I Like Birds Podcast

By Zach RippeyReligion & Spirituality Christianity

I Like Birds Podcast episodes

January 13 236. 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 Matt Reed shares how he grew a massive platform without preaching but instead used humor, creativity, and scripture in captions to become a bridge between faith and heavy metal culture. We also dive into the power of asking and why bold faith requires bold requests, how opportunities open when you stop playing small, and what happens when you ask God (and people) for more.
This conversation is honest, funny, and encouraging for anyone trying to live out their faith, pursue purpose, and trust God with the next step.

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January 06 235. 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 faith, religious performance, and burnout in the modern Church.
All 3 pastors unpack why grace transforms what pressure never could—and how joy, laughter, and shared vision are healing real people and building real community in Ada, Oklahoma.
You’ll hear the heart behind their family-friendly Christian TV show Joyopolis, and how creative storytelling is reaching people who would never step inside a church.
If faith has felt heavy, exhausting, or joyless, this conversation might explain why.
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December 30, 2025 234. 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 Birds Podcast, Dr. Jim Bob shares his raw journey through child loss, grief, and the miracle of becoming an adoptive family. This conversation explores true identity, why adoption reflects the heart of the Kingdom, and what pro-life faith looks like when it’s actually lived out. From pain to purpose, this testimony reveals how God restores what suffering tries to steal. If you’ve wrestled with loss, calling, or why Christians should adopt, this episode will move and challenge you.

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December 22, 2025 233. 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 Woody joins Zach to break down the four core roles of a man—King, Warrior, Poet, and Priest—and the eight shadow figures that hijack each one. Through faith, psychology, and the example of Jesus as the perfect man, you’ll discover how to step out of the shadows and become more present, grounded, and whole.🔗 Connect with Preston and Zach
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December 16, 2025 232. 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 shares how 27 years behind bars, a praying mother, and a bold challenge to God led to a complete transformation. What began in prison with a pen and a prayer turned into a life of purpose, authorship, ministry, and restoration.
You’ll hear:
• What prison is really like when the doors close
• How God called his bluff and changed the narrative
• Why writing saved his life
• What redemption looks like after release
• How Jamison is helping others before, during, and after incarceration
This is a story of grace, responsibility, and the power of letting God rewrite the ending.

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December 09, 2025 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 reshaping Brandon's business, faith, and calling after winning the Skool Games. We talk through Brandon’s journey from cleaning pools to winning the School Games, running $58,000+ in Meta ads to invite people into a free Bible study, baptizing his own mother, and building a coaching movement that has impacted thousands.
We also go deep into:
• How God redirected his business at its peak
• The idea that made Brandon over $1M in coaching revenue
• Fatherhood, identity, pride, purpose, and the question: “Are you proud of yourself?”
• What Christian entrepreneurs must confront to grow without losing their soul
• Surfing the “wave” of momentum and waiting for God’s timing
This episode is packed with wisdom, testimony, and practical insight for believers building businesses, ministries, and families with Jesus at the center.
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December 02, 2025 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 into cancelled plans, broken commitments, flaky friends, and the spiritual lessons God uses to grow us through relational challenges. If you’ve been feeling stretched, tested, or emotionally drained by the people around you, this conversation is going to speak directly to your season.
Trevor and I unpack:
• How God uses cancelled plans and disappointment
• Why flaky people might be a divine filter
• The difference between transactional and relational believers
• How offense blinds your calling
• What spiritual maturity looks like inside real relationships
This episode is especially for you if you’ve felt:
• Frustrated with people who don’t honor their “yes”
• Confused by recurring relational patterns
• Hungry for deeper, more meaningful Kingdom relationships
God wastes nothing, Not even flakiness, cancellations, or disappointment. If you’ve been asking, “Lord, what are You teaching me in this?” …lean in. There’s breakthrough here.
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November 25, 2025 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 it, son.” That moment marked him forever.
God spared him multiple times — through war, street violence, heartbreak, betrayal, and spiritual warfare. This is the raw testimony behind the boldness millions see online. Marcus shares how God broke him into a million pieces, rebuilt his purpose, and called him into ministry with fire, clarity, and compassion.
“I had to break you into a million pieces to feed you to a million people.”
We also dive into major conversations in Christianity today: Maverick City, Diddy, Charlie Kirk, Philip Anthony Mitchell, the American church, spiritual deception, Nigerian persecution, Trump, college indoctrination, and holiness.
If you’ve ever wondered what Marcus really thinks, what he’s seen behind the scenes, or why he speaks the way he does — press play.
Bold. Honest. Unfiltered.
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November 17, 2025 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 region. Zach unpacks his mission trip he went on with The Suubi Project and is inspiring other believers to say, "Here I am, Lord. Send Me."
In this episode, you’ll hear powerful, real-life stories from my 21 days in Uganda — moments that wrecked me, reshaped me, and reminded me what loving people like Jesus actually looks like. You’ll meet Janet, a young girl abandoned by her father; hear the wild moment God confronted me with a “SEND ME” van on the side of the road; and experience Sarge’s birthday, which turned into a masterclass in generosity and joy. These stories will shake your perspective, deepen your faith, and push you toward your calling.
You’ll also step into the homes of widows, families facing extreme poverty, and kids whose joy hits harder than any sermon. If you’re craving Christian inspiration, mission trip stories, spiritual growth, or a fresh encounter with purpose — this episode will light you up.
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54 min
November 11, 2025227. 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 Podcast to unpack his lyrics, his new album, and why pastors don't preach about sin.

Talking Points:
Bryson on why he left MAGA Rap
Bryson shares his narrow path while rebuking Trump
We dive into Christian Rap + his 20 albums
Golden Statue of Trump at Rallies
Jesus was hated for calling out evil deeds
- Paul wrote letters to the church too
Feminist culture makes men weak
Confronting demons in church
Christians Quoting Tupac More Than Scripture
Bryson's role in the documentary "Am I a Racist?" by Matt Walsh

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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."