In this episode I'm joined by Barnabas Piper, cohost of The Happy Rant podcast and coauthor of The Happy Rant book. He's also the author of Hoping for Happiness, The Pastor's Kid, The Curious Christian, and Help My Unbelief. 

We talk about the role of humor in Christian life, authors who helped him develop a sense of humor, reading the Bible, and why everyone should read Fredrik Backman. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.

If you like the podcast, be sure to check out the Stopping to Think newsletter as well - I publish bi-weekly, on the weeks opposite of the podcast.  

- What does it look like to invest in young people?

- Why should a youth pastor care about theological education?

- Why would anyone root for the Cornhuskers?

Hear answers to these and other questions in this week's podcast, a conversation with Pastor Derek Plegge.

Link to the Plegge's Pages Podcast

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In this episode of the podcast I interview award-winning writer and author, Ted Kluck. Ted was a joy to speak with, and he even slipped into host mode a few times and asked me questions - some of which flat stumped me. This conversation covers John Wayne, Mark Driscoll, David Foster Wallace, Friday Night Lights, and what books Ted wishes more people would buy (links to those below). You don't want to miss it.

The Outstanding Life of an Awkward Theatre Kid 

The Extraordinary Life of a Mediocre Doc

The Happy Rant