366. The God Who Is With You
The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count
Release Date: 01/05/2026
The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count
đď¸ Three Feet From Gold đ Scripture Galatians 6:9 â âLet us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.â đ Episode Summary In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob shares a powerful story from Think and Grow Rich that illustrates how easy it is to quit just before a breakthrough. A man walks away from a gold mineâonly to discover later that he was three feet from striking one of the largest gold veins in history. Using Galatians 6:9 as the foundation, Rob challenges listeners to keep digging, keep...
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đď¸ The God Who Is With You đ Key Scripture Matthew 28:20 (NIV) âAnd surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.â đ Episode Summary Fear has a way of convincing us that weâre aloneâbut Godâs Word says otherwise. In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob shares a personal story from the early days of his faith, when fear nearly overwhelmed him as he stepped out to lead for the first time. Anchored by Jesusâ promise in Matthew 28:20, this message reminds us that courage doesnât come from confidence in ourselvesâit comes from knowing God is...
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đď¸ The $50,000 Faith Fail (When I Ignored Godâs Warning) đ Episode Description What happens when you ignore spiritual discernment and follow the crowd? In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob shares one of his most painful and personal faith failuresâa financial decision that cost him $50,000. What looked like a âblessingâ on the surface turned out to be a hard lesson in discernment, integrity, and wisdom. Through this story, Rob unpacks biblical principles that can help you avoid costly mistakes, especially when spiritual language, peer pressure, and âtoo good to be...
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đď¸ The Rob Skinner Podcast â Featuring Douglas Jacoby In this wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation, Rob Skinner sits down with longtime teacher, author, and global church leader Douglas Jacoby to reflect on nearly five decades of faith, ministry, and leadership across continents. From becoming a Christian at Duke University, to helping plant churches in London and Scandinavia, to pioneering an international teaching ministry, Doug shares lessons learned from decades of evangelism, writing, church leadership, and global travel. This episode explores how faith matures over...
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đď¸ Faith Fail Fridays: Lost in Tokyo đ Scripture Proverbs 3:5â6 (NIV) âTrust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.â đ Episode Summary In this Faith Fail Fridays episode, Rob Skinner shares a memorable (and slightly terrifying) moment from his time in Japanâwhen a simple sunrise run before preaching turned into getting completely lost in rural Tokyo just minutes before his sermon. What started as a confident shortcut became a humbling reminder of how easily we can lose our...
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Episode Title: A Christmas Thank You Host: Rob Skinner Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7 Episode Description: In this special Christmas message, Rob Skinner pauses to say thank you and wish listeners a very Merry Christmas. Reflecting on the true meaning of the seasonâJesus, grace, generosity, and peopleâRob shares his deep gratitude for everyone who has supported The Rob Skinner Podcast and the broader Go & Grow Ministry this past year. From moving to Boston to expanding the podcast, writing, teaching, and training leaders, Rob acknowledges how prayer, encouragement, and financial...
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Episode Description In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob sits down with Jordan and Caryn McLeod, longtime missionaries whose journey has taken them from New York City to Jerusalem, Cyprus, and back to the United States. Raised in Jewish homes, Jordan and Caryn share their personal faith journeys, how they became Christians, and what led them to leave everything behind to help plant the church in the Holy Land. They open up about cultural barriers, spiritual resistance, heartbreak, perseverance, and what it really takes to serve God in one of the most...
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đď¸ Rob Skinner Podcast Faith Fails Friday âDonât Ever Lead Songs Againâ Series: Faith Fails Friday Host: Rob Skinner đ Episode Summary In this episode of Faith Fails Friday, Rob Skinner shares one of his most personal and painful faith fails â a moment that nearly ended his engagement to his future wife, Pam. While serving in San Jose at a park service with no song leader, Rob stepped in to lead the singing and preach. Afterward, he asked Pam what she thought, expecting encouragement. Instead, her honest response â âI think you shouldnât ever lead songs againâ...
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đ Why You Need a Christmas Plan đ Episode Summary What if one simple habit could make your Christmas less stressfulâand a lot more joyful? In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob shares a surprisingly spiritual and practical idea that transformed his familyâs 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 doesnât kill joyâit actually creates space for itâand how a simple Christmas plan can help your family relax, connect,...
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đď¸ Episode Title: No One Is Beyond Forgiveness Scripture: Mark 3:28 đ Episode Summary In this encouraging episode of The 10X Christian Podcast, Rob Skinner unpacks one of the most hope-filled promises Jesus ever made: âAll the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven.â Many people believe God can forgive others but secretly doubt He could forgive them. Rob addresses that struggle head-on, explaining what Jesus meant in Mark 3:28 and clearing up confusion surrounding the âunforgivable sin.â This message offers reassurance to anyone carrying guilt, shame, or regret and...
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đ Key Scripture
Matthew 28:20 (NIV)
âAnd surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.â
đ Episode Summary
Fear has a way of convincing us that weâre aloneâbut Godâs Word says otherwise.
In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob shares a personal story from the early days of his faith, when fear nearly overwhelmed him as he stepped out to lead for the first time. Anchored by Jesusâ promise in Matthew 28:20, this message reminds us that courage doesnât come from confidence in ourselvesâit comes from knowing God is with us.
Jesus didnât promise comfort, ease, or certainty.
He promised His presence.
Whether youâre facing fear, stepping into leadership, sharing your faith, or walking into the unknown, this episode will encourage you to move forward with confidenceâbecause the Great I AM goes with you.
đ Key Takeaways
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Courage grows when we remember weâre not alone
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Jesusâ promise of presence fuels obedience, not comfort
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The same âI AMâ from the Old Testament walks with believers today
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God doesnât send us out aloneâHe stands beside us
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Fear fades when we trust Godâs presence over our ability
đŻ Application Challenge
Whatâs the thing that scares you right now?
Donât avoid it.
Donât wait until you feel ready.
Step into it knowing this truth:
You are not alone. God is with youâalways.
đ Call to Action
If this episode encouraged you:
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Share it with a friend
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Subscribe to the podcast
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Leave a review to help others find the show
And rememberâ
You are never alone.
The God who called you is still with you.
đ Learn More
Visit RobSkinner.com for books, resources, and more episodes of The Rob Skinner Podcast.
Have a great dayâand make this life count.