I Like Birds Podcast

By Zach RippeyReligion & Spirituality Christianity

I Like Birds Podcast episodes

July 14 258. 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 message out to the world, impact people, and lead them toward a new standard in their lives. This is a segment we recorded LIVE at the cheers for 6 years show!Check out the new show "The Standard with Preston Woody" on our channel: HERE

29 min
July 07 257. 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, asking God tough questions, and living in a constant desperation for healing. God invited me to go to the same cabin, mountains, and river Armani spent his last days to seek healing and face the dragon of grief. What happened on that trip to Tellico Plains, Tennessee, will forever be with me and this story is one that will lead you closer to the cross and even closer to the Jesus who sits on the throne at the right hand of the Father in eternity. This book will be life-changing for many. If you want to support it and be a part of it launching to the world, you can back it up here: Me, Armani, & Jesus... The Human Experience of Losing a Best FriendThe final project will be out on Amazon and ilikebirdsministry.com
40 min
June 16 256. 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 expectations. Instead, he walked away from it all to plant a church from the ground up in Fort Worth, Texas. In this honest conversation, Micah shares the hidden realities of church planting, pastoral leadership, church hurt, criticism, faith, and trusting God when the outcome isn't guaranteed.You'll also hear:* Why he chose planting over inheriting a ministry* How to leave a church the right way* The truth about church hurt and betrayal* Why hardship often shapes your calling* Building a church with nothing but faith* The Thief on the cross taught us so much * Youtubers chose to end their baby's life because of Down syndrome, Zach and Micah unpack it unapologetically. Micah Berteau is the pastor of The House Church and is a husband and father of 4 boys! Enjoy this great conversation

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June 09 255. 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 faith—what if it's actually one of the greatest evidences of it?
In this episode, I sit down with comedian Michael Pasvar for an honest conversation about Christian joy, church culture, comedy, faith, and why so many believers seem afraid to laugh.
We talk about:
• Why joy feels like it's disappearing from the modern Church
• The difference between holiness and seriousness
• Why comedy is rooted in truth
• How laughter breaks down walls and opens hearts
• Why humor can be a powerful tool for sharing the Gospel
• Michael's new comedy special, Blended Feathers
• Church culture, worship trends, and the tension many Christians feel today
One of my favorite moments from this conversation is the idea that if joy were a person, we'd have to put her on a milk carton:
"Missing: Joy. Last seen moving powerfully through the early church. Known for bringing life, freedom, laughter, and strength. If found, please return immediately. Things are not working well without her."
Scripture tells us in Nehemiah 8:10 that "the joy of the Lord is your strength." If that's true, then maybe one of the enemy's greatest strategies isn't stealing our salvation—it's stealing our joy.
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June 08 Married 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 discussion... Here is the perspective of two Jesus Followers who have close ties to this story.
Pastor Micah Berteau of The House Church joins Zach in the studio to unpack it all.Whatcha think? Is this just the world being the world, or does society as a whole have to shift its mindset on LIFE!
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15 min
June 05 The 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 may be affecting our ability to think, create, and hear God's voice. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone seeking wisdom in a digital world.
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14 min
June 03 The 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, can't we as well? What's God gonna do when the deception hits? Pour his spirit out on man... Watch this and then watch the full episode on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify.
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4 min
June 02 254. 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 sits down with his spiritual father, Pastor Larry Ragland, bestselling author of The Final Flood, to explore the shocking parallels between biblical prophecy, artificial intelligence, UFO disclosure, transhumanism, spiritual deception, and the end times.
Pastor Larry shares his personal journey from skeptical pastor to one of the leading voices discussing the intersection of faith, culture, and the supernatural. Together, they unpack Matthew 24, Genesis 6, the Noah generation, AI technology, spiritual warfare, biblical worldview, and the growing push toward global deception.
You will hear :
• The meaning of "as in the days of Noah"
• AI, technology, and the future of humanity
• UFO disclosure and spiritual deception
• The Noah generation and biblical prophecy
• Transhumanism and attacks on identity
• The importance of a biblical worldview and knowing Jesus
• How Christians can prepare for the days ahead
• The message behind Pastor Larry's bestselling book, The Final Flood
Whether you're interested in Bible prophecy, current events, spiritual warfare, or understanding the signs of the times, this conversation will challenge you to think deeper and stay grounded in God's truth.
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May 26 Helping 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 the event, we sat down backstage and talked about growth, faith, pressure, influence, and what it really means to say yes to bigger stages.
We crafted the perfect speech that resonated deeply with the audience.
We glorified God and reminded the audience why we are all just Souls on board this flight of life!
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May 21253. 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. Share this everywhere!

From NFL darkness, temptation, pressure, and brokenness… to prayer meetings breaking out inside Cowboys training camp.

In this episode, Kenyon shares the untold story of how players on the Dallas Cowboys defensive line began turning back to Jesus, restoring marriages, seeking transformation, and creating a revival atmosphere inside the locker room.

We talk about Jerry Jones, NFL culture, spiritual warfare, revival in professional sports, prophecy, prayer, suffering, discipline, the Holy Spirit, hearing God’s voice, and what it really means to follow Jesus in one of the darkest and most influential environments in the world.

Kenyon also shares the emotional story of a former teammate who mocked his faith for years, only to later reveal that a simple text message from Kenyon stopped him from taking his own life.

This conversation is raw, funny, convicting, deep, and packed with biblical wisdom and real-life stories from inside the NFL.

Topics include:
Dallas Cowboys locker room culture
NFL players turning to Christ
Jerry Jones and team leadership
Prayer meetings during training camp
Marriages restored through Jesus
The difference between talent and anointing
Spiritual warfare in sports
If you love football, testimonies, leadership, revival, biblical conversations, and authentic stories about faith under pressure, this episode is for you.
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1 hr 8 min

About I Like Birds Podcast

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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."