I Like Birds Podcast

Wow, my first-ever street evangelism video was met with a heartbreaking story of a man whose wife ran off with his pastor 15 years ago. Hear what he had to say and please keep him in your prayers.
These are the stories of everyday people, and God leaves the 99 for the 1, which leads me to be bold and go talk to people about Jesus in Oceanside California, while there for the Bless God Summit with Ruslan KD.
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Most Christians won’t talk about selfish ambition vs. godly ambition because many don’t fully understand the difference. So how do we navigate grief, doubt, and trauma when life hits hard—especially after losing someone we love?
In this episode of the I Like Birds Podcast, Ruslan KD returns for a deep and honest conversation with Zach Rippey.
Ruslan shares insights on building relationships with people who don’t share your beliefs, including his friendship with an atheist, and why creating tension—both online and in real life—can actually lead to growth, clarity, and stronger faith.
We dive into:
Selfish ambition vs. godly ambition explained

What the Bible teaches about success, purpose, and calling

How to engage atheists and those who have deconstructed their faith

Why many Christians avoid difficult conversations

Faith tested through grief, loss, and real-life pain

Systems vs. information: how to actually grow in your life

Ruslan also opens up about navigating personal struggles and how those experiences have shaped his faith, mission, and approach to content, business, and ministry.
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? (leave a comment)
Learn more about Ruslan, his tour, and his new book Godly Ambition at RuslanKD.com
Watch Part 1 with Ruslan KD here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN6I6xoyGBg

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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.

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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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