The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count

🎙️ Episode: What Makes You Come Alive? Scripture: Romans 15:17–20 Podcast: The Rob Skinner Podcast  📌 Episode Summary In this episode, Rob Skinner explores what it means to come alive in the calling God has placed on your life. Too many people ask, "What does the world need from me?" when the better question is, "What has God ignited inside me?" Drawing inspiration from John Eldredge's famous quo...

Nick Kaplan:  Mission Update Hungary Guest: Nick Kaplan Keywords: mission, Hungary, faith, discipleship, Revive Eastern Europe, cultural adaptation, church, spiritual growth, God, community Episode Summary In this inspiring episode, Rob sits down with Nick Kaplan , a recent college graduate who stepped out in faith and moved across the world to serve as a missionary in Hungary. Nick shares how God...

Friday Fail Series: The Day I Locked Everyone Out of Church (And the Lesson It Taught Me) Episode Title: Friday Fail Series: Locked Out of Church Host: Rob Skinner Podcast: The Rob Skinner Podcast 🎙️ Episode Summary In today's episode of the Friday Fail Series, Rob Skinner cracks open the vault once again and shares one of his most unforgettable ministry mishaps — the day he got locked out of his...

The Courage You Need Is Closer Than You Think Scripture: Matthew 28:20 The Rob Skinner Podcast | The 10X Christian In today's episode, Rob Skinner shares an encouraging message about courage, calling, and the powerful promise Jesus gave His disciples: "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." — Matthew 28:20 If you've ever felt nervous, inadequate, or afraid while stepping out...

Are You Too Busy for God to Use You? The Rob Skinner Podcast Episode Summary In today's episode, Rob Skinner explores one powerful question that can transform your spiritual life: Are you available to God? Just like a phone line that's busy or a message that goes unanswered, our lives can become so packed and distracted that God can't reach us. Rob shares why availability—not talent—is often the k...

Episode Summary In this first installment of Faith Fails Friday , Rob shares one of his most unforgettable—and cringe-worthy—moments from early ministry life. During a special visitor day in the summer of 1991, something completely unexpected happened in the middle of Rob's sermon… and the result was a story he's never forgotten. Rob opens up about the moment, the chaos that followed, what people...

Episode Summary In today's episode, Rob explores one of Jesus' most powerful teachings on prayer: believing that God has already answered before you see the results. Too often we pray and instantly doubt, treating our prayers like hopeful wishes rather than declarations of faith. But Jesus shows us a different way. When you pray with belief—real belief—you align your heart with God's will and invi...

  💡 Episode Summary In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast , Don and Mie Lee share their inspiring journey of faith, love, and service . They talk about their conversions, cross-cultural marriage, and experiences as missionaries in Hong Kong and Japan . After retirement, Don and Mie felt called to return to mission work—this time in Eastern Europe , where they now serve in Bulgaria alongside...

Episode Summary In this episode, Rob explores why the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:2, he unpacks the biblical blueprint for spiritual multiplication—Paul → Timothy → Reliable People → Others. Rob explains how real impact comes not from doing everything yourself, but from raising up others to carry the message forward. Rob also shares insights from lead...

Episode Summary In this episode, Rob unpacks one of the most powerful principles in the Christian life: two simple loves that can change everything—loving God and loving the person right in front of you. Drawing from 1 John 4:19–21 and a profound quote from missionary Eloy Cruz, Rob shows how these two loves form the core of a vibrant, authentic, and effective Christian walk. Discover how loving G...

Stop Studying Faith—Start Living It Like a Warrior Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5 (NLT) Episode Summary In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast / The 10X Christian Podcast , Rob explores what it means to move from studying the Christian life to living it with courage, conviction, and spiritual toughness. Inspired by the ancient warrior Telamon of Arcadia—who said, "It is one thing to study war and an...

Summary In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast , Jesse and Alexandra Ghoman share their inspiring journey of faith, love, and ministry. From their beginnings in faith to their marriage and transition to leading the Charleston Church, the Ghomans open up about the joys and challenges of ministry life. They discuss personal losses, leadership lessons, and the power of relationships in growing a...

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.   If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner   Michael and Angela DeAquino have a unique passion and ministry:  Coaching parents on how to raise their kids before their first child is born.  Hoping to avoid many of the pitfalls of parenting this couple with f...

What's Holding You Back Spiritually? Release the Emergency Brake and Move Forward in Faith Keywords: spiritual growth, overcoming fear, faith, personal development, Christian life, release the emergency brake, live free, purpose, growth, no regrets Episode Summary In this inspiring episode, Rob Skinner unpacks the idea of spiritual growth through the vivid metaphor of an emergency brake. Just like...

What Michael Jordan's Work Ethic Can Teach You About Faith, Discipline, and Greatness Episode Summary In this episode, Rob explores the legendary work ethic of Michael Jordan — a man whose devotion to practice and team success defined his greatness. Discover how Jordan's relentless drive, even in the face of injury, reveals powerful lessons about discipline, excellence, and spiritual growth. Rob c...

🎙️ Episode Title: The First 10X Christian: The Faith That Changed Everything In this episode, Rob Skinner shares the inspiring story of the first 10X Christian —a believer whose faith, courage, and obedience produced extraordinary spiritual impact. Rob explores what made this person's life so fruitful and how you can apply the same principles to multiply your influence for Christ. You'll learn: Th...

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.   If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Kolade Paul-Ajuwape has a big dream to reach the lost in Japan.  He graduated MIT in engineering and has spent his years after graduation doing missionary work all over the world.  His ultimate dream is to take the...

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.   If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Join Joel Peed, Joel Nagel, Pam Skinner as we talk about the third day of the Climb Conference in Lansing, Michigan.

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.   If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner   Join us as we talk about today's highlights from the Climb Conference 2025 day 2.  Special guest:  Chris Schwartzenberger from Spokane, Washington.

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.   If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner  I'm Rob Skinner and this is the Rob Skinner Podcast. Today, I'm talking to Will Thorne.   Will and his wife, Chelsea, lead the Boston Campus Ministry that had over 100 baptisms last year.   Find out what he's doin...

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.   If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner   I'm Rob Skinner and this is the Rob Skinner Podcast.   Sometimes churches get forgotten, neglected or passed over.   Bob Shanks has gone to one of those "forgotten" churches and brought new life to the church he...

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.   If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner   Octave Lindly is a disciple living in San Diego, California.  In this episode he shares how he became financially independent by the age of 40.  He also shares about his spiritual journey, his marriage and divorc...

How to Experience True Peace of Mind (Even When Life Isn't Perfect) When was the last time you experienced true peace of mind? Not just happiness. Not just a good day. But deep, steady peace — where nothing feels missing. In John 14:27, Jesus made an extraordinary promise: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives." As He prepared to go to the cross, He didn't...

How to Become a Truly Loving Person (It's Not What You Think) How do you actually become a more loving person? Not just in theory. Not just in church. But in your character, your relationships, your daily life. In this episode, Rob unpacks 1 Timothy 1:5 and reveals something powerful: "The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith." Love is...

The Power of Right Now: 3 Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Faith Have you ever told someone, "I'll pray for you"… and then forgotten? Have you ever felt prompted to reach out… and didn't? Have you ever had the nudge to encourage someone… but let the moment pass? In this episode, Rob talks about the power of right now — and how small acts of obedience in the present moment can compound your s...