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I Like Birds

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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Episodes

Financial Freedom: Investing in Silver & Gold

We are in uncharted waters right now and I am being called by God to teach you what I've learned about investing in Gold and Silver. I have a big heart for silver specifically but I am an active investor in both and want to do everything in my power to teach you about finances in general. I want the focus to be God while also bringing you to a place of financial freedom. Being debt free is one of the biggest blessings God has put on my marriage and I want to equip others to achieve these same go...

Oct 11, 202146 min

Financial Freedom through the Lord Jesus Christ

I introduce to you all a new series! A new branch of the I Like Birds Podcast to put your little bird feet on! We will be sharing the Financial Freedom that can be had as a Follower of Christ and I am here to encourage you to seek freedom in all aspect of your life. Including Financially! I am here to teach, equip, and lead you in the right direction of how to steward the fruit God gives you in this life and lift you up in a new understanding of what it means to be prosperous in richness from th...

Oct 05, 202150 min

1 Year Anniversary of Armani's last day

This episode had to be made. It wasn’t planned but it had to be made. This is the one year anniversary week of Armani’s whitewater rafting incident that somehow transpired to his death. We share everything about his life and who he was. We talk Armani, Russ, and Jesus. This is an episode that was hard to make but felt great to get it out. Praying for his family and friends as his name and memories come up around this time of year. It's been a long year and I miss my friend everyday. But man... l...

Sep 29, 202148 min

95. Attitude of Christ

We talk how powerful, mighty, and Godly Jesus real is. We talk about why I have an American Flag in my studio. We discuss the importance of having an attitude of Christ, Shining Bright in this Dark World, and the importance of multiplying His kingdom! We dive deep into John 21 and Philippians 2. We share the story of Peter jumping out of the boat to swim to shore just to see Jesus. Jesus makes everyone breakfast and gives them some life and spiritual wisdom that we could all benefit from. Paul e...

Sep 26, 202141 min

94. Alone with God

I filmed this episode that's how much I like this one. As always we dive deep and tell you the truth about what it means to be alone with God. We announce some youtube news! Would love y'all support over there! I call you the listener to go from a hearer and a seeker to a multiplier and supplier of the Gospel! Another HEATER! SO MANY GEMS IN THIS ONE. Listen and Share Merch, Blogs, Support https://www.ilikebirdspodcast.com/ YOUTUBE RELAUNCH: HERE...

Sep 22, 202136 min

93. Testimonies! Which One? - with Lisa Schwarz

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQj_M7tm_siflOiHUgHNpgMan this was so coo l! I was invited to be a guest on this incredible show and we had a deep convo about what God's been doing in my life since he's called me into ministry. I share an awesome story about sharing the gospel on my RV journey. I talk about spending 5 hours with Jesus every day and we talk about how the book of proverbs is intellectually smooth. Lisa is a POWERHOUSE in ministry. So much respect for her and she will be coming o...

Sep 19, 202140 min

92. You're Not the Only One with a Pool

"If people in your life aren’t repenting and turning to the Lord in a time such as these then God is going to remove them one way or another." Join me on a powerful episode about pursuing the right things and people in your life. Making sure you are seeing life from a Jesus centered perspective and doing everything in your power to make the path you are on as smooth as possible. When you get knocked off the path, Jesus is always there for you to help you get back on. A Spirit Led Episode I think...

Sep 15, 202120 min

91. Yo! Where you been at?

I told you this season was going to be next level! I been MIA because God had a MIRACLE happen in my life. The biggest prayer of my life answered and the blessings are pouring in. I reflect on my Goals in the new Throne Room studio / office! I am off script and straight from the heart. ONE TAKE DRAKE on it! "Expectations are the best friends of Ego" Goals: 1. Attitude of Chirst 2. God's Will Over Yours 3. Writing > Money 4. Birds + School = Future 5. Big Leaps --> New Levels 6. Get out of ...

Sep 13, 202142 min

90. The Real Church - A Sunday Conversation with Sharon Sargent

A conversation with a human being I love dearly! My sister-in-law Sharon Sargent is anointed! Walks in her authority! Seeks Christ above all else daily. She is spiritually in tune with what God is doing in this world and in the heavenly realms. We discuss everything from prophecy, deliverance, church, boldness, truth, love, and just dive super deep! An episode for the ages and I look forward to having her on again soon! Listen when you can. S hare this Show with Souls. Follow Christ. Peep the we...

Aug 22, 20211 hr 15 min

89. We are Going into a New Season

Did you enjoy the last episode? Wait until you hear this one... "Let's be real with ourselves here, we are in a new season and we need to be spiritually grounded before we can become mentally, emotionally, and physically sound. We need to be spiritually awakened to wrap our minds about what is going on in the world around us right now. To be a voice for Jesus you have to be living more in the spiritual than the psychical. We talk about this often on this show. When you are living deeper in the p...

Aug 16, 202144 min

88. Sitting Down with Jesus

A BRAND NEW SEASON of the faith journey is among us. Tune in today to hear what has been going on in my life and hear the message you have been thirsting for all summer. Sitting Down With Jesus is a breakthrough episode that will lift you up and rock your socks! Now's the time. Let's lean even harder into Christ during this next season. We are going to need it. MY NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! Get Merch! Read Blogs! Get Bird Drops! ILikeBirdsPodcast.com #LetsGrow...

Aug 12, 202134 min

87. Why I Love Jesus

This episode is powerful! I ask myself some spiritually heavy questions: Am I really a new creation since knowing Christ? What does it mean when Christ says "we will do equal and even greater works than He?" What is one thing I don't like about Jesus? Why do I love Jesus? Join me today and elevate your faith in Christ with the Word of God and the explanation of John 14:12-14 as well as understanding how truly transformative the gospel is. We also share what we been up to this summer living the R...

Jul 06, 202133 min

86. Album Mode

This episode is going to be one that is going to let you guys know what direction I’m doing in. It will be Christ centered but this is a very personal episode I am giving you guys to bring you along with me on this next season of the ministry and the walk with Christ of Zach Rippey. I am now about to be in album mode.... find out what that truly means! #Listen #Share #Subscribe Ps: Website dropping any day now - it's ready 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Zach’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Jun 17, 20211 hr 18 min

85. Soul Winners Part II - With Olivier Ishtiaq

Part two of our amazing conversation about Christ. We get deeper in the second half of this convo and we pop it off talking about Armani, life, and testimonies. Powerful stuff! I encourage everyone two enjoy to brothers in Christ talking about the Kingdom of God! Christ is the mediator to know the heart of God as well as understand this current life we are given and to truly see the purpose of why we are here as individuals. We are here to glorify God but it takes knowing him first to do so. The...

Jun 09, 20211 hr 6 min

84. Soul Winners - with Olivier Ishtiaq

My best friend Olivier flies out to see me in North Carolina and we sit down and enjoy a conversation about the Kingdom! Olivier shares his experience coming to Christ as well as his passion for telling others the Good News about Christ. We are boldly claiming that we want to be soul winners but also identify that it is only possible by the power of God! We are just the seed planters! We discuss so much more and i think you will love this one! Enjoy this episode and maybe look out for a part 2 ;...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 16 min

BirdTalk: Back in my Journal

Bonus episode for you guys! I'm back to writing in my journal and I read you guys what I wrote and explain the love I have for it. I realized I'm not talking to myself, or the journal, I'm talking to Jesus! I encourage you to join me today and begin Journaling! It'll change your life and spiritual Jesus Journey! Let's GROW! New Episode with Olivier coming soon... Share, Subscribe, Show Love! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Zach’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach...

May 30, 20216 min

83. The Way, The Truth, The Life

This is it... the episode you can send to anyone and everyone. We discuss how the only way to know God is to know Christ. Powerful twenty minutes.. See you on the other side! Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. #ShareThisPodcast If you would like to purchase a Birds Shirt. Please Email me Below! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Zach’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachrippey23/ ✉️ Email Me: ZachRip...

May 25, 202121 min

82. Fishing with Freddie | I want to be a Jesus Junky

Join me today as I confess my cell phone addiction and how I am going to implement some new disciples on how to break the chains. I share an incredible Jesus moment I had with a gentlemen who happened to be fishing next to me. An episode that will cut, awaken, and make you ponder and it just so happens to be loose and fun! Listen now! Talking Points: RV life is teaching me so much about myself Update on Benny Eyeballs on the Stock Market Praying out Loud for someone Walking in the Spirit We must...

May 20, 20211 hr 6 min

81. We are the Body of Christ

An episode of great importance. We really unpack the meaning behind this biblical truth. "We are the body of Christ." Join me as I teach you all what I am learning out of the two books The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee and 5 Minute Theologian. * I also share a story about when I was confronted by a snake in the grass while researching how to be a pastor. Wild story I should have shared a long time ago. Please Share This Show with fellow believers, confused believers, and non believers. ▬...

May 12, 202152 min

80. FULL ARMOR OF GOD

What do you do if you find yourself in a state of depression? What about Anxiety? Paul tells us what to do in Ephesians and it's quite powerful! A Must listen to episode one you will want to share with the world and I hope you do! Enjoy this one y'all its a BANGER! Start your weekend off on a strong note! Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing this podcast! Bird Shirts available for purchase! Contact me now! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Zach’s Instagram: ht...

May 07, 202114 min

79. What Does it Mean to be a Father?

A truly personal episode that unpacks my shortcomings as a father as well as deeply exploring the heart and character of God the Father. A bit different than the last few episodes, but one that I think you will benefit from as this one helped me understand how much God truly loves us. Thank you Christ for showing us and allowing us how to know the father as well as making us right with the father. This one is special... I hope you enjoy! One Year Anniversary of I Like Birds. I love you! Thank yo...

May 04, 202122 min

78. The Unforgivable Sin

Hey friend! Jump on in! This episode is somewhat a continuation of the last two episodes as we explore our sinful ways as well as unpack the meaning behind Jesus telling us "Blaspheme against the Spirit" is unforgivable. Learn more about what the freedom and deliverance of sin means in your life. Enjoy some quotes from the show below and tune in as soon as possible! Quotes from the Show: "It’s wild to think people would rather believe the goodness of what Jesus was doing was from the power of sa...

Apr 28, 202152 min

77. Put On for Jesus - Part 4

WE ARE LIVE FROM WAYNESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA! I was going to call this episode "Spiritual Warfare | Fear God, Not Man" but I thought I'd bless y'all with a part 4 of the series "Put On for Jesus" we started back in August of last year. This episode got a little real, a little silly, and a little powerful. We are in Luke 12: 1-12 today and Jesus is powerfully speaking to his disciples about choosing Him over man; even if man can kill your body. It's a big wake up call for all of us as followers o...

Apr 23, 20211 hr 1 min

76. The Blood & The Cross

A Must Listen to Truth about what The Blood & The Cross did for us as well as how God sees the blood. This episode is packed with doctrinal truths we all need to be aware of as believers and followers of Christ. First episode recorded in three weeks, I was pumped! Talking Points: RV Journey updates God's Creation - Waterfall thoughts Olivier and I's Conversation Unpacked Oliviers Enthusiasm about the Lord & His Big News Getting Back in the the Bible What it means to Love God with your Mi...

Apr 15, 202147 min

Bird Talk: If I Were the Devil

I share a powerful clip from an American Broadcaster Paul Harvey from 1965 as he predicts and prophesies what the Devil will do and has done. It's fascinating! We discuss after! Check it out! Must hear clip! #Subscribe to this Podcast #Share this Podcast #Listen Weekly to the Podcast ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📹 Youtube (RV Livin - Rippey's on the Road) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWljck_VRdl_D_k_WByL8rw 📸 Zach’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachrippey23...

Apr 07, 20219 min

75. God Came Thru

Yes I spelt through wrong on purpose. This episode is about how much God has come thru in our RV Journey before we even hit the road. So much layers in this episode peep the talking points for more intel. Talking Points: Examples of God coming Thru Faith and the Deeper Meaning Behind it Vaccine Passports Lil Nas X Satan Shoes Liberty & Freedom at Stake Mark of the Beast China wants to own USA Friendship and Cutting the Fat Nurturing Relationships #Subscribe to this Podcast #Share this Podcas...

Mar 31, 202131 min

74. Are You Stressed? | Do You Complain?

What does the Bible say about stressing? What does the Bible say about complaining? What does Jesus say about worrying? I share with you guys the amount of stress I have had over these last few weeks as well as my tendency to complain. We unpack what the Word of God says and how we can overcome stress, worries, troubles, and grumblings about life. This episode cut me deep and I am happy to have learned what I learned and hope you benefit from it as well. We use a lot of scripture and powerful nu...

Mar 24, 202150 min

73. Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman

We dive deep on this story in John 4. The first time Jesus ever proclaimed he was The Messiah, it happened to fall on the ears of a woman at the well. An outcast amongst her people, an enemy of the jews, a woman married and divorced 5 times, and living with a man who wasn't even her husband. Jesus told her about eternal life, salvation, multi cultural acceptance of God, and the absolute truths we all need to hold onto when it pertains to thirsting for the spiritual needs of Jesus in our lives. W...

Mar 17, 202134 min

72. The Word was with God

Are y’all ready to get nerdy and moved today? I have an incredible story in the back half of this episode to share with you guys all while being overly nerdy about the most profound verse I think in the entire Bible. John 1:1 Talking Points: The Beginning of Time Vs Beginning of Eternity An eternal view of Jesus Christ Deity He is on the throne next to God interceding on our behalf Jesus gave life and enlightenment Jesus was responsible for creating the world Story Time: A friend of mine who has...

Mar 10, 202133 min

71. Sexual Sin Spirals

Oh snap! We talking about that good ole taboo subject today! This topic was requested by a friend and we got deep on it! A very scripture based episode and one we can all learn from. We cover many things, check the talking points & listen now! Talking Points: Living and Dying by the Sword (Word of God) Chris Delia Sex Addiction Confession My own struggles with pornography in the past Lustful Thoughts God is not surprised by Intrusive thoughts How do we improve this? We needs God's help to fi...

Mar 04, 202140 min
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