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Happy Rant #104 - Are We Jerks, Kaepernick and the Flag, and The Worst Worship Songs Sep 19, 2016

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In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about the following: A few weeks ago the question came up "are we jerks?" It wasn't really answered because, well, that's awkward. But now the guys are ready to try to sort it out. Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback in the NFL, made headlines when he refused to stand for the national anthem. The hosts talk through whether this is disrespectful and how we respond to protests in general. Which worship songs are the worst ever? And why is worship music so lame most of the time these days?

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Happy Rant #103 - Pour Overs, Christian Athletes, and Thought Leaders Sep 12, 2016

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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie discuss the following Pourovers: what are they an why are they? Isn't a pourer just a slow version of what a coffee maker does? How does an athlete being a "brother in Christ" effect our feelings towards him? What if the athlete is Sam Bradford, the over-prices substitute for the QB on Barnabas's favorite football team? What is a "thought leader"? What exactly do they lead? Do real leaders of thought call themselves thought leaders?

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Happy Rant #102 - Scary Mascots, No Safe Places, and Things Worship Pastors Should Quit Saying Sep 05, 2016

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In this episode of the Happy Rant the hosts are reunited after Ronnie's travels and they rant about the following. A crazy University of Iowa prof is offended by the facial expression and demeanor of . . . their mascot, a giant stuffed bird. The University of Chicago, on the other hand, has decided there need be no more trigger warnings or safe spaces. What are things worship pastor's should quit saying? Jared Wilson had suggestions in an article, and it needed some discussing. Thanks again ti our sponsor - Logos. Visit HTTP://Logos.com/HappyRant to see their amazing Bible study software and to receive a special offer.

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Happy Rant #101 - Back to School, Nic Cage, and Old Fashioned Insults Aug 29, 2016

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In this episode of the Happy Rant Podcast Ted Kluck and Barnabas Piper (sans Ronnie Martin since he was off traipsing through small mid-American towns like a middling CCM band) discuss a handful of amusing and informative topics. Back to school advice for parents and students alike Is Nic Cage awesome or awful? Movies that are so bad they are good Old fashioned insults that need a good revival We'd like to thank your sponsor, Logos, the premier Bible Study and sermon preparation software on the market. Visit http://logos.com/happyrant to learn more. If you purchase a Logos 7 package you will get Charles Spurgeon's commentary on Philippians for FREE.

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Happy Rant #100 - A Look Back, a Look Forward, and a Special Guest Aug 22, 2016

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We made it to episode 100. Who would have guessed that with such humble beginnings this podcast would have gained such heights, yet here we are. In this episode of the Happy Rant Podcast we welcome back co-founder, Stephen Altrogge and rant about the following. Angry moms with no sense of humor attacking Stephen Do women have to be "precious" or can they be sarcastic and snarky too? Could we pull off an entirely earnest podcast? We'd like to thank your sponsor, Logos (https://www.logos.com/happyrant), the premier Bible Study and sermon preparation software on the market. They have released Logos 7, complete with new features to take what was great before to entirely new levels. Use code HAPPYRANT7 at checkout to get Charles Spurgeon's commentary on the Philippians for FREE.

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Happy Rant #99 - Plagiarism, Christians Ruin Fun, and What if We hosted Reality TV? Aug 15, 2016

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In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about the following: Plagiarism - why do people do this when it's so easy not to and is it worse in this internet age? How Christians ruin all the fun stuff (movies, sports, etc.) by think-piecing them to death and searching for "redemptive themes" If each of us was to host a reality TV show what show would it be?

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Happy Rant #98 - 80's Life, Drisky Business, and Political Pastors Aug 08, 2016

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In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about the following: Life in the 80's especially fashion and music choices Ronnie's time in the CCM world Drisky Business - He launched a new church! Should pastors be political on social media even though common wisdom says not to be from the pulpit?

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Episode #97 - Hair Products, Short Term Missions, and a Legit Third Party Candidate Aug 01, 2016

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In the is episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas make up for lost time by cover various and sundry and widely varied topics including (not limited to) the following: Hipster teas to keep you young What hair products we use Globe trotting, missions tourism, and all things short term missions trips The presidential election And a big announcement - we both nominate and endorse our own third party candidate

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Episode #96 - Bachelor Fascination, How to Write a Book, and Fictional Calvinist Characters Jul 18, 2016

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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted Kluck, Barnabas Piper, and Ronnie Martin riff on the following. What is the ongoing fascination with shows like The Bachelor or The Bachelorette? Is it hate watching? Is it genuine interest? How do each of the hosts write a book? Where do they get their ideas? What does the process look like? What is the ever loving deal with fictional Calvinist characters on social media?

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Episode #95 - Christian James Bond, Electronic giving, and are the Olympics lame? Jul 11, 2016

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In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Barnabas Piper, Ted Kluck, and Ronnie Martin have a scintillating discussion about topics of utmost importance. With Daniel Craig's contract as Bond fulfilled, what prominent Christian leader would make the best James Bond? Is it better to give to a church electronically or physically? Does it matter? Should there be giving kiosks? Are the Olympics awesome or lame? Why did they used to be awesome than they are now?

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