The Happy Rant

The Happy Rant

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The Happy Rant episodes

  • Episode #208 - The Frank McKinney Episode
    In this unique episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a single topic - the epic work of Frank McKinney. Who is that, you ask? We are here to tell you. Frank McKinney: Is the author of multiple books in multiple genres, including one he created. Is a Real Estate Artist known for creating images of multi-million dollar beach-side homes. Has a very Kid Rock/Brett Michaels vibe about him. Has written a new book called "The Other Thief" which promises to be . . .an experience.

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    51 min
  • Episode #208 - The Frank McKinney Episode
    In this unique episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through the epic work of Frank McKinney. Who is that, you ask? Frank McKinney:
    - Is the author of multiple books in multiple genres, including one he created.
    - Is a Real Estate Artist known for creating images of multi-million dollar beach-side homes.
    - Has a very Kid Rock/Brett Michaels vibe about him.
    - Has written a new book called "The Other Thief" which promises to be . . .an experience.
    51 min
  • Episode #207 - Gendered Food, Actors Aging Ungracefully, and Church Diversity
    In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas range from the ridiculous to the ecumenical in discussing the following: The Gospel Coalition's recent article about food having gender and complementarity Actors aging ungracefully, especially Tom Cruise insisting on doing only action films at age 56 Should we prioritize and insist upon attending churches with people different than us?

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    50 min
  • Episode #207 - Gendered Food, Actors Aging Ungracefully, and Church Diversity
    In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas range from the ridiculous to the ecumenical in discussing the following:
    - The Gospel Coalition's recent article about food having gender and complementarity
    - Actors aging ungracefully, especially Tom Cruise insisting on doing only action films at age 56
    - Should we prioritize and insist upon attending churches with people different than us?
    50 min
  • Episode #206 - Making up for Mistakes, Shortening Non-Fiction Books, and Foodless Celebrations
    In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas suss out the following topics while Ted makes his way back from a glorious week at camp. Firing people for old mistakes (like bad tweets), and never giving them a chance to make things right Why is every non fiction book, especially Christian ones, 30% too long? Foodless celebrations are apparently a thing

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    57 min
  • Episode #205 - Ordination, Mr. Rogers, and Outrage upon Outrage
    In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about, discuss, muse, and otherwise explore about the following: The ordination process for Ronnie (which consists of dozens of pages of paper writing, an oral exam, and probably a sabbatical or three) The Mr. Rogers phenomenon - why is everyone so attached to Fred Rogers? When everybody is always mad about everything online, why do people get surprised when people are outraged at their social media posts? Summer camp experiences from gross games to altar calls

    Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    40 min
  • Episode #205 - Ordination, Mr. Rogers, and Outrage upon Outrage
    In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following:
    - Ronnie's ordination process for Ronnie (dozens of pages of paper writing, an oral exam, and probably a sabbatical or three)
    - The Mr. Rogers phenomenon - why is everyone so attached to Fred Rogers?
    - When everybody is always mad about everything online, why do people get surprised when people are outraged at their social media posts?
    - Summer camp experiences from gross games to altar calls
    40 min

About The Happy Rant

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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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