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 sits down with Dr. Putty Putman, a quantum physicist whose life took an unexpected turn after a single moment in China completely shattered his understanding of reality. What started as curiosity turned into a firsthand encounter with the power of God that he couldn’t reason away.

From unpacking the science behind the movie "Interstellar" to wrestling with the idea that love might transcend dimensions, this conversation moves between physics and faith in a way that feels both grounded and deeply personal.

But everything shifts when Putty shares a story where one simple prayer changed an entire room and forced him to confront something he didn’t even believe in.

From there, he launched a training at over 200 schools, equipping saints to operate in the power of the Holy Spirit.

By the end of this episode, you might find yourself asking some deeper questions and be glad you heard God's power shared from this man's perspective.

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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 powerful throwback episode of I Like Birds, Zach Rippey sits down with the highly respected Dr. John Delony to unpack the truth about anxiety, identity, and what it really means to live a non-anxious life.

So many people today feel overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected — but what if anxiety isn’t something “wrong” with you? What if it’s your body trying to get your attention?

In this conversation, we dive into:

• Why anxiety is an alarm system, not a flaw
• How modern culture is shaping identity around labels
• The real reason so many people feel lonely
• Why we’ve outsourced community and what it’s costing us
• How to build a life rooted in peace, purpose, and connection with GOD and His Creation

This episode will challenge the way you think about mental health and help you move toward a more grounded, faith-filled life.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, disconnected, or searching for peace — this one’s for you.

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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 desperately seeking God—trying everything he knew: prayer, worship, scripture, and intercession... yet still feeling nothing.

After four hours of striving, frustration turned into surrender:

“I don’t know how to pray… I don’t know how to find Jesus.”

And that’s when everything changed.

David describes the moment the presence of Jesus filled his room, what it felt like physically, from electric-like sensations to overwhelming peace and joy, and how that encounter completely transformed his understanding of the Holy Spirit.

We also dive into:
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• The reality of being slain in the Spirit
• Why some people fall—and others don’t
• The difference between a real encounter vs. emotional hype or faking it
• How to discern what’s genuine vs. forced
• Why so many believers struggle to experience what they read in the Book of Acts

This is an honest, deep, and sometimes controversial conversation about encountering God, surrender, and the true work of the Holy Spirit.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, skeptical, or hungry for more of God, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

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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 dream interpretation that changed history — it was wisdom, stewardship, humility, and a strategy that solved a coming crisis.

We talk about what it really means to “strategize with God,” how to pursue Heaven’s agenda in business and content creation, and why obedience is often the path of the most resistance — but also the path that produces the most fruit.

PJ shares how God uses believers under secular leadership, why self-promotion often gets refined out of us in the “pit seasons,” and how the way you see God will determine how you steward what He puts in your hands.

Zach also shares the behind-the-scenes story of how a humbling season — including going back to work at Outback — led to a viral episode that reached millions of people around the world.

It’s a powerful reminder that preparation, systems, and faithful stewardship matter when the next wave comes.

If you’re building a podcast, business, ministry, or message, this conversation will challenge you to stop chasing worldly metrics and start solving real problems with Heaven’s blueprint.

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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 opens up about trauma, loneliness, and the moment God met her in her darkest night. What began as deep pain became a powerful testimony of healing, purpose, and bold faith.

Today she’s leading a Jesus Club at her high school, pursuing music, and helping other young people find hope in Christ.

If you’ve ever struggled with depression, suicidal thoughts, or feeling alone, this episode is a reminder that your story isn’t over.

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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 from lifelong medical issues.

In this episode of the I Like Birds Podcast, Pastor Brian Bolt shares the powerful testimony behind his new book Revival Fire Now and everything God did on that trip to Kenya.

Brian walks through:

• How God called him during global shutdowns to gather large crowds and preach the gospel

• Organizing crusades when vendors refused to deliver essentials like chairs and porta potties

• Seeing thousands of people give their lives to Jesus across multiple nations

• Miracle testimonies from Africa, Indonesia, Central and South America

• The prophetic word: “You’ll see the dead raised” — and what happened in Kenya

• What “now faith” really means and why revival requires fire

• His personal testimony of surviving a gunshot wound and giving his life to Christ

• How to stay focused on Jesus in a culture full of distractions

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Jesus loves you.

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 the key moments from the speech, the good, the bad, the weird, and why so many Americans still have questions about accountability.

Plus — we dive into the latest alien disclosure buzz and what the Bible actually says about the unseen realm, and we react to Candace Owens’ new Bride of Charlie series and the growing controversy around Erika Kirk and Candace Owens. As always, we’re ripping through the headlines, roasting culture, and bringing a biblical lens to the chaos. The answer is JESUS!

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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 getting accused?

In this powerful conversation with Jeff and Tina Newberry, we break down how to mentor safely, biblically, and with integrity, while protecting both the child and yourself. If you’re a parent, pastor, coach, youth leader, or business owner pouring into the next generation, this episode is for you.

We talk about:

• Why mentoring feels risky in today’s culture

• Healthy boundaries that protect everyone

• Why accountability partners matter more than mentors

• The 80/20 leadership principle that multiplies impact

• The 7 lies Satan tells kids — and how to combat them with truth

• Leaving a legacy IN your kids, not just an inheritance FOR them

If you care about raising strong, grounded, kingdom leaders, don’t miss this one.

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#Mentorship #ChristianLeadership #NextGeneration

"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 him and how that new information changed everything.

He opens up about growing up feeling rejected, dealing with fatherlessness, walking through separation and divorce, and encountering Jesus in the darkest season of his life.

We talk about:

• Discovering he was almost aborted
• Breaking generational cycles
• The fatherlessness crisis in America
• Choosing joy in suffering
• What it really means to be born again
• Street evangelism and bold obedience

This is a story about identity, healing, masculinity, redemption, and the power of God's hand on a life in the womb. God has a plan for your life!

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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 roast the strange silence around far more serious stories dominating the news cycle, like the "Epstein Files"

Then we dive into our main story of the episode:

Was Landon Schott’s response after visiting Robert Morris in prison truly biblical, or did something about it feel off and out of touch?

Join us on "The Rip" as Zach Rippey unpacks the controversy surrounding Pastor Landon Schott’s prison visit with Robert Morris, affirming that mercy, forgiveness, and prison ministry are clearly biblical.

But I also wrestle honestly with what happens when mercy goes public, critics are labeled “demonic,” and the voices of victims feel sidelined in the conversation. We watch Landon's response video and this isn’t a cancel culture rant or a hit piece; it’s a real-time processing of leadership, accountability, and how the Church navigates abuse, repentance, and restoration in front of a watching world... even when they don't go to "Your church."

Again, I like a lot of what Landon Schott does, but this one just felt off, arrogant, and prideful when I believe he knew people would be triggered by his prison visit.

It's like poking a beehive and getting mad when the bees start buzzing around you. Except these Bees don't like it when Pastors sexually abuse children...

We close the show by zooming out to cultural leadership failures outside of the church, from Trump’s halftime comments to tone-deaf accountability... asking how Christians should respond when power, ego, and poor judgment collide. The answer is JESUS!

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