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I Like Birds Podcast

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.

Podcast · By Zach Rippey · English · Official site

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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    264. She Told Jesus “I’m Done” Then Built a $50M Real Estate Career - with Kelsie Blevins (opens the original)

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    Kelsie Blevins was raised by addicts, moved out at 16, hit rock bottom after a DWI, and eventually told Jesus, “I’m done.” What happened next transformed her faith, identity, and future. Today, Kelsie is a successful real estate agent who sold more than $50 million in real estate during her first two years. But this conversation is not simply about business success. It is about surrendering to Jesus, breaking generational cycles, keeping promises to yourself, and becoming unrecognizable from the

  2. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    263. Your Calling Demands You Get Rich - with Omar El-Takrori (opens the original)

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    Should Christians want to get rich or has bad theology made believers afraid of money? In this value-packed episode, Zach sits down with entrepreneur and communicator Omar El-Takrori for an honest conversation about wealth, biblical stewardship, tithing, entrepreneurship, and why some God-given callings require serious capital. After investing more than $135,000 in coaching and personal development with Myron Golden, Omar went from making a few hundred thousand dollars a year to building a multi

  3. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    262. Is Forrest Frank Proof a New Great Awakening Has Begun? - with Larry Sparks (opens the original)

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    Is Forrest Frank proof that a new Great Awakening has already started? In this fascinating episode of the I Like Birds Podcast, Zach Rippey sits down with revival historian Larry Sparks to unpack what’s happening across America—from Forrest Frank’s Jesus Generation Tour and packed stadiums to college campus baptisms, young people turning to Jesus, and a renewed hunger for God. Larry makes a bold declaration he says he hasn’t publicly made before: “We are actually in a Great Awakening.” But how d

  4. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    261. How to Identify False Prophets in 2026 - with Pastor Brian Gibson (opens the original)

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    How to Identify False Prophets in 2026 with Pastor Brian Gibson is a powerful conversation about discerning real prophecy from counterfeit ministry, testing spiritual gifts, and staying grounded in biblical truth. Zach sits down with Pastor Brian Gibson to unpack one of the biggest questions facing the Church right now: How do you know what’s real and what’s counterfeit when it comes to prophecy, miracles, and spiritual gifts? Brian shares why the existence of false prophets doesn’t erase the re

  5. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    260. The Day Everything Changed: Losing My Best Friend & Wrestling With God (opens the original)

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    September 27, 2020, divided my life into two worlds: the one where my best friend Armani was alive and the one where he wasn’t. In this raw solo dolo episode, I share the heart behind Me, Armani, & Jesus , why I buried parts of my grief for three years, and what happened when I returned to the cabin and river connected to Armani’s final days. We talk about the friendships we keep putting on the back burner, facing the places we would rather avoid, and learning how to wrestle with God without wal

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