In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: The official Matt Chandler and Steven Curtis Chapman ALASKAN CRUISE What does it mean to be fully human according to Al Mohler? (Hint: Sorry if you are single or childless) Do so many people go to therapy because they lack friendship? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Sep 04, 2019•38 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: Tim Challies tries to bring down Amazon. Who is the Eagle scout of the Calvinist Cadets and how do they do merit badges? Who was most offended by the Lunch Table Meme? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
Aug 29, 2019•36 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: Skillet's lead singer, John Cooper, drops some knowledge about famous Christians leaving the faith That one time 6,000 professional counselors laughed at John Piper when he was being serious When pastors turn into yoda on twitter Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Aug 20, 2019•54 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do a deep dive breakdown of The Normal Pastors Conference because Ronnie got A PLENARY SESSION. They pose such questions as: Who was the best dressed? Who was the biggest diva? What was the green room situation? What is proper gift bag etiquette? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Aug 13, 2019•41 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas suss out the following topics: What if Furtick starred in a Kendrick Brothers film? What if Furtick was a rapper? Josh Harris's deconstruction and deconversion Carl Trueman's biting article about the YRR movement, fame, and the growing leader body count Check out our sponsor, Dwell Bible App, and get a 33% discount on an annual subscription at https://dwellapp.io/happyrant33 . Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about a...
Aug 05, 2019•48 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas get more serious. They talk about Josh Harris's recent announcement that he and his wife are getting a divorce. In this episode the guys discuss: The risk and foolishness of attaching public message and persona to private life The tone (or tone deafness) of public announcements like this The stupid, cruel comments people make about tragic announcements What information do public figures owe to whom? Purity culture and public vitriol Che...
Jul 29, 2019•33 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie discuss another round of Drisky business after Driscoll's latest inflammatory comments. Playing right into Driscoll's master plan Revising history about the relative crappiness of Calvinism Daddy issues and. projecting on the Young, Restless, and Reformed movement Fame Hunger and a refusal to avoid the spotlight What about wounded fathers? A new nickname for Mark Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advert...
Jul 23, 2019•33 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out some very important topics: DRISKY BUSINESS - Driscoll offers signed sermon manuscripts to followers The phenomenon of Stranger Things and why people love it so much How Church folks will find gender issues in Stranger Things or anything else 80's vs. 90's nostalgia How reformed people are converted and talk about conversions Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeau...
Jul 15, 2019•33 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie suss out the following topics: Barnabas's transition to be a . . . MAN OF THE CLOTH How Ronnie's Enneagram 4 self will handle not being the only Man of the cloth Losing friends when you switch jobs How pastors greet their congregations Church etiquette for greetings, phone use, and more Enneagram podcasts Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Jul 09, 2019•44 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie vamp about nostalgia: Being defined and shaped by nostalgia Are covers of songs better or worse? Conjuring up joy and ordering the past as idyllic, and creating an anchor Paul Newman, Hollywood superstar Chasing dreams and having hope Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Jul 01, 2019•49 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas discuss parenting at large, including: Brawling at baseball games Our style of little league parenting The danger of living vicariously through kids Do chores harm kids? The best days of our lives Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
Jun 26, 2019•53 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: Are writers ever finished? Motivation vs. Inspiration Being nervous or self-conscious as a writer Standing out as a creative person Creativity vs. art The artistry of John Wick Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
Jun 17, 2019•49 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper suss out the following: David Platt prays for Donald Trump on stage and the world goes mad Twitter seems to be the place where people rage about . . .twitter. What's the point? Trogges moves in as Ronnie's neighbor Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Jun 11, 2019•34 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas discuss the following pressing topics: A tweet Barnabas posted to troll twitter and the very triggered responses he received Summer reading lists, and what they *really* mean What books would be on a summer reading list we created? Shows we've enjoyed recently Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Jun 04, 2019•52 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie suss out the following topics: What's up with Gary Vaynerchuck, the entrepreneurial hotness who is attracting young men like no one since Mark Driscoll? Who's the next Gary Vee in the Christian world? James MacDonald *allegedly* attempted to hire a hit man to knock a couple people off. How does this even happen? The uneven career of Quentin Tarantino Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportu...
May 27, 2019•46 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie suss out big events in the world of famous "preachers." Steven Furtick preaches (or "preaches") at Lakewood, and it is an experience Pastors and their side hustles If Furtick were a musician who would he be? If Furtick were a comedian who would he be? Debating a new signoff Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
May 22, 2019•42 min
In this Episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: Reflecting on the recent tragic death of Rachel Held Evans Ronnie's new R.E.S.T. ministry The Met Gala's Absurdity Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
May 13, 2019•44 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: Men's bathroom etiquette and where pastors/professors go very, very wrong The country club conversations of white Christianity - 5 Love Languages vs. Enneagram Which A-Lister would be our besty? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
May 07, 2019•44 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas dicuss the following: Pastors being busy (or claiming they're busy) at Easter Should churches release worship albums? How exactly do Christians defend watching Game of Thrones? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
Apr 29, 2019•43 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and from through the following topics: Barnabas doing rich people things by buying a new car and posting about it on social media What cars should different levels of pastor drive? The new Instagram hotness: Preacher 'N Sneakers Is the outpouring of grief over the Notre Dame fire insane? The deflation of language and why it means nothing any more Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising o...
Apr 23, 2019•47 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas are LIVE IN INDIANAPOLIS. In this third episode they wander to and fro through the questions from the audience on the following topics: Happy Rant Basketball team applications Best reformed dancers Which NFL team would we like to be the QB for Ronnie's jacket aesthetic Which famous pastor is what kind of pastry? Converting a Weslyan to be Calvinist SO MUCH MORE Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertis...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas are LIVE IN INDIANAPOLIS. In this second episode they wander to and fro through the following topics: Our biggest publishing mistakes Books or other projects we regret having written How church planters compete with Anglicans Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Apr 15, 2019•48 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas are LIVE IN INDIANAPOLIS. In this first episode they wander to and fro through the following topics: Why we do this podcast and have kept it up for 5 years What were our high school personas and various dance experiences? Nostalgia and not having it Dogs vs. Cats Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Apr 11, 2019•48 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas give their worst effort in recent memory and mail in a conversation about the following: Auditioning for Dwell Bible App Why the Babylon Bee stopped being funny The next Stronger Men conference Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
Apr 01, 2019•43 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through many topics while Ronnie handles his business elsewhere as a pastor (you know, his real job). They discuss the following. Signing bibles at speaking events Our saddest book signing experiences Pastoral walk-up music (like baseball players or professional wrestlers use) INCLUDING Fred Durst John Mayer Leonard Cohen Pantera Jason Aldean Brad Paisley Eminem LMFAO Jimmy Buffett Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio....
Mar 26, 2019•56 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following: INDY LIVE is around the corner - get your tickets at a discount Doing rich people things like Dave Ramsey said How Captain Marvel makes women out of men (according to a certain article by a certain Christian website) Heroes from the planet of Egalitaria Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Mar 19, 2019•49 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas (sans Ronnie, AGAIN) wander to and fro through the following topics: The appropriateness of Ronnie's log cabin protest Social media personas of famous dead guys including theologians, musicians, and presidents Ted's intramural basketball experiences Intramural basketball personas and styles Starting The Happy Rant Basketball team and challenging The Spurgeon College Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising ...
Mar 06, 2019•52 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: Ronnie's pursuit of log cabin living Uniforms for the rumored Spurgeon College basketball team Coaches for the rumored Spurgeon College basketball team Designing the ideal one-off worship service How accents affect preaching Good Will Hunting character would be the best preacher? Is Good Will Hunting overrated and what are its best moments? Ben Affleck's career arc Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio....
Feb 26, 2019•56 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about various and sundry topics including: Journalism conferences Illfit Khakis - a new company for pastors Subversive Jeans - a new brand for church planters Angel investors and Angel of Death investors Axe throwing and bacon eating at men's retreats Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Feb 19, 2019•45 min
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas chop up church stuff while Ted is off in meetings. They discuss: Why do people even go to attractional churches? Branding and Brand representatives for churches What's the future of the mega church? What is the next church trend that starts with good intentions and becomes over-cool? "Wendell Berry Church" and church revitalization Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/c...
Feb 12, 2019•38 min
