling and purpose, if God should get the credit for our success, if our podcast is part of the problem or the solution, and more!?
#058: We Have A Hotline! (Part 2)
Episode 62
#058: We Have A Hotline! (Part 2)
Have you heard about our Hotline? Listen as the guys take your calls and answer your texts about God, the Bible, Hell, and other burning questions.
#059: Let's Get Racist (HOTW: Dr. Sam Kline)
Episode 63
#059: Let's Get Racist (HOTW: Dr. Sam Kline)
The ugly truth is that racism still dominates our culture. How can we escape this bigotry and truly break free from it? Plus, Heretic of the Week, Dr. Sam Kline.
#060: Mental Health (HOTW: Joshua Lawson)
Episode 64
#060: Mental Health (HOTW: Joshua Lawson)
Why is the church so afraid to talk about (and provide support for) mental health? Are prayer and faith enough to "fix" the problem? Plus, Joshua Lawson is our Heretic of the Week.
#061: Politics (HOTW: Brad Jersak)
Episode 65
#061: Politics (HOTW: Brad Jersak)
Politics and faith...are they compatible? Do Christianity and Government go together like ice cream and poop, or do Christians need to be more politically active? Let's discuss. Plus, the return of Brad Jersak as our Heretic of the Week.
#062: Crime and Punishment (HOTW: Deshonna Collier-Goubil)
Episode 66
#062: Crime and Punishment (HOTW: Deshonna Collier-Goubil)
Why does the "Land of the Free" have the highest incarceration rate? Let's examine our Criminal Justice System with our Heretic of the Week, Deshonna Collier-Goubil. ?
#063: Poverty...Problem, Illusion, or Blessing? (HOTW: Thomas Crisp)
Episode 67
#063: Poverty...Problem, Illusion, or Blessing? (HOTW: Thomas Crisp)
How should we respond to hunger, homelessness, and suffering in our world? Plus, Thomas Crisp,?professor of philosophy, is our Heretic of the Week.
#064: Canceling Cancel Culture (HOTW: Becky Yates)
Episode 68
#064: Canceling Cancel Culture (HOTW: Becky Yates)
Does Cancel Culture eliminate grace, forgiveness, and the potential for personal growth? Is it a necessary correction, or just another side of extreme intolerance? Plus, Becky Yates is our Heretic of the Week.
#065: Self-Care 101 (HOTW: Meggie Lee Calvin)
Episode 69
#065: Self-Care 101 (HOTW: Meggie Lee Calvin)
Why is it so difficult to love ourselves? How has toxic religion crippled our ability to love, and how can we stop feeling guilty about prioritizing our emotional and spiritual well-being? Plus, Meggie Lee Calvin, author of I Am My Own Sanctuary , is our Heretic of the Week!
#066: Resistance Isn't Futile (HOTW: Matthew J. Korpman)
Episode 70
#066: Resistance Isn't Futile (HOTW: Matthew J. Korpman)
We explore the power of nonviolent protest and rules for Christian radicals. Plus, Matthew J. Korpman, author of? Saying No to God , is our Heretic of the Week! ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#067: Celebrity Christianity LIVE Part 1
Episode 71
#067: Celebrity Christianity LIVE Part 1
In our first-ever, 7th live show, we explore famous conversions (we're looking at you, Kanye),?what Mimetic Theory has to say about our obsession with celebrities, and whether they help or hinder the cause of Christ. ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#068: Celebrity Christianity LIVE Part 2
Episode 72
#068: Celebrity Christianity LIVE Part 2
Listen as we answer audience questions about Christian celebrity, the universal Christ, deconstruction, reconstruction, and Kanye. ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12. ?
#069: Just War (HOTW: Martin Brooks of Peace Catalyst International)
Episode 73
#069: Just War (HOTW: Martin Brooks of Peace Catalyst International)
War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing ? Is "Just War" theory compatible with Christianity? Plus, Martin Brooks, President of Peace Catalyst International , is our Heretic of the Week! ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12. ?
#070: Shame, Shame, Go Away (HOTW: Josh Roggie)
Episode 74
#070: Shame, Shame, Go Away (HOTW: Josh Roggie)
Is shame a tool of religion used to manipulate us? How can we live a life free of guilt and embarrassment? And what does shame have to do with Superbowl LIV? Plus, Josh Roggie, author of Shame: An Unconventional Memoir , is our Heretic of the Week. ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#071: Who Needs A Miracle? (HOTW: Michael Petroni, creator of the Netflix show, Messiah)
Episode 75
#071: Who Needs A Miracle? (HOTW: Michael Petroni, creator of the Netflix show, Messiah)
In the first episode of our "Let's Get Metaphysical" series, the guys explore miracles and wonder why they don't happen all the time. Plus, Michael Petroni, creator of the hit Netflix show, Messiah, ?is our Heretic of the Week! ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#072: Reincarnation (HOTW: Dr. Katy Valentine)
Episode 76
#072: Reincarnation (HOTW: Dr. Katy Valentine)
Have we been here before? Is this life just a re-run of your previous one? Does it matter? Listen as we debate our past lives and welcome Dr. Katy Valentine as our Heretic of the Week! Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#073: Head Towards the Light (HOTW: Andre and Mary-Anne Rabe)
Episode 77
#073: Head Towards the Light (HOTW: Andre and Mary-Anne Rabe)
Near-death experiences are more common and similar than most realize. What do these NDEs tell us about the afterlife? Are they chemically-induced brain events or spiritual realities that reveal what happens in the next life? Plus, Andre and Mary-Anne Rabe join us as our Heretics of the Week! ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12. ?
#074: Angels and Demons and Satan, Oh My! (HOTW: Richard Murray)
Episode 78
#074: Angels and Demons and Satan, Oh My! (HOTW: Richard Murray)
Is Satan an actual being, or just a spiritual projection of our own evil tendencies? What about angels and demons? Listen as we explore the nature of supernatural beings, plus Richard Murray as our Heretic of the Week! ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#075: Quantum Spirituality (HOTW: Steve McVey)
Episode 79
#075: Quantum Spirituality (HOTW: Steve McVey)
Has science finally discovered proof of the mystical reality of the Universal Christ? If so, our Heretic of the Week, Steve McVey, has a secret about the quantum realm you need to hear. This episode will blow your mind and restore your soul. ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#076: Energy, Frequencies, and Healing (HOTW: Kevin Garcia)
Episode 80
#076: Energy, Frequencies, and Healing (HOTW: Kevin Garcia)
Energy, vibes, and frequency are popular concepts, but what do they mean? Can we tap into the wavelength of heaven, or is it just New Age nonsense? Plus, Kevin Garcia, author of Bad Theology Kills: Undoing Toxic Belief & Reclaiming Your Spiritual Authority , is our Heretic of the Week! ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#077: The Self (HOTW: Kyle Butler)
Episode 81
#077: The Self (HOTW: Kyle Butler)
Who are we? What makes you, you ? Are we physical beings having a spiritual experience? Or is it the other way around? How do we know? Plus, Kyle Butler is our Heretic of the Week. ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#078: Jamal Has An Announcement (HOTW: Barrett Johnson)
Episode 82
#078: Jamal Has An Announcement (HOTW: Barrett Johnson)
Jamal has an important announcement, but this time it's for real. Don't miss this game-changing episode. Nothing will ever be the same after this one. Seriously. Plus,? Barrett Johnson ?is our Heretic of the Week and talks about his new single, " Desert Island Living Room." ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#079: A PSA on PSA (and introducing our new co-hosts)
Episode 83
#079: A PSA on PSA (and introducing our new co-hosts)
Penal Substitutionary Atonement theory is not only a distorted view of the cross, it's also completely false. Listen as our hosts dissect, dismantle, and disembowel one of the worst Christian doctrines anyone ever dreamed up. Plus, big news about the identity of our new co-hosts! ? Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#080: Blessed Be? (HOTW: Kevin Miller)
Episode 84
#080: Blessed Be? (HOTW: Kevin Miller)
Our 4 co-hosts kick off a new "Sermon On The Mount" series by examining what Jesus means when he blesses the poor, the meek, and the peacemakers. Plus, Kevin Miller, director of the amazing J.E.S.U.S.A. documentary, is our Heretic of the Week! Big thanks to Wild Foods for sponsoring the show and offering our listeners 12% off with coupon code HAPPYHOUR12.
#081: Staying Salty (HOTW: Ron Stallworth, The Black Klansman)
Episode 85
#081: Staying Salty (HOTW: Ron Stallworth, The Black Klansman)
Why does Jesus talk about being salt, light, and a city on the hill? Plus, Ron Stallworth, The Black Klansman, is our Heretic of the Week!
#082: Let Us Pray (HOTW: Jeremy Courtney from Preemptive Love Coalition)
Episode 86
#082: Let Us Pray (HOTW: Jeremy Courtney from Preemptive Love Coalition)
Most of us think we already know what the Lord's Prayer is all about. But most of us are wrong. So wrong. Let us set you sinners straight. Plus, Jeremy Courtney, from Preemptive Love Coalition , is our Heretic of the Week!
#083: Abolish or Fulfill? (HOTW: Dillon Naber Cruz)
Episode 87
#083: Abolish or Fulfill? (HOTW: Dillon Naber Cruz)
In our final episode of the Sermon on the Mount series, we look at whether Jesus contradicts, fulfills, or abolishes the Old Covenant. Plus, what Jesus says about divorce and the Golden Rule. Featuring Dillon Naber Cruz, author of Go Golden: Applying a Universal Religious Teaching and the Ethics of Permaculture to Create a Sustainable, Just, Happier Society , as our Heretic of the Week!
#084: Sasquatch, Flat Earth, and HAARP! (HOTW: John Zada)
Episode 88
#084: Sasquatch, Flat Earth, and HAARP! (HOTW: John Zada)
Is Sasquatch real? Could the earth indeed be flat? Is HAARP causing earthquakes through a so-called innocent study of the ionosphere? Join us for the kick-off episode of our ?Conspiracy Theory? series. Plus, John Zada, author of In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond: In Search of the Sasquatch , joins us as our Heretic of the Week!
#085: The Truth Is Out There (HOTW: Sara Moslener)
Episode 89
#085: The Truth Is Out There (HOTW: Sara Moslener)
Our "Conspiracy Theory" series continues with Aliens, UFOs, and the Moon Landing. Plus, Sara Moslener, author of Virgin Nation: Sexual Purity and American Adolescence , ?as our Heretic of the Week!
#086: QAnon, 5G, and Covid! (HOTW: Rita Nakashima Brock)
Episode 90
#086: QAnon, 5G, and Covid! (HOTW: Rita Nakashima Brock)
Are we immune to common sense? It's time to retire your tinfoil hats and get real about QAnon, 5G, and the Covid conspiracies. Plus, Rita Nakashima Brock, author of Proverbs of Ashes : Violence, Redemptive Suffering, and the Search for What Saves Us , is our Heretic of the Week!
#087: JFK, 9/11, and the Illuminati (HOTW: Blake Mundell)
Episode 91
#087: JFK, 9/11, and the Illuminati (HOTW: Blake Mundell)
In our final Conspiracy Theory episode, the gang explores: Who shot JFK? Was 9-11 an inside job? Are the Illuminati running the world? All this and more will be revealed. Plus, Blake Mundell is our Heretic of the Week.
#088: The Valentine Day Hostile Takeover!
Episode 92
#088: The Valentine Day Hostile Takeover!
Katy Valentine and Derrick Day take over this special episode of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast to discuss their spiritual journeys and their books: For You Were Bought with a Price: Sex, Slavery, and Self-Control in a Pauline Community ?( GlossaHouse )?and? Deconstructing Religion.
#089: Quantum Reconstruction (HOTW: Rob Bell)
Episode 93
#089: Quantum Reconstruction (HOTW: Rob Bell)
Our first episode in the Reconstruction Series explores Derrick Day's quantum approach to faith and spirituality. Plus, some guy named Rob Bell is our Heretic of the Week. ? Show Links: Katy's Course: Finding the Perfect Church for You Keith's Course: Square 1
#090: Finding Church After Deconstruction (HOTW: Brenda Davies of God is Grey)
Episode 94
#090: Finding Church After Deconstruction (HOTW: Brenda Davies of God is Grey)
In part 2 of our Reconstruction Series, Rev. Dr. Katy Valentine talks about her own deconstruction process and why it was so important for her to find the "right" church. Plus, Heretic of the Week, Brenda Davies of God is Grey. ? Show Links: Katy's Course: Finding the Perfect Church for You Keith's Course: Square 1
#091: Back to Square 1 (HOTW: Kristin Kobes Du Mez)
Episode 95
#091: Back to Square 1 (HOTW: Kristin Kobes Du Mez)
Our Reconstruction Series continues as Keith Giles explains why he created a 90-day online course/community to help people transition into reconstruction without self-destruction. Plus, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation , is our Heretic of the Week! ? Show Links: Katy's Course: Finding the Perfect Church for You Keith's Course: Square 1
#092: Apostle of Apostasy (HOTW: Jeff Turner)
Episode 96
#092: Apostle of Apostasy (HOTW: Jeff Turner)
In this final episode of our Reconstruction series, co-host Matthew Distefano shares how his Reconstruction looks a lot like becoming a non-Christian, Jesus-lover. Plus, Jeff Turner, author of The Atheistic Theist , is our Heretic of the Week! ? Show Links: Katy's Course: Finding the Perfect Church for You Keith's Course: Square 1
#093: LGBTQ+ Clobber Passages Part 1 (HOTW: Alexander John Shaia)
Episode 97
#093: LGBTQ+ Clobber Passages Part 1 (HOTW: Alexander John Shaia)
It's clobberin' time! The heretics dismantle the Bible verses used to bludgeon the LGBTQ+ community to scare them into going straight. Plus, Alexander John Shaia, author of Radical Transformation , is our Heretic of the Week! ? Show Links: Katy's Course: Finding the Perfect Church for You Keith's Course: Square 1
#094: LGBTQ+ Clobber Passages Part 2 (HOTW: Jared Byas)
Episode 98
#094: LGBTQ+ Clobber Passages Part 2 (HOTW: Jared Byas)
It's time to clobber the Clobberers! Did you know there are scriptures that affirm non-normative sexuality? Give your pastor something to think about as we examine non-hetero Bible characters. Plus, Jared Byas, author of Love Matters More: How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving Like Jesus , is our Heretic of the Week!
Bonus: 2020 Recap and Award Show
Episode 99
Bonus: 2020 Recap and Award Show
"And The Winner Is..." Join us for our first annual Heretic of the Year award show. Plus, the hosts share their favorite moments from 2020 and welcome the return of a very special guest.
#095: Women Clobber Passages Part 1 (HOTW: Elizabeth Schrader)
Episode 100
#095: Women Clobber Passages Part 1 (HOTW: Elizabeth Schrader)
Does Paul hate women? We tackle those troublesome "women keep silent" and "I do not permit a woman to teach" passages to find the truth. Plus, Heretic of the Week, Elizabeth Schrader, uncovers shocking proof on the suppression of Mary Magdalene.
#096: Women Clobber Passages Part 2 (HOTW: Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, and Joanna Sawatsky)
Episode 101
#096: Women Clobber Passages Part 2 (HOTW: Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, and Joanna Sawatsky)
Jesus was a feminist and Paul sang the praises of female church leaders. So, how did we get so f*(#@d up? Plus, meet the Holy Female Trinity of Mother, Daughter, and Spirit as we interview Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, and Joanna Sawatsky, authors of The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended , as our Heretics of the Week!
#097: Divorce and Remarriage Clobber Passages (HOTW: Kevin Max of dc Talk)
Episode 102
#097: Divorce and Remarriage Clobber Passages (HOTW: Kevin Max of dc Talk)
What Jesus says and doesn't say about adultery, divorce, and remarriage. Plus, Kevin Max, of dc Talk fame, is our Heretic of the Week!
#098: Alcohol and Substances Clobber Passages (HOTW: Brandon Dragan)
Episode 103
#098: Alcohol and Substances Clobber Passages (HOTW: Brandon Dragan)
Is the Bible for or against drinking and partaking of other substances? And why is the answer "yes"? What does it mean to be "sober-minded"? Plus, Brandon Dragan, author of The Wages of Grace , is our Heretic of the Week!
#099: Metaphysical and Woo-Woo Clobber Passages (HOTW: Hemant Mehta, the Friendly Atheist)
Episode 104
#099: Metaphysical and Woo-Woo Clobber Passages (HOTW: Hemant Mehta, the Friendly Atheist)
Is it an abomination to consult with dead spirits? Should we suffer a witch to live? What does the Bible really say about spiritism, reiki, witchcraft, chakras and all the rest? Plus, Hemant Mehta, the? Friendly Atheist , is our Heretic of the Week!
#100: They Said It Wouldn't Last
Episode 105
#100: They Said It Wouldn't Last
Our humble podcast hits triple digits, so let's celebrate! Featuring a Q&A roundtable of burning questions. Plus, one of the hosts has a huge announcement (and no, it's not about our Hotline).
#101: Baby Come Back (HOTW: Brandan Robertson)
Episode 106
#101: Baby Come Back (HOTW: Brandan Robertson)
We're kicking off our new series on the Parables by deconstructing the Parable of the Prodigal Son(s). Plus, Brandan Robertson, author of True Inclusion: Creating Communities of Radical Embrace , is our Heretic of the Week! ? Don't forget to check out Katy and Brandan's True Inclusion course as well.?
#102: Sheeple, Scapegoats, and Eternal Confusions (HOTW: Lamonte McNeese)
Episode 107
#102: Sheeple, Scapegoats, and Eternal Confusions (HOTW: Lamonte McNeese)
This week, the Heretics explore the misunderstood parable of the Sheep and the Goats from Matthew 25. Plus, Lamonte McNeese is our Heretic of the Week!
#103: Rich Man. Poor Man. Inverted Consequences. (HOTW: Curtis Holtzen)
Episode 108
#103: Rich Man. Poor Man. Inverted Consequences. (HOTW: Curtis Holtzen)
Our Parables Series continues with the Rich Man and Lazarus. Spoiler alert: it's not about Hell. So... what is it about? Plus Curtis Holtzen, author of The God Who Trusts: A Relational Theology of Divine Faith, Hope, and Love is our Heretic of the Week! ? ? ? ?
#105: Defeating Groomzilla (HOTW: Gabriel Gordon)
Episode 110
#105: Defeating Groomzilla (HOTW: Gabriel Gordon)
What if we're reading the Parable of the Wedding Feast all wrong? This episode might just convince you to rethink everything. Plus, Gabriel Gordon, theologian and author of God Speaks , is our Heretic of the Week!
#106:The Talent Show (HOTW: The Rev. Dr. Nicole Foster)
Episode 111
#106:The Talent Show (HOTW: The Rev. Dr. Nicole Foster)
What if the Parable of the Talents is actually a rebuke of Capitalism? Plus, the amazing Rev. Dr. Nicole Foster is our Heretic of the Week!
Bonus: Our Pal, Pal
Episode 112
Bonus: Our Pal, Pal
We're feeling the love! Join us as we bask in the glow of one fan's suggestions from the Hotline about changing our name, starting a Netflix show, launching a new Pornhub channel, inviting strippers to perform, and much more!
#107: Heretical Parables
Episode 113
#107: Heretical Parables
Verily I say to thee, in this final episode of our Parables Series, we each write our own parables. Do you have ears to hear? ?
#108: Spilling Seeds? (HOTW: Marcion of Sinope)
Episode 114
#108: Spilling Seeds? (HOTW: Marcion of Sinope)
In our new "Sh*t The Bible Says" series, we examine God's anger at Onan for refusing to knock up his sister-in-law and what this has to do with masturbation. Plus, Marcion is back from the grave as our Heretic of the Week!
#109: Eat Sh*t Bread? (HOTW: Rene Girard)
Episode 115
#109: Eat Sh*t Bread? (HOTW: Rene Girard)
What do you do when God commands you to eat bread cooked with your own filth? Plus, Rene Girard is back from the dead as our Heretic of the Week!
#110: P*rn In Your Bible? (HOTW: Mary Magdalene)
Episode 116
#110: P*rn In Your Bible? (HOTW: Mary Magdalene)
Imagine graphic sexual descriptions of penis length and money shots in the Scriptures. It's real! Plus, everyone's favorite female Apostle to the Apostles is our Heretic of the Week: Mary Magdalene!
#111: Let?s Talk About Talking Animals (HOTW: Michael Servetus)
Episode 117
#111: Let?s Talk About Talking Animals (HOTW: Michael Servetus)
Why is there a smart-ass donkey and a lying snake in my Bible? Let's get real. Plus, Michael Servetus is back from the grave to dish dirt on John Calvin as our Heretic of the Week! ? ?
#112: Let?s Play!
Episode 118
#112: Let?s Play!
Our podcast celebrates its 4th anniversary with a live game show to celebrate our biggest fans and put their heretical knowledge to the test. Can you answer all these questions correctly before our contestants do? Let's find out!
#113: Unoriginal Sin: Our Big Mistake (HOTW:Linda Kay Klein)
Episode 119
#113: Unoriginal Sin: Our Big Mistake (HOTW:Linda Kay Klein)
In our new "Pillars of the Faith" series, the Heretics take on Original Sin and the "Fall of Man" in the Garden. Plus, Linda Kay Klein, author of the award-winning book, Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free , is our Heretic of the Week!
#114: Death Wish: Did Jesus Have To Die? (HOTW: Diana Butler Bass)
Episode 120
#114: Death Wish: Did Jesus Have To Die? (HOTW: Diana Butler Bass)
In our second "Pillars of the Faith" episode, the gang wrestles with the meaning of the crucifixion, the purpose of Jesus's death, and so much more. Plus, Diana Butler Bass, author of Freeing Jesus , is our Heretic of the Week!
#115: The Valentine Day Hostile Takeover Part 2!
Episode 121
#115: The Valentine Day Hostile Takeover Part 2!
We interrupt our Pillars of the Faith series to bring you a special episode. While Keith and Matt are gone researching Keith's next book, Jesus Unclothed , Katy and Derrick discuss women, race, and other taboo church topics.?
#116: Death Wish: Did Jesus Have To Die? Part 2 (HOTW: Craig Hostetler)
Episode 122
#116: Death Wish: Did Jesus Have To Die? Part 2 (HOTW: Craig Hostetler)
Continuing our "Pillars of the Faith" series, the Heretics take a second stab at the atonement, sacrifice, our obsession with Jesus's death, and more. Plus, Craig Hostetler, host of The Black Sheep Experience ,?is our Heretic of the Week!
#117: Round Yon Virgin (HOTW: Yvette Cantu Schneider)
Episode 123
#117: Round Yon Virgin (HOTW: Yvette Cantu Schneider)
Was Jesus spontaneously generated by Holy Sperm? Did Mary have a magical hoo-ha? Or is this all a big misunderstanding? Let's ruin Christmas as we welcome Yvette Cantu Schneider, from the Netflix documentary Pray Away , ?as our Heretic of the Week!
#117: Round Yon Virgin (HOTW: Yvette Cantu Schneider from Netflix‘s ”Pray Away”)
Episode 123
#117: Round Yon Virgin (HOTW: Yvette Cantu Schneider from Netflix‘s ”Pray Away”)
Was Jesus spontaneously generated by Holy Sperm? Did Mary have a magical hoo-ha? Or is this all a big misunderstanding? Let's ruin Christmas as we welcome Yvette Cantu Schneider, from the Netflix documentary Pray Away , as our Heretic of the Week!
#118: Word Into Flesh? Part 1 (HOTW: Anita Grace Brown)
Episode 124
#118: Word Into Flesh? Part 1 (HOTW: Anita Grace Brown)
In this episode of our Pillars of the Faith series, we discuss what the Incarnation means, or doesn't mean. Plus Anita Grace Brown, author of Kamikazi Yogi , is our Heretic of the Week! ? ?
#119: Word Into Flesh? Part 2 (HOTW: Rainn Wilson)
Episode 125
#119: Word Into Flesh? Part 2 (HOTW: Rainn Wilson)
In this episode, we go under the skin to examine alternative views of the Incarnation. Plus, Rainn Wilson (from The Office ) is our Assistant to the Regional Heretic of the Week!
#120: Wake Up Dead Man (HOTW: Chris Kratzer)
Episode 126
#120: Wake Up Dead Man (HOTW: Chris Kratzer)
In our final Pillars of the Faith episode, we deconstruct the Resurrection of Christ. Plus, Chris Kratzer, author of Stupid Sh*t Heard in Church , is our Heretic of the Week!
#121: 2021 Recap and Heretic of the Year Award Show
Episode 127
#121: 2021 Recap and Heretic of the Year Award Show
Join us as we announce the winner of the coveted "Jivanjee" award and crown the 2021 "Heretic of the Year!" Plus, our co-hosts share their favorite episodes, guests, and topics from last year and provide sneak peeks of what's to come in 2022.
#122: Asian-American Theology with special guest, Sandhya Jha (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Episode 128
#122: Asian-American Theology with special guest, Sandhya Jha (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Is the theology you were born into the only option? In this new series, the Heretic Happy Hour crew invites experts to walk us through other options for embracing faith from new perspectives. Let?s decolonize American Christianity's White Male cultural, theological, and psychological dominance. In this episode, Sandhya Jha , the founder and former executive director of the Oakland Peace Center, helps us understand the essential nuances of Asian-American Christianity.
#123: Black Liberation and Queer Theologies with special guest, Rommell Parks-Weekly (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Episode 129
#123: Black Liberation and Queer Theologies with special guest, Rommell Parks-Weekly (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Is the theology you were born into the only option? In this new series, the Heretic Happy Hour crew invites experts to walk us through other options for embracing faith from new perspectives. Let?s decolonize American Christianity's White Male cultural, theological, and psychological dominance. ? Black and Queer Christians have a lot to teach us about faith, love, and acceptance. Pastor and author Rommell Parks-Weekly's experiences as a gay man and a black pastor are invaluable as he shares his insights with us in our second episode of this new series. ? To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#124: Queer Theology and Non-Majority Voices with special guest, Jay Johnson (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Episode 130
#124: Queer Theology and Non-Majority Voices with special guest, Jay Johnson (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Is the theology you were born into the only option? In this new series, the Heretic Happy Hour crew invites experts to walk us through other options for embracing faith from new perspectives. Let?s decolonize American Christianity?s White Male cultural, theological, and psychological dominance. Queer Theology is more inclusive and expansive than you might think and author/theologian Jay Johnson helps us understand it's impossible to follow Jesus without embracing queer perspectives of faith and spirituality.
#125: Womanist Theology and Non-Majority Voices with special guest, Yolanda Norton (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Episode 131
#125: Womanist Theology and Non-Majority Voices with special guest, Yolanda Norton (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Is the theology you were born into the only option? In this new series, the Heretic Happy Hour crew invites experts to walk us through other options for embracing faith from new perspectives. Let?s decolonize American Christianity?s White Male cultural, theological, and psychological dominance. ? What would happen if black women were elevated, celebrated, and empowered? Yolanda Norton, founder of the Beyonce Mass, shows us how black women find their voice, represent the image of God, and create beautiful spaces for liberation. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#126: Transqueer Theology and Latinx Voices with special guest, Robyn Henderson-Espinoza (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Episode 132
#126: Transqueer Theology and Latinx Voices with special guest, Robyn Henderson-Espinoza (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Is the theology you were born into the only option? In this new series, the Heretic Happy Hour crew invites experts to walk us through other options for embracing faith from new perspectives. Let?s decolonize American Christianity?s White Male cultural, theological, and psychological dominance. In our penultimate episode in the Decolonizing Christianity series, transqueer activist, Latinx scholar, and founder of the Activist Theology Project, Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, helps us understand Christian Theology through the Transqueer and Latinx lens. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#127: Transgender and Jewish Voices with special guest, Joy Ladin (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Episode 133
#127: Transgender and Jewish Voices with special guest, Joy Ladin (Decolonizing Christianity Series)
Is the theology you were born into the only option? In this new series, the Heretic Happy Hour crew invites experts to walk us through other options for embracing faith from new perspectives. Let?s decolonize American Christianity?s White Male cultural, theological, and psychological dominance. In our final episode of this series, we learn from teacher, author, poet, and literary scholar Joy Ladin about the beauty of faith through the Transgender, Jewish lens. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#128: Lost Shepherds (HOTW: Kevin Sweeney)
Episode 134
#128: Lost Shepherds (HOTW: Kevin Sweeney)
Our Parables Series returns with the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and it's probably not what you think it's about. Plus, Kevin Sweeney, author of The Making of a Mystic: My Journey With Mushrooms, My Life as a Pastor, and Why It's Okay for Everyone to Relax , is our Heretic of the Week! ? To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#129: Generosity Overload (HOTW: Brian McLaren)
Episode 135
#129: Generosity Overload (HOTW: Brian McLaren)
In our ongoing Parable Series, we're subverting the Parable of the Generous Landowner. Plus, Brian McLaren, author of Faith After Doubt is our Heretic of the Week! ? To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous ?
#130: Unjust Judge (HOTW: Desimber Rose Wattleton)
Episode 136
#130: Unjust Judge (HOTW: Desimber Rose Wattleton)
Revisiting the Parable of the Unjust judge leads to some unexpected insights. Plus, the amazing Desimber Rose Wattleton, author of ? The Church Can Go To Hell: Overcoming the Brokenness, Bitterness, and Bondage of Church Hurt , is our Heretic of the Week! ? To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous ?
#131: Gettin? Figgy With It (HOTW: Phil Drysdale)
Episode 137
#131: Gettin? Figgy With It (HOTW: Phil Drysdale)
Let's subvert The Parable of the Fig Tree in our ongoing Parables Series. Plus, incredible insights from deconstruction researcher and Heretic of the Week, Phil Drysdale. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#132: Heretical Parables (HOTW: Kevin Garcia)
Episode 138
#132: Heretical Parables (HOTW: Kevin Garcia)
In our final episode of the Parables series, the co-hosts write and share their own original parables and try to guess what they mean. Plus, a rare returning Heretic of the Week, Kevin Garcia, brings the heat. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#133: Derrick?s Day
Episode 139
#133: Derrick?s Day
Nothing will ever be the same again after Derrick reveals the shocking truth. Don't miss this special episode! To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous ? ?
#134: Mary Magdalene (Faith and Film Series)
Episode 140
#134: Mary Magdalene (Faith and Film Series)
Let's kick off our new series with the film Mary Magdalene and find out why the best films about Jesus aren't really about Jesus. ? To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous ? ?
#135: The Man From Earth (Faith and Film Series)
Episode 141
#135: The Man From Earth (Faith and Film Series)
Our film series continues with The Man From Earth? an interesting take on immortality, religion and humanity. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#136: The Fellowship of the Ring (Faith and Film Series)
Episode 142
#136: The Fellowship of the Ring (Faith and Film Series)
Our film series wraps up with an adventure through Middle-earth, replete with dragons, elves, and of course, furry-footed hobbits. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#137: A Brand New Day
Episode 143
#137: A Brand New Day
Welcome to our new lineup, featuring new co-hosts, a new format, and new perspectives to make our podcast even more happy and heretical than ever! To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#138: Ravi, Ravi, Ravi (HOTW: Jennifer Knapp)
Episode 144
#138: Ravi, Ravi, Ravi (HOTW: Jennifer Knapp)
Our new line-up assembles to tackle scandals, abuse, and cover-ups in our Church Trauma series, plus musician Jennifer Knapp is our HOTW. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#139: OMG SBC, WTF? (HOTW: Elaine Pagels)
Episode 145
#139: OMG SBC, WTF? (HOTW: Elaine Pagels)
Our Church Trauma Series continues with the massive nationwide abuse scandal and cover-up by America?s largest protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Church. Plus, our Heretic of the Week is Professor of Religion at Princeton and author Elaine Pagels. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#140: Et tu, Bruxy? (HOTW: Darrell Epp)
Episode 146
#140: Et tu, Bruxy? (HOTW: Darrell Epp)
Our Church Trauma Series continues with a look at the sexual abuse controversy involving progressive Anabaptist pastor, Bruxy Cavey. Plus, our Heretic of the week is best-selling Canadian poet Darrell Epp, author of the newly-released Permanent Smoke. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#141: Oh, Bye Mark (HOTW April Ajoy)
Episode 147
#141: Oh, Bye Mark (HOTW April Ajoy)
Our Church Trauma Series concludes with a look back at the slow-motion car-crash we call Mark Driscoll and his, sadly, ongoing reign of toxic, hyper-masculine TheoBro-ish misogynistic terror. Plus the beautiful and amazing April Ajoy is our HOTW. If you want to send Pastor Mark Driscoll a copy of Matthew's book Don't Be A D**k (because we all know he needs one), his church address is: Trinity Church? 8620 E McDonald Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous
#142: What if...Aliens Are Real? (HOTW: Jason Elam)
Episode 148
#142: What if...Aliens Are Real? (HOTW: Jason Elam)
In our new ?What if?? series, we start off asking how alien contact would upset the Christian worldview and explore the implications of knowing we?re not alone in the universe. Plus, Jason Elam ? co-editor of the new book, Parenting Deconstructed , is our Heretic of the Week. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals
#143: What if...Jesus Was a Woman? (HOTW: Meg Heppner)
Episode 149
#143: What if...Jesus Was a Woman? (HOTW: Meg Heppner)
Our ?What if?? series continues as we explore how different Christianity may have been if the ?Christ? had been a woman and how this new ?Christa? movement might have impacted the Patriarchy, Church leadership, and more. Plus, hypnotherapist, life coach and host of The Art of Being H(YOU)man podcast, Meg Heppner , is our Heretic of the Week. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals
#145: What if...Jesus Didn?t Exist? (HOTW: Dan Henderson)
Episode 150
#145: What if...Jesus Didn?t Exist? (HOTW: Dan Henderson)
Can you imagine the world without the influence of Christianity? Or your own life without Jesus? Let's try to imagine what that alternate reality might look like, plus our Heretic of the Week is the amazing Dan Henderson, author of the newly released book Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical [Quoir Publishing]. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals
#144: What if...There Was No Christmas? (HOTW: Justin Tang)
Episode 151
#144: What if...There Was No Christmas? (HOTW: Justin Tang)
Try to imagine your life without Christmas. No tree. No presents. No eggnog. No red-nosed reindeer. How different would your life be? Plus, our HOTW is YouTuber Justin Tang. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals
#146: Heretic of the Year Award Show 2022
Episode 152
#146: Heretic of the Year Award Show 2022
Once again we gather to award some lucky person the coveted "Jivanjee" award and crown a new Heretic of the Year for 2022. Who will it be? Kevin Garcia? Yolanda Norton? Meg Heppner? Rommel Parks-Weekly? Or April Ajoy? Tune in to find out! And the winner is.... To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals
#147: What is the Bible? (HOTW: Dr. Jennifer Bird)
Episode 153
#147: What is the Bible? (HOTW: Dr. Jennifer Bird)
In the first episode of our new series, we'll examine the Bible and explain what it is, what it's not, and share our favorite - and least favorite - translations. Plus, an eye-opening conversation with Bible scholar and author Dr. Jennifer Bird , our Heretic of the Week. Today's episode is brought to you by Sola Mysterium , by our very own Keith Giles. Pick it up today on Amazon. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals
#148: The Rani and Rose Show
Episode 154
#148: The Rani and Rose Show
We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to bring you the Rani and Rose show. This week, we've kicked out Katy and Keith and are going to hear from the newest members of the Heretic Happy Hour: Sandhya and Desimber, as they deep dive into who they are and what brought them here. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals
#149: Is the Bible Inspired? (HOTW: Brian K. Woodson, Sr.)
Episode 155
#149: Is the Bible Inspired? (HOTW: Brian K. Woodson, Sr.)
In part 2 of our "What Is The Bible?" series we examine the concept of Inspiration and what it does and doesn't mean. Plus, our Heretic of the Week is Brian K. Wilson, author of the new Purplynd Sci-Fi novel from Quoir Publishing. Today's episode is brought to you by Returning to Eden by Heather Hamilton, a book that, according the David Hayward, will "benefit many on their spiritual journeys." To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals
#151: Intermission: Some Thoughts From Our Producer
Episode 156
#151: Intermission: Some Thoughts From Our Producer
Let's interrupt our regularly scheduled program and hear from our producer, Matthew J. Distefano, aka Sometimes Matt, aka the Italian Stallion, aka Mr. Stoned Thoughts himself, as he rambles on about the things he's learned over the past year. Check out his brand new book, The Wisdom of Hobbits , now! Check out Keith's debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNgo19XT3pc To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals Snarky Faith
#150: How Did We Get the Bible? (HOTW: Jim Mitulski)
Episode 157
#150: How Did We Get the Bible? (HOTW: Jim Mitulski)
Our series on the Bible continues as we explore where the Bible came from, who put it together, and why? Plus, our Heretic of the Week is Jim Mitulski, a gay feminist anti-racist, liberation theologian minister you?re going to love getting to know. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals Snarky Faith
#152: Bible B-Sides and Lost Texts (HOTW: Patrick Reyes)
Episode 158
#152: Bible B-Sides and Lost Texts (HOTW: Patrick Reyes)
Part 4 of our "What Is The Bible?" series dives into the extra-biblical texts that didn't make the director's cut. We'll talk about the Nag Hammadi Library, Gnostic Gospels, Apocrypha and more! Plus, our HOTW is Patrick Reyes , author of The Purpose Gap: Empowering Communities of Color to Find Meaning and Thrive. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts at Quoir.com.
#153: The Bible B-Sides Continued (HOTW: Brad Jersak)
Episode 159
#153: The Bible B-Sides Continued (HOTW: Brad Jersak)
Let?s finish our conversation about those lost, secret and hidden books that didn?t make the final cut of the Bible: The Gospel of Mary, The Gospel of Judas and The Book of Enoch. Plus our favorite returning guest, author and theologian, Brad Jersak, author of? Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction ?is our HOTW. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts at Quoir.com.
#154: Why Bother With The Bible? (HOTW: Laura Forehand)
Episode 160
#154: Why Bother With The Bible? (HOTW: Laura Forehand)
As we wrap up our series, ?What Is The Bible?? the Happy Heretics come clean about how they personally approach the Bible and whether or not it?s still something worth taking seriously in our daily life. Plus, Laura Forehand, co-author of ? Out Into The Desert: Thriving Outside Organized Religion , is our HOTW. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts at Quoir.com.
#155: Ghosts and Ghouls (HOTW: Eric English)
Episode 161
#155: Ghosts and Ghouls (HOTW: Eric English)
Let?s get spooky. To kick off our brand-new Ghosts and Ghouls series we?re sharing our own personal ghost stories. Keep the lights on for this one! Plus, our Heretic of the Week is author and blogger Eric English who talks about his new book UNenlightenment: A Theological Foundation for Deconstructing and Reconstructing the Christian Faith. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts at Quoir.com.
#156: What Are Ghosts? (HOTW: Tuhina Rasche)
Episode 162
#156: What Are Ghosts? (HOTW: Tuhina Rasche)
Part 2 of our Ghosts and Ghouls Series continues as we try to define what Ghosts might actually be. Are they the spirits of dead people, or demonic forces, or spiritual beings, or perhaps even other people in separate dimensions? Plus our Heretic of the Week is the amazing Tuhina Rasche, who works to decolonize Christianity in the USA. To support the Heretic Happy Hour podcast on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/heretichappyhour. As this is a crowd-funded podcast, we cannot continue without your help. So sign up today!!! Thank you! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts at Quoir.com.
#157: Ghostly Ancestors (HOTW: Heather Hamilton)
Episode 163
#157: Ghostly Ancestors (HOTW: Heather Hamilton)
#158: Medium Large (HOTW: Kiersten Hathcock)
Episode 164
#158: Medium Large (HOTW: Kiersten Hathcock)
Our final episode in our Ghosts and Ghouls series concludes with a discussion about Mediums; Are they for real? What does the Bible say? How to spot a fake! PLUS, our Heretic of the Week is medium Kiersten Hathcock, author of Little Voices. Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at quoir.com.
#159: Bible Bonus Tracks: The Gospel of Judas (with Special Guest Host David Brakke)
Episode 165
#159: Bible Bonus Tracks: The Gospel of Judas (with Special Guest Host David Brakke)
Our new series kicks off with The Gospel of Judas - the lost text that only recently shed new light on how some early Christians viewed Judas - and resident expert, author, professor and theologian David Brakke is our HOTW to walk us through the text. You can find the Gospel of Judas here: Gospel of Judas. Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at: https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#159: Bible Bonus Tracks: The Gospel of Judas (with Guest Host David Brakke)
Episode 165
#159: Bible Bonus Tracks: The Gospel of Judas (with Guest Host David Brakke)
Our new series kicks off with The Gospel of Judas - the lost text that only recently shed new light on how some early Christians viewed Judas - and resident expert, author, professor and theologian David Brakke is our HOTW to walk us through the text. You can find the Gospel of Judas here: Gospel of Judas. Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at: https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#160: Bible Bonus Tracks: The Gospel of Thomas (with Special Guest Host Melissa Harl Sellew)
Episode 166
#160: Bible Bonus Tracks: The Gospel of Thomas (with Special Guest Host Melissa Harl Sellew)
Our Bible Bonus Tracks series continues with The Gospel of Thomas - the lost text that contains the sayings of Jesus as recorded by his disciples which was buried around the 4th century and only recently uncovered at Nag Hammadi in 1945. Our resident expert, professor Melissa Harl Sellew, Th.D, from the?University of Minnesota, is our HOTW and our guide through this fascinating text. Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at Patheos.
#161: Bible Bonus Tracks: Acts of Paul and Thecla (with Special Guest Host Anna Rebecca Solevag)
Episode 167
#161: Bible Bonus Tracks: Acts of Paul and Thecla (with Special Guest Host Anna Rebecca Solevag)
Our Bible Bonus Tracks series wraps up with the lesser known "Acts of Paul and Thecla" - an apocryphal religious romance of the Apostle Paul's influence on a young virgin named Thecla.?New Testament scholar, Anna Rebecca Solevag, walks us through this obscure, but endlessly fascinating, early Christian text. To listen to all the other QuoirCast podcasts, head over to quoir.com To purchase Kevin Sweeney's book, click here !
#162: What's Up Doc?: God Forbid (HOTW: Bart Ehrman)
Episode 168
#162: What's Up Doc?: God Forbid (HOTW: Bart Ehrman)
Kicking off a brand-new series reacting to several recent documentaries exposing the weirdness, hypocrisy and abuses of Conservative Christianity, we start with GOD FORBID. Come for the pool boy, stay for the epic takedown of White Christian Nationalism. PLUS, our HOTW is Bart Ehrman. To listen to all the QuoirCast podcasts, head over to quoir.com Check out Matthew's Paula White Remix.
#163: What's Up Doc?: Shiny Happy People (HOTW: Karen Shock)
Episode 169
#163: What's Up Doc?: Shiny Happy People (HOTW: Karen Shock)
Our second episode in our conservative Christian documentary series explores the profound weirdness and creepy cult behaviors exposed in the SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE documentary. PLUS, ?our Heretic of the Week is the amazing Karen Shock, author of TOO MUCH AND NOT ENOUGH. Tune in to all the QuoirCast Podcasts at Patheos.com
#164: Too Fab For Florida, Part 1 (with Special Guest Host Daniel Lavery)
Episode 170
#164: Too Fab For Florida, Part 1 (with Special Guest Host Daniel Lavery)
Our new "Too Fab For Florida" series celebrates the gifts and wisdom of people in the queer, trans and drag community as a counter-narrative to the relentless assault on their community. To kick things off, our resident expert for this conversation is Daniel M. Lavery, author of Something That May Shock and Discredit You , he also wrote the "Dear Prudence" advice column at Slate.com from 2016 to 2021. Daniel also hosts the Slate podcast, Big Mood, Little Mood for Slate.com, and writes The Chatner newsletter on Substack. Daniel's Links: BOOK: https://a.co/d/23KbTUD PODCAST: https://slate.com/podcasts/big-mood-little-mood THE CHATNER?NEWSLETTER: https://www.thechatner.com/ Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at: https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#165: Too Fab For Florida, Part 2 (with Special Guest Host Karley Marx)
Episode 171
#165: Too Fab For Florida, Part 2 (with Special Guest Host Karley Marx)
Our new "Too Fab For Florida" series celebrates the gifts and wisdom of people in the queer, trans and drag community as a counter-narrative to the relentless assault on their community. This week continues with Lady Karley Dada Marx, an American? drag ?performer,? painter , and pop artist. They are from? Chicago, Illinois. Marx's drag persona and name are a play-off of? Karl Marx ,? Marxist aesthetics , the intersections in? critical ?and? queer ?theory, and deeply political- Dadaist influences.? To listen to all the QuoirCast podcasts, head on over to Patheos. To support Heretic Happy Hour on Patreon, click here !
#166: Too Fab For Florida, Part 3 (with Special Guest Host Sister Merry Peter)
Episode 172
#166: Too Fab For Florida, Part 3 (with Special Guest Host Sister Merry Peter)
Our new "Too Fab For Florida" series celebrates the gifts and wisdom of people in the queer, trans and drag community as a counter-narrative to the relentless assault on their community. This week continues with Sister Merry Peter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgences.? Tune in to all QuoirCast podcasts at Patheos. Check out the latest interfaith book from Quoir, Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree.
#167: Too Fab For Florida, Part 4 (with Special Guest Host Angela Yarber)
Episode 173
#167: Too Fab For Florida, Part 4 (with Special Guest Host Angela Yarber)
In this episode, the Heretics sit down with?award-winning author and artist, Angela?Yarber. She's the Executive Director of the Holy Women Icons Project, a non-profit seeking to empower marginalized women by telling the stories of revolutionary holy women through art, writing, and special events. Her painting, writing, and work has been featured on NPR's Progressive Spirit, Maya Angelou's memorial celebration, and the television show Tiny House Nation. She's the author of seven books - four included in the Top LGBTQ Christian books of their respective publication years.? Check out Angela's art here. Tune in to all the QuoirCast Podcasts !
#168: What's Up Doc? The Secrets of Hillsong (HOTW: Maria Francesca French)
Episode 174
#168: What's Up Doc? The Secrets of Hillsong (HOTW: Maria Francesca French)
Our third episode in our conservative Christian documentary series explores the disturbing behavior of Hillsong, with a look at "The Secrets of Hillsong" on HULU. Plus, our Heretic of the Week is the wonderful Maria Francesca French, author of Safer Than the Known Way and Reconfiguring. Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts on Patheos. Keith's latest book, Second Cup with Keith , is now available.
#169: What's Up Doc?: The Family Conspiracy (HOTW: Janet K. Ray)
Episode 175
#169: What's Up Doc?: The Family Conspiracy (HOTW: Janet K. Ray)
Our Conservative Christian Documentary Series continues with our reactions to "The Family" on Netflix.? What does the National Prayer Breakfast have to do with exporting anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric to Third World nations? PLUS, our Heretic of the Week is Janet K. Ray, author of "The God of Monkey Science: People of Faith in a Modern Scientific World." Pick up Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree. Check out the QuoirCast network on Patheos.
#170: Too Fab For Florida, Part 5 (with Special Guest host Flamy Grant)
Episode 176
#170: Too Fab For Florida, Part 5 (with Special Guest host Flamy Grant)
Buckle up buttercup, because we're back into this Fabulous series with the flamboyantly fantastic Flamy Grant who talks about how they ended up being the first drag queen to hit #1 on the Christian Music Charts. To support the show, sign up on Patreon. Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts.
Bonus Episode: "Fortune Teller," by Flamy Grant
Episode 177
Bonus Episode: "Fortune Teller," by Flamy Grant
Last week, we promised we'd include a track off Flamy Grant's latest album, but didn't have a file in time. So, as a way to fulfill our promise, here it is: Fortune Teller. Check out the entire QuoirCast network on Patheos and at quoir.com.
#171: Too Fab For Florida, Part 6 (with Special Guest host Dr. Jaeda C. Calaway)
Episode 178
#171: Too Fab For Florida, Part 6 (with Special Guest host Dr. Jaeda C. Calaway)
Our Too Fab for Florida series continues with a candid conversation about the intersection of theology and gender with Dr. Jaeda C. Calaway, a professor at Illinois College, and the author of The Christian Moses. Check out their work at https://antiquitopia.wordpress.com/about/. Tune in to all the QuoirCast podcasts at Patheos ! To purchase Heather Hamilton's book, Returning to Eden , click the link.
#172: Too Fab For Florida, Part 7 (with Special Guest host Rev. Jakob Hero Shaw)
Episode 179
#172: Too Fab For Florida, Part 7 (with Special Guest host Rev. Jakob Hero Shaw)
The Too Fab for Florida series keeps bringing the heat?in this inspiring conversation with Rev. Jakob Hero-Shaw, the Trans, Queer, Senior Pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa, Florida. Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at quoir.com. Pick up Karen Shock's book, Too Much and Not Enough , now!
Bonus Episode: We Have An Announcement!
Episode 180
Bonus Episode: We Have An Announcement!
This is normally an off week for us, but guess what? We have an announcement (and no, it's not that we're bringing the hotline back!). We have a book out TODAY! And it features former HOTW guests, including Rainn Wilson, Carlton Pearson, and many more! To purchase, please follow the link: Heretic Happy Hour the Book
#173: Too Fab for Florida, Part 8 (with Special Guest host Roland Stringfellow)
Episode 181
#173: Too Fab for Florida, Part 8 (with Special Guest host Roland Stringfellow)
The Too Fab for Florida series comes to a close with Rev. Roland Stringfellow, Senior Pastor and Teacher of the Metropolitan Community Church in Detroit, Michigan. Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at quoir.com. Pick up Michael Camp's book, Breaking Bad Faith , now!
#174: It's the Heretic of the Year, 2024!
Episode 182
#174: It's the Heretic of the Year, 2024!
Come celebrate all the nominees and the winner of the coveted 2024 Heretic of the Year award! Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts on YouTube !
#175: We Have an Important Announcement (No, for Real this Time!)
Episode 183
#175: We Have an Important Announcement (No, for Real this Time!)
Folks, we regret to inform you that this is the end. No, for real. This is the final show in the current incarnation of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast. But fear not! After a short break, we are going to be back, bigger and better than ever. You honestly have no idea what's in store for this show, but in due time, all will be revealed. Stay tuned... In the meantime, if you want to keep up to date on all the action, please subscribe at Patreon , ?where we are going to be building a unique community of spiritual seekers and questioners.
#176: Lost Interviews featuring Timothy Whitaker of The New Evangelicals
Episode 184
#176: Lost Interviews featuring Timothy Whitaker of The New Evangelicals
The Heretic Happy Hour is currently in hiatus, but we stumbled upon some lost interviews from earlier this year. This first is with Tim Whitaker of The New Evangelicals. Tune in to all the QuoirCast podcasts !
#177: Lost Interviews featuring Amanda Waldron
Episode 185
#177: Lost Interviews featuring Amanda Waldron
We continue in our "lost interviews" series, this time featuring deconstruction coach Amanda Waldron. To support the QuoirCast Patreon, click here !
#176: Lost Interviews featuring Michael Camp
Episode 186
#176: Lost Interviews featuring Michael Camp
The lost interviews series closes out with a chat with Michael Camp, author of Breaking Bad Faith , out now on Quoir Publishing. To support the show, subscribe today !
#177: Heretic Happy Hour Relaunch - Don't Call It A Comeback
Episode 187
#177: Heretic Happy Hour Relaunch - Don't Call It A Comeback
Co-hosts Matthew Distefano and Keith Giles return to the podcast to reveal what this new relaunch is all about. Don't miss out on the new weekly panel format, plus Friday Bonus Shows and Sunday's with Matthew. LINKS QuoirCast Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos ?
#178: The Bible and Politics with John Fugelsang, Eve_WasFramed and Desimber Rose
Episode 188
#178: The Bible and Politics with John Fugelsang, Eve_WasFramed and Desimber Rose
According to Pew Research, 86% of White Evangelicals believe the Bible should influence American politics. Comedian John Fugelsang, Instagram influencer Eve_WasFramed and author Desimber Rose join us to explain why that's a bad idea. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL John Fugelsang Eve_WasFramed Desimber Rose
BONUS SHOW: The Bible and Politics
Episode 189
BONUS SHOW: The Bible and Politics
Keith and Matthew carry on the conversation from Tuesday's main show about the Bible and politics, and the dangers of Christian Nationalism. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#179: White Christian Nationalism with Shane Claiborne and Lisa Sharon Harper
Episode 190
#179: White Christian Nationalism with Shane Claiborne and Lisa Sharon Harper
Join activists and authors Shane Claiborne and Lisa Sharon Harper as we discuss why White Christian Nationalism is the biggest threat to American Democracy and American Religious Freedom imaginable, and what we can do about it. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Lisa Sharon Harper Shane Claiborne
BONUS SHOW: White Christian Nationalism
Episode 191
BONUS SHOW: White Christian Nationalism
Keith and Matthew carry on the conversation from Tuesday's main show about the White Christian Nationalism. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#180: Virtue Without Faith featuring Laci Bean, Eve_WasFramed and Kyle Butler
Episode 192
#180: Virtue Without Faith featuring Laci Bean, Eve_WasFramed and Kyle Butler
Evangelical Christians claim that Atheists and Non-Believers can't know what true love is because God is love. Join Eve_WasFramed, Laci Bean and Kyle Butler to discuss why being a good person has nothing to do with faith in the God of the Bible. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Eve_WasFramed Laci Bean Kyle Butler
BONUS SHOW: Virtue Without Faith
Episode 193
BONUS SHOW: Virtue Without Faith
Keith and Matthew carry on the conversation from Tuesday's main show about what it means to have virtue without faith. Plus, Matthew tells his story about what happened when he came out bi. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#181: Empowering Women and Crushing the Patriarchy with April Ajoy and Sheila Wray Gregoire
Episode 194
#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. 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 Sheila Wray Gregoire April Ajoy
BONUS SHOW: Empowering Women and Crushing the Patriarchy
Episode 195
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"). 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
#182: The False White Gospel with Jim Wallis, Herb Montgomery, and Dillon Naber Cruz
Episode 196
#182: The False White Gospel with Jim Wallis, Herb Montgomery, and Dillon Naber Cruz
White Christian Nationalism threatens American Democracy and American Christianity, but how did we get here, what happens next, and why won't this election solve the problem? 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 buy the Heretic Happy Hour book , find it on Amazon! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Jim Wallis Dillon Naber Cruz Herb Montgomery
BONUS SHOW: The False White Gospel
Episode 197
BONUS SHOW: The False White Gospel
For today's Bonus Show, Keith and Matthew continue the conversation about the very dangerous false white gospel, and even challenge Sean McDowell to address it on his YouTube channel instead of worrying about the so-called "threat" of 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
#183: The Hidden Gospel of Thomas with Dr. Elaine Pagels, Dr. Christopher Skinner and William Duffy
Episode 198
#183: The Hidden Gospel of Thomas with Dr. Elaine Pagels, Dr. Christopher Skinner and William Duffy
In this fascinating panel discussion, co-hosts Matthew Distefano and Keith Giles talk with new testament and early church scholars, Elaine Pagels, Christopher Skinner and William G. Duffy to answer your questions about the Gospel of Thomas to determine if it's a legitimate collection of the sayings of Jesus. 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 buy the Heretic Happy Hour book , find it on Amazon! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Elaine Pagels William Duffy Christopher Skinner
BONUS SHOW: The Hidden Gospel of Thomas
Episode 199
BONUS SHOW: The Hidden Gospel of Thomas
The Bonus Show rolls on and picks up where we left off during Tuesday's main show. Matthew and Keith reflect on what the Gospel of Thomas means to Christianity, and how an expanded canon would benefit Christianity. 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. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
SUNDAY MATT: Vivek Said WHAT?!
Episode 200
SUNDAY MATT: Vivek Said WHAT?!
From Sometimes Matt to Sunday Matt, our very own producer/co-host is here to explain why he's a hater, and why something Vivek Ramaswamy said that has him shaking his head If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#184: The Spiritual Power of Art with David Hayward, Derek Webb, and Jennifer Knapp
Episode 201
#184: The Spiritual Power of Art with David Hayward, Derek Webb, and Jennifer Knapp
In this episode, we talk with our panelists about the power of art to express truth and emotion, and what makes art good or bad. 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. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL David Hayward Derek Webb Jennifer Knapp
BONUS SHOW: The Spiritual Power of Art
Episode 202
BONUS SHOW: The Spiritual Power of Art
Keith and Matt continue the conversation about Christian art and what makes it so cringeworthy. 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! Pick up the Heretic Happy Hour book ! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#185: Worship As Manipulation with Eve_Was Framed, Caleb Fadness, and Benjamin Faye
Episode 203
#185: Worship As Manipulation with Eve_Was Framed, Caleb Fadness, and Benjamin Faye
Our panelists for this episode?are all former worship leaders and their experiences?suggest that worship music is emotionally and spiritually manipulative in ways most people cannot possibly imagine. 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 Eve_wasframed Caleb Fadness Benjamin Faye
#186: Marriage and Deconstruction with David Hayward (the NakedPastor) and Michelle Collins
Episode 204
#186: Marriage and Deconstruction with David Hayward (the NakedPastor) and Michelle Collins
In this episode, our panel features the Naked Pastor, David Hayward and Michelle Collins talking about the dangers of deconstruction when your partner doesn't and how to salvage your relationship if it's not too late.? 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 BOOKS TO CHECK OUT Passionate Marriage PANEL David Hayward Michelle Collins ?
SUNDAY MATT: Butker and Coulter Are Who They Are
Episode 205
SUNDAY MATT: Butker and Coulter Are Who They Are
In this week's monologue, Matt talks about how both Ann Coulter and Harrison Butker are representative of mainstream Christianity, even in 2024. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#187: The Mythology of Belief with Rainn Wilson, Heather Hamilton, and Adam Ericksen.
Episode 206
#187: The Mythology of Belief with Rainn Wilson, Heather Hamilton, and Adam Ericksen.
For some people, calling their faith mythology is insulting and threatening. But what if mythologizing our faith brings us more meaning and depth than literalizing it? In this episode, former assistant to the regional manager, actor and author, Rainn Wilson returns to help us rethink mythology and faith, alongside author Heather Hamilton [Returning to Eden] and pastor Adam Ericksen. 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 Rainn Wilson Heather Hamilton Adam Ericksen ?
SUNDAY MATT: Addressing a Scathing Review
Episode 207
SUNDAY MATT: Addressing a Scathing Review
In this week's monologue, Matt addresses the scathing review the podcast recently got, and why our show is NOT an echo chamber. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#188: God and the Gay Christian with Brandan Robertson, Jennifer Knapp, and Flamy Grant
Episode 208
#188: God and the Gay Christian with Brandan Robertson, Jennifer Knapp, and Flamy Grant
What if the Queer movement and the Deconstruction movement were both answers to our prayers for revival and the next step in the spiritual?evolution?of the Christian faith pointing us to greater inclusiveness and more Christlike love? 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. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Brandan Robertson Flamy Grant Jennifer Knapp
SUNDAY MATT: On Why The Office is Such a Great Show
Episode 209
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. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the near (ish) future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
BREAKING NEWS: GUILTY x 34!!!
Episode 210
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. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
SUNDAY MATT: The Chosen One *Insert Puke Emoji*
Episode 211
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. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the very near future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
MONDAY BONUS BONUS: Answering the Hotline Calls and Texts
Episode 212
MONDAY BONUS BONUS: Answering the Hotline Calls and Texts
It's bonus-bonus time! Keith and Matt finally get to all the hotline calls and texts, answering questions from abortion to Trump and just about everything in between. 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
SUNDAY MATT: MAGA and Nazism
Episode 213
SUNDAY MATT: MAGA and Nazism
On this edition of Sunday Matt, Nazism is compared with MAGA, and the similarities will unnerve you. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the very near future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
SUNDAY MATT: The 10 Commandments and Project 2025
Episode 214
SUNDAY MATT: The 10 Commandments and Project 2025
In this edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer chats about the 10 Commandments and Project 2025. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the very near future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#189: MAGA vs. Women with Eve_wasframed, April Ajoy, and Kristina Hart
Episode 215
#189: MAGA vs. Women with Eve_wasframed, April Ajoy, and Kristina Hart
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 QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Eve_wasframed April Ajoy Kristina Hart
SUNDAY MATT: Is that What You Call a Debate?!
Episode 216
SUNDAY MATT: Is that What You Call a Debate?!
In this edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer chats about the recent debate, if that's what you wanna call it. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the very near future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
BONUS SHOW: Worship Manipulation
Episode 217
BONUS SHOW: Worship Manipulation
Keith and Matt continue the conversation about worship manipulation, and take a handful of hotline callers' 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! Pick up the Heretic Happy Hour book ! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
SUNDAY MATT: The Handmaid's Tale IRL
Episode 218
SUNDAY MATT: The Handmaid's Tale IRL
In this edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer chats about the how we are living in the precursor to The Handmaid's Tale. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. In the very near future, we will get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
BONUS SHOW: Marriage and Deconstruction
Episode 219
BONUS SHOW: Marriage and Deconstruction
Keith and Matt do their best to talk about Tuesdays' episode on marriage and deconstruction, but with so much wild stuff in the news, they cover that instead... from the recently released Epstein files to Project 2025. They even read a text from a listener that will be sure to get us to think. 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
SUNDAY MATT: The Shot Heard 'Round the World
Episode 220
SUNDAY MATT: The Shot Heard 'Round the World
In this edition of Sunday Matt, we talk about the shot heard round the world. 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
#190: Religious Trauma and Abuse with Dr. Mark Karris and Dr. Tiffany Y. Brooks
Episode 221
#190: Religious Trauma and Abuse with Dr. Mark Karris and Dr. Tiffany Y. Brooks
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, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Mark Karris Tiffany Y. Brooks
BONUS SHOW: The Mythology of Belief
Episode 222
BONUS SHOW: The Mythology of Belief
Keith and Matt answer a text that came into the hotline, and then discuss the attempted assassination of former president Donald J. Trump. 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
SUNDAY MATT: How Can You Support Women and Trump?
Episode 223
SUNDAY MATT: How Can You Support Women and Trump?
In this edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer rants about how support for Trump and women is an oxymoron. 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
#191: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Deshonna Collier-Goubil, Desimber Rose, and Sandhya Jha
Episode 224
#191: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Deshonna Collier-Goubil, Desimber Rose, and Sandhya Jha
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 (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Deshonna Collier-Goubil Desimber Rose Sandhya Jha
BOOKWORM: "Alien Phonics Primer" by Darrell Epp
Episode 225
BOOKWORM: "Alien Phonics Primer" by Darrell Epp
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
SUNDAY MATT: The Razing of Happy Woods Farm
Episode 226
SUNDAY MATT: The Razing of Happy Woods Farm
Today's "Sunday Matt" is as raw as it gets. As your producer, I apologize for forgetting to use the same expensive microphone I generally use, but the oversight just goes to show you how upset I was in this episode. Please forgive the less than professional audio quality. I really am upset and I need you to know why; it's important to me. Episode Notes 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
BONUS SHOW: God and the Gay Christian
Episode 227
BONUS SHOW: God and the Gay Christian
Today's show features a text, a voicemail, and a conversation about what it would be like if Christians followed the Sermon on the Mount. 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
#192: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My with John Fugelsang, Jesse Dollemore, and Doug Pagitt
Episode 228
#192: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My with John Fugelsang, Jesse Dollemore, and Doug Pagitt
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 QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL John Fugelsang Jesse Dollemore Doug Pagitt
#193: The Gospel of Mary with Candida Moss and Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
Episode 229
#193: The Gospel of Mary with Candida Moss and Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
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. We would love to get to your calls! To read the paper mentioned in the show: https://brill.com/downloadpdf/view/journals/nt/66/3/article-p382_8.pdf LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Candida Moss Elizabeth Schrader
BONUS SHOW: MAGA vs. Women
Episode 230
BONUS SHOW: MAGA vs. Women
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 Patheos
BONUS INTERVIEW: The Heretic of Love with Thomas Jay Oord
Episode 231
BONUS INTERVIEW: The Heretic of Love with Thomas Jay Oord
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 (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
SUNDAY MATT: Trump and Black Journalists, Christians and Women, and So Many Thoughts
Episode 232
SUNDAY MATT: Trump and Black Journalists, Christians and Women, and So Many Thoughts
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 in history. 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
BONUS SHOW: Religious Trauma and Abuse
Episode 233
BONUS SHOW: Religious Trauma and Abuse
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
#194: The Moral Teachings of Jesus with Lisa Sharon Harper, Adam Ericksen, and Doug Pagitt
Episode 234
#194: The Moral Teachings of Jesus with Lisa Sharon Harper, Adam Ericksen, and Doug Pagitt
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 Patheos PANEL Lisa Sharon Harper Adam Ericksen Doug Pagitt
SUNDAY MATT: Orthopraxy > Orthodoxy
Episode 235
SUNDAY MATT: Orthopraxy > Orthodoxy
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
BONUS SHOW: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Episode 236
BONUS SHOW: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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
SUNDAY MATT: Cruel Christianity
Episode 237
SUNDAY MATT: Cruel Christianity
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
LIVE WATCH PARTY: The God Squad, Live, Day 4 of the DNC
Episode 238
LIVE WATCH PARTY: The God Squad, Live, Day 4 of the DNC
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 at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
BONUS SHOW: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My!
Episode 239
BONUS SHOW: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My!
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 your process? People like, Jim Palmer, Kristin Du Mez, Jennifer Knapp, Brad Jersak, Brian Zahnd, Paul Young, and more? Well, if you head over to www.QuoirAcademy.com and register for SQUARE 2 using the Promo Code [HAPPY] you?ll get 10% off the regular registration cost of this awesome course and community just for being a fan of our show! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
SUNDAY MATT: Works of the Flesh Explained
Episode 240
SUNDAY MATT: Works of the Flesh Explained
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
BONUS SHOW: The Gospel of Mary
Episode 241
BONUS SHOW: The Gospel of Mary
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 promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#195: Is Jesus God? with Brandan Robertson, Roger Wolsey, and Heather Hamilton
Episode 242
#195: Is Jesus God? with Brandan Robertson, Roger Wolsey, and Heather Hamilton
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 promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Brandan Robertson Roger Wolsey Heather Hamilton
#196: Was the Apostle Paul a Misogynist? with Dr. Jennifer Bird and Eric Reitan
Episode 243
#196: Was the Apostle Paul a Misogynist? with Dr. Jennifer Bird and Eric Reitan
On today's show, Keith and Matthew are joined by biblical scholar Jennifer Bird and philosophy professor Eric Reitan to answer the question "Was Paul a misogynist?" 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 promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Jennifer Bird Eric Reitan
SUNDAY MATT: An Introduction to Reading Romans Right
Episode 244
SUNDAY MATT: An Introduction to Reading Romans Right
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/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: The Moral Teachings of Jesus
Episode 245
BONUS SHOW: The Moral Teachings of Jesus
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
SUNDAY MATT: America's Gun Problem
Episode 246
SUNDAY MATT: America's Gun Problem
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://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#197: How to Be Antiracist with Lisa Sharon Harper, Desimber Rose, and Daniel Henderson
Episode 247
#197: How to Be Antiracist with Lisa Sharon Harper, Desimber Rose, and Daniel Henderson
On today's show, our panel discusses the differences between "non-racism" and "anti-racism," and why the latter is far superior to the former. Join Matthew and Keith, alongside Lisa Sharon Harper, Desimber Rose, and Daniel Henderson, to discuss this important topic. 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! Pick up Dan's book, The Spiritual Journey to Antiracism. Save 10% on Square 2 with the promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Lisa Sharon Harper Desimber Rose Daniel Henderson
BONUS SHOW: Is Jesus God?
Episode 248
BONUS SHOW: Is Jesus God?
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith answer 2 texts, 2 voicemails, and give our thoughts on the ?Trump v. Harris debate. 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" Columbia's CRT Resources LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#198: How to Be Antiracist Part 2 with Lisa Sharon Harper and Daniel Henderson
Episode 249
#198: How to Be Antiracist Part 2 with Lisa Sharon Harper and Daniel Henderson
This week, we run it back and join Lisa Sharon Harper and Daniel Henderson for Part 2 of our conversation from last week about race in America. 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! Pick up Dan's book, The Spiritual Journey to Antiracism. Save 10% on Square 2 with the promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Lisa Sharon Harper Daniel Henderson
SUNDAY MATT: What if Obama Had a Laura Loomer?
Episode 250
SUNDAY MATT: What if Obama Had a Laura Loomer?
In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we explore the hypocrisy of our response to Obama's "tan-gate" and Trump's relationship with 31-year-old Laura Loomer. 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/editorial/podcasts
BOOKWORM: "God, Sex, and Rich People," by Mattie Jo Cowsert
Episode 251
BOOKWORM: "God, Sex, and Rich People," by Mattie Jo Cowsert
In this edition of "bookworm," Keith sits down with actor and author Mattie Jo Cowsert to discuss her brand-new book, God, Sex, and Rich People , as well as the pilot of the same name. 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
BONUS SHOW: Was Paul a Misogynist?
Episode 252
BONUS SHOW: Was Paul a Misogynist?
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith continue the conversation about Paul and women 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. To save 10% on Keith's Square 2 course , use promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
SUNDAY MATT: A Theology From Below
Episode 253
SUNDAY MATT: A Theology From Below
In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we touch on the difference between a theology from above (power) and a theology from below (service) and where each tends to lead. 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/editorial/podcasts
#199: The Second Deconstruction with Angie Von Slaughter and Heather Hamilton
Episode 254
#199: The Second Deconstruction with Angie Von Slaughter and Heather Hamilton
This week's show explores the idea of a second deconstruction of faith with artist Angie Von Slaughter and Quoir author Heather Hamilton. 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 promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Angie Von Slaughter Heather Hamilton
BONUS SHOW: How to Be an Antiracist
Episode 255
BONUS SHOW: How to Be an Antiracist
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about racism in America and take a text about the Mark Robinson scandal in North Carolina. 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
#201: What Happens When We Die? with Brandy Anderson and Dr. Katy Valentine
Episode 256
#201: What Happens When We Die? with Brandy Anderson and Dr. Katy Valentine
In this week's show, we jump headlong into the speculative and explore the afterlife with Quoir author Brandy Anderson and long-time host of this show, Dr. Katy Valentine. 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! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? Save 10% on Square 2 with the promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Brandy Anderson Katy Valentine
SUNDAY MATT: Major Changes and a Big Announcement
Episode 257
SUNDAY MATT: Major Changes and a Big Announcement
Today, we announce major changes so SUNDAY MATT. To join Heresy After Hours , join the Facebook group. 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/editorial/podcasts
LIVESTREAM: Updates to Heretic Happy Hour and Exciting Changes Happening
Episode 258
LIVESTREAM: Updates to Heretic Happy Hour and Exciting Changes Happening
Today, we have our very first Livestream of the Heretic Happy Hour, where we make some major announcements and updates to what this show will look like moving forward. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BOOKWORM: "Honoring the Journey," by Leslie Nease
Episode 259
BOOKWORM: "Honoring the Journey," by Leslie Nease
In this edition of "bookworm," Keith sits down with former Survivor contestant Leslie Nease (aka "Sister Christian") to discuss her new Quoir book Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian. 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
BONUS SHOW: How to Be an Antiracist Part 2
Episode 260
BONUS SHOW: How to Be an Antiracist Part 2
In this week's bonus show, we take a voicemail, a text, ?and talk about our personal ancestry stories. 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" Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Laci Bean of the Deadly Faith Podcast
Episode 261
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Laci Bean of the Deadly Faith Podcast
Today, we have our very first guest to the Livestream of the Heretic Happy Hour. We sit down with Laci Bean of the Deadly Faith podcast to talk about bisexuality, the church, and how Christians use fear and shame to keep people trapped. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#200: The Two-Hundredth Episode Special!
Episode 262
#200: The Two-Hundredth Episode Special!
In this week's show, we reminisce about the first 200 episodes of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast. 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! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? Save 10% on Square 2 with the promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
BONUS SHOW: The Second Deconstruction and Matthew's New Book, "Heretic, Too!"
Episode 263
BONUS SHOW: The Second Deconstruction and Matthew's New Book, "Heretic, Too!"
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a message to the Heresy After Hours Facebook group , and reflect on what a "second deconstruction" may consist of. Please pick up Matthew's latest book, "Heretic, Too!" now! 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" Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Desimber Rose of The God Squad Podcast
Episode 264
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Desimber Rose of The God Squad Podcast
Today, we are joined by none other than Desimber Rose, former host of this show, to talk about the intersection of politics and religion. Purchase Matthew's new book, "Heretic, Too" 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 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. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#202: Surviving Religious Trauma with Mark Karris, Anna Clark Miller, and Danae Massey Casteel
Episode 265
#202: Surviving Religious Trauma with Mark Karris, Anna Clark Miller, and Danae Massey Casteel
In this week's show, we head back into the realm of mental health to discuss Religious Trauma Syndrome with therapists Mark Karris and Anna Clark Miller, and life coach Danae Massey Casteel. 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! Pick up Sometimes Matt's new book, Heretic, Too! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Mark Karris Anna Clark Miller Danae Massey Casteel
BONUS SHOW: The 200th Episode
Episode 266
BONUS SHOW: The 200th Episode
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about the upcoming election and what it would mean for the podcast should Trump win. Please pick up Matthew's latest book, "Heretic, Too!" now! 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. Today's Sponsors: ?Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? Evangelicalish Podcast: From meeting 7mountains religious leaders to sitting at a table with Ted Cruz and Nancy Pelosi, Paul and Ashley can tell stories of how we got here and how the transforming divine love of heaven can save us through love for our neighbors and for ourselves. Check out the podcast that is Evangelical?ISH on all of your favorite pod apps. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#203: The Varieties of Universalism with Eric Reitan and Steven HAuse
Episode 267
#203: The Varieties of Universalism with Eric Reitan and Steven HAuse
In this week's show, we sit down with filmmaker Steven HAuse and philosopher Eric Reitan to discuss the varieties of Universalism within the Christian faith. 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! Pick up Sometimes Matt's new book, Heretic, Too! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Eric Reitan Steven HAuse
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Ashley and Paul from Evangelical-ish
Episode 268
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Ashley and Paul from Evangelical-ish
Today, we are joined by Ashley and Paul Swearengin from the Evangelical-ish Podcast to discuss Project 2025 and "The Family." Purchase Matthew's new book, "Heretic, Too" 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 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. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: What Happens When We Die?
Episode 269
BONUS SHOW: What Happens When We Die?
In this week's bonus show, Angry Matt and Cussing Keith take a couple voicemails and a string of texts that remind us of a very certain Pal of ours. WARNING: This week's episode features Angry Matt and more cuss words out of Keith's mouth than ever before! 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon Today's Sponsors: ?Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? Evangelicalish Podcast: From meeting 7mountains religious leaders to sitting at a table with Ted Cruz and Nancy Pelosi, Paul and Ashley can tell stories of how we got here and how the transforming divine love of heaven can save us through love for our neighbors and for ourselves. Check out the podcast that is Evangelical?ISH on all of your favorite pod apps. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#204: "For Our Daughters" with Tiffany Thigpen and Jules Woodson
Episode 270
#204: "For Our Daughters" with Tiffany Thigpen and Jules Woodson
In this week's show, we chat with Tiffany Thigpen and Jules Woodson from the documentary " For Our Daughters." Trigger warning: This episode contains content that will be troubling to some people, including discussions about SA and violence against 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! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Nick Polk of The Tolkien Society
Episode 271
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Nick Polk of The Tolkien Society
Today, Sometimes Matt goes it alone without Keith. But fear not! He is joined by Tolkien scholar Nick Polk of The Tolkien Society. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: Religious Trauma Syndrome
Episode 272
BONUS SHOW: Religious Trauma Syndrome
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about the upcoming election and how we both can't wait to talk about something other than Trump - farming, music, tattoos, or whatever else sounds interesting! 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon Today's Sponsors: ?Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? Evangelicalish Podcast: From meeting 7mountains religious leaders to sitting at a table with Ted Cruz and Nancy Pelosi, Paul and Ashley can tell stories of how we got here and how the transforming divine love of heaven can save us through love for our neighbors and for ourselves. Check out the podcast that is Evangelical?ISH on all of your favorite pod apps. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: April Ajoy, Author of Star Spangled Jesus
Episode 273
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: April Ajoy, Author of Star Spangled Jesus
Today, Matt and Keith are joined by author and social media influencer April Ajoy, whose new book Star Spangled Jesus is 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 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. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: Election Debrief and Thoughts on Our Future
Episode 274
BONUS SHOW: Election Debrief and Thoughts on Our Future
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith reflect on the election that shocked the world. 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon Today's Sponsors: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? Leslie Nease, former Christian Radio Host & Survivor Contestant known as Sister Christian just released her new book called ? Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian.? She chats about her journey through deconstruction and what started the process, how she deconstructed and where she is now with her faith. You can also find her hosting her podcast , Honoring the Journey, where she shares journeys of o thers on the deconstruction path. The podcast is everywhere you find podcasts, and the book is now available on Amazon from Quoir Publishing! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Leslie Nease and Todd Herzog of Survivor: China
Episode 275
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Leslie Nease and Todd Herzog of Survivor: China
Today, Matt is joined by Leslie Nease and Todd Herzog from Survivor: China, as they explore how participating in a reality show changes a person, what it was like coming out as a Mormon, and much more! 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#205: Contacting Our Loved Ones Beyond The Grave with Deb Levine and Brandy Anderson
Episode 276
#205: Contacting Our Loved Ones Beyond The Grave with Deb Levine and Brandy Anderson
In this week's show, we talk to Deb Levine and Brandy Anderson about if and how we can communicate with our loved ones from beyond the grave.? 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! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANELISTS Deb Levine Brandy Anderson
BONUS SHOW: Reflecting on the "For Our Daughters" Documentary
Episode 277
BONUS SHOW: Reflecting on the "For Our Daughters" Documentary
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith reflect on the documentary "For Our Daughters," as well as the election's implications for women in this country. 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon Today's Sponsors: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#206: Escaping a Cult with Laci Bean and Sarah Edmundson
Episode 278
#206: Escaping a Cult with Laci Bean and Sarah Edmundson
In this week's show, we talk to Laci Bean and Sarah Edmundson about what it is like to join a cult, live among cult members, escape a cult, and ultimately heal from the trauma cause by a cult. 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! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANELISTS Laci Bean Sarah Edmundson
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Jon Turney and Nat Turney from This is Not Church
Episode 279
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Jon Turney and Nat Turney from This is Not Church
Today, Matt is joined by Jon and Nat Turney of This is Not Church to talk about some of the legislation places like Texas is floating, including displaying the 10 Commandments in the classrooms. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: Humans Are Meaning-Making Machines
Episode 280
BONUS SHOW: Humans Are Meaning-Making Machines
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith discuss how our brains are meaning-making machines and that we tend to confirm our presuppositions in life. Plus, we take 2 voicemails to the hotline. Speaking of 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon Today's Sponsors: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Satire's Not Dead
Episode 281
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Satire's Not Dead
Today, Matt and Keith kick around the idea of launching their own satirical Bible-based YouTube channel to pitch to The Onion. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#207: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #050, Featuring David Bentley Hart
Episode 282
#207: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #050, Featuring David Bentley Hart
Throughout December, we will be playing some of our best episode reruns. While this isn't an official "top 5," it's a pretty above average one. Up first is episode #050, featuring the incomparable David Bentley Hart. 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! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#208: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #089, Featuring Rob Bell
Episode 283
#208: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #089, Featuring Rob Bell
Throughout December, we will be playing some of our best episode reruns. While this isn't an official "top 5," it's a pretty above average one. Up next is episode #089, featuring Rob Bell. 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! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#209: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #022, Featuring Fr. Richard Rohr
Episode 284
#209: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #022, Featuring Fr. Richard Rohr
Throughout December, we will be playing some of our best episode reruns. While this isn't an official "top 5," it's a pretty above average one. Up next is episode #022, featuring Fr. Richard Rohr. 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! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#210: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #035, Featuring Rachel Held Evans (RIP)
Episode 285
#210: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #035, Featuring Rachel Held Evans (RIP)
Throughout December, we will be playing some of our best episode reruns. While this isn't an official "top 5," it's a pretty above average one. Up next is episode is a bittersweet one, as it features Rachel Held Evans from episode #035. 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! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#211: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #007, Featuring the Elephant in the Room
Episode 286
#211: Exploring Our Top 5 Episodes: #007, Featuring the Elephant in the Room
Throughout December, we will be playing some of our best episode reruns. While this isn't an official "top 5," it's a pretty above average one. Last but not least is episode #007, featuring the Elephant in the Room. 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! Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
BONUS SHOW: Navigating Thanksgiving
Episode 287
BONUS SHOW: Navigating Thanksgiving
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about this week's show on cults and how to navigate Thanksgiving in this divisive era. 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon Save 30% off most Quoir Academy courses : Use code: THANKS. Today's Sponsors: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Darrell Epp, Author and Poet
Episode 288
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Darrell Epp, Author and Poet
Today, Keith is joined by Darrell Epp, Canadian author and poet, to discuss art and the power it has to subvert culture. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: Catching Up After Thanksgiving
Episode 289
BONUS SHOW: Catching Up After Thanksgiving
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about this week's "best of" show, how everyone's Thanksgiving went, and 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon Today's Sponsors: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: 12/8/2024
Episode 290
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: 12/8/2024
Today, Keith and Matt go live and talk about the cultural response to the assassination of the United Healthcare CEO, and then talk about what's coming up for Quoir Publishing in the next year. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: The Christian Music Industry
Episode 291
BONUS SHOW: The Christian Music Industry
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about the music industry and then reminisces on some of the live HHH shows in Orange County. We also get a great recipe for Thanksgiving turkey from a caller. 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon Today's Sponsors: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: The Current State of Content Creation
Episode 292
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: The Current State of Content Creation
Today, Keith and Matt go live and talk about the current state of content creation, what's wrong with social media, and what comes after it. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: Copycat Killers and Refusing to Punch Down
Episode 293
BONUS SHOW: Copycat Killers and Refusing to Punch Down
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about how to read Romans, why white folks need to always realize they are a guest in Black folks' homes, and how Luigi Mangione is likely just the first of many who are going to commit such acts of violence. 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon Today's Sponsors: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Keith Rides Solo
Episode 294
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Keith Rides Solo
Today, Keith goes it alone as Matt is down and out with the flu right before the holiday season. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#212: How To Survive Fascism in 2025 with Lisa Sharon Harper, Sandhya Jha, and Doug Pagitt
Episode 295
#212: How To Survive Fascism in 2025 with Lisa Sharon Harper, Sandhya Jha, and Doug Pagitt
In this week's show, we talk to Lisa Sharon Harper, Sandhya Jha, and Doug Pagitt to talk about what the Donald Trump election win means for us in 2025 and beyond. 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 PANELISTS Lisa Sharon Harper Sandhya Jha Doug Pagitt
#213: A Queer Reading of the Bible with Charlotte Dalwood, Joy Ladin, and Brandan Robertson
Episode 296
#213: A Queer Reading of the Bible with Charlotte Dalwood, Joy Ladin, and Brandan Robertson
In this week's show, we talk to Charlotte Dalwood, Joy Ladin, and Brandan Robertson about what a queer reading of the Bible looks like and how it can uplift those in the LGBTQ+ community. 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 PANELISTS Charlotte Dalwood Joy Ladin Brandan Robertson
BONUS SHOW: "Merry Christmas, Go To Hell"
Episode 297
BONUS SHOW: "Merry Christmas, Go To Hell"
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about Trump's very Jesus-y "Merry Christmas, go to hell" post, how Christians believe that there is an actual war on Christmas, and the racist and misogynist responses to Beyonce's recent halftime 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon Today's Sponsors: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon.? LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: The Final Livestream of the Year
Episode 298
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: The Final Livestream of the Year
Today, Keith and Matt wrap up 2024 by talking about conspiracy theories, universalism, and take viewers' comments for what ended up being one of our most interactive livestreams yet. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. Today's Sponsor: Religionless Studios is a Progressive Christian video Bible commentary on YouTube. Every single Sunday the channel will move comprehensively and compassionately interpret the Bible through the lens of liberation theology.? In addition to? the YouTube channel , Religionless also has devotionals, study guides, and a Discord community that are all accessible? via Patreon. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: 2025 in America...What Could Go Wrong?
Episode 299
BONUS SHOW: 2025 in America...What Could Go Wrong?
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about the one thing on everyone's mind: the hotline. Plus, we glimpse into the very near future where Donald J. Trump will become president again. 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Kicking off 2025!
Episode 300
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Kicking off 2025!
Today, Keith and Matt kick off 2025 with our first livestream of the year. In it, we take a bunch of great questions about gender and sexuality, politics, and faith. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#214: A Feminist/Womanist Reading of Genesis with Liz Grant, Dr. Angela Parker, and Dr. Katy Valentine
Episode 301
#214: A Feminist/Womanist Reading of Genesis with Liz Grant, Dr. Angela Parker, and Dr. Katy Valentine
In this week's show, we talk to Liz Grant, Dr. Angela Parker, and Dr. Katy Valentine to discuss the differences between a feminist and womanist reading of Matt's favorite book of the Bible, the book of Genesis. 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 PANELISTS Liz Grant Angela Parker Katy Valentine
BONUS SHOW: Taking Your Hotline Calls and Texts
Episode 302
BONUS SHOW: Taking Your Hotline Calls and Texts
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of voicemails and texts into the hotline. You heard our cries and followed through, so hear what our responses are to some great questions and comments. 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Thoughts on the Inauguration
Episode 303
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Thoughts on the Inauguration
Today, Keith and Matt chat about the upcoming inauguration and take questions and comments from livestream viewers. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#215: Shame Sex Attraction with Lucas Wilson, Seth Showalter, and Brandan Robertson
Episode 304
#215: Shame Sex Attraction with Lucas Wilson, Seth Showalter, and Brandan Robertson
In this week's show, we talk to Lucas Wilson, Seth Showalter, and Brandan Robertson about "shame sex attraction" and how gay conversion therapy is neither therapy nor works to "convert" anyone to anything but someone who has to endure guilt and shame. 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 PANELISTS Lucas Wilson Seth Showalter Brandan Robertson
BONUS SHOW: More of Your Hotline Questions and Comments
Episode 305
BONUS SHOW: More of Your Hotline Questions and Comments
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a bunch of calls and texts to the hotline, including whether "non-believers" go to heaven when they die and how to manage family who are in the MAGA cult. 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Farmer Matt Talks All Things Gardening
Episode 306
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Farmer Matt Talks All Things Gardening
Today, Matt rides solo and talks about all things farming, gardening, and sustainability. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#216: Why Are They Leaving the Church? with John Fugelsang, Adam Ericksen, and Jeremy Steele
Episode 307
#216: Why Are They Leaving the Church? with John Fugelsang, Adam Ericksen, and Jeremy Steele
In this week's show, we talk to John Fugelsang, Adam Ericksen, and Jeremy Steele about why Christians are leaving the church in droves. 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 PANELISTS John Fugelsang Adam Ericksen Jeremy Steele
BONUS SHOW: Bishop Budde's Sermon and Elon Musk's Salute
Episode 308
BONUS SHOW: Bishop Budde's Sermon and Elon Musk's Salute
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take your hotline calls before discussing Bishop Budde's now famous sermon and Elon's now infamous Nazi salute. 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Trump's First Week
Episode 309
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Trump's First Week
Today, Keith and Matt discuss the terrifying first week of Trump's administration. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BOOKWORM: "The Mender" by Hannah Dulaney
Episode 310
BOOKWORM: "The Mender" by Hannah Dulaney
In this edition of "bookworm," Keith sits down with poet Hannah Dulaney to discuss her recent collection, The Mender , out now on Quoir Publishing. 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
BONUS SHOW: Theology Debates and Inside Jokes
Episode 311
BONUS SHOW: Theology Debates and Inside Jokes
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith reflect on some of our debates, and how a particular interaction with "Doctor" James White led to one of the greatest inside jokes of all time. 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 join the Reading Romans Right launch team, click here! Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#217: Toxic Religious Gaslighting with Dr. Mark Karris, Dr. Marlene Winell, and Brandan Robertson
Episode 312
#217: Toxic Religious Gaslighting with Dr. Mark Karris, Dr. Marlene Winell, and Brandan Robertson
In this week's show, we sit down with Dr. Mark Karris, Dr. Marlene Winell, and pastor and activist Brandan Robertson to talk about toxic religious gaslighting and religious trauma syndrome. 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 PANELISTS Mark Karris Marlene Winell Brandan Robertson
BONUS SHOW: Taking Your Calls and Fascism in America
Episode 313
BONUS SHOW: Taking Your Calls and Fascism in America
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of calls and texts to the hotline, discuss the difference between feminism and womanism, and catch up on some of the horrible things the US government is currently doing. 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. Join this Sunday's livesteam! To join the Reading Romans Right launch team, click here! Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Previewing the Halftime Show
Episode 314
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Previewing the Halftime Show
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew preview the Super Bowl halftime show, chat about music in general, and what salvation means apart from a sacrificial theology. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: King Kendrick and the Halftime Show
Episode 315
BONUS SHOW: King Kendrick and the Halftime Show
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about the halftime show heard 'round the world. Plus, a handful of texts and voicemails 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. To join the Reading Romans Right launch team, click here! Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#218: The Truth About Anti-Christian Bias in America with John Fugelsang, Dr. Angela Parker, and Desimber Rose
Episode 316
#218: The Truth About Anti-Christian Bias in America with John Fugelsang, Dr. Angela Parker, and Desimber Rose
In this episode, we chat with John Fugelsang, Angela Parker, and Desimber Rose about the government's recent move to go after "anti-Christian bias," whatever that means. Obviously, this is a move by right-wing nationalists to again exert their white Christian dominance in America. Tune in to find out why. 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 PANELISTS John Fugelsang Angela Parker Desimber Rose
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Worship Music and the Latest from the Christian Right
Episode 317
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Worship Music and the Latest from the Christian Right
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew talk about worship music, the latest from the Christian Right, and take some questions from the audience. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#219: How Anti-DEI Is An Assault on Human Rights with Lisa Sharon Harper and Shane Claiborne
Episode 318
#219: How Anti-DEI Is An Assault on Human Rights with Lisa Sharon Harper and Shane Claiborne
In this episode, we chat with Lisa Sharon Harper and Shane Claiborne how anti-DEI legislation is an all-out assault on human rights. 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 PANELISTS Lisa Sharon Harper Shane Claiborne
BONUS SHOW: Hip Hop and the Return of the Fake Sponsors
Episode 319
BONUS SHOW: Hip Hop and the Return of the Fake Sponsors
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about hip-hop, we take your calls and texts, and even get to one of our new fake sponsors (upon special request!). 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 join the Reading Romans Right launch team, click here! Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Matthew Answers Audience Questions
Episode 320
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Matthew Answers Audience Questions
On today's livestream episode, Matthew goes it alone and answers questions from the audience. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#220: Art As Creative Resistance with Derek Webb, Angie Von Slaughter, and JP Mavinga
Episode 321
#220: Art As Creative Resistance with Derek Webb, Angie Von Slaughter, and JP Mavinga
In this episode, we chat with Derek Webb, Angie Von Slaughter, and JP Mavinga about art, how it can be used as a resistance tool against oppressive regimes, but also how it transcends this at its core. 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 PANELISTS Derek Webb Angie Von Slaughter J.P. Mavinga
BONUS SHOW: Trump's AI Gaza Video
Episode 322
BONUS SHOW: Trump's AI Gaza Video
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about Trump's antichrist Gaza video. Plus, as requested by the audience, a word from another sponsor. 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 join the Reading Romans Right launch team, click here! Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Keith Talks to Artist JP Mavinga
Episode 323
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Keith Talks to Artist JP Mavinga
On today's livestream episode, Keith chats with artist JP Mavinga about science fiction and art. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
#221: It's the Heretic of the Year!
Episode 324
#221: It's the Heretic of the Year!
In this episode, we reminisce about 2024 and choose our Heretic of the Year, otherwise known as "The Jivanjee" award. 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
BONUS SHOW: Taking Your Calls and Roasting MAGA Art
Episode 325
BONUS SHOW: Taking Your Calls and Roasting MAGA Art
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take your hotline calls and Keith learns what a MAGA rapper 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 next Friday's Bonus Show. To join the Reading Romans Right launch team, click here! Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Reading Romans Right
Episode 326
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Reading Romans Right
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew talk about their upcoming book, Reading Romans Right , and take questions and comments from the audience. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: Reading Romans Right and Hotline Calls
Episode 327
BONUS SHOW: Reading Romans Right and Hotline Calls
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of calls and discuss their forthcoming book, Reading Romans Right , which comes out this Tuesday, March 18. 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 join the Reading Romans Right launch team, click here! Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#222: The Cult of Whiteness with Doug Pagitt and D.T. Bryant
Episode 328
#222: The Cult of Whiteness with Doug Pagitt and D.T. Bryant
In this episode, we are joined by Doug Pagitt and D.T. Bryant to talk about the culty nature of whiteness, how it strips everyone of their dignity, and how we move past our own racial biases. 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 Doug Pagitt D.T. Bryant
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: More Trump Madness and Reading Romans Right
Episode 329
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: More Trump Madness and Reading Romans Right
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew talk about their upcoming book, Reading Romans Right , and catch up on all the madness that has been the Trump presidency thus far. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
BONUS SHOW: Hotline Calls and Bibles in Classrooms
Episode 330
BONUS SHOW: Hotline Calls and Bibles in Classrooms
In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of calls, discuss their forthcoming book, Reading Romans Right , which came out this Tuesday, March 18, and revisit an old advertiser. 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. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos
#223: The Intersection of Religion, Politics, and Psychology with Anna Clark Miller and Karen Tibbals
Episode 331
#223: The Intersection of Religion, Politics, and Psychology with Anna Clark Miller and Karen Tibbals
In this episode, we are joined by Anna Clark Miller and Karen Tibbals to discuss the intersection of religion, politics, and psychology. How close are all of us to being a little bit culty? FInd out! 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 Anna Clark Miller Karen Tibbals
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Taking Comments and Questions from the Viewers
Episode 332
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Taking Comments and Questions from the Viewers
On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew take questions and comments from the live viewers. 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 your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://www.patreon.com/quoircast https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts
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The Unbelief Podcast is your space to question, explore, and release the beliefs that no longer serve you—or maybe even caused harm. Hosted by Jeremy Steele, the Skeptic Pastor, this podcast dives deep into deconstruction, offering progressive and thoughtful insights on ancient spiritual texts like the Bible. Through interviews with leading scholars and candid conversations with those navigating their own faith journeys, the Unbelief Podcast invites you to rethink, rediscover, and rebuild your spirituality on your own terms. If you've ever felt disillusioned by what you were told to believe, this is the podcast for you.
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