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 at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.com/contact-us.

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 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 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 advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.

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 advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 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 advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.

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.

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.com/contact-us.

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.

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 opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.

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.

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.

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.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.

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 opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.

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/contact-us.

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas, sans, Ronnie, discuss the best ideas for pastors starting business inspired by Matt Chandler's steak company Pastor Fashion Religious Tourism Indy Theater Cleaning products Men's grooming Office Furniture Symbolic religious Gifts AND 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 Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss a range of topics from the very fun to the very serious. INDY LIVE is coming! On March 31 we will host our 3rd live event in Indianapolis and you can get details in the episode or at HappyRantPodcast.com The recent Abortion ruling in New York and how such travesties come about Abortion arguments and why the sides talk past each other The conflict between teens and Native Americans at the March for life Leif Enger's genius 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: Marie Kondo's philosophy of loving the things you keep and keeping the things you love The controversial Gillette ad that threatens toxic masculinity Sexist razor choices Chris Pratt: the new evangelical superstar Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie, and Barnabas sit in on Ted's podcasting class at Union University. The students come ready with questions about the following: Surviving on a desert island Surviving plane crashes The best fights in the Rocky/Creed movies Movie personas Personal nemeses Books we'd like to write or *wish* we could write Passion vs. purpose as motivation in 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, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following pressing topics: Our 2019 resolutions Ted's grudges J.D. Greear's cosmically, epically controversial decision to cancel services on New Year's Sunday Predictions for 2019 including the next big reformed star, the next big heretic, and 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: Listener submitted theologian names according to the game Ted created in the previous episode (name of the first street you lived on + last name of the author of the theology book nearest you + your last name) Ronnie's incredible Christmas poster, er, card Other incredible Christmas cards Do we make goals for the new year? If not, why not? If so, how? 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: Ronnie did it! He finally made it on TGC! Ted invents a Theologian Name Game Memorable Christmas Eve services, for good and ill Terrible movies we love Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie interviews Ted about the following: Ambition and career track and goals What would it be like to be a TGC board member? What current creative projects is Ted working on? 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 discuss the following: Ronnie's Christmas ethos and instagram posting habits What would an "evangelical Christmas guy" be like"? Year-end book lists Year-end accomplishments lists 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 do and wander to and fro through the following topics: Ron's conference hiatus Hipster Santa Claus Hipster Ron as Santa Claus Christmas Creep and the motivation behind it A TGC Christmas article that needs to be written Revisiting Jared C. Wilson's infamous list of influential reformed people Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.