The Happy Rant

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas discuss the following: [SPOILER ALERT] A full breakdown and review of "A Star Is Born," the recently released Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper film The pursuit of fame, happiness, and fulfillment and how the film portrays them James MacDonald and church lawsuits Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie suss out the following: Politics and the election in church and on campus With People Magazine failing to select any of the hosts as 2018's Sexiest Man Alive they set out to determine the Sexiest Man in Reformedom Judah Smith recently released a video announcing Church Home Global, church in the palm of your hand, so of course the guys mu...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas hash out the following: A Christian wrestling ministry from a church in Texas What are people so obsessed with Reformation Day? Reading and viewing recommendations we've enjoyed recently Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: What do guys do when they fail as a pastor? Why, they coach pastors of course! All the ins and outs of influencer and leadership coaching Why people love nostalgia so much Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and ramble to and fro through the following topics: Piers Morgan's criticism of Daniel Craig for wearing an infant in a baby carrier, or a BABY BJORN if you will What would be the best Bjorn pairings we could imagine? Remembering Eugene Peterson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about adv...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie pseudo interview each other about a variety of things including: The origin of their friendship The best sports movies The differences between cat owners and dog owners Hitting middle age Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

In this unique episode of The Happy Rant Ted interviews Barnabas. They discuss the following: Barnabas's in-the-works book proposal Ambition as an author and in life Excitement vs. expectations Realistic hopes and expectations for our work Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie rant about the following: Why do reformed people feel the compulsion to change the lyrics to hymns and worship songs? When is it even ok to mess with a writer's work like that? Introducing DESTINY PANTS--yes, they are as awesome as you might think What's the deal with Christalignment (not a typo) tarot cards? Is that Christian witchcraft?...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following topics: Ronnie surviving denominational board meetings TGC and the Great British Bake Off Michael W. Smith's claim that he would be the key to another great awakening Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through the following topics: Ted's experience at a Fallout Boy concert Which Union Seminary put out a heretical statement? A pastor chopping up Nike gear in the pulpit A church looking for a pastor to preach famous guys' sermons word for word Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertisin...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following hot topics: Kevin DeYoung advocating for shorter sermons? The end is nigh. Why do evangelicals like to sign statements so much, especially ones that make people mad like the recent Social Justice statement, and what good do they do? So "job shaming" is a thing, even of former TV actors on popular shows. And someti...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas soldier on without Ron (globetrotting as usual) and bring the rant back to the Rant about the following: Outlawed gym class games Protecting kids from embarrassment Ordering quinoa burgers SO MUCH MORE Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following: How do we trust past content from fallen leaders? Where have all the timeless books gone? How will history view today's leaders? Justin Bieber reads The Meaning of Marriage? What is Tim Keller's taste in pop music? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas take on the following trends: The death of foods at the hands of murderous millennials Identity condiments - what are they and how do they work? Men discussing diets and where all the real men went Burger diets Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

In this unique episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a single topic - the epic work of Frank McKinney. Who is that, you ask? We are here to tell you. Frank McKinney: Is the author of multiple books in multiple genres, including one he created. Is a Real Estate Artist known for creating images of multi-million dollar beach-side homes. Has a very Kid Rock/Bret...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas range from the ridiculous to the ecumenical in discussing the following: The Gospel Coalition's recent article about food having gender and complementarity Actors aging ungracefully, especially Tom Cruise insisting on doing only action films at age 56 Should we prioritize and insist upon attending churches with people different than us? D...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas suss out the following topics while Ted makes his way back from a glorious week at camp. Firing people for old mistakes (like bad tweets), and never giving them a chance to make things right Why is every non fiction book, especially Christian ones, 30% too long? Foodless celebrations are apparently a thing Discover more Christian podcasts at li...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about, discuss, muse, and otherwise explore about the following: The ordination process for Ronnie (which consists of dozens of pages of paper writing, an oral exam, and probably a sabbatical or three) The Mr. Rogers phenomenon - why is everyone so attached to Fred Rogers? When everybody is always mad about everything online, why do...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas range from the horrific to the humorous in discussing the following: Jennifer Wright’s horrific tweet supporting Roe v. Wade and illicit sex, and weird emojis How do we feel about professional athletes guest preaching at churches? Where did all the summer movie blockbusters go? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas range from ministry to vocation to entertainment in discussing the following: How does one minister to people who are hurting over something we think is dumb (like LeBron leaving Cleveland)? What are the best and worst summer jobs we've had? Who are actors who will make you automatically skip a movie and actors who will make you automatic...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through the following topics: Patriotic church services Restaurants and businesses refusing service A couple new restaurant ideas built around refusing service Worship songs that ruin portions of the Bible Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunit...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: Chris Pratt's viral speech at the MTV Generations award in which he PRESENTED THE GOSPEL . . . maybe a little bit, or something kind of possibly akin to it if you listened close. The recent hubub and controversy over a Women of Color Event at the Gospel Coalition Women's Conference The worst and awesomest pastor...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie go a different direction with the podcast than normal. This episode is more serious and somber and reflective than normal. They discuss the following: The suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade and the outpouring of response, especially by Christians Mental illness and spiritual darkness What success and satisfaction really is and th...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted is marooned in rural Alabama at a home school writing conference and Ronnie's internet is on the fritz, but the boys make it work. Well, Ted and Barnabas do. They discuss the following. Why have so many pastors gotten so fixated on being fit? Is this a good thing? Is it as weird as it seems? We discuss what we are reading and watching these days, including som...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do a little conversational roaming over a variety of topics including: What would be the perfect worship service? What is the best summer they've ever had? Ridiculous requests they've gotten at work Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .