Episodes

  • Episode #461 - Happy Rant Live: Questions, Questions Everywhere
    Oct 10 2023

    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.
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    • 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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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode #460 - Happy Rant Live: Heroes and Rogues
    Oct 6 2023

    In this live episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a look back at our podcast heroes and rogues galleries.

    1. Our hall of heroes from past years
    2. 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.

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    45 mins
  • Episode #459 - Happy Rant Live : The Nostalgia Episode
    Sep 29 2023

    In this live episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a look back at our college days.

    1. On dreaming
    2. On being a jerk
    3. On not caring
    4. 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.

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    56 mins
  • Episode #458 - Diamonds in the Rough
    Sep 22 2023

    In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of stories about our high school days:

    1. Navigating Christian high school
    2. Figuring out affluence
    3. High school personas
    4. Coming of age stories
    5. 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.

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    56 mins
  • Episode #457 - Wisdom is Wasted on the Young
    Sep 14 2023

    In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics just like the old days:

    1. Advice for folks transitioning out of college to the real world
    2. Having courage in new circumstances
    3. Having patience in growing and earning
    4. 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.

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    37 mins
  • Episode #456 - The Well Runneth Vintage
    Sep 4 2023

    In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics just like the old days:

    1. Things we miss that don't exist any more
    2. Music labels/publishers vs. self-release or publication
    3. The lifespan of new books
    4. 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.

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    56 mins
  • Episode #455 - Heard, Chef!
    Aug 31 2023

    In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through the glory of the show The Bear:

    1. The Bear as an ode to Chicago and perfectly presenting Chicago characters
    2. The nearly perfect storytelling of The Bear
    3. A show about pursuing wholeness and perfection
    4. 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.

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    54 mins
  • Episode #454 - Bucket Lists, Money, and Travel
    Aug 24 2023

    In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics just like the old days:

    1. Where are we going from here? Future podcast ideas and possibilities
    2. Bucket lists: flippant thing or fulfillment before we die?
    3. Why men like talking about money and trips
    4. What did we talk about when we were young and interesting?
    5. 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.

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    37 mins