The Happy Rant

4.7 (884)
CHRISTIANITY
UPDATED WEEKLY

Barnabas Piper, Ted Kluck, and Ronnie Martin cheerfully - if sarcastically - rant about all the things that don't matter all that much (and some that do).

10/10/2023

Episode #461 - Happy Rant Live: Questions, Questions Everywhere

In this final live episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through listener questions that cover a whole variety of topics ranging from parenting to writing to podcast success to much, much more. For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/ Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/ This episode brought to you by: The New English Translation and the Timeless Truths Bible. This is a wonderful new translation of the Bible, and the Timeless Truths edition brings you insights and reflections from theologians across the centuries. Dwell Bible, the best audio bible app available today. Check out Dwell for a 30-day free trial. Visual Theology, purveyors of wonderfully-designed resources for teaching and understanding scripture better. Use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

1h 7m
10/06/2023

Episode #460 - Happy Rant Live: Heroes and Rogues

In this live episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a look back at our podcast heroes and rogues galleries. Our hall of heroes from past years Our rogues gallery over the years For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/ Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/ This episode brought to you by: The New English Translation and the Timeless Truths Bible. This is a wonderful new translation of the Bible, and the Timeless Truths edition brings you insights and reflections from theologians across the centuries. Dwell Bible, the best audio bible app available today. Check out Dwell for a 30-day free trial. Visual Theology, purveyors of wonderfully-designed resources for teaching and understanding scripture better. Use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

45 min
09/29/2023

Episode #459 - Happy Rant Live : The Nostalgia Episode

In this live episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a look back at our college days. On dreaming On being a jerk On not caring On caring too much For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/ Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/ This episode brought to you by: The New English Translation and the Timeless Truths Bible. This is a wonderful new translation of the Bible, and the Timeless Truths edition brings you insights and reflections from theologians across the centuries. Dwell Bible, the best audio bible app available today. Check out Dwell for a 30-day free trial. Visual Theology, purveyors of wonderfully-designed resources for teaching and understanding scripture better. Use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

56 min
09/22/2023

Episode #458 - Diamonds in the Rough

In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of stories about our high school days: Navigating Christian high school Figuring out affluence High school personas Coming of age stories Being self-conscious vs. being self-aware To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show. For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/ Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/ Check out our sponsor:Visual Theology (https://visualtheology.church) and use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

56 min
09/14/2023

Episode #457 - Wisdom is Wasted on the Young

In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics just like the old days: Advice for folks transitioning out of college to the real world Having courage in new circumstances Having patience in growing and earning Correcting aspirations To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show. For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/ Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/ Check out our sponsor:Visual Theology (https://visualtheology.church) and use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

37 min
09/04/2023

Episode #456 - The Well Runneth Vintage

In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics just like the old days: Things we miss that don't exist any more Music labels/publishers vs. self-release or publication The lifespan of new books Radio interviews To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show. For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/ Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/ Check out our sponsor:Visual Theology (https://visualtheology.church) and use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

56 min
08/31/2023

Episode #455 - Heard, Chef!

In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through the glory of the show The Bear: The Bear as an ode to Chicago and perfectly presenting Chicago characters The nearly perfect storytelling of The Bear A show about pursuing wholeness and perfection A secular show with Christian sensibilities (despite a few F-words) To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show. For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/ Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/ Check out our sponsor:Visual Theology (https://visualtheology.church) and use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

54 min
08/24/2023

Episode #454 - Bucket Lists, Money, and Travel

In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics just like the old days: Where are we going from here? Future podcast ideas and possibilities Bucket lists: flippant thing or fulfillment before we die? Why men like talking about money and trips What did we talk about when we were young and interesting? Why Christian men are bad at conversation To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show. For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/ Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/ Check out our sponsor:Visual Theology (https://visualtheology.church) and use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

37 min

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4.7

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884 Ratings

Shouldn’t have shut it down

10/04/2023

Jayrey15

For what it’s worth, if any of you still want to do this, I’m here for it. Bring in a new third host.
Always a Pleasure

06/10/2023

Baroquedrummer

The discussions between these guys are always on point with what today’s relationship between church and society. I love the intellectual nature of discussions that is a prime ingredient next to practicality, whether it comes to thinking about church and life or doing church and life. Love these guys and their real approach to the Christian wall!
Bangers

02/16/2023

Jacob Christ

This is easily my favorite podcast of the dozens I listen to on a weekly basis. The perfect blend of sarcasm, transparency, and humor is just spot on. It’s the only show that consistently makes me laugh out loud.
Continues to be a weekly great discussion.

01/19/2023

tdrake

Updated review - this podcast is like going home, look forward every Thursday to seeing a new ep drop. I only wish I could invite the guys to my home for the discussion!! Fun, entertaining, thought provoking, and articulates my thoughts every week. Thanks to the guys for being faithful to deliver every week!

Barnabas Piper, Ted Kluck, and Ronnie Martin cheerfully - if sarcastically - rant about all the things that don't matter all that much (and some that do).