332. The Best of RSP: Interview with Gordon Ferguson (Originally Released as Episode 172, August 2022)
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Release Date: 06/30/2025
347. LIve the Warrior's Life
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Live the Warrior’s Life 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 another to live the warrior’s life”—Rob challenges listeners to stop approaching faith as theory and start embodying it as a daily battle fought with clarity, purpose, and courage. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:5, Rob...
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346. Building a Thriving Church Community with Jesse and Alexandra Ghoman
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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 vibrant church community. Their story is one of humility, perseverance, and faith — a powerful reminder that great ministry is built on love, teamwork, and trust in God’s plan. Key Takeaways ...
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345. "Pre-Parenting" Learning How To Raise Godly Kids Before the First one is Born with Michael and Angela DeAquino
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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: 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 five kids believe that the earlier parents get help raising their kids, the better. They recently wrote a book on the subject and are helping ministries prepare married couples to raise spiritual kids. More...
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344. Release the Emergency Brake
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The Rob Skinner Podcast: Releasing Your Spiritual Emergency Brake 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 a car can’t move freely when the brake is engaged, many Christians struggle to move forward in faith because of hidden fears, doubts, or regrets. Rob challenges listeners to identify what’s holding them back and...
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343. Practice Like It's Your Last Day in Uniform
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The Rob Skinner Podcast: The Unmatched Work Ethic of Michael Jordan Keywords: Michael Jordan, work ethic, basketball, practice, excellence, team spirit, devotion, faith 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 connects Jordan’s example on the court to how we can live lives of faith, focus, and devotion off the court. ...
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342. The First 10X Christian
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🎙️ Episode Title: The First 10X Christian 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: The key traits that define a 10X Christian How to move from ordinary to extraordinary in your walk with God Practical steps to grow in effectiveness and fruitfulness Whether you’re a new believer or a seasoned...
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341. Missionary to Japan: Kolade Paul-Ajuwape
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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: 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 gospel to Japan and assist the church there in reaching the lost. He spent the summer on a short term missionary trip to Tokyo and other cities in Japan reaching out to people. Find out what he learned and...
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340. Climb Small Church Leadership Conference Day 3 Recap, Lansing Michigan
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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: Join Joel Peed, Joel Nagel, Pam Skinner as we talk about the third day of the Climb Conference in Lansing, Michigan.
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339. Climb Conference Day 2 Recap
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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: Join us as we talk about today's highlights from the Climb Conference 2025 day 2. Special guest: Chris Schwartzenberger from Spokane, Washington.
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338. Will and Chelsea Thorne: Missionaries to Australia Return to the US to Lead One of the Fastest Growing Campus Ministries in Boston, MA
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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: 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 doing and how he got here. All this and more on the Rob Skinner Podcast! Questions 1. How’d you become a Christian? 2. How’d you meet Chelsea? ...
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Join me today as I talk to Gordon Ferguson. Gordon has served as an Evangelist, Elder, Teacher and Author. He talks about:
- His journey to Christ
- The secret to his happy marriage with his wife, Theresa
- How he got connected with the discipling movement
- What went through his mind as he lay close to death from cancer
- What he’d do differently if he had his life to do over again
- What he sees as essential for future growth in our family of churches
More About Gordon:
Education
1961-1965 Northwestern State University BME (Bachelor of Music Education)
1966-1968 Northwestern State University Graduate Studies (Edu. Admin.)
1970-1972 Preston Road School of Preaching Diploma
1974-1979 Harding School of Theology M.A. (New Testament Studies)
Professional Ministry Summary
Over 50 years experience as a ministry staff member.
Served on ministry staff in five different states.
Preached and taught in many states of the US and many foreign countries, including most
countries in Continental Europe, a number of countries in Asia and Latin America, Ukraine, and Great Britain.
Instructor in the Preston Road School of Preaching − Dallas, Texas.
Director of the New England/Continental Europe School of Ministry
Dean and teacher in the Ukraine Institute of Ministry and in the Asia-Pacific Leadership Academy.
Director of the Pacific School of Ministry in Los Angeles.
Part-time staff as teacher in the Dallas/Fort Worth Church.
Writing: seventeen books, numerous audio and video materials, plus articles and chapters in
a number of additional books.
Roles: evangelist, elder and teacher in various locales.
Family
Wife: Theresa, married 57 years – January 30, 2022
Children: Bryan and Renee (five grandchildren – four grandsons and one granddaughter, ages
16-23)
Age: 79 as of October 27, 2021