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Heretic Happy Hour is an unapologetically irreverent, crass, and sometimes profound conversation about the Christian faith. Hosts Keith Giles, Katy Valentine, Desimber Rose, Sandhya Jha, alongside producer Matthew J. Distefano, pull no punches and leave no stones unturned. For some serious sacred cow-tipping, there’s nothing better than spending an hour of your time with us.
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Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
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.
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This is such a complicated t hing : the idea of solution and change. There is no right way. Is change possible? Yes, but it could come in all shapes and sizes and at diff paces and levels. There are many solutions, but they will be diff for everyone. Common things may help in general..yes.. I think it is much more deeper and perplexing. So many variables. Even others in those sufferings lives that can make or break it. I think progress should be applauded and a goal, more than a cure or some sure solution. One less level of pain is some cure. A little relief is a blessing. Little by little. With no definite end. Also, those suffering are also so hurt by the stress and hopelessness of life and it's responsiblities.....it might require those out there..those able to help, to sacrifice THEIR resources..to help alleviate what stressors they can. My own depression has been significantly intensified due to my own financial issues, single parenting issues, feeling unheard...things that could be addressed for a time being by community ..while I recover. But it's easier said than done....
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Keith I love your take on suicide. My grandmother killed herself and I have also battled these thoughts. I
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
I guess sometimes I feel like a presence of pride or cockiness in these. I feel like sometimes the same attitudes you are coming against in others, is likewise in you, but manifesting differently. Things can come across as very condescending or egocentric. I can see those you don't agree with and mock at times, being uncomfortable being vulnerable with you guys; just as some people unchurched would be with fundies. So is this love? Is this Jesus at all times? A safe place? A respectable environment? And even though you pay attract those bothered with organised religion; what love is involved in being un-like love to those you disagree with? To me, love would want ultimate freedom for people. At soul levels. And I would feel obligated to steward that in humility and dying to "self". And that might require being a little more tolerable to those that are uncomfortable with the cursing and mocking. I guess it can come down to who you intend to reach and who you represent.
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
You guys have great content and insight. Often times I consider sharing these with people I know and love that could use some other views. I choose not to though because of the cursing. I don't have an issue with cursing, it comes quite natural for me haha. I just know many will ultimately stop listening or taking anything you say serious; due to their own personal view of it. I sometimes wonder if being a little more thoughtful of this would get those needing your wisdom more willing to listen? Maybe you are not concerned about what everyone thinks, but I think those that do nees these podcasts most; are those that would be offended or upset about the cussing? Maybe ease people into it? Hahahaa Just a thought. I know I would want to get to peoples hearts with the freedom I had to offer, not repel them from the start lol.
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
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