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What if the safest path isn't God's path?Pastor Micah Berteau had a thriving ministry, a clear future, and every reason to stay put, including his dad's expectations. Instead, he walked away from it all to plant a church from the ground up in Fort Worth, Texas. In this honest conversation, Micah shares the hidden realities of church planting, pastoral leadership, church hurt, criticism, faith, and trusting God when the outcome isn't guaranteed.You'll also hear:* Why he chose planting over inheriting a ministry* How to leave a church the right way* The truth about church hurt and betrayal* Why hardship often shapes your calling* Building a church with nothing but faith* The Thief on the cross taught us so much * Youtubers chose to end their baby's life because of Down syndrome, Zach and Micah unpack it unapologetically. Micah Berteau is the pastor of The House Church and is a husband and father of 4 boys! Enjoy this great conversationWork with Zach on a Speech: https://www.rippeywrites.com/contactBook Zach Rippey to Speak or Perform Comedy here: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/comedybooking🤝 Partner with I Like Birds Ministry 🕊️🎁 Free 7-Day Trial on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/ILikeBirds🕊️ Donate on Our Websitehttps://ilikebirdsministry.com/support📘 21 Days in AfricaAmazon: https://a.co/d/3iFskiYSigned Copy + Free Gift: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop/p/21-days-in-africa-signed-paperback🧢 Bird Merchhttps://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop🩵 PayPal Donationhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C55JZNGUB97EE✊🏽 Venmo Donationhttps://account.venmo.com/u/zachrippey23📚 I Like Books — Get 20% Offhttps://www.faithandflame.com/pages/my-shop/zachrippeyUse code ILIKEBIRDS20 at checkout.🧡 The Suubi Project — Sponsor a Childhttps://suubiproject.org/🎙️ EPISODE SPONSORSTops Roofing Free Inspection and Estimate? (817) 477-2744https://www.topsroofingcompany.com/🛠️ DFW Appliance DiscountText Jamie Eldridge: 817-659-6587Get your I Like Birds discount:https://www.appliancestorenearmetx.com/ilikebirds🐜 Alpha & Omega Pest Control — DFW“One Call Kills Them All!”Call Tim Davis: 817-426-4445https://alphaomegapests.com/

Why didn’t Donald Trump mention the Epstein files during the longest State of the Union address in history? In this episode of The Rip, Zach Rippey breaks down the key moments from the speech, the good, the bad, the weird, and why so many Americans still have questions about accountability.Plus — we dive into the latest alien disclosure buzz and what the Bible actually says about the unseen realm, and we react to Candace Owens’ new Bride of Charlie series and the growing controversy around Erika Kirk and Candace Owens. As always, we’re ripping through the headlines, roasting culture, and bringing a biblical lens to the chaos. The answer is JESUS!Work with Zach on a Speech: https://www.rippeywrites.com/contactBook a paid 1 on 1 stategy call for your podcast: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/1-on-1-strategy-call-for-podcast-launch-and-growth Want to hear more about Zach’s podcast coaching program: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/the-power-of-the-pod-discovery-call Launch, grow, and scale your podcast FREE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ADMIvLFDyAc?si=NN4kw-NOfzU7c3qc Book Zach Rippey to Speak or Perform Comedy here: https://www.gigsalad.com/zach_rippey-christian_comedian_speaker_alva 🤝 Partner with I Like Birds Ministry 🕊️🎁 Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ILikeBirds 🕊️: Make Donations on our Site:https://ilikebirdsministry.com/support 📘: 21 Days in Africa: 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/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/#stateofunion #trump #therip

"We went to the abortion clinic… but they were 14 days too late."Justin Gordon shares the moment his mom told him that she and his father attempted to abort him and how that new information changed everything.He opens up about growing up feeling rejected, dealing with fatherlessness, walking through separation and divorce, and encountering Jesus in the darkest season of his life.We talk about:• Discovering he was almost aborted• Breaking generational cycles• The fatherlessness crisis in America• Choosing joy in suffering• What it really means to be born again• Street evangelism and bold obedienceThis is a story about identity, healing, masculinity, redemption, and the power of God's hand on a life in the womb. God has a plan for your life! Share this episode with 3 friends who come to mind! Work with Zach on a Speech: https://www.rippeywrites.com/contactBook a paid 1 on 1 stategy call for your podcast: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/1-on-1-strategy-call-for-podcast-launch-and-growth Want to hear more about Zach’s podcast coaching program: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/the-power-of-the-pod-discovery-call Launch, grow, and scale your podcast FREE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ADMIvLFDyAc?si=NN4kw-NOfzU7c3qc Book Zach Rippey to Speak or Perform Comedy here: https://www.gigsalad.com/zach_rippey-christian_comedian_speaker_alva 🤝 Partner with I Like Birds Ministry 🕊️🎁 Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ILikeBirds 🕊️: Make Donations on our Site:https://ilikebirdsministry.com/support 📘: 21 Days in Africa: 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/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/ EPISODE SPONSORS:Are you in the DFW & need a new appliance? Text Jamie Eldridge & let him know what you need: ☎817-659-6587Get your I Like Birds discount code here: https://www.appliancestorenearmetx.com/ilikebirdsAlpha 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:

Welcome to "The Rip" a new series we are doing on I Like Birds where we rip into the biggest headlines, viral stories, and cultural moments that need to be spotlighted in a biblical perspective. Join us for the very first episode of "The Rip" as we examine recent investigations by Mike Winger involving allegations tied to Shawn Bolz, Todd White, and leadership accountability within Bethel Church, through the lens of Luke 8:17 and 1 Peter 4:17.We then shift to cultural exposure surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein massive document releases, discussing public figures mentioned, such as Bill Gates, Jay-Z, Harvey Weinstein, Pusha T, Prince Andrew, and Brett Ratner.The conversation continues with faith entering the mainstream through moments involving Nicki Minaj, Jelly Roll, Brandon Lake, and reflections on the cost of public faith, especially as we saw at the Grammys.We close by addressing Scripture, celebrity, and true surrender through LeBron James, emphasizing that the Bible is not a quote for motivation but a call to follow Jesus as Lord. We are praying for Lebron, Kanye, and Justin Bieber, as this is a unique opportunity to choose life over darkness. Work with Zach on a Speech: https://www.rippeywrites.com/contactBook a paid 1 on 1 stategy call for your podcast: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/1-on-1-strategy-call-for-podcast-launch-and-growth Want to hear more about Zach’s podcast coaching program: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/the-power-of-the-pod-discovery-call Launch, grow, and scale your podcast FREE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ADMIvLFDyAc?si=NN4kw-NOfzU7c3qc Book Zach Rippey to Speak or Perform Comedy here: https://www.gigsalad.com/zach_rippey-christian_comedian_speaker_alva 🤝 Partner with I Like Birds Ministry 🕊️🎁 Free 7-Day Trial on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/ILikeBirds🕊️ Donate on Our Websitehttps://ilikebirdsministry.com/support📘 21 Days in AfricaAmazon: https://a.co/d/3iFskiYSigned Copy + Free Gift: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop/p/21-days-in-africa-signed-paperback🧢 Bird Merchhttps://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop🩵 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C55JZNGUB97EE✊🏽 Venmohttps://account.venmo.com/u/zachrippey23📚 I Like Books — Get 20% Offhttps://www.faithandflame.com/pages/my-shop/zachrippeyUse code ILIKEBIRDS20 at checkout.🧡 The Suubi Project — Sponsor a Childhttps://suubiproject.org/