The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count

Covid got you down?  Today on episode _80,  I'm going to talk about how regain your passion when you feel: Downcast Depressed Dicouraged Lethargic Not yourself I'll be sharing some of the techniques I've used that have helped me recharge my passion when I get knocked down.  

Today on episode 79_,  I'm talking to Chip and Ruby Mitchell, who lead the church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Leading a large, multi-racial church during racial unrest, political tension and a world-wide pandemic, they share: Three practices that have helped them grow How they ended up in Philadelphia What is their "super power" How to live a godly life during racial and political tension How...

Today on episode 78,  I interview Todd and Patty Asaad from Dallas, Texas.  Todd and Patty lead a church of nearly 1,300 disciples.  The Dallas church has been a bright spot of health and growth over the last fifteen years.  Here's what you'll learn: How they faced failure, getting fired and then went on to lead a consistently growing healthy church. How a loving ministry philosophy can help chang...

Today on episode 77,  I'm going to talk to Kiky and Maya Suherlan from Jakarta, Indonesia.  Kiky and Maya are disciples and business owners in the Jakarta church.  Their corporation encompasses 40 different companies employing over 5,000 people.  Reached out to by Harliem and Vania Salim, the church leaders, they started with a ministry of five couples and now have over 300 business and bank owner...

Today on episode 75,  I'm going to talk about how to help your small church, ministry or small group grow.  I'll share from a lesson I did at the Look Up small church leaders conference.  You'll learn how to: Live an inspired and inspiring life. How to do more with less stress How to develop personal systems How to bear more fruit You can reach Rob at https://robskinner.com/ All that and more on t...

Today on episode _74,  I'm going to talk about how to help your small church, ministry or small group grow.  I'll share from a lesson I did at the Look Up small church leaders conference.  I'll be talking about: How to win the mental battle Dealing with negativity, shame and fear Five habits that growing church leaders practice How to break out of a losing mindset You can reach Rob at https://robs...

Today on episode 73_,  I'm going to talk about how to help your small church, ministry or small group grow.  I'll share from a lesson I did at the Look Up small church leaders conference.  I'll be talking about: Facing the problem Understanding why churches stop growing Dealing with growth plateaus Overcoming sticking points at different sizes You can reach Rob at https://robskinner.com/   Introdu...

Nate and Waldina Bigbee lead a small church in Corpus Christi and share how Covid has forced them to "throw their nets on the other side of the boat."  They talk about: Starting a Saturday morning church for men How tennis may be a way to reach people Parking lot worship services What three steps to make to grow in your technical skills What to do if you sense God calling you to a mission planting...

I'm going to talk about what to do when you don't know what to do.  With all the craziness going on in the world, it is difficult if not impossible to know the best possible path forward for your life and ministry.  This is where an old word takes on new meaning.  Join me today as we look at what God wants us to do when we face extreme uncertainty. We'll look at: Common misconceptions about trust...

In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast you will learn how to set goals to make this year your best so far. Rob's five-step process for setting goals How to make sure that you make progress toward your goals daily How to keep from getting discouraged by goals unattained Notes given below: How to Make 2021 Your Best Year Ever I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of...

Henry and Arunima Gomes have helped their church grow in spite of: A Super Cyclone Being in the hospital for nearly three weeks Covid Strong persecution They share about the rocky start to their Christian life in which they hid a secret no one in their church knew about.  Find out how they've found a way to glorify God in the face of all challenges.

In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast you will find out all the areas you need to look at and diagnose in your area of ministry before you go into 2021.  You'll learn Why it's dangerous to leave your ministry on "remote control" What areas need to be "tuned up" in your ministry or church What is the single best thing you can do to make sure that you and your wife or husband are ready for your...

Dinesh George spent 26 days in a Bangalore, India COVID ICU fighting for his life.  As he witnessed people dying in beds to his right and left, his life and perspective was changed.  In this episode he shares: What he prayed about during his hospitilization How his view of Jesus has transformed His gratitude for people around the world praying for him.

Kai and BJ Foster doubled the membership of the Reno Church in the last two years.  A church that had once been 85 members and then had sunk to below 30 disciples for fifteen years has experienced a renewal of faith and family.  Here's what you'll gain from this episode: How "meditative prayer" can spark growth How to motivate middle-aged Christians What you can give your members so that they will...

Progress in our life and ministry depends on the quality of our meditation and thought life.  This episode discusses the content of our internal dialog and methods to improve the quality of our thoughts.

Justin Wood and Seth Buchanon earned Air Force Rescue of the Year honors from the US Air Force for rescuing four injured Green Beret Soldiers.  Since then Justin rescued a downed pilot whose plane had crash landed.  Both are "PJs" or Pararescuemen, some of the most highly trained special forces in the military.  Their original mission was to rescue pilots shot down while in battle. That mission ha...

Tony and Melanie Singh got back into the ministry in their mid-fifties and took over a small church in Ottawa, Canada.  The church is 25 years old and had stopped growing years ago.  They didn't even know exactly members were there when they moved in.  After determining they had 55 members, they helped the church grow to 110 disciples in only two years.  Find out how they did it in this episode of...

Marty Wilkinson lost 100 pounds from 315 to his current 215 pounds.  Minister to a church in College Station, Texas, which is home to Texas A & M University, Marty shares in this episode how anyone can get into the best physical, emotional and spiritual shape of their lives. Marty's Keto Diet tips: 1. It's hard at first but when you get in a good routine and habit. The first three weeks are head....

Robert Carillo has spent his ministry career turning around one troubled ministry situation after another.   From Puerto Rico, to New York and New Jersey to San Diego, HOPE Worldwide and now the Metro LA region of the Los Angeles church, Robert and his wife Michelle have consistently restored faith and fruit to every ministry they've worked with.  Find out how in this episode of the Rob Skinner Po...

Dr. Al Baird and his wife, Gloria, served as an eldership couple in the Boston Church of Christ.  They saw the church grow from 30 to 3,000.  In this episode, Al shares about what he witnessed in those explosive early days of what became the International Churches of Christ.  He also shares about his marriage, parenting and the loss of his wife of 56 years in 2018.

Don't listen to the voice of cowardice and fear.  During the battle of Bull Run at the beginning of the Civil war, Southern General Thomas Jackson rode his horse up and down the front lines of the fight encouraging his men.  When the Union soldiers attacked, he waited, fully exposed, as the soldiers drew near.  His men looked up and shouted to one another, "There he is!  Standing like a stone wall...

Braxton Kieft gave up his safe, secure and lucrative position in finance to go on mission to the tiny island of Guam.  They took their kids and faced an uncertain situation in the far east.  Find out how they chose pursue the mission over security.  

Each one of us has dreams that we would love to make reality.  However, only courage has the power to transform wishes into dreams fulfilled.  Find out how to make your long-cherished and perhaps long-buried intentions see the light of day.

Joel and Christy Peed planted a church in Wisconsin in 2006 with five people and now the church is 115 and has planted another church.  They have three kids who are disciples and are attempting to adopt a four-year-old girl.  Their church has grown steadily and Joel and Christy have founded the Small Church Leaders Conference, "Look Up", in 2019.  Not only that, they are working on a new ministry...