The Happy Rant

Happy Rant

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). read less

Our Editor's Take

The Happy Rant is a cheerful podcast about a variety of life issues. The hosts bring humor to many of life's challenges. They discuss topics, including many listeners will likely relate to. Discussion topics include parenting, work, and relationships. The podcast critiques life from a Christian perspective. It's a show that can be both funny and fascinating at the same time.

Barnabas Piper, Ted Kluck, and Ronnie Martin host The Happy Rant. Many might recognize these three hosts as accomplished writers and speakers. Barnabas is an author and pastor. He is the author of eight books. Ted is a sportswriter who has written for ESPN Magazine and Sports Spectrum. He is also the founder of independent publisher Gut Check Press. His books include the essay collection The Reason For Sports. Ronnie is an artist, producer, and author. He has written six books.

On The Happy Rant, the hosts often share their personal stories. They speak about how they're planning to find purpose in retirement and their dream retirement jobs. Elsewhere, they offer advice for new college grads entering the workforce. There's a discussion about their experience of having faith in high school. The show has a plethora of amusing anecdotes from the host's decades of life experience. They also talk about their college days.

Other episodes are recorded live, with no edits. The casual conversations here can be entertaining, especially about their current lives. They discuss everything from fly fishing to faith.

The Happy Rant podcast could be an enjoyable listen for fans who like faith-based conversation. Episodes range from 30 to 60 minutes long. In addition to doing this podcast, the hosts have also written a book together. The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don't Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) continues their conversations.

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