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  • 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/

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

    On dreamingOn being a jerkOn not caringOn 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.

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

    Navigating Christian high schoolFiguring out affluenceHigh school personasComing of age storiesBeing 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.

  • 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 worldHaving courage in new circumstancesHaving patience in growing and earningCorrecting 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.

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

    Things we miss that don't exist any moreMusic labels/publishers vs. self-release or publicationThe lifespan of new booksRadio 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.

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

    The Bear as an ode to Chicago and perfectly presenting Chicago charactersThe nearly perfect storytelling of The BearA show about pursuing wholeness and perfectionA 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.

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

    Where are we going from here? Future podcast ideas and possibilitiesBucket lists: flippant thing or fulfillment before we die?Why men like talking about money and tripsWhat did we talk about when we were young and interesting?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.

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

    Early blog days that launched careers and spawned comment section warsHow come some pastors get weird on social media after they leave the pastorate? Wait, megachurches are still doing this stuff?What exactly is an "executive pastor"?

    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.

  • In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:

    Ronnie the outdoorsmanA River Runs Through It and the late 90s Christian fly fishing boomThe male attraction to poker nightsHaving purpose in retirementDream retirement jobs

    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.

  • In this episode Ronnie and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:

    Live show nostalgia - a look backThe Barbenheimer phenomenon--how did this happen and why it's kind of greatSo, Elon Musk is ruining twitterDoes seminary really matter? Why? For whom?

    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.

  • In this episode the boys wander to and fro through a variety of topics:

    Our worst preaching momentsThings that are normal now that would have been really weird when we were growing upIs it good that parents are addicted to making memories?

    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.

  • In this episode Ronnie and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:

    First impressions of ThreadsIs Threads the social media platform to save all platforms?Our propensity to expect the next thing to be a better thingFlat-footed preaching vs Sound bite preachingWhat Christian books need to be written?

    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.

  • In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a couple topics and then make a very significant announcement in the life of our show:

    Pastors and social media travel freak-outsWhen did this start? When will it End?ANNOUNCING OUR NEXT LIVE SHOWA historic announcement in the life of this show

    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.

  • In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a remembrance and appreciation of Tim Keller:

    When we first encountered himAppreciating his clear, but not weird and crazy, reformedom Tim's influence on urban church planting and making cities coolHis unique preaching style

    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.

  • In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:

    Books that everyone loves that you dislike or don't getThe most ripped-off Christian authorsBooks that turned us on to writingGuilty pleasure booksViolent vigilantes vs. Christian romanceGood writing vs. bad stories

    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.

  • In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:

    Denominational convention fun in New Orleans and MemphisThe non-denomination denominationHow different denominations do smugnessPalatable vs. unpalatable pretensionsZoom backgrounds by denomination

    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.

  • In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:

    Books that shaped us as childrenBooks that have shaped us this yearOur families' relationship with TVSlippery slope TV showsFight Club hate

    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.

  • In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:

    Our spending arc by age and stageThe dad fashion arcPeople's relationship with photosHow fame effects relationshipsOld models of fame vs. new

    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.

  • In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:

    What does boredom look like and feel like as an adult?Do boring people know they are boring?How do we escape boring interactions?What motivates us at this point in life?

    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.