The Happy Rant

In this episode of the Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie rant about this, that, and the other thing as usual. Southern Politeness and passive aggressiveness A new movement - #ImWithUs Altrogge’s new podcast . . . again Is ESV the new KJV only? Women’s protesting - good, bad, or otherwise? Big thanks to Missional Wear for coming through in the clutch with amazing great for us too (after we recorded, thus the jokes). Get your Missional Wear Happy Rant gear HERE. 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, Barnabas, and Ronnie discuss the following: Is the Babylon Bee ripping off our jokes? How do we feel about satire in general? Is Satire good for the Church and Christianity? Playoff football observations and picks (once Ronnie heads out) 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 sit down with a live studio audience of Union University Students to talk about life in college and share some sage advice. The areas of wisdom include: Dating Advice Perspective on stress Finding identity Mix Tapes or CDs Creative endeavors And of course a little Joy Electric mockery Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In an unusually tired and disinterested episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant half heartedly about the following: TGCs response to women's MMA and Ronda Rousey RHE's twitter fight with TGC about women's MMA Proposed cage matches between TGC and various Twitter opponents Books we started but did not finish Thank you to our sponsors, Logos Bible Software and Resonate Recordings. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In the first episode of what promises (we hope) to be a better year than last Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following: Trips to Israel Jon Acuff's Tweet about Pastors' Kids leaving the faith because of too many Christmas services 2016 and people's overwrought reactions to it Various and sundry other wanderings Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is our final podcast of 2016, so we will end it the way every savvy blogger or online platform builder ends their year - with a top 10 list designed to impress you, the listener, with our impressive observations and accomplishments. OR we will list things we kind of enjoyed. Enjoy. 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 tackle the pressings of the pressing topics for your listening pleasure, information, and edification. Or something like that. Asking celebrity pastors for money Kanye and Trump: a match made in heaven, or the other place RHE trolling Tim Keller on Twitter - or did she *really* not understand him? Our least favorite Christmas carols As always, this episode is brought to you by Resonate Recordings. Mark and Jake do a phenomenal job with a whole range of audio services and have saved our bacon more than once (like this week). Check them out at ResonateRecordings.com. 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 Barnabas, Ted, and Ronnie do the usual: tackle pressing, urgent, annoying, amusing, and timely topics. Christmas parades - predictably Barnabas despises them, but what about Ronnie, the Christmas Elf? The awkwardness of Erectile Dysfunction ads, especially with kids in the room The pressure people feel to represent themselves as something online - not falsely, but the expectations to respond, like, follow, etc. in certain ways in order to be seen a certain way. And of course we ought to remind you of the incredible opportunity to bedazzle your life with Happy Rant swag. Go to MissionalWear.com, search "Happy Rant" and load up on the awesome gear they have put together featuring our logo. We also want to thank the guys at Resonate Recordings who do all our editing and mastering. If you are looking for audio help with podcasts, sermons, etc go to ResonateRecordings.com to check them out. They do fantastic work. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this week's episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas unpack and suss out a number of pressing topics Steven Furtick's microphone - game show host or rapper? Introducing Ronnie to Friday Night Lights What the heck is a "coach" anyway? They used to wear whistles and lead teams on to the field. Now they use flip charts and lead "teams" in conference rooms. Cohorts, summits, conferences, colloquiums and more? The Happy Rant Cartel BIG thank you to our lead sponsor for this episode - a new Bible study for students from Renae Adelsberger. Who Is This Man is a 60-day interactive study walking through the book of Mark. It is in-depth and applicable while also giving users a chance to explore scripture with each other and with creativity. This study effectively opens students eyes to Jesus and shows them how to study scripture well. It is available at Amazon or at Renae's website, PedestrianGod.com (group/bulk discounts available too). And of course we ought to remind you of the incredible opportunity to bedazzle your life with Happy Rant swag. Go to MissionalWear.com, search "Happy Rant" and load up on the awesome gear they have put together featuring our logo. Use the code "Rant" for discounts and specials. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode of The Happy Rant brings about a significant first - the first time Ted and Barnabas have ever set foot in the same room and at the Baptist Mecca itself - LifeWay Christian Resources. The chemistry is astounding, like Woodward and Bernstein or the showtime Lakers. They cover such wide ranging topics as the following: Barnabas's baby face and/or aging gracefully Ronnie's trip to a hipster craft fair Was the booing of Mike Pence at Hamilton really a big deal? Who likes musicals any how and if Ronnie could star in one what would his role be? The trend of leaving evangelicalism - what does it mean and does it make any sense? And of course we ought to remind you of the incredible opportunity to bedazzle your life with Happy Rant swag. Go to MissionalWear.com, search "Happy Rant" and load up on the awesome gear they have put together featuring our logo. Use the code "Rant" for discounts and specials. 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 celebrate a major business agreement coming to fruition with missional Wear in the form of swag to the nines, life changing swag, heart warming swag, coffee drinking swag, public display swag. They also discuss the following: T-Shirt style preferences Christian Celebrities and their haircuts A potential episode for "Designed Person" based on D.A. Carson, his barber, and his barber's apprentice Dealing with thinning hair Seriously, though, go to MissionalWear.com, search "Happy Rant" and load up not he awesome gear they have put together featuring our logo. Use the code "Rant" for discounts and specials. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today we are releasing two episodes, one for those who want more election and Trump talk and one for those who downright sick of it and want more happy and less ranty. Of course you're welcome to listen to both, and we encourage you to do so! In this, the second episode, we make up for all the politics by planning a TGC vs. T4G Royal Rumble. Who would Win? Who would be the champions, the managers, the up-and-comers. Listen to find out! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today we are releasing two episodes, one for those who want more election and Trump talk and one for those who downright sick of it and want more happy and less ranty. Of course you're welcome to listen to both, and we encourage you to do so! In this, the first episode, we discuss the downfall of America, the end of the world, and whose fault it is. Or rather, the election of Donald Trump as president. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about only the most pressing of issues: Jesus juking the Cubs' victory in the world series Consoling Cleveland fans (You still have LeBron) The Jen Hatmaker kerfuffle (also: Barnabas tries not to get electrocuted by LifeWay HQ) Ronnie and Ted's love for Tiny Houses Jack Chick chick flick - the film we've all been missing We'd like to thank Missional Wear (or Calvinist Swag if you prefer) for sponsoring. You can find a fantastic selection of apparel, art, mugs, pint glasses, and more there. And it's good quality, artistically designed gear too! Check out their brand new design!. Use the code HAPPYRANT at checkout for a listener special deal - a free Happy Rant Sticker (or awesome discount, whichever they decide to roll with). Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about pressing and sundry topics such as: Bourbon, Beards, and Bibles - i.e. the Sojourn pastor's conference and Ronnie's hipster festivities there. Casting Ronnie as a small town mayor in the newly minted show Designated Person. The listener suggestions are myriad and amusing. Fit pastors: those who insist on sharing their entire workout routine via photo and video and sometimes whole staffs that workout together. Coining the term "Evangelifriends" and putting it to good use. 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 rant about the following: Is Wayne Grudem the Brett Favre of politics? In the spirit of the previously popular #FirstSevenJobs, what were our early jobs? Church Networks vs. Denominations What exactly is an Evangelical Free church? 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 go a different direction than usual. Instead of bouncing from topic to topic they hone in on this debacle of an election America is facing. Trump: The worst candidate ever How in the name of all that is good can anyone defend Donald Trump? How "Locker room talk" is an absurd euphemism for misogyny and sexual abuse talk. Is there a way to vote in this election? 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 returns from his pilgrimages and quests to hoping Ted and Barnabas for a riveting discussion of important and timely topics. Should we be our children's friends and buddies? Should parents be a "parent, not a friend"? Is there middle ground? It's Halloween season (yes, it now has a season) and things bout to get crazy with some trunk or treat, some slutty costumes, and some weird reformation stuff. Clowns. Clowns everywhere. Clowns haunting our dreams and stealing children. Check out Olive Tree, our sponsor this week. It is one of the best mobile Bible reading and studying apps and sites out there. They also offer numerous Christian books and Bible study resources for sale to be used in conjunction with scripture. They are affordable, accessible, and a fantastic platform. If you use the code RANT at checkout you can get a 20% discount too. 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 a number of pressing topics while Ronnie tries to find himself in the Alleghenies or some such place. We received some rather scathing criticism via email this week. What is the best way to respond to such shots fired? Tim Tebow is playing baseball which means the Tebowites have a savior to worship once again. Yippee. What do we think of the Marvel Universe and phenomenon? Which super heroes are best and which would we want to be if we were super heroes? Check out Olive Tree (https://www.olivetree.com), our sponsor this week. It is one of the best mobile Bible reading and studying apps and sites out there. They also offer numerous Christian books and Bible study resources for sale to be used in conjunction with scripture. They are affordable, accessible, and a fantastic platform. If you use the code RANT at checkout you can get a 20% discount too. 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 while Ronnie galavants around middle America like John Steinbeck: Why is it that so many Christian organizations feel the need to wedge worship into everything from business meetings to sports to wherever? Gut check with Ted covering Pumpkin Spice, NFL penalties, and more We share our guilty displeasures. These are things we don't like but feel like we ought to since so many other people do. We have a new sponsor this week - Ever Accountable (EverAccountable.com). It is an accountability app for all operating systems and mobile devices that will report any online activity, including that which happens within other apps like Facebook or Twitter. For couples and for parents with teens, tweens, or other kids on mobile devices this is a fantastic tool. It will open the door for conversations that need to be had and help build a sense of trust. And they have an offer that you would be dumb to pass on - 60 days free with no strings attached or small print. Just use the code HAPPYRANT to redeem your trial and get started. 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 Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about the following: A few weeks ago the question came up "are we jerks?" It wasn't really answered because, well, that's awkward. But now the guys are ready to try to sort it out. Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback in the NFL, made headlines when he refused to stand for the national anthem. The hosts talk through whether this is disrespectful and how we respond to protests in general. Which worship songs are the worst ever? And why is worship music so lame most of the time these days? 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 Pourovers: what are they an why are they? Isn't a pourer just a slow version of what a coffee maker does? How does an athlete being a "brother in Christ" effect our feelings towards him? What if the athlete is Sam Bradford, the over-prices substitute for the QB on Barnabas's favorite football team? What is a "thought leader"? What exactly do they lead? Do real leaders of thought call themselves thought leaders? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of the Happy Rant the hosts are reunited after Ronnie's travels and they rant about the following. A crazy University of Iowa prof is offended by the facial expression and demeanor of . . . their mascot, a giant stuffed bird. The University of Chicago, on the other hand, has decided there need be no more trigger warnings or safe spaces. What are things worship pastor's should quit saying? Jared Wilson had suggestions in an article, and it needed some discussing. Thanks again ti our sponsor - Logos. Visit HTTP://Logos.com/HappyRant to see their amazing Bible study software and to receive a special offer. 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 Kluck and Barnabas Piper (sans Ronnie Martin since he was off traipsing through small mid-American towns like a middling CCM band) discuss a handful of amusing and informative topics. Back to school advice for parents and students alike Is Nic Cage awesome or awful? Movies that are so bad they are good Old fashioned insults that need a good revival We'd like to thank your sponsor, Logos, the premier Bible Study and sermon preparation software on the market. Visit http://logos.com/happyrant to learn more. If you purchase a Logos 7 package you will get Charles Spurgeon's commentary on Philippians for FREE. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We made it to episode 100. Who would have guessed that with such humble beginnings this podcast would have gained such heights, yet here we are. In this episode of the Happy Rant Podcast we welcome back co-founder, Stephen Altrogge and rant about the following. Angry moms with no sense of humor attacking Stephen Do women have to be "precious" or can they be sarcastic and snarky too? Could we pull off an entirely earnest podcast? We'd like to thank your sponsor, Logos (https://www.logos.com/happyrant), the premier Bible Study and sermon preparation software on the market. They have released Logos 7, complete with new features to take what was great before to entirely new levels. Use code HAPPYRANT7 at checkout to get Charles Spurgeon's commentary on the Philippians for FREE. 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 Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about the following: Plagiarism - why do people do this when it's so easy not to and is it worse in this internet age? How Christians ruin all the fun stuff (movies, sports, etc.) by think-piecing them to death and searching for "redemptive themes" If each of us was to host a reality TV show what show would it be? 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 Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about the following: Life in the 80's especially fashion and music choices Ronnie's time in the CCM world Drisky Business - He launched a new church! Should pastors be political on social media even though common wisdom says not to be from the pulpit? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In the is episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas make up for lost time by cover various and sundry and widely varied topics including (not limited to) the following: Hipster teas to keep you young What hair products we use Globe trotting, missions tourism, and all things short term missions trips The presidential election And a big announcement - we both nominate and endorse our own third party candidate 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, Barnabas Piper, and Ronnie Martin riff on the following. What is the ongoing fascination with shows like The Bachelor or The Bachelorette? Is it hate watching? Is it genuine interest? How do each of the hosts write a book? Where do they get their ideas? What does the process look like? What is the ever loving deal with fictional Calvinist characters on social media? 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 Barnabas Piper, Ted Kluck, and Ronnie Martin have a scintillating discussion about topics of utmost importance. With Daniel Craig's contract as Bond fulfilled, what prominent Christian leader would make the best James Bond? Is it better to give to a church electronically or physically? Does it matter? Should there be giving kiosks? Are the Olympics awesome or lame? Why did they used to be awesome than they are now? 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 pressing and timely subjects. Things get heated. Tension is high. Fun is had. So there's a new documentary coming out about Calvinism and it has a Kickstarter campaign. Ronnie and Barnabas square off about said project. Should churches do altar calls for kids or is that just confusing? Where did "Rachel the Held Evans" come from as a sign-off 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: Donald Trump's board of "evangelical advisors" and what significance they have The Cleveland Cavaliers break a curse, celebrate in odd ways, and leave Lebron with what legacy exactly? Are iPod sermons good for listeners or unhelpful? 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 - all listener suggestions: Why don't men sing in church? Is it the music, dudes being dudes, or something else? Why do parents make excuses for their awful children? What were their favorite cartoons as children? 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 do something unusual - they take on a really serious topic, rape culture. We go on to take on a couple fun topics too, but that one serious topic was one we felt needed to be addressed. Rape culture: how can a phrase like this even exist, where did it come from, and what can be done about it? Why aren't there daddy blogs the way there are mommy blogs? Memories of Christian summer camp 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 Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper take on three of the HOTTEST topics of recent days, topics so hot only experts can handle them. Well, experts and anyone with a Twitter handle. So a gorilla was shot and the internet went . . . ape over it. Why is this a thing? A "youth leader in the home church movement" called John Piper and Russell Moore satanists for their views on minority adoption and tagged Barnabas in the post. His thoughts? Should we be protesting and picketing Target for their decision on who can or can't use which bathrooms? 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 bring you a particularly delightful episode for this long weekend. They rant about the following. Why do we celebrate everything our kids do? First grade "graduation", finishing dinner - everything gets a "Good job, buddy!" Dogs are not children. There, it is said. And that means your dog is not your child. What's the deal with tract evangelism? Is it still around? Might it make a comeback with the retro-loving hipster crowd? 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 take on some of the toughest etiquette questions you listeners had to offer. These are just some of the topics they sort out on your behalf. Proper physical affection Texting and social media while with others Texting vs. calling Eye contact while conversing 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 and Barnabas Piper rant about the following while Ronnie grinds away on the C- conference tour. Don't know if you heard, but D.C. Talk, that legendary CCM group, has announced a comeback . . . cruise. So of *course* we ranted about it. What's the deal with trigger warnings that ridiculous amount of sensitivity and thin skin that demands them? How does Ted handle this as a professor? Are some email sign-offs more holy than others? Why do some people drop a Sola Fide in there while others only use "blessings"? 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 and Barnabas Piper rant about the following while Ronnie posts beach photos from a well-earned vacation. Why don't men realize how awkward it is when they publicly declare their wives to be HOT? How is accountability supposed to work? Is it a weekly meeting? Is it mutual flagellation? Might there be a better way? What is the difference between sarcasm, snark, and satire and what is the place for each? 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 Rantabout the following:How did the death of celebrities become a game of "I'm sadderthan you"? The internet grieving is over the top.Why is it that followers are ALWAYS craze than the leaders theyfollow? They take a strong statement and turn into a bizarre mantraor a nuanced view and turn it into a concrete law.Unpopular opinions - Sincere people, In 'n Out Burger, andmore 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 in the world is wrong with people? The college students in this video are incapable of declaring obvious truths for the fear of offending people. Of course, we might be afraid of offending them by airing our true opinions too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfO1veFs6HoWhat are we supposed to do with big-platform ministries that seem, pretty obviously, to be ruining pastors? Is the platform sinful? Is it just a good ol' boys club? What should our response be?Big announcement, or rather, big tease - we are planning to have a LIVE HAPPY RANT in October in Louisville. We discuss some details and more are to come. 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 and Barnabas rant about the following while Ronnie is off fretting for his life and hoping to survive a week from conference hell.Barnabas offers an on-site recap of Together for the Gospel, sartorial stylings and all.The humor and awkwardness of singles ministries, not to mention some fantastically awful names for themWhat is each host working on now? A book? A screenplay? A new album? 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:D'Angelo Russell, a Los Angeles Lakers rookie, has been blasted in the media for breaking "bro code" by recording a video of a team mate admitting to cheating on his fiancee. But which is the real brach of code - filming or cheating or both?In recent years pregnancy announcements and gender reveal parties have become a cottage industry. What is this insanity?Why do churches - especially mega churches - feel the need to come up with pithy sermon titles and clever promotional plans? 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's the deal with church doing huge, expensive "helicopter drops" and Easter egg hunts in celebration of Easter? Do they actually work for getting people to attend? DRISKY BUSINESS - John MacArthur claimed that Mark Driscoll paved the way for Donald Trump? Is this crazy or crazy like a fox?Can Christian comedians really be funny or does the need to be edgy and controversial rule them out? 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 take on the following while Ronnie was off preparing for the Easter Egg hunt or something.Which sports teams are the most unlikeable and why?What is "expert" these days? It seems like anyone can just claim the title.What is "solidarity and why do we stand in it? And if we do so on Twitter does it make a difference to the people across the world? 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:Have all the multi-level marketing schemes and sales messed up church? What would a women's Bible study be without someone selling essential oils?Why do people hate-watch shows? Do the hosts?What books most made the hosts want to write and influenced their writing? 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:Andy Stanley said parents who take their kids to small churches are selfish, and we just had to take that on.For some reason a game called Settlers of Katan is a Christian cult classic, and yes that is an oxymoron. What's the del with this?Which shows have we enjoyed binge watching recently? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this, the 77th episode of the Happy Rant, Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following:All things Oscars from Chris Rock's monologue to Leo's acceptance speech to the absurdity of an academy awarding itself.A listener question about the morality of supporting the NFL and the hypocrisy therein.Is it ok for Christians not to vote? Is it a sin to stay home on polling day? 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:Unpopular Opinions about books - in what will likely become a recurring bit the hosts each share one unpopular opinion about books. Beware Cs.S. Lewis and John Piper fans, you may come away unhappy.How can we call music excellent that is profane? A listener sent in this question after our previous praise of Kanye West.TRUMP & HILLARY! HILLARY & TRUMP! We discuss the madness that is the current politic response among Christians and what might, maybe be a better way. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following:A listener takes us to task for our lack of fact checking in a particularly, um, verbose fashion.Why do reformed guys who just love to talk about grace an joy act with so little grace and joy?Is Kanye crazy? Is he a genius? Maybe both? And what about that $53 Million in debt? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.