I Like Birds Podcast

Zach Rippey

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 time. Let’s Grow! Get plugged into our ministry by going to ILikeBirdsMinistry.com

  1. 255. Has Joy Gone Missing From The Church? - with Michael Pasvar

    5d ago

    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. 🎤 See Michael Pasvar's new comedy special here: Blended Feathers Book Zach Rippey to Speak or Perform Comedy here: ⁠https://ilikebirdsministry.com/comedybooking⁠ Work with Zach on a Speech: https://www.rippeywrites.com/contact How Zach reached 30 million people with his podcast and you can too! FREE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ADMIvLFDyAc?si=NN4kw-NOfzU7c3qc  🤝 Partner with I Like Birds Ministry 🎁 Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ILikeBirds  🕊️: Make Donations on our Site: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/support  📘: 21 Days in Africa:  Amazon: https://a.co/d/3iFskiY Signed Copy + Free Gift: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop/p/21-days-in-africa-signed-paperback  🧢: Bird Merch: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop  🩵 Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C55JZNGUB97EE  ✊🏽: Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/zachrippey23  📚 I Like Books  📚 Get 20% off some of your favorite books: https://www.faithandflame.com/pages/my-shop/zachrippey  Use code "ILIKEBIRDS20 at checkout. 🧡 Donate to The Suubi Project + Sponsor a Child:  https://suubiproject.org/  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ EPISODE SPONSORS: Are you in the DFW & need a new appliance?  Text Jamie Eldridge & let him know what you need:  ☎817-659-6587 Get your I Like Birds discount code here: https://www.appliancestorenearmetx.com/ilikebirds Alpha and Omega Pest Control | DFW  Need your bugs GONE?  One Call Kills Them All!  Call Tim Davis @ 817-426-4445 and this will be the beginning & the end of your pest problems:

    58 min
  2. 254. Are We Living in the Days of Noah? - with Larry Ragland

    Jun 2

    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. Share this everywhere! Work with Zach on a Speech: https://www.rippeywrites.com/contact Book a paid 1 on 1 stategy call for your podcast: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/1-on-1-strategy-call-for-podcast-launch-and-growth  Need help turning your mission into a message? Book a free call with Zach to hear more about Zach’s coaching program: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/the-power-of-the-pod-discovery-call  Book Zach Rippey to Speak or Perform Comedy here: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/comedybooking 🤝 Partner with I Like Birds Ministry 🕊️ 🎁 Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ILikeBirds  🕊️: Make Donations on our Site: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/support  📘: 21 Days in Africa:  Amazon: https://a.co/d/3iFskiY Signed Copy + Free Gift: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop/p/21-days-in-africa-signed-paperback  🧢: Bird Merch: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop  🩵 Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C55JZNGUB97EE  ✊🏽: Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/zachrippey23  📚 I Like Books  📚 Get 20% off some of your favorite books: https://www.faithandflame.com/pages/my-shop/zachrippey  Use code "ILIKEBIRDS20 at checkout. 🧡 Donate to The Suubi Project + Sponsor a Child:  https://suubiproject.org/  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ EPISODE SPONSORS: Are you in the DFW & need a new appliance?  Text Jamie Eldridge & let him know what you need:  ☎817-659-6587 Get your I Like Birds discount code here: https://www.appliancestorenearmetx.com/ilikebirds Alpha and Omega Pest Control | DFW  Need your bugs GONE?  One Call Kills Them All!  Call Tim Davis @ 817-426-4445 and this will be the beginning & the end of your pest problems:

    1h 14m
  3. 253. Dallas Cowboy Unpacks NFL Darkness, Jerry Jones, and Locker Room Revival - with Kenyon Coleman

    May 21

    253. 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. Comment below with your biggest takeaway from the episode. Subscribe for more conversations on Jesus, New book coming soon: "Me, Armani, & Jesus..."

    1h 8m
4.6
out of 5
82 Ratings

About

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 time. Let’s Grow! Get plugged into our ministry by going to ILikeBirdsMinistry.com

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