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Episode #291 - Fetishizing Farming, Homeschool Dadding, and American Idealism Apr 07, 2020

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In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: The rise of chicken raising How Americans fetishize farming (thanks Wendell Berry) Learning to homeschool dad Why American's are idealisitic about the changes this pandemic will bring Public shaming for being in public

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Bonus Episode - Quarantine Favorites Apr 03, 2020

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In this BONUS episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas offer up some favorites during this interminable quarantine: Shows Music Movies Books

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Episode #290 - Difficult Personality Types, The Enya-gram, and Certifications Mar 30, 2020

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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: Ronnie Zooming in Khakis Which personality types are the hardest to understand and deal with for each host? Narcissism's many faces Which personality types are best for leaders? Introducing the Enya-gram Certified guru, coach, and memoirist

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Episode #289 - Threats to the Yoda King, Who has Extra Time, and Church from A Distance Mar 24, 2020

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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: The cancellation of conferences, even T4G When everyone is Yoda tweeting nobody is yoda tweeting Managing all this extra time on our hands . . . wait, who has extra time? Doing church when we can't see people in person Ted gets on Marco Polo (no it's not a dating site) Swimming with moms Ted's creative energy and finding a routine

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Episode #288 - Coronavirus, Bad Speaking Venues, a Humor Quarantine Mar 12, 2020

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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

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Episode #287 - Christian Cynicism, The Irishman, and Pellets of Recognition Mar 06, 2020

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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

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Episode #286 - The Manliest Man, Not Funny Enough, and Francis Chan's Career Arc Feb 26, 2020

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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

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Episode #285 - The Oscars, Axe Throwing, and Crazy Speeches Feb 18, 2020

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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

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Episode #284 - The Thrill is Gone: Dealing with Disappointment Feb 12, 2020

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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

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Episode #283 - Remembering Kobe and Public Grief Jan 31, 2020

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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

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