359. The One Simple Plan That Can Save Your Christmas
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387. Berlin Mission Update: Raising Kids, Learning German, and Watching God Move
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386. It Is Impossible for God to Lie — The Truth That Silences Every Doubt
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What if the greatest battle you’re facing right now isn’t your circumstances… but what you’re believing? From the Garden of Eden until today, the enemy has used the same strategy—casting doubt on God’s Word. “Did God really say…?” In this powerful episode, Rob Skinner unpacks the explosive truth of Hebrews 6:18: “It is impossible for God to lie.” Not unlikely. Not rare. Impossible. If you’ve ever wondered whether God will come through… whether His promises are still true… or whether He’s forgotten you… This message will anchor your faith and help you fight the...
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385. If God Is For You, You’ve Already Won
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384. When Your Worst Sermon Becomes God’s Best Work
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383. The Freedom of Living Beyond People’s Opinions
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382. What God Calls Pure Christianity (And Why It’s So Uncomfortable)
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381. It’s Not the Facts—It’s Your Attitude That Moves Mountains
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380. You’ve Been Assigned This Mountain (And It’s Not to Stop You)
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379. The One Thing You Can’t Afford to Miss (Even If You’re Busy Doing Good)
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info_outline🎄 The One Simple Plan That Can Save Your Christmas
đź“– Episode Summary
What if one simple habit could make your Christmas less stressful—and a lot more joyful?
In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob shares a surprisingly spiritual and practical idea that transformed his family’s Christmas experience: having a plan. What started as a moment of desperation became a powerful way to reduce anxiety, increase peace, and protect joy during the holidays.
Rob explains why planning doesn’t kill joy—it actually creates space for it—and how a simple Christmas plan can help your family relax, connect, and truly enjoy the season together.
🔑 Key Takeaways
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Why “What’s the plan?” is often an anxiety issue, not curiosity
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How a simple Christmas plan brought peace to Rob’s family
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Why planning actually protects joy instead of ruining it
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Biblical wisdom on planning and order (1 Corinthians 14:40; Proverbs 16:3)
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How forethought and preparation communicate love
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Practical ideas for building margin, flexibility, and meaning into your holidays
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Why you don’t need a perfect plan—just a helpful one
đź“– Scriptures Referenced
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1 Corinthians 14:40 – “Everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.”
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Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
🎄 Practical Challenge
You don’t need an elaborate schedule—just a plan that serves people instead of stressing them out.
This Christmas, create a simple plan that includes:
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Time for people
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Time for rest
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Time for service
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Time for joy
And when someone asks, “What’s the plan?” — you’ll be ready.
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If you’d like a copy of Rob’s family Christmas plan to spark ideas for your own, email him at:
rob@robskinner.com
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🎯 About the Podcast
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Have a great day—and make this life count.