In this episode Ted and Barnabas take a more somber tone to remember the life of Kobe Bryant and reflect on how people grieve publicly.

- Our initial response to hearing the news of Kobe's death
- The Mamba mentality and the apex of secularism
- Kobe's complicated legacy and the strength of his family
- Processing grief and persona building
- How public displays of grief have changed how we respond to it

Episode #283 - Remembering Kobe and Public Grief

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).

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Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Islam

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/ 

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

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!
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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 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.  

Episode #459 - Happy Rant Live : The Nostalgia Episode

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/ 

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Episode #458 - Diamonds in the Rough

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.  

Episode #283 - Remembering Kobe and Public Grief

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