Apostates Anonymous is the show you turn to when you can no longer call yourself an Evangelical. Join hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano as they tip over just about every sacred cow known to man. It's sure to be a good time for any true heathen or
Matthew J. Distefano and Keith Giles
The Apostates Anonymous podcast is a refreshing and thought-provoking show that explores the journey of deconstructing religious beliefs, particularly within the context of Christianity. The hosts, Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano, provide a safe space for listeners to question dogmatic Christian beliefs and challenge traditionalist views. This podcast is an excellent resource for those who have let go of their traditional Christian views and are seeking like-minded individuals who have gone through similar experiences.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the honesty and sincerity with which the hosts discuss their own spiritual journeys. They openly admit when they don't know something or are uncertain about certain aspects of their beliefs. This level of vulnerability creates a relatable and authentic atmosphere that allows listeners to feel understood and supported in their own deconstruction process. Additionally, the hosts' sense of humor adds a lightheartedness to the discussions, making it enjoyable to listen to even when grappling with serious topics.
The worst aspect of this podcast may be that it hasn't fully taken the final step in rejecting Jesus as something unique. While it provides valuable insights into questioning traditional Christian beliefs, some listeners may find themselves wanting more exploration into alternative belief systems or a complete departure from religious frameworks altogether. However, given that this podcast aims to create a safe space for questioning within a Christian context, it's understandable that they haven't fully let go of Jesus as an important figure.
In conclusion, The Apostates Anonymous podcast is a must-listen for anyone who has left organized religion or is in the process of deconstructing their faith. It offers important perspectives on questioning dogmatic beliefs and provides support for those who have experienced similar journeys. While some listeners may want more exploration outside of Christianity, this podcast still serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking common ground and understanding in their journey towards finding new spiritual paths.
This is the end, but fear not! You can find us over on Heretic Happy Hour, for Tuesday's main show, Friday's bonus show, and Matt's Sunday show, beginning May 7, 2024!Until then, follow Keith and me on social media, and stay up to date with Quoir Publishing!
Is it possible to support MAGA and still call yourself a Christian? Matt and Keith weigh in.Check out Who is Jesus to You? out now on Amazon!
Today's episode talks all about Matthew's new book, Mimetic Theory & Middle-earth. We also get into some Christian Nationalism and the now infamous and meme-worthy speech by Sen. Katie Britt.
A lot of creators in the Evangelical spaces like to talk ABOUT deconstruction, but rarely do they talk to people who are going through it. In this episode, we talk about the personal cost of deconstruction, and what we want people to understand.Tune in to all the QuoirCast podcasts over on Patheos.
We all saw the "He Gets Us" Super Bowl Commercial. Now, you can hear what Matt and Keith thought about it, what it says about Christianity, and how "both sides" are upset but for very different reasons.Check out all the QuoirCast episodes and clips on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube!
In this week's episode, Matt and Keith talk about two approaches: starting our theology with talk about God, or starting by talking about our shared human experience.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube!
Is The Lord of the Rings Christian Literature? What makes it different than C.S. Lewis' "Narna" series? Tune in to find out!Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at quoir.com.
In our hundredth episode, Keith and Matt answer the question, "Who is Jesus to you?" Early in 2024, Quoir will release a book by the same name.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at Quoir.com.
In this week's episode, Keith and Matt reflect on 2023 - the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly - and then offer their thoughts on what lies in store for 2024.Check out all of Quoir's podcasts at Quoir.comPick up Nat Turney's book, The Seeds of Deconstruction, today!
In this week's episode, Keith and Matt respond to the notion that bisexual people don't exist. Yes, that's right, Jon Root said this recently on Alisa Childers' YouTube channel. Warning: You may lose brain cells listening to this episode.Check out all of QuoirCast's podcast on Patheos and at Quoir.com.
In this special episode, we have collated all our advertisements to date, at the request of some listeners! You'll hear favorites like the Brett Kavanaugh Institute, Pastor Masters, and plenty more.Check out everything Quoir does at quoir.com.
In this week's episode, we troll Mark Driscoll's Twitter account, and comment in real time. Plus, a brand new remix featuring the hate-preacher himself.CALL TO ACTION:Send Pastor Mark a copy of "Don't Be a Dick:"Pastor Mark Driscoll8620 E McDonald Dr.Scottsdale, AZ 85250To pick up Keith's new book, Second Cup with Keith, go to Amazon.
In this episode, Matt and Keith discuss the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and the dangers of Christian Nationalism.Check out Karen Shock's book, Too Much and Not Enough.Tune in to all the QuoirCast podcasts at Patheos.
In this week's episode, Keith and Matt sit down to talk about people's need to share their opinions online, and what that means in light of the recent tragedies in Israel, Gaza, and elsewhere.Pick up Quoir and Patheos' new book, Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree, to hear about a better way of doing religion.
The reviews are in ... Apostates Anonymous is a pretty decent show. In this episode, the guys read the reviews and give their thoughts on the podcast so far.Check out Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree.Tune in to all the QuoirCast podcasts.
In this week's episode, Keith and Matthew talk about a new book called "Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree," which is a collaborative effort with Patheos. The theme of the book is in the subtitle: What we learn by listening to other faiths. In an age of rigidity and divisiveness, this book counters that by putting love and empathy front and center.To purchase the book, click HERE.Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts on Patheos.
In this episode, Matt and Keith get theological and discuss the Greek word "exomologeo." Sound fun? It should! Plus, we hear from David Bentley Hart, so you won't wanna miss it!If you leave a rating and review during the month of September, you'll get a free eBook from both Matt and Keith.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at Patheos.com
Are the words of Jesus "too woke" for modern Christianity? According to some on the Right. In this week's episode, Matt and Keith discuss this fascinating trend of Jesus being canceled by conservative evangelicalism.Plus, a word from today's sponsor, P*nis Home Podcast with "pastor" Mark.To check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts, head over to quoir.com
In this week's episode, Matt and Keith talk about the Barbie movie. Did they like it? Love it? Want to burn all their Barbie dolls because of it? Tune in to find out.To listen to all the QuoirCast podcasts, head on over to Quoir.com
In this week's episode, Keith and Matthew talk about Artificial Intelligence...the pros, the cons, and what we can expect in the future.Plus, a word from our sponsor, Pastor Andrew Slaughter.To tune in to all the QuoirCast podcasts, head over to www.quoir.com now!
In this week's episode, Keith and Matthew discuss heaven, hell, and mental health. Do either believe in hell? How about heaven for that matter? Find out!Today's sponsor is Matthew's own The Wisdom of Hobbits.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at www.quoir.com
Are Christian businesses shady? More so than "secular" businesses? Less so? What are our experiences? Tune in and Keith and Matt talk about this subject.To listen to all the QuoirCast podcasts, check out quoir.com.Check out AWAKEN Nashville here: https://www.bk2sq1.com/awaken-2023-online
In this episode, Matt checks in with the listeners while Keith parties at AWAKEN-Nashville.To listen to all the QuoirCast podcasts, head over to quoir.com.
In this week's episode, Matt and Keith discuss why they are personally uninterested in most theological discussions these days. Plus, a word from today's sponsor, the new Christian film "In the Beginning."To tune in to all the QuoirCast podcasts, check out www.quoir.com.
Most of life is in the gray. That's true. But what happens if you don't include black and white? Find out our thoughts in today's episode.If you want to check out AWAKEN, Nashville, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awaken-2023-tickets-554178963197.To tune in to all the QuoirCast podcasts, check out www.quoir.com.
In light of Heretic Happy Hour's series on the Bible, Keith and Matt offer their version of an "expanded canon." Plus, check out Matt's new book, The Bonfire Sessions: The Long Road to Redemption, with Michael Machuga. Keith wrote a foreword, or something. To attend AWAKEN, Nashville, follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awaken-2023-tickets-554178963197 Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts at Quoir.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apostatesanonymous/message
Is the teaching of hell as eternal conscious torment a form of propaganda? Are those who teach it, whether they are lying or not, propagandists? Tune in to hear our thoughts. Today's episode is brought to you by What Can't Be Hidden by Brandon Andress. Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts at Quoir.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apostatesanonymous/message
How do so many people fall prey to grifters? In this week's episode, Keith and Matt tackle this daunting, yet sadly pressing question. Today's episode is brought to you by The Story of Christianity Told as Good News for All by Ric Machuga. Check out every QuoirCast podcast by heading over to the new and improved Quoir.com website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apostatesanonymous/message
This week, the guys talk about Matt's new best-selling book, The Wisdom of Hobbits: Unearthing Our Humanity at 3 Bagshot Row. In it, he makes the argument that living like a Hobbit will bring more peace, joy, and bliss to your lives. This episode is brought to you by ... The Wisdom of Hobbits, by Matthew J. Distefano. Check out all our QuoirCast Podcasts below: This is Not ChurchMessy SpiritualityIdeasDigestApostates AnonymousThe New Evangelicals Wild Olive Snarky Faith --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
We have all by now heard of the Asbury Revival. But what, exactly, is a revival? And shouldn't we probably redefine the word? Today's show is sponsored by What Can't Be Hidden by Brandon Andress. To purchase the Quoir Classics, check out these links: The Kingdom of God is Within You: https://amzn.to/3IkJY0a A Spring Harvest: https://amzn.to/3YPB28l Alice in Wonderland: https://amzn.to/3Z1H06C Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
In this episode, Matt and Keith discuss the recent debate, which can be viewed in its entirety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UTdChPBSBU Also, the guys here from their friend Desimber Rose, who brings nothing but the fire! Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
This week, Matt and Keith respond to...wait for it...Mark Driscoll's Twitter. Though both have been blocked by "pastor" Mark, that doesn't stop them from seeing the latest from the world of Toxic Masculinity (TM). Today's sponsor is Safer than the Known Way: A Post-Christian Journey, by Maria Francesca French. If you want to send "pastor" Mark a copy of Don't Be A D*ck, his church address is: Trinity Church 8620 E McDonald Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Or, to send a Kindle copy of the book, their email address is: info@thetrinitychurch.com Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
How can you spot a TheoBro (TM)? Usually, they have a biblically-based beard, and are over on Twitter talking down to the LGBTQ community. Today's featured Tweet is no different. That, plus a word from a sponsor that is sure to clean up your potty-mouth in no time. Today's *real* sponsor is from The Joy of Letting Go by Kevin Sweeney. Pick it up today on Amazon. Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts: This is Not Church Messy Spirituality IdeasDigest Apostates Anonymous The New Evangelicals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
Today, Matt and Keith talk about the term "post-Christian." What does it mean? Do our fearless hosts fall into that camp? Tune in to find out. Should out to Maria Francesca French and her book Safer than the Known Way: A Post-Christian Journey for the inspiration for this week's episode. To support Keith on Patreon, sign up at www.patreon.com/keithgiles To support Matthew on Patreon, sign up at www.patreon.com/mjdistefano --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
Happy New Year, from your friends at Apostates Anonymous. See you in 2023!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
Today, the guys talk about the Bible, inerrancy, literalism, and why too many Christians miss all the good stuff in it because of these things. Plus, a word from Christian Santa - ho, ho, ho!!! To support Keith on Patreon, sign up at www.patreon.com/keithgiles To support Matthew on Patreon, sign up at www.patreon.com/mjdistefano --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
Today's episode is a bit shorter than normal, and doesn't feature a sponsor (BOOOOOOO!!!!!). But it's an important one because we talk about gratitude and being thankful. Happy Thanksgiving, ya heathens!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
What is the future of Christianity in America? Time will tell. But if the Christian Nationalists have their way, it won't be good. Plus, a word from our sponsor: HellVR. If you want to send a copy of Keith's book Jesus Untangled to MTG, Lindsey Graham, or Ron DeSantis, here are their addresses: The Honorable Marjorie Taylor Greene 1023 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC, 20515-1014 Lindsey Graham 290 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Office of Governor Ron DeSantis State of Florida The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
In this week's episode, Matt and Keith discuss Christian Outrage Culture, or C.O.C. Plus, a word from a very special sponsor, brought to you by the TheoBros at TheoBeard. Check out today's QuoirCast sponsor, The Messy Spirituality Podcast. Discover new podcasts like Ideas Digest and This Is Not Church. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
Today, Keith and Matt have a huuuuuuuge announcement and are here to talk about it. Please rate and review, if you care about us even a little ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
In this week's episode, Matt and Keith respond to a video by Alisa Childers in which she argues that Junia was neither a woman nor an apostle. Plus, a word from our sponsor: Bendable Jesus --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
In this episode, Matt and Keith respond to a series of misogynist Tweets by Pastor Brian Suave. For those who want to participate in the Don't Be A Dick Campaign, below is the address of Brian's church. Please order a copy of Matt's book HERE, and then send as many as you want to: Attn: Brian Suave Refuge Church 607 26th Street Ogden, UT 84401 PS: Perhaps you'll want to even send him a letter? Not that we condone such behavior, but just putting it out there. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
Christians talk about repentance a good deal. For the nones and dones, that's a bit of a triggering word. So, Matt and Keith are gonna talk about it on today's episode, which is brought to you by the Bible is Always Right Boardgame. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
We have all heard that heaven is eternal life in God while hell is perpetual suffering. We've also heard that "Ooh, heaven is a place on earth." Would it surprise you that we are more in alignment with the second option than the first. Today's sponsor is White Jesus, who has a message for all us heretics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
We all grew up believing in the second coming of Christ, but many of us have left that belief behind. In this episode, we discuss what it is and what it is not. Plus, a word from our sponsor, pastor Craig Glock. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
There was another mass shooting in America, but this time it was stopped abruptly by "a good guy with a gun" who has been called a good Samaritan. Is this appropriate or not? Keith and Matthew weigh in. Plus, Balaam's Ass, the 90s Christian rock supergroup, is back and you can get tickets now!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
In today's episode, we discuss Matt's new book (coauthored with Michelle Collins) Learning to Float. Our sponsor is Giles' Laboratory, who have a product that will get you writing as prolific as Keith Giles in no time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
Keith has a new book out. We spend roughly and hour talking about it and the themes in it. Pick it up today by clicking the title: Sola Mysterium: Celebrating the Beautiful Uncertainty of Everything. Today's sponsor shall not be named. You'll just have to listen to the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
In this week's episode, Matt and Keith talk about the gun problem in America, how we can fix it, and why we probably won't any time soon. Plus, a word from our sponsor: Hedge of Protection. Go to hedgeofprotection.com today to get 100 dollars worth of thoughts and prayers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
What is replacement theory? Who is peddling it? And how does it relate to the recent mass shooting at the hands of yet another white conspiracy theorist? Find out our thoughts on today's show. Today's episode is brought to you by Snip-Tip, the only semi-safe and sometimes effective at-home vasectomy kit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message
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