The Happy Rant

The Happy Rant

By Happy RantComedyReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
Download on the App Store

The Happy Rant episodes

  • 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. 
      • 39 min
    • Episode #73 - Why Comedies Don't Win Oscars, Advice for our Younger Selves, and Churches Using Business Principles
      Comedies are often the most memorable movies. People love them. So why don't they ever win Oscars?
      If we could go back in time and talk to our 20-year-old selves what advice would we give? And would we even listen to that advice?
      Churches are not businesses, so how should they use business principles? Or should they at all?

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

      43 min
    • Episode #72 - Books that Need to Be Movies, Helicopter Parents, and Charity Businesses
      In this episode you'll notice something new. That intro, so hot right now. We also rant about a few things.

      What books would be awesome if they were made into movies? And which ones might be  . . . not awesome?
      What effect is all this helicopter parenting having on kids? Will they be productive members of society? Will they be any earthly good?
      What's the deal with charities functioning as business? Or is it businesses using charity to market? Why can't charities just be charities?

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

      42 min
    • Episode #72 - Books that Need to Be Movies, Helicopter Parents, and Charity Businesses

      In this episode you'll notice something new. That intro, so hot right now. We also rant about a few things.

      • What books would be awesome if they were made into movies? And which ones might be  . . . not awesome?
      • What effect is all this helicopter parenting having on kids? Will they be productive members of society? Will they be any earthly good?
      • What's the deal with charities functioning as business? Or is it businesses using charity to market? Why can't charities just be charities? 
        • 42 min
      • Episode #71 - An Epic Game of "Would You Rather"
        Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas take on listener-submitted "would you rather questions such as the following: 

        Would you rather talk predestination with a college undergrad or a Kindergartener?

        Would you rather only be able to wear 90's Christian t-shirts or have to sport a man bun?

        Would you rather have sat courtside to see Michael Jordan or have been in the front row for Michael Jackson?

        These are just a sampling, so tune in for the full, tense, agonizing discussion.

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

        43 min
      • Episode #71 - An Epic Game of "Would You Rather"

        Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas take on listener-submitted "would you rather questions such as the following: 

        • Would you rather talk predestination with a college undergrad or a Kindergartener?

        • Would you rather only be able to wear 90's Christian t-shirts or have to sport a man bun?

        • Would you rather have sat courtside to see Michael Jordan or have been in the front row for Michael Jackson?

          • These are just a sampling, so tune in for the full, tense, agonizing discussion. 

          43 min
        • Episode #70 - An Emergent Update: Rob Bell, Mark Driscoll, Brian McLaren, and More
          In this episode we try something a little different. Since Ted co-authored a book several years ago called  "Why We're Not Emergent" and since the key players in the Emergent movement keep rearing their heads we figured we'd do a "where are they now?" episode.
          We follow up on Rob Bell, Mark Driscoll, Doug Pagitt, Dan Kimball, and Brian McLaren to see what they're doing now, what are they teaching now, and what their current hair styles might be. 
          We also get an important update from Ronnie on when the heck we'll get a new intro some we can lay the current one to rest with proper honors.

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

          36 min
        • Episode #70 - An Emergent Update: Rob Bell, Mark Driscoll, Brian McLaren, and More

          In this episode we try something a little different. Since Ted co-authored a book several years ago called  "Why We're Not Emergent" and since the key players in the Emergent movement keep rearing their heads we figured we'd do a "where are they now?" episode.

          We follow up on Rob Bell, Mark Driscoll, Doug Pagitt, Dan Kimball, and Brian McLaren to see what they're doing now, what are they teaching now, and what their current hair styles might be. 

          We also get an important update from Ronnie on when the heck we'll get a new intro some we can lay the current one to rest with proper honors. 

          36 min
        • Episode #69 - Ugly People Can Sing Too, Pastor Self Promo, and Year-End Book Lists
          - Why are all the Christian singers good looking? Can't ugly people sing too? And what does this tell people about what it takes to be a successful Christian?
          - At what point does a pastor's social media posts about his ministry excitement become overkill? 
          - A discussion of the proliferation of year-end book lists on blogs - helpful, braggy, or something else?

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

          37 min

        About The Happy Rant

        From the publisher's feed

        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).

        More shows like The Happy Rant

        Gut Check Podcast by Ted Kluck and Zachary Bartels

        Gut Check Podcast

        136 Listeners