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I Like Birds Podcast
I Like Birds is a show dedicated to sharing the Good News about Jesus. Zach brings you into his faith journey and has vulnerable discussions about his walk with Christ. We grow in our faith together. "You learn as I learn." I hope this show can be a seed for you to know God better than you did yesterday. As Paul tells us, "Faith Comes from Hearing." You will hear the love, joy, and everlasting pursuit of Jesus in every episode. We do it for the ONE! I hope you find this show at the perfect…
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I Like Birds Podcast268. Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have - with Wendell Hutchins
Grieving the life you thought you’d have hits differently when your wife is still beside you. Some days, she doesn’t remember she even has a husband. Pastor…
I Like Birds Podcast267. He Was Trafficked by His Own Family (Every Weekend)
Angel Esparza shares the bone-chilling story of being trafficked by his own family, being injected with heroin, and being surrounded by chaos throughout his…
I Like Birds PodcastKeeping Faith When the Miracle Doesn’t Come — My Conversation with David Diga Hernandez
David Diga Hernandez, a gifted Bible teacher, global evangelist, author, and someone whose ministry has deeply impacted me, invited me onto his Encounter…
I Like Birds Podcast266. He Built a Media Empire to Rescue 13,000 Kids - with Troy Brewer
Pastor Troy Brewer returns to the Pod to unpack how he built a media machine with one purpose: fund the mission God gave him. Troy Brewer Ministries has…
I Like Birds Podcast265. Pastor Put a .357 in His Mouth, Opened His Bible & Saw Jesus - with Rod Parker
Rod Parker spent years preaching freedom while privately battling addiction, shame, and a destructive double life. At his lowest point, Rod sat with a loaded…
I Like Birds Podcast264. She Told Jesus “I’m Done” Then Built a $50M Real Estate Career - with Kelsie Blevins
Kelsie Blevins was raised by addicts, moved out at 16, hit rock bottom after a DWI, and eventually told Jesus, “I’m done.” What happened next transformed her…
I Like Birds Podcast263. Entrepreneur Exposes Why Christians Stay Broke, Fear Wealth & Don’t Tithe - Omar El-Takrori
Should Christians want to get rich or has bad theology made believers afraid of money? In this value-packed episode, Zach sits down with entrepreneur and…
I Like Birds Podcast262. Is Forrest Frank Proof a New Great Awakening Has Begun? - with Larry Sparks
Is Forrest Frank proof that a new Great Awakening has already started? In this fascinating episode of the I Like Birds Podcast, Zach Rippey sits down with…
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261. How to Identify False Prophets in 2026 - with Pastor Brian Gibson
How to Identify False Prophets in 2026 with Pastor Brian Gibson is a powerful conversation about discerning real prophecy from counterfeit ministry, testing…
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260. The Day Everything Changed: Losing My Best Friend & Wrestling With God
September 27, 2020, divided my life into two worlds: the one where my best friend Armani was alive and the one where he wasn’t. In this raw solo dolo episode…
I Like Birds Podcast259. Her 25,000 Steps A Day Was Actually A Warning Sign - with Macie Jules
What happens when you stop shrinking, stop striving, and finally believe what God says about you?17-year-old author and entrepreneur Macy Jules shares how she…
I Like Birds Podcast258. Perfectionism is One of the Lowest Standards You Can Have - with Preston Woody
Preston Woody is setting a new standard and letting us know just how suffocating perfectionism is. Zach Rippey is partnering with Preston Woody to get his…
I Like Birds Podcast257. The Human Experience of Losing a Best Friend
In 2020, I lost my best friend, Armani. It was brutal, sudden, tragic, and heartbreaking. I spent the first 3 years burying emotions, wrestling with grief…
I Like Birds Podcast256. He Walked Away From the Huge Church He Was Supposed to Inherit - with Micah Berteau
What if the safest path isn't God's path?Pastor Micah Berteau had a thriving ministry, a clear future, and every reason to stay put, including his dad's…
I Like Birds Podcast255. Has Joy Gone Missing From The Church? - with Michael Pasvar
Has joy gone missing from the Church? Some Christians act like if you laugh too hard, the Holy Spirit leaves the room. But what if joy isn't the enemy of our…
I Like Birds PodcastMarried YouTubers Terminate Pregnancy Due to Down Syndrome - Zach Rippey & Micah Berteau React
This viral story of a YouTuber and his wife terminating their baby's life due to a potential Down syndrome diagnosis has sent the internet on fire with…
I Like Birds PodcastThe Bible Was Written on Scrolls... Now We Scroll Instead | Larry Ragland
What if the biggest danger of technology isn't what it can do—but what it slowly stops us from doing? We discuss AI, social media, GPS, and how modern tools…
I Like Birds PodcastThe Final Flood is NOT what you think it is... | Cinematic Trailer with Larry Ragland
Cinematic Trailer for one of the best episodes of the year... Will you pass the test of deception that is already happening? If the elect can be deceived…
I Like Birds Podcast254. Are We Living in the Days of Noah? - with Larry Ragland
Jesus meant what he said when he described the end times being like the days of Noah... are we living in the last days and what will the final flood be? Zach…
I Like Birds PodcastHelping Stephanie Chung Prepare to Speak Alongside John Maxwell & Tim Tebow (Backstage Interview at Life Surge)
Honored to help Stephanie Chung shape her Life Surge message before she shared the stage with John Maxwell, Tim Tebow, Ed Mylett, and Willie Robertson. After…
I Like Birds Podcast253. Dallas Cowboy Unpacks NFL Darkness, Jerry Jones, and Locker Room Revival - with Kenyon Coleman
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Kenyon Coleman joins the I Like Birds Podcast for one of the most powerful locker room testimonies we’ve ever heard…
I Like Birds PodcastEpstein Survivor Exposes Island Rituals, Tunnels, and Mask-Wearing Abusers
An Epstein survivor shares her experiences being trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein to the Island as well as Florida, New York, and Washington DC. She exposes the…
I Like Birds Podcast252. Epstein Survivor Exposes MK Ultra, DNA Experiments & Secret Tunnels - with Hope Beryl-Green
Epstein Survivor Exposes MK Ultra, DNA Experiments, Secret Tunnels, Elites Involved, Church Infiltration, and so much more. Hope Beryl-Green shares the…
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251. The Silent Truth About Trusting God With Your Business - with Jason Talley
What does trusting God actually look like when your business feels uncertain, finances get tight, and nothing seems guaranteed? In this episode of the I Like…
I Like Birds Podcast250. Breaking Generational Curses Over Your Family - with JerriAnn Webb
Broken families aren’t random—they’re built through patterns no one confronts, passed down until someone decides it ends. Most people pray for healing but…
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Street Evangelism: Man's Wife Runs Off With His Pastor
Wow, my first-ever street evangelism video was met with a heartbreaking story of a man whose wife ran off with his pastor 15 years ago. Hear what he had to say…
I Like Birds Podcast249. You Think It’s Godly… But It Might Be Selfish - with Ruslan KD
Most Christians won’t talk about selfish ambition vs. godly ambition because many don’t fully understand the difference. So how do we navigate grief, doubt…
I Like Birds Podcast248. Quantum Physicist Encounters the Power of God - with Putty Putman
What happens when a physicist trained to question everything comes face-to-face with something they can’t explain? In this unique episode of I Like Birds, Zach…
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Throwback: You Don’t Have Anxiety… Your Life Is On Fire - with Dr. John Delony
What if your anxiety isn’t the problem… but the warning sign you’ve been ignoring? Anxiety is an alarm system to the fires burning in your life. In this…
I Like Birds Podcast247. I Prayed for 4 Hours… Then Jesus Showed Up!! - with David Diga Hernandez
What happens when you pray for hours… and nothing happens? In this highly anticipated episode, David Diga Hernandez shares the raw and real story of…
I Like Birds Podcast246. The Strategy That Took Joseph From the Pit to Power - with PJ Vescovi
Joseph wasn’t promoted for a gift… it was strategy. Zach Rippey and PJ Vescovi unpack one of the most overlooked lessons in the story of Joseph. It wasn’t just…
I Like Birds Podcast245. The Song That Stopped Her From Suicide | Bryce May Testimony
Bryce May shares the powerful story of the song that stopped her from suicide and how Jesus completely changed her life. In this honest conversation, Bryce…
I Like Birds Podcast244. Little Girl Comes Back To Life After Being Dead for 40 Minutes - with Brian Bolt
A little girl in Kenya was declared dead for over 40 minutes — and after prayer, she began breathing again. Later, she was seen jumping rope at school, healed…
I Like Birds Podcast243. State of the Union Reaction: Why Trump Didn’t Mention Epstein Files?
Why didn’t Donald Trump mention the Epstein files during the longest State of the Union address in history? In this episode of The Rip, Zach Rippey breaks down…
I Like Birds Podcast242. Mentoring Kids Without Getting Accused - with Tina & Jeff Newberry
Mentoring the next generation shouldn’t feel dangerous… but in today’s culture, even good intentions can be misunderstood. So how do you mentor kids without…
I Like Birds Podcast241. "We Went to the Abortion Clinic… 14 Days Too Late" - with Justin Gordon
"We went to the abortion clinic… but they were 14 days too late." Justin Gordon shares the moment his mom told him that she and his father attempted to abort…
I Like Birds Podcast240. Landon Schott’s Prison Visit to Robert Morris Was Biblical — But Was His Response?
We open the show by roasting the Super Bowl halftime outrage, Trump's remarks about Bad Bunny just days after a racist monkey meme video, and of course, we…
I Like Birds Podcast239. Judgment Begins in the House of God (Church Exposure, Epstein Files, Celebrity Faith)
Welcome to "The Rip" a new series we are doing on I Like Birds where we rip into the biggest headlines, viral stories, and cultural moments that need to be…
I Like Birds Podcast238. Shawn Bolz, Todd White, Bethel... What Does This Mean For The Church? - with Jamie Eldridge
Sheesh, have you seen the mess involving Bethel Church and fake prophetic words being given by Shawn Bolz? This man was combing through Facebook profiles and…
I Like Birds Podcast237. We Left the Trap Just in Time - with SFG Studios
God Gave Me a Dream to Leave the Trap… Three Weeks Later It Got Raided In this episode, Dino and his wife Rossi from SFG Studios share the true story of…
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Throwback: AI, Aliens, & the Antichrist - with Alan DiDio
AI, Aliens, and the antichrist are some buzzwords we need to look into today as Christians! Elon Musk has some wild words that warn about the dangers of AI and…
I Like Birds Podcast236. How Matt Reed Hit 1M on TikTok While Boldly Repping Jesus
What happens when a metal comedy creator reaches 1 million followers on TikTok and chooses to boldly rep Jesus along the way? In this episode, my good friend…
I Like Birds Podcast235. Jesus Is Perfect Theology: Why Joy Might Be the Missing Key in the Church - with Lucas Bessey
Jesus is Perfect Theology, and the Church is missing JOY. In this conversation, Lucas Bessey, Judah Tuvyana, and Ethan Bohn flip the script on fear-based…
I Like Birds Podcast234. The Hospital Hallway Where We Lost a Baby… Became Redemption - with Dr. Jim Bob Haggerton
The hospital hallway where the Haggertons lost a baby boy became the place God brought redemption through adoption a year later. In this episode of the I Like…
I Like Birds Podcast233. The 4 Roles of a Man & the Shadows That Hijack Each One - with Preston Woody
What if the struggles most men face aren’t random, but the result of living in a shadow version of who they were created to be? In this deep convo, Preston…
I Like Birds Podcast232. Eight Felonies at 18… Then God Called My Bluff - with Jamison Charles
At 18 years old, Jamison Charles had eight felonies and was sentenced to more time in prison than he’d been alive. During our live audience show, Jamison…
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231. What God Showed Brandon Forbes: The Whiteboard Dream With Alex Hormozi That Came to Life
Brandon Forbes shares the full story behind the dream God gave him, whiteboarding business ideas with Alex Hormozi. This DREAM ended up coming true and…
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230. How God Uses Canceled Plans, Broken Commitments, and Flaky Friends - with Trevor Dauzat
Why do Christians keep bailing on commitments? Why do plans fall apart, friends flake, and disappointments stack up all at once? In this episode, we dive deep…
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229. “God Called Me "Son" On That Bridge.” The Voice That Saved Marcus Rogers… Now He’s Reaching Millions
Pastor Marcus Rogers opens up like never before. At 12 years old, he stood on a bridge ready to end his life — until he heard God speak the words: “Don’t do…
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228. 21 Days in Africa: Loving the One in Front of You
21 Days in Africa is a story of a comedian going to Uganda to preach the gospel, minister to orphans and widows, and see the love of Jesus in an impoverished…
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227. REPENT! Bryson Gray Calls Out Sin Like The Prophets Did
Bryson Gray is calling out sin, speaking truth, and letting his music lead people to open up the Word of God on every song. Bryson comes on the I Like Birds…
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226. Praising Jesus for the Miracles, Prodigal Son Returning, and Massive TV Show - with Jenny Lucky
Can we just praise Jesus for an hour with you? We talking miracles, healings, prodigal son returning, America's medical idols, and a massive TV show that saved…
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225. Former Buddhist Gets Deceived by Satan… and Spends 8 Hours in Hell - Steve Kang’s Salvation Story
Steve Kang never heard of what the Bible calls hell until he was led there by satan. The agony he describes from his time there is riveting. The beings he saw…
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The Day I Faced the River My Best Friend Armani Lost His Life
"You don't go through grief, grief moves through you." This is what I learned over these 5 years of walking through life with a broken heart after losing my…
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224. What's the MOST Wild Miracle Ever Shared On the Everyday Miracles Podcast? - with Julie Hedenborg
When Julie Hedenborg prayed a desperate prayer in the back of an ambulance, she had no idea it would lead to a worldwide ministry sharing miracles and…
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223. Godly Ambition: How Ruslan KD Built Influence Without Losing His Faith
Ruslan KD swings by the I Like Birds Podcast to unpack what Godly Ambition looks like as a believer in Jesus. Zach pops off the interview by thanking Ruslan…
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222. I Saw My Church Burning... Then I Saw 25 Baptisms Happen The NEXT Day - with Larry Ragland
The night before Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Larry Ragland’s church was consumed by fire, and HE SAW IT HAPPENING! He jumped on FB LIVE and began ministering the…
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221. Charlie Kirk’s “Death” Sparked a Church Awakening - with Daniel Molina
Charlie Kirk was martyred just a day before Daniel Molina and I jumped on a podcast - we unpack the baton passing moment the death of Charlie Kirk was for…
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220. Do You Operate with a Faith Hustle When God Calls? - with Mukwenda Kandole
When God calls, will you move with a Faith Hustle—bold obedience and action that goes beyond the basic grind of life? In this episode with Mukwenda Kandole…
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219. Charlie Kirk Martyred — An Undeniable Turning Point for USA 🇺🇸 | with Todd Coconato
America is mourning the loss of the gospel preaching conservative leader Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah, sending shockwaves through politics and…