In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas bemoan what Coronavirus has done to sports. <ul> <li>The most 20th century end of society imaginable with hot takes and a total lack of unity</li> <li>The NBA is done, baseball is done, March Madness is done - all sports are canceled</li> <li>Why this sucks and why we love sports so much, especially when life is hard</li> <li>Will this unify or divide us?</li> <li>Blaming everyone for everything</li> <li>Taking away the things we love to do with our kids</li> <li>Save us, CFL!</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas bemoan what Coronavirus has done to sports. The most 20th century end of society imaginable with hot takes and a total lack of unity The NBA is done, baseball is done, March Madness is done - all sports are canceled Why this sucks and why we love sports so much, especially when life is hard Will this unify or divide us? Blaming everyone for everything Taking away the things we love to do with our kids Save us, CFL! 

The Happy Rant

Happy Rant Sports #37 - Coronavirus is Stealing Our Joy

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: <ul> <li>Midtown Live is coming up</li> <li>Coronavirus is ruining everything including communion and breakout sessions</li> <li>The worst speaking venues we've ever done</li> <li>D.A. Carson on campus and a discussion of his musical taste</li> <li>We miss hate mail, like *real* posted hate mail</li> <li>Being in humor quarantine</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: Midtown Live is coming up Coronavirus is ruining everything including communion and breakout sessions The worst speaking venues we've ever done D.A. Carson on campus and a discussion of his musical taste We miss hate mail, like *real* posted hate mail Being in humor quarantine 

Episode #288 - Coronavirus, Bad Speaking Venues, a Humor Quarantine

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie suss out some very pressing topics such as: <ul> <li>The Liturgists and the coolness of mocking Christian culture</li> <li>Isn't Christianity supposed to be uncool?</li> <li>Are we as cynical as those we are poking at?</li> <li>Which criticism leads to rebellion?</li> <li>How do we have pointed conversations while also leaving room for genuine questions?</li> <li>Link between politics and progressive Christianity</li> <li>Seeking pellets of recognition</li> <li>The deep love of old white curmudgeons</li> <li>#ForTheChurchill</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie suss out some very pressing topics such as: The Liturgists and the coolness of mocking Christian culture Isn't Christianity supposed to be uncool? Are we as cynical as those we are poking at? Which criticism leads to rebellion? How do we have pointed conversations while also leaving room for genuine questions? Link between politics and progressive Christianity Seeking pellets of recognition The deep love of old white curmudgeons #ForTheChurchill 

Episode #287 - Christian Cynicism, The Irishman, and Pellets of Recognition

In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Episode Ted and Barnabas suss out the following sports topics: <ul> <li>The most nondescript franchises</li> <li>The Tom Brady sweepstakes</li> <li>The alpha dynamic in the clubhouse</li> <li>One franchise guys</li> <li>The sports personas of the three Happy Rant hosts</li> </ul>

In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Episode Ted and Barnabas suss out the following sports topics: The most nondescript franchises The Tom Brady sweepstakes The alpha dynamic in the clubhouse One franchise guys The sports personas of the three Happy Rant hosts 

Happy Rant Sports #36 - Nondescript Teams, Tom Brady, and Sports Personas

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following: <ul> <li>Ronnie's brush with Beth Moore fame</li> <li>The manliest man on the internet</li> <li>Claiming the manhood corner</li> <li>Language and confusion about how to even discuss manhood</li> <li>Are we funny enough?</li> <li>Francis Chan, transubstantiation, transcendental meditation, and whatnot</li> <li>That Francis Chan career arc</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following: Ronnie's brush with Beth Moore fame The manliest man on the internet Claiming the manhood corner Language and confusion about how to even discuss manhood Are we funny enough? Francis Chan, transubstantiation, transcendental meditation, and whatnot That Francis Chan career arc 

Episode #286 - The Manliest Man, Not Funny Enough, and Francis Chan's Career Arc

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out, well, a bunch of random stuff: <ul> <li>Depressing movies with Trogges</li> <li>The Oscars in all their self-indulgence</li> <li>Gender debates and defending John Piper</li> <li>The popularity of Axe Throwing and Escape Rooms</li> <li>Crazy acceptance speeches</li> <li>Craft coffee, Hydroflasks, and cooking shows</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out, well, a bunch of random stuff: Depressing movies with Trogges The Oscars in all their self-indulgence Gender debates and defending John Piper The popularity of Axe Throwing and Escape Rooms Crazy acceptance speeches Craft coffee, Hydroflasks, and cooking shows 

Episode #285 - The Oscars, Axe Throwing, and Crazy Speeches

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie suss out how to handle disappointment in life, work, and creativity <ul> <li>Not doing the jobs we expected</li> <li>Moving on from hopes and dreams of creative endeavors</li> <li>Finding new creative outlets</li> <li>Trying to do what we love and still make a living</li> <li>Teaching & preaching as creativity</li> <li>The loss of thrill in work</li> <li>Fighting bitterness</li> <li>Being grateful</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie suss out how to handle disappointment in life, work, and creativity Not doing the jobs we expected Moving on from hopes and dreams of creative endeavors Finding new creative outlets Trying to do what we love and still make a living Teaching & preaching as creativity The loss of thrill in work Fighting bitterness Being grateful 

Episode #284 - The Thrill is Gone: Dealing with Disappointment

In this episode Ted and Barnabas take a more somber tone to remember the life of Kobe Bryant and reflect on how people grieve publicly. <ul> <li>Our initial response to hearing the news of Kobe's death</li> <li>The Mamba mentality and the apex of secularism</li> <li>Kobe's complicated legacy and the strength of his family</li> <li>Processing grief and persona building</li> <li>How public displays of grief have changed how we respond to it</li> </ul>

In this episode Ted and Barnabas take a more somber tone to remember the life of Kobe Bryant and reflect on how people grieve publicly. Our initial response to hearing the news of Kobe's death The Mamba mentality and the apex of secularism Kobe's complicated legacy and the strength of his family Processing grief and persona building How public displays of grief have changed how we respond to it 

Episode #283 - Remembering Kobe and Public Grief

In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas talk NFL and MLB as we head toward the Super Bowl. <ul> <li>Patrick Mahomes is bonkers</li> <li>CFL excitement</li> <li>The future of Ryan Tannehill and the Titans</li> <li>Breaking down the Super Bowl matchup</li> <li>Andy Reid's legacy</li> <li>Cheating Astros and Red Sox</li> <li>How should a Christian player respond to cheating?</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas talk NFL and MLB as we head toward the Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes is bonkers CFL excitement The future of Ryan Tannehill and the Titans Breaking down the Super Bowl matchup Andy Reid's legacy Cheating Astros and Red Sox How should a Christian player respond to cheating? 

Happy Rant Sports #35 - Super Bowl Talk and Baseball Cheaters

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out some very important aspects of bravery: <ul> <li>What is bravery in today's culture?</li> <li>What is bravery, actually?</li> <li>What is an actual brave act today?</li> <li>Can bravery be done for public consumption?</li> <li>How does the internet affect bravery?</li> <li>Are we allowed to call ourselves brave?</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out some very important aspects of bravery: What is bravery in today's culture? What is bravery, actually? What is an actual brave act today? Can bravery be done for public consumption? How does the internet affect bravery? Are we allowed to call ourselves brave? 

Episode #282 - The Bravery Episode

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out a variety of topics and set the record straight on a few things: <ul> <li>Do we require our significant others to read everything we write? Is it even worth being with someone who doesn't?</li> <li>Why reformed guys love war movies (and ruining the fun of war movies)</li> <li>The faux depth of Christopher Nolan</li> <li>Would we shake Trump's hand if put in the same room?</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out a variety of topics and set the record straight on a few things: Do we require our significant others to read everything we write? Is it even worth being with someone who doesn't? Why reformed guys love war movies (and ruining the fun of war movies) The faux depth of Christopher Nolan Would we shake Trump's hand if put in the same room? 

Episode #281 - Writing and Significant Others, Reformed Guys and War Movies, and Shaking Trump's Hand

In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas suss out all sorts of NFL topics: <ul> <li>Enjoying fandom through the eyes and experiences of kids</li> <li>Pats fan disappointment</li> <li>Titans success (and a very wrong prediction)</li> <li>Vikings QBs through the ages</li> <li>Is Aaron Rogers at the end of the line?</li> <li>Some NFL coaching changes</li> </ul>

In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas suss out all sorts of NFL topics: Enjoying fandom through the eyes and experiences of kids Pats fan disappointment Titans success (and a very wrong prediction) Vikings QBs through the ages Is Aaron Rogers at the end of the line? Some NFL coaching changes 

Happy Rant Sports #34 - Titans, Vikings QBs, and NFL Coaches

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following very important matters: <ul> <li>Wedding planning and choosing an officiant</li> <li>Communication politics for sharing big news with the right people</li> <li>Do weddings have to be in churches or will a barn and/or warehouse do?</li> <li>The Babylon Bee does another not funny, controversial thing</li> <li>Shiplap, shiplap everywhere</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following very important matters: Wedding planning and choosing an officiant Communication politics for sharing big news with the right people Do weddings have to be in churches or will a barn and/or warehouse do? The Babylon Bee does another not funny, controversial thing Shiplap, shiplap everywhere 

Episode #280 - Wedding Planning, Babylon Bee Controversy, and Shiplap for Days

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following: <ul> <li>What are our hopes or expectations for 2020? do we have any?</li> <li>New Year's Parties</li> <li>Christianity Today's Trump editorial and place in evangelicalism</li> <li>The love of magazines and the future of them</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following: What are our hopes or expectations for 2020? do we have any? New Year's Parties Christianity Today's Trump editorial and place in evangelicalism The love of magazines and the future of them 

Episode #279 - 2020 Anticipation, Christianity Today, and The Future of Magazines

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following pressing matters: <ul> <li>Barnabas gives a breakdown of the Dave Ramsey Christmas party (EXTRAVAGANZA!)</li> <li>Why are so many men weeping? What's the difference between weeping and crying?</li> <li>What do we do with toxic people in our lives? How do we tell if they are toxic?</li> </ul>

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following pressing matters: Barnabas gives a breakdown of the Dave Ramsey Christmas party (EXTRAVAGANZA!) Why are so many men weeping? What's the difference between weeping and crying? What do we do with toxic people in our lives? How do we tell if they are toxic? 

Episode #278 - Ramsey Christmas Party, Weeping Men, and Toxic People

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).

hubhopper

The Happy Rant

hubhopper