The Happy Rant

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The Happy Rant episodes

March 21, 2016Episode #79 - Multi-level marketing in the Church, Hate-Watching Shows, & Books that Influenced Our Writing
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?
35 min
March 14, 2016 Episode #78 - Andy Stanley on Small Churches, Settlers of Catan Evangelists, and Binge-Worthy TV Shows
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?
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39 min
March 14, 2016Episode #78 - Andy Stanley on Small Churches, Settlers of Catan Evangelists, and Binge-Worthy TV Shows
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?
39 min
March 07, 2016 Episode #77 - The absurdity of the Oscars, The morality of the NFL, and is it ok not to vote?
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?
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39 min
March 07, 2016Episode #77 - The absurdity of the Oscars, The morality of the NFL, and is it ok not to vote?
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?
39 min
February 29, 2016 Episode #76 - Unpopular Opinions on Books, Choosing Music Wisely, and TRUMP & HILLARY!
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.
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39 min
February 29, 2016Episode #76 - Unpopular Opinions on Books, Choosing Music Wisely, and TRUMP & HILLARY!
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.
39 min
February 22, 2016 Episode #75 - Listener Criticism, Unreformed reformed guys, and Crazy Kanye
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.
47 min
February 22, 2016Episode #75 - Listener Criticism, Unreformed reformed guys, and Crazy Kanye
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?
47 min
February 06, 2016 Episode #74 - Cam Newton, Super Bowl Spectacle, and Think Pieces
In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper discuss the following:

Why is Cam Newton such a controversial figure? Ted find him insufferable, and Barnabas thinks he's awesome. A debate ensues.
The Super Bowl is a football game, but it's much more - it's a spectacle. What are we gaining and what are we losing because it get's bigger and shinier every year?
"Think piece" is a pejorative term for an opinion article, and the hosts discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and the ridiculous of think pieces.
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39 min

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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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