The Happy Rant

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following: Piper's issues with Kanye's album Consumer goods as planks in your platform Enjoyment vs. persona Smugness as the currency of the day Vulnerability Voice 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 discuss John Macarthur, Beth Moore, and Kanye . . . because of course they did and of course you wanted them to. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

In this episode Ted and Barnabas, sans Ronnie, suss out the following topics: What is the future of the enneagram? What is the future of counseling as a cottage industry? How the ennegram has already become dehumanized and dehumanizing When global politics merge with entertainment and everyone acts "woke" Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: Tips for conference attenders (especially so you can plan for the next LIVE HAPPY RANT EVENT IN APRIL) Conferences as summer camp and class reunion Pastors and relaxation Side hustles and getting paid for your work Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following: Dowager Piper A potential new show, The Happy Abbey Another list we didn't make from Churchleaders.com full of Texans, pagans, and possibly cocaine Kanye is . . . reformed? An update on Ronnie's Yoda tweeting Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio....

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie discuss the new Downton Abbey movie and swoon over it. Literally, that is the whole episode. 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 suss out the following. Hipsters and Malls (as Ronnie revels in The Mall of America) Cameron Strang and public apologies and confessions Relevant Magazine and how Christians engage culture Cancel Culture - what even is it? The future of comedy Celebrity conversions and how reformed people respond Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeau...

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out some very pressing cultural flashpoints. Confessing sins to plants Plants are the worst confessors Kanye starts a church minus, well, anything that is actually church Kanye the savior 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 suss out the following: Self-cake Benny Hinn's apology and, naturally, how we should respond to it Repenting to Hank Hanegraaff Kimonos in the pastorate Sensei Driscoll wages war on everything The art of Driscoll 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 and Barnabas discuss all things manhood, manliness, masculinity, and whatnot. Their topics include: The manhood movement peak An epic(cally) bad manhood list Sartorial style Chainsaw use Toughness Wearing belts and carrying cash Crying 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 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 advert...

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 .

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...

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 oppor...

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 htt...

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...

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...

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 Dis...

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...

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/conta...

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 .

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 .

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...

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 opportun...

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 Quent...