Who doesn't love a good story? Well, here's two of them that happened in one week of GOD SENDING ME PEOPLE to reach for the Kingdom! Incredible! Incredible! Incredible! Honored to be a voice for Jesus and get the opportunity to speak into both of these young men's life. This Episode is one of a kind and I hope you truly enjoy it. Download Now. Listen Later if you have to! Quotes from the show: "We also being on the other side of the cross get to experience the gift Jesus gave us. One of the many...
Feb 26, 2021•29 min
WELCOME BACK TO THE SHOW GARRETT FUGLAAR! Our First Ever Returned Guest! Garrett and I discuss the incredible inspiration behind his first ever children's book "The Lion and the Lamb." Garrett also shares what it was like living in an RV for a year. We dive deep on lukewarm Christianity and how we play a role in flipping that switch in others. We talk spreading the gospel, Garrett's secret place, as well as some updates on him and his wife's non profit that fights to end human trafficking. A tru...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 25 min
You ever think God puts limitations on how much you can know him? Is it really up to us how much we know about him, learn about him, and how much we feel his presence? What if it’s on His timing like everything else is? What if you aren’t ready for that next level of revelation? Talking Points: General Calling Vs Specific Calling Obeying Christ Commands Christ died for those before him too Requirement for salvation in every age is "faith" REPENT! I feel closer to God the more I know about God. I...
Feb 18, 2021•34 min
THE I LIKE BIRDS SHOW IS GOIN ON THE ROAD! SURPRISE GUEST! My wife Katherine joins the show to tell you guys about our next chapter in life. FULL TIME RV LIVIN! We discuss the vision, inspiration, and the decision we made together. We talk about God's involvement in the process and decision. A Leap of faith of a life time and are trusting in God to provide and protect as we travel the country. We talk about the door traveling opens for others to hear the gospel of Christ. We also discuss the tim...
Feb 15, 2021•45 min
PART TWO BABY! THIS ONE IS PACKED ! Peep the Talking Points and Listen when you can! Dropping at midnight that's how pumped I am about it. Talking Points: Depression and how to not be depressed Whole world is different when you know God The Bible is so Underrated Deep Dive on the Fall of Lucifer Deep Dive on the Fall of Man and Satans Influence God's Plan through the vessel of a woman. Eve, and Mary Justin Bieber bringing people to Christ How to keep the enemy away from you Deliverance from demo...
Feb 10, 2021•43 min
We dive deep on the story of Lucifer. We discuss the chains he puts on our lives. We unpack who he was before he was a fallen angel. We completely focus on the spiritual warfare going on in the past, present, and future. This episode is needed to get a better understanding on eternity of the past and eternity of the future. "Honk your Horn for an AMEN!" Talking Points: My Passion for God's Word The Power of the Holy Spirit Politics sometimes makes us ugly The internet is extremely new to us as h...
Feb 04, 2021•30 min
Note for all listeners: The gospel is offensive. The words in this podcast are not intended to come off as “hateful”. More of a biblical truth episode. We are all sinners. I tell you my sins I struggle with on nearly episode. “It seems God wants to save us and Satan wants to destroy us — Wow! What makes us so special? Talking Points: Sister in law is moving to Alaska, "Now What" Conversation Election didn't go the way Christians wanted - Political Savior Where do we go from here? 2020 was a Bibl...
Jan 28, 2021•43 min
"We must still raise our children up in the Word and not in the world." - We talk patience, humility, & God's timing. Powerful episode in regards to the season we are in right now. We are in Ecclesiastes chapter 3 today and there being a season for everything. Here are some of the memorable quotes from the show: "This really hit home for me because it gave me the faith in God that despite man's shortcoming, man's sin, and man's deception God is still in control." "Impatience leads to reactio...
Jan 20, 2021•32 min
"If God is with us, who can be against us… Let’s get back to being obsessed with Jesus" I have a heart to heart with you guys and tell you what I've been struggling with. We talk Missing Armani, Missing Noah, and Missing Our Time Alone with Jesus. I ask the important question of what it means to be a pastor... We discuss focusing on the right things, and controlling what you can control. We also talk about the Great Reset and how God may be using that as a way for us to Reset as believers, The g...
Jan 15, 2021•32 min
An episode for the ages... You can't cancel God... We talk loosing our God given freedoms. Good Vs Evil. We discuss deplatforming, censoring, and speaking up for what is true. We who believe in Christ can't sit back and watch this happen... Quotes from the Show: "I am a son of God and anyone that denounces my voice is opposed to self thought and free thinking that the God who created me has gifted me with. Like he has gifted you with. Because free thoughts, free ideas, and free speech are our Go...
Jan 12, 2021•33 min
We talk about the Capitol Building Spiritual Warfare God Let's Satan Attack and Uses it for Good Media is once again the Enemy Censorship Did Trump Concede, or buy more time? Satan thought he won the day Jesus was crucified Truth Seeking & Speaking Powerful 'Country' Episode. Won't hear this from Mainstream Media. Link Mentioned in episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cA2l0n5gPE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachrippey23/ �...
Jan 08, 2021•30 min
NEW COVER WHO DIS! January 5th is here! The big news about the show is revealed! I share collaborating with Bevy Design Company & the amazing vision we have for the show! I share the three goals my pastor has for 2021 and how they cut deep and apply to my life as well as yours. I also discuss "The Great Reset" and end the show with saying Amen & AWoman because we love Jokes & Country. Share This Episode or even better the NEW PODCAST COVER in your stories or on facebook! Thank you fr...
Jan 05, 2021•23 min
CROSSPOST BONUS EPISODE! I share how my wife Katherine and I met at church and how she was Noahs Sunday school teacher. We discuss how having Noah at 19 was the best thing that ever happened to me. We talk about life, being real, and telling people about Jesus. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachrippey23/ 🌍 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikebirdspodcast23/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #ILikeBirdsPodcast 🕊 💙 🙏...
Dec 30, 2020•45 min
I'm still flawed, human, and learning. I did wrong to a friend I am trying to help know Jesus. He called me out on it and helped me more than he knows. I failed and I learned from the failure. I took the L and that L is now a lesson. Now I'm sharing it with you. Iron Sharpens Iron! We are in Matthew 5 Today, the Beatitudes. Share This Podcast With A Friend! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachrippey23/ 🌍 Podcast Instagram: https://ww...
Dec 28, 2020•10 min
POWERFUL EPISODE I share all that Jesus has done in my life over these last eight months. The Birth of Jesus, and how He turns graves into gardens, and I encourage you to stop saying, "Happy Holidays." Quotes from the Show: "In just eight months, he has removed, abolished, and detached things I didn’t even realize were holding me down." "God sent his only son to the world. Not only as a king, but as a savior, a servant, and a spirit that know lives inside of us in this crazy world." "Jesus Chris...
Dec 22, 2020•19 min
AMAZING Conversation with my sister in Christ, Alexis Vasquez! We discuss her photography career and the impact it's had on families. Alexis shares her mission trips, as well as meeting and working for the Tim Tebow foundation as a lead photographer for four years. My favorite thing we talked about was her incredible book she wrote which is a devotional and has been a seed for me in my faith journey! She even went to Italy to finish writing it! Gangster! We discuss the inspiration behind it, the...
Dec 18, 2020•33 min
Long Time No Speak! I visit Jeff in Michigan and we have an incredible conversation. We talk His Military life and having God with him in Afghanistan. Then we ramp up the conversation with deep dives on free thinking, truth speaking, bad science, judgement, unique parenting, the book of John, Jeff's masters program, interesting books, and having real freedom with the life he lives by following the guidance of God! This episode was a true pleasure to record and I learned a lot as always just sitt...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 23 min
This episode is a game changer. We discuss something we all struggle with, which is caring about what others think of you. We explore the idea of having Godly words, thoughts, and ideas in your mind. We also discuss taking huge leaps of faith because God will be there the entire step of the way. We talk the importance of reading your Bible and making time for God over Netflix. I believe this episode will be a huge eye opener for you as i reveal how to overcome caring what others think about you!...
Nov 30, 2020•47 min
"you read about Jesus...seemed to be a really good guy...they killed him! just seems to be the nature of people." - Dave Chappelle talked about Jesus for 20 seconds on the Joe rogan podcast. The story of Jesus, the level of weight on these two sentence is enough to tell every unsaved listener just how dope Jesus really is. Dave Chappelle described humanity as a whole in the most profound way. With being on one of the biggest platforms in America he said those powerful words. Share this Episode.....
Nov 23, 2020•32 min
Oh Snap! We talk lockdowns, Tyrant Governors, Giving your worries to God, Praying with belief, and Praying for your enemies and country. We briefly discuss the great reset, the people of Denmark protesting for 9 days and how it reminded me of the walls of Jehrico falling down in Joshua. We talk mask mandates, epidemic laws, schools shutting down, and as always on this show living your truth . I share with you guys a word I been using again (Jokingly). I express how fun it was to do a stand up co...
Nov 20, 2020•40 min
WOW what a conversation with my best friend Armani's father. We hear Paco Alicea's powerful story that includes military, faith, family, and a plethora of trials and tribulations. We talk about the passing of his beloved son Armani and we unpack the life, lessons, and love he showed many people. We talk about the younger generation and how they can know God more. Paco shares so much of his heart on this episode. A true spiritual leader and a man we can all look up too. Thank you Paco for taking ...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 9 min
The night I wrote and recorded this, I had this huge urge to pray. I share with you guys how trash I am at praying, yet I understand the importance of it. We go deep on the subject of suicide and mental illness and how knowing Jesus helps us overcome that scorpion sting. We explain what praying means for you and how it connects you with God more than you realize because you are humbling yourself before, during, and after. I announce a special special guest on episode 50. You're not gonna want to...
Nov 13, 2020•38 min
This is an episode of Learning! We learn about having child like faith, eternal life, treasures in heaven, ultimate sacrifice of shedding blood, rich man not making it to heaven, spiritual gifts, and so much more on the I Like Birds Podcast SHARE, Subscribe, Follow Jesus, Listen, Rate Review on Apple My Blog Post about 5,000 plays @ZachRippey23 @ILikeBirdsPodcast23...
Nov 10, 2020•39 min
AK-47 of truth type of EPISODE! This episode is not for the easily offended. We now know how much lies, deception, and smoke screens comes from the world around us. We are in the gospel Mark and Jesus goes in on the Pharisees and calls them hypocrites! AND I LOVE IT We discuss living your truth and not conforming and bending to society's 'man made' culture & commands. We go a little off the rales with jokes and facts... Please don't cancel me... I'm uncancelable though, i'll always speak tru...
Nov 06, 2020•47 min
I share my truth and it may make you enraged or may encourage you to live your truth. Knowing Jesus helps you be bold in your truth that's why the episode is named There's Truth in Jesus I reflect on my first sermon ever given, I share with you guys what i'm learning in bible school (SO DEEP), Doing life for Jesus every week, we talk sin, Salvation, GRACE, eternity, the return of Christ, the Holy Spirit and oh yeah... We also discuss the election and the light of Jesus in this dark time. We are ...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Chase Jesus don't Chase the Wind This is a preview of my first ever preaching sermon! I get to speak tonight at my church to the youth students. Middle School and High School... I wanted to run through me message as well as share it with you guys.. I hope it goes well and i will most likely share it on social media once i get the video! Much love and Thank you for the prayers and support! I started this show in May and am fortunate enough to be able to speak on the stage of Calvary Church in For...
Oct 27, 2020•27 min
We go home to Tampa for Armanis Funeral. Life’s Short and what it means. I share the God moments had on this trip and my need for God and specifically this show to always be prevalent in my life. My heart is opened and these episodes lately have felt like scenes of a movie into my life and the show has grown into advanced journal entries. We talk the benefits of having a journal, alone time, and spiritual leadership We also talk about how to be saved? Is it a 3 step process? Jesus and the expans...
Oct 23, 2020•50 min
On this episode we share the fruit we are already seeing from Armanis life, death, and spirit which is bringing people to know who God is! Armani was a Bridge to Revival & I just want to be a Bridge to God's Word Incredible 50 minutes of passion. I spent a lot time on this one for you guys! This show is funny, honest, vulnerable, challenging, and inspiring. You will learn what a eunuch is! How cool is that? Please Listen, Subscribe, & Share Ps: Levi is Matthew before Jesus renamed him Ma...
Oct 13, 2020•51 min
It’s happening. God’s plan is unraveling before my eyes. Gods will is as real as ever. The spirit of God is moving is a way I’ve never experienced before. The confidence, faith, and proof of the Lord is shining more than ever right now. I should be on the ground crying but I’m not. I should be in my wife’s arms all day not able to go to work. I should be in a deep depression. God is revealing Himself to myself and so many others... This Episode is a MUST Listen , even if you didn't know my broth...
Oct 09, 2020•42 min
I share with you guys the week I've had since hearing about Armanis accident. We talk updates on him, we talk about how Armani is leading people to God, we talk Jesus, Life, Miracles, Faith, Prayer, Memories, Eternal life, Peace, Love, Support, Prophecy, Healing and so much more on this episode. I truly hope you enjoy it and turn to God when your heart is hurting. Quote from the show: "My heart hurts every day. Physical pain exist behind my chest. I miss being just happy with Jesus every day. I’...
Oct 06, 2020•42 min
