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I Like Birds

I Like Birds

Written by: Zach Rippey
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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." 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.comZach Rippey Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • 237. We Left the Trap Just in Time - with SFG Studios

    237. We Left the Trap Just in Time - with SFG Studios
    Jan 27 2026

    God Gave Me a Dream to Leave the Trap… Three Weeks Later It Got Raided

    In this episode, Dino and his wife Rossi from SFG Studios share the true story of walking away from street life just in time—and how one decision changed everything. At the time, they were living in a trap house, selling drugs, and one step away from prison. They left with no car, no money, and no plan, ending up living in hotel rooms. Just three weeks later, the trap house they walked away from was raided, with arrests made and lives lost. They would have been there.

    What followed was real life. Hotel hopping. Job rejections. Humble beginnings. Rebuilding a marriage. Raising kids. Losing friends. Slowly watching things turn around. Today, they’re making music, doing prison outreach, and using their past to reach people who feel stuck where they once were.

    This deep convo covers leaving the trap they were trapped in, the dream that triggered everything, and almost going back to prison. Starting over from zero, faith, money, mindset, survival, moving from street life into prison ministry, and why resources matter when you want to help people.

    This conversation is raw, honest, funny, and real.


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  • Throwback: AI, Aliens, & the Antichrist - with Alan DiDio

    Throwback: AI, Aliens, & the Antichrist - with Alan DiDio
    Jan 20 2026

    AI, Aliens, and the antichrist are some buzzwords we need to look into today as Christians! Elon Musk has some wild words that warn about the dangers of AI and how it's essentially summoning the demon!

    Bishop Alan DiDio, comes on to answer these bone-chilling questions: - What should Christians do about AI? - Will AI benefit the AntiChrist? - Are Aliens real? Is the government hiding their existence? - Why are media personnel and government officials calling them something different now? This is a throwback to one of the most popular episodes of I Like Birds. Bishop Alan Didio drops wisdom about AI being an all-knowing technology that resembles what we saw during the "Tower of Babel" times.

    He encourages Christians to utilize it to spread the gospel.

    Powerful conversation that is still reaching people all over the world.


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  • 236. How Matt Reed Hit 1M on TikTok While Boldly Repping Jesus

    236. How Matt Reed Hit 1M on TikTok While Boldly Repping Jesus
    Jan 13 2026
    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.🚀 Work With Zach RippeyReady to launch or grow your podcast?Book a FREE discovery call with Zach:https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/the-power-of-the-pod-discovery-callWant a paid 1-on-1 podcast strategy call?https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/1-on-1-strategy-call-for-podcast-launch-and-growthNeed help writing a speech or message?https://www.rippeywrites.com/contactConnect with Zach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachrippey23Connect with Matt: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattreedofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattreedofficial🎁 Get a FREE 7-Day Trial on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ILikeBirds🕊️ Donate / Support the Ministry:https://ilikebirdsministry.com/support📘 21 Days in Africa (Book):Amazon: https://a.co/d/3iFskiYSigned 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/zachrippey23Sponsor a child through The Suubi Project:https://suubiproject.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQj_M7tm_siflOiHUgHNpg/join🛏️ Cozy Earth – Get 41% OffUse code ILIKEBIRDS at checkoutBamboo Sheet Set:https://cozyearth.com/products/bamboo-sheet-set?variant=40965917835444Luxe Bath Sheets:https://cozyearth.com/products/luxe-bath-sheets?variant=42846470013108🔧 Appliances (DFW Area)Text Jamie Eldridge: 817-659-6587I Like Birds discount:https://www.appliancestorenearmetx.com/ilikebirds🛡️ Insurance Quotes (Texas)Call or text Wes: (817) 247-7827Email: wrapaglia@farmersagent.com🐜 Alpha & Omega Pest Control (DFW)“One Call Kills Them All”Call Tim Davis: 817-426-4445
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