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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 55 MIN

Throwback: You Don’t Have Anxiety… Your Life Is On Fire - with Dr. John Delony

from I Like Birds Podcast · host Zach Rippey

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 flawHow modern culture is shaping identity around labelsThe real reason so many people feel lonelyWhy we’ve outsourced community and what it’s costing usHow to build a life rooted in peace, purpose, and connection with GOD and His CreationThis 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 ShowGet John's BOOKS Here: Building a non-anxious lifeWork 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: 

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 flawHow modern culture is shaping identity around labelsThe real reason so many people feel lonelyWhy we’ve outsourced community and what it’s costing usHow to build a life rooted in peace, purpose, and connection with GOD and His CreationThis 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 ShowGet John's BOOKS Here: Building a non-anxious lifeWork 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:

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