Bryan Schwartz, a former NFL linebacker turned pastor, shares his journey to Christ. After achieving his dreams on the field, he found himself miserable with a failing marriage. A pivotal moment came at quarterback Mark Brunell's Bible study, where Bryan and his teammates accepted Christ together. This life-changing event ignited Bryan’s passion for sharing the gospel, leading him to impact others in the kingdom of God. Bryan is a great man, husband, and father of 7 and a truly incredible guest—...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Lisa Patterson comes on the show to tell a chilling story of the time her 2-year-old son was found at the bottom of the pool for over ten minutes. After multiple people tried CPR on him, he was rushed to the hospital covered in tubes to keep his lifeless body alive. His Mama prayed Psalm 91 for protection over him and had so many of OpenDoor Church family praying for her and baby Ezra. After calling out the name of Jesus and a spiritual mama rebuking the spirit of death a MIRACLE HAPPENED! If yo...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Did you know the Titanic and Abe Lincoln's assassination are divinely connected? Pastor Troy Brewer joins us for our 5th and final live audience show of the year to unpack his new book, share awesome stories, and give us profound insights on how to get MORE OF GOD'S FAVOR. We laugh, we go deep, and we glorify God throughout the episode. Enjoy this one and share with your peeps! Get your copy of Troy Brewer's new book HERE Want to fight human trafficking? Do it HERE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 27 min
The prophetic word over our ministry in 2024 was "OVERFLOW". For the one year anniversary of our show going viral, I invited back the guest who made that happen, Charlie Owens! He is a walking bible and he's full of nuggets! This is his third appearance on I Like Birds and in this episode, we are going over the BIG moments of 2024 that will leave a kingdom impact for years to come! Hear about these highlights and so much more: Impactful Start : Kicked off the year in Ada, OK, preaching and doing...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Wow! We got Pastor Steve Penate from Mercy Culture Church on the show! Steve is a Multi-Million dollar producing licensed Real Estate Agent and Owner & Broker of Elite Real Estate Texas. He's rated among the top agents in the nation and has a huge voice of influence in the political realm all over America. Topics discussed: The church's role in politics Celebrating the election results and comparing it to biblical examples Steve's obedience to run for Mayor of Fort Worth + the government doo...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Loving people is a lifestyle which is the reason Scott Burks started his ministry called “Be.Love” Today he joins Zach Rippey in studio to discuss his lifetime work as a youth pastor, the creative books he’s written, and his role in helping orphans, feeding people, and leading teenagers to Christ. Scott opens up about the chronic pain he's been battling and gives hope to those going through a similar burden. We discuss doing it for the ONE in a special way. Enter the giveaway to get a free book:...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr
I Like Birds crashes the Opendoor Church Studio to have a powerful conversation with Pastor Troy Brewer and Joseph Z. We talk about hearing God's voice, the difference between the office of prophet and the gift of prophecy, as well as unpacking our marriages and how much our wives have played a role in our ministries. Please share this podcast once it blesses you. Subscribe + Partner Below 🎁 Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ILikeBirds 🕊️: Make Donations on our Site: h...
Nov 25, 2024•45 min
Share this podcast after it blesses you, thank you. Today we share some exciting news with you all about what's been shaken in the ministry and then we bring on Hannah Williamson to unpack her online ministry and heart for reaching this generation with biblical truth. We will ask her the truth about her escape from legalism into the fullness of God and how the fear of the Lord draws her closer to Him. She gets raw and real by opening up about the spiritual abuse and condemnation she received fro...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Jaron Myers is the FIRST professional comedian Zach has had on I Like Birds Podcast. We had a great convo about the art of comedy, connecting with crowds, including the light of Christ in our acts, and performing at churches. We unpack his VIRAL VIDEOS and share some ugly truths about what that's like as a creator. We also dive into the genius comedy special Jaron recorded called The Blind Date which you can get for FREE at his website: https://www.jaronmyers.com/blinddate Jaron Myers is coming ...
Nov 07, 2024•49 min
The joy of the Lord was one of the big takeaways revealed in the viral story of Ava Trammell during her first appearance on I Like Birds Podcast. We invited her back to share more of her story and he heart for choosing life despite the tragic diagnosis she received of her baby Sophie at her ultrasound. Ava has become a powerful representation of what it means to love the Lord and the life he has given us. Pastor Dustin Watts joins Zach and Ava on stage to share wisdom with the audience and walks...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Global Speaker Stephanie Chung joins the show to share her testimony of how she went from being a baggage handler to becoming the first African American president of a private aviation company. Her story reflects God’s transformative power and you'll see why she's a world-renowned speaker who is on the same stage as Tim Tebow and John Maxwell. We’ll also dive into: - The Jesus light on her even in the workplace. - Her army dad took down the Christmas tree when he got saved. - Relational wealth: ...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min
What happens when a once self-proclaimed atheist becomes one of the most powerful voices for Jesus? You get a worldwide ministry that equips ministries all over the planet to reach peolpe for Christ through the power of online ministry. Today we are diving deep into fatherhood, trusting God for a miracle building, and Alan’s incredible journey from being an atheist to becoming a bold voice for Jesus. Join me as we welcome back Bishop Alan Didio from Encounter Today TV. Alan was the host of the p...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min
How does God redeem a heart after two abortions and use that story to save babies' lives around the world? Jennifer Weiss shares her powerful testimony and advice for Christians supporting women in crisis. After obediently serving the Lord as a flight attendant for 7 years, Jennifer Weiss has stepped into the author and publishing role with the mission of helping others get their story of transformation out into the world. Jennifer has experienced a radical resurrection of her heart and gets vul...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Keeping the “God Mind” was the heartbeat of the message I heard Andre Blaze preach at the summer Prison Mission I went on. He lit up the room and all the prisoners were on fire for Jesus once he got done proclaiming the word of God. After talking to Andre after the mission, I know our audience will love this brother’s story and heart for the Lord! Come and get this bread! Subscribe and SHARE to help more people see this! check out https://www.blazepraise.net/ for 24/7 radio station. like his min...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Getting pregnant in high school is nobody’s plan, especially one who grew up in church, has great parents, and loves the Lord. Ava Trammell is coming on the show to tell her story of choosing her baby Sophies life despite the tragic prognosis she got at her ultrasound. We feel all the emotions of what it was like in that room, the community around her, and the faith she had to pray for a miracle. We will dive into the heart and courage Ava showed throughout that tragedy. We will unpack mental he...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Jam Packed Episode for you today, as Zach shares some powerful takeaways from the Armed Media Conference you'll want to hear! We touch on divine connections we made, reveal some YouTube gems we learned, and unpack the nuggets of wisdom from our favorite speakers. God’s favor was on us and I Like Birds was put on the big screen! 👀 Later in the episode, I’m sharing with you my heart for transitioning into Pastor Troy Brewer’s Open Door Church. Hear what God revealed to me + how our ministries lin...
Aug 19, 2024•53 min
Are you the David in your own story? Aaron Rocamontes played a big role in our growth and mindset in 2023 and having him on our anniversary show was special! He dropped great gems of wisdom and reminded us we are the DAVID in our own story! It all starts with GREAT FAITH! Full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcwA3ypGALk&t=4s ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Sow a seed below 👇🏻 🤝: Partner with us on Patron here: https://patreon.com/ILikeBirds?utm_medium=unknown&a...
Jul 16, 2024•27 min
Why did Jesus turn water into wine once Mary demanded him to act? After reading the book of John multiple times, this story led me down some deep dives into scriptures and hermeneutics. I'm excited to share those with you today. Why Jesus Called Her "Woman"? Was it Jesus and the disciple's fault the wedding ran out of wine? Jesus said, "My hour has not yet come." yet he still did the miracle when Mary spoke up... why? HEY PLEASE RATE THIS PODCAST 5 STARS ON SPOTIFY Share & Subscribe! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬...
Jul 08, 2024•7 min
The celebration of 4 years of I Like Birds was incredible. We laughed, we reflected, we cried, we gave thanks, and Zach got roasted by some of the best comedians in the DFW! Enjoy stand-up comedy by both Zach Rippey and Robb Ross! We had guest appearances by Robb Ross, Kevin Smyth, and Aaron Rocamontes while also hearing a few words from friends of the show Jake Roche, Olivier Ishtiaq, and Pastor Troy Brewer. What a fun night of joy we all had at the Launchbox ! Give this one a watch! Share + Su...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Jake Roche was the first worship leader I ever encountered on my faith walk. The way he leads is special as he brings you into the presence of God while uplifting you to praise and worship him. Unfortunately, Church Hurt has become something Jake has experienced and walked through over the last five years and today we're talking about it in a raw and real way. Jake was in town for a prison mission with me where we ministered to prisoners in Bridgeport Texas. If you'd like to support our ministry...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This one is for you! Resilience is an action men need to adopt in the body of Christ because it is a powerful weapon against the enemy! My friend Trey Tucker @RuggedCounseling joins me on I Like Birds Podcast to talk about the struggles men face with emotional health and father wounds. We unpack a lot of truths and discuss man's need to be a part of a tribe! Zach also opens up to Trey about losing his best friend Armani and how that was the hole in his heart...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In this powerful SOLO episode, I'm sharing vulnerable truths with you Birds! - I made the podcast my IDOL for a season. - I humble myself and get a part-time job at a familiar place. - I share my story of how I believed God for great provision but found myself looking to the world for it instead. - I repented, and God showed me that true peace and fulfillment come from Him alone not the success of a podcast. -I'm sharing struggles with emotional trauma and childhood wounds that need to be healed...
May 20, 2024•50 min
What's your suddenly ? The prophetic word "suddenly" was spoken over the house of Thread Church during Zach's first year of attending his new church. Senior Lead Pastor Alex Burkins is invited on to testify about all God's done at Thread and his personal life over the last year. Zach shares the suddenly moment of finding out his wife Katherine is pregnant with a baby girl! Can you guess her name? After stories and biblical truths are shared to a live audience at the Launchbox in Fort Worth, Zach...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Ai, Aliens, and the antichrist are some buzzwords we need to look into today as Christians! There was no better guest to have on our show to do so! In this episode with Bishop Alan Didio, we cover these questions: What should Christians do about AI? Will AI benefit the AntiChrist? Are Aliens real? Why are they calling them something different now? Bishop Alan Didio comes on I Like Birds and drops wisdom about AI being an all-knowing technology that resembles what we saw during the "Tower of Babe...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Building a non-anxious life is a MUST as this world has us more booked and busy than ever before. Dr. John Delony shares the truth about us living in a constant war cycle and generations will be impacted for the next 100 years. We are outsourcing community to the point we don't have people we can rely on in a time of need. John came on I Like Birds Podcast and dropped gems on what we can do about it while also bringing the teachings of Jesus to the forefront of our hearts and minds. Dr. John Del...
Apr 17, 2024•55 min
Roseann Schaub became the brownie queen of New York while committing crimes that would have likely ended up being a life sentence in prison if God didn't save her. She went from being a gang leader in NY and worshipping satan to becoming radically saved by Jesus when she cried out to the Lord. Roseann was involved in a revival that swept through her city. During this revival, she was asked to go into a prison and minister to the people imprisoned there. By His grace, he gave her a life sentence ...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Ben Fuller blesses the I Like Birds Podcast with his story of going from a suicidal teen to giving God glory in every lyric he writes! Ben went from being addicted to cocaine to being celibate, sober, and radically married to Jesus! His music reflects this new reality as every song is a testimony unto the Lord. We also discuss his tour life, encountering fans in a spiritual way, and leading men to the cross! It all started with one dinner and a church invite and now Ben is inviting people to his...
Apr 01, 2024•53 min
My first-ever mission trip to prison was with a friend of the show Charlie Owens! Who went Viral on TikTok for 3 reasons: 1. God has anointed his ministry 2. He's a walking Bible & drops nuggets you never heard 3. Because he's a storyteller who draws you in & brings you closer to Christ! Come join us by the campfire and hear a deeper layer of Charlie's story. We dive into his heart for prison missions as he and I reflect on the first one we did TOGETHER in Bridgeport Texas. From there we...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 50 min
WE BACK! Another collaboration between myself and Pastor Troy Brewer! This time we are in front of a live audience in a beautiful venue in Fort Worth Texas called Launchbox Collective! Pastor Troy and Zach Rippey open up about their deep love for Uganda, Troy drops knowledge about the upcoming solar eclipse, and the two jokesters can't help but laugh and cut up with the crowd as the stories and deep dives into ministry and King Jesus unfold. We also dive DEEP into Marriage! One of the best convo...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Neana Willis drops by the Throne Room to shine the light on the darkness that she's kept quiet about for decades. After being molested and sexually assaulted at a young age her addictions to sex and food brought her to a place of complete surrender to God. She gave her life to Christ and three months later she met her husband, who valued her in a way she's never been valued before. The two of them have battled through their own spiritual strongholds but have kept each other accountable along the...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min
