I Like Birds Podcast

What happens when a physicist trained to question everything comes face-to-face with something they can’t explain?

In this unique episode of I Like Birds, Zach sits down with Dr. Putty Putman, a quantum physicist whose life took an unexpected turn after a single moment in China completely shattered his understanding of reality. What started as curiosity turned into a firsthand encounter with the power of God that he couldn’t reason away.

From unpacking the science behind the movie "Interstellar" to wrestling with the idea that love might transcend dimensions, this conversation moves between physics and faith in a way that feels both grounded and deeply personal.

But everything shifts when Putty shares a story where one simple prayer changed an entire room and forced him to confront something he didn’t even believe in.

From there, he launched a training at over 200 schools, equipping saints to operate in the power of the Holy Spirit.

By the end of this episode, you might find yourself asking some deeper questions and be glad you heard God's power shared from this man's perspective.

Connect with Putty here: https://www.puttyputman.com/
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What if your anxiety isn’t the problem… but the warning sign you’ve been ignoring? Anxiety is an alarm system to the fires burning in your life.
In this powerful throwback episode of I Like Birds, Zach Rippey sits down with the highly respected Dr. John Delony to unpack the truth about anxiety, identity, and what it really means to live a non-anxious life.
So many people today feel overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected — but what if anxiety isn’t something “wrong” with you? What if it’s your body trying to get your attention?
In this conversation, we dive into:
Why anxiety is an alarm system, not a flaw
How modern culture is shaping identity around labels
The real reason so many people feel lonely
Why we’ve outsourced community and what it’s costing us
How to build a life rooted in peace, purpose, and connection with GOD and His Creation
This episode will challenge the way you think about mental health and help you move toward a more grounded, faith-filled life.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, disconnected, or searching for peace — this one’s for you.
Zach experiences a mini version of the John Delony Show
Get John's BOOKS Here: Building a non-anxious life
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What happens when you pray for hours… and nothing happens?
In this highly anticipated episode, David Diga Hernandez shares the raw and real story of desperately seeking God—trying everything he knew: prayer, worship, scripture, and intercession... yet still feeling nothing.
After four hours of striving, frustration turned into surrender:
“I don’t know how to pray… I don’t know how to find Jesus.”
And that’s when everything changed.
David describes the moment the presence of Jesus filled his room, what it felt like physically, from electric-like sensations to overwhelming peace and joy, and how that encounter completely transformed his understanding of the Holy Spirit.
We also dive into:
• What it actually feels like when the power of God moves
• The reality of being slain in the Spirit
• Why some people fall—and others don’t
• The difference between a real encounter vs. emotional hype or faking it
• How to discern what’s genuine vs. forced
• Why so many believers struggle to experience what they read in the Book of Acts
This is an honest, deep, and sometimes controversial conversation about encountering God, surrender, and the true work of the Holy Spirit.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, skeptical, or hungry for more of God, this episode will challenge and encourage you.
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Joseph wasn’t promoted for a gift… it was strategy.
Zach Rippey and PJ Vescovi unpack one of the most overlooked lessons in the story of Joseph. It wasn’t just dream interpretation that changed history — it was wisdom, stewardship, humility, and a strategy that solved a coming crisis.
We talk about what it really means to “strategize with God,” how to pursue Heaven’s agenda in business and content creation, and why obedience is often the path of the most resistance — but also the path that produces the most fruit.
PJ shares how God uses believers under secular leadership, why self-promotion often gets refined out of us in the “pit seasons,” and how the way you see God will determine how you steward what He puts in your hands.
Zach also shares the behind-the-scenes story of how a humbling season — including going back to work at Outback — led to a viral episode that reached millions of people around the world.
It’s a powerful reminder that preparation, systems, and faithful stewardship matter when the next wave comes.
If you’re building a podcast, business, ministry, or message, this conversation will challenge you to stop chasing worldly metrics and start solving real problems with Heaven’s blueprint.

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Bryce May shares the powerful story of the song that stopped her from suicide and how Jesus completely changed her life.
In this honest conversation, Bryce opens up about trauma, loneliness, and the moment God met her in her darkest night. What began as deep pain became a powerful testimony of healing, purpose, and bold faith.
Today she’s leading a Jesus Club at her high school, pursuing music, and helping other young people find hope in Christ.
If you’ve ever struggled with depression, suicidal thoughts, or feeling alone, this episode is a reminder that your story isn’t over.

Follow Bryce’s music journey and sow a seed:Instagram: @brycea_roni

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Book a paid 1 on 1 stategy call for your podcast: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/1-on-1-strategy-call-for-podcast-launch-and-growth 

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🤝 Partner with I Like Birds Ministry 🕊️

🎁 Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/ILikeBirds 

🕊️: Make Donations on our Site:
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📘: 21 Days in Africa: 
Amazon: https://a.co/d/3iFskiY
Signed Copy + Free Gift: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop/p/21-days-in-africa-signed-paperback 

🧢: Bird Merch: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop 

🩵 Paypal:
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✊🏽: Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/zachrippey23 

📚 I Like Books  📚 Get 20% off some of your favorite books: https://www.faithandflame.com/pages/my-shop/zachrippey 
Use code "ILIKEBIRDS20 at checkout.

🧡 Donate to The Suubi Project + Sponsor a Child: 
https://suubiproject.org/ 

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Are you in the DFW & need a new appliance? 
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Alpha and Omega Pest Control | DFW 
Need your bugs GONE? 
One Call Kills Them All! 
Call Tim Davis @ 817-426-4445 and this will be the beginning & the end of your pest problems: