Heretic Happy Hour

#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.

#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!

#045: Shacking Up LIVE Part 2

Listen as your favorite heretics answer questions about sex, marriage, parenting, and BDSM.

#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.

#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.

#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!

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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!