380. You’ve Been Assigned This Mountain (And It’s Not to Stop You)
The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count
Release Date: 02/06/2026
The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count
You’ve Been Assigned This Mountain (And It’s Not to Stop You) Sometimes life hands us a mountain we never asked for. A health crisis. A financial setback. A broken relationship. A ministry that feels stuck. And the question rises in our hearts: “God… why this?” But what if the mountain in front of you isn’t punishment— what if it’s purpose? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob explores Jesus’ powerful words about faith the size of a mustard seed and what it really means to move mountains. You’ll discover: Why God allows impossible situations How faith grows...
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The One Thing You Can’t Afford to Miss (Even If You’re Busy Doing Good) Are you busy doing good things—but still feeling spiritually dry, distracted, or stuck? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob looks at Jesus’ words to Martha in Luke 10:41–42, where Jesus gently reminds her that while she was busy and faithful, she was missing what mattered most. Rob explores: Why being busy—even with good and spiritual things—can still leave us empty The difference between doing things for God and being with God How distraction quietly pulls our hearts away from intimacy with...
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How to Break Through a Spiritual Plateau and Start Growing Again Episode Description Have you ever felt stuck in your spiritual life—going through the motions, but missing the passion and freshness you once had? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob talks about how to start growing again when you’ve hit a spiritual plateau. Drawing from Hosea 10:12, Rob unpacks the powerful biblical image of breaking up unplowed ground—and what it looks like to let God soften hardened areas of the heart so new growth can take place. Through a memorable personal story, practical spiritual...
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🎧 You Haven’t Gone Too Far: God’s Love Never Leaves Have you ever wondered how God really feels about you? Have you ever doubted His love—or feared you’ve crossed a line you can’t come back from? In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob unpacks one of the most powerful and comforting promises in all of Scripture: nothing can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:39). Drawing from Romans 8 and personal stories from his own life as a father, Rob addresses the quiet lie many Christians believe—that God’s love is fragile, conditional, or based on performance. It’s...
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🎧 Healthy Church Growth: Why We Need to Talk About It Again In this episode, Rob Skinner sits down with Kevin Miller to talk about the upcoming Church Builders Conference—and why now is the time to bring the conversation about church growth back to the forefront. Kevin shares the heart behind hosting a conference focused on the spread of the gospel, not competition, pressure, or numbers—but healthy, faithful growth rooted in unity, humility, and biblical conviction. Together, Rob and Kevin address why growth has become a complicated topic in many churches, how past wounds and unhealthy...
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🎧 If You’re Weary, Jesus Says This to You (Matthew 11) Podcast: The Rob Skinner Podcast In this episode, Rob Skinner unpacks one of the most comforting and life-changing invitations Jesus ever gave: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28–30) Rob continues his Power Pack of Scriptures series by diving deeply into what Jesus meant when He said His yoke is easy and His burden is light. In a world full of exhaustion, guilt, pressure, and performance, this passage reveals the true heart of Christ—and it may be very different from how...
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You Might Be Limiting God Without Realizing It Podcast: The Rob Skinner Podcast Scripture: Matthew 9:29 Episode Summary Jesus’ words in Matthew 9:29—“According to your faith it will be done to you”—reveal a profound spiritual truth: our faith shapes what God does in our lives. In this episode, Rob Skinner challenges listeners to expand their faith, stretch their expectations, and stop limiting God by small thinking. Through Scripture, practical teaching, and a powerful personal story from the Tokyo Church in 1994, Rob shows how bold faith leads to bold action—and how God responds...
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🎧 Ed Anton: European Missions Update The Rob Skinner Podcast Guest: Ed Anton Topic: European Missions Update — Western Europe, Eastern Europe & Ukraine In this episode, Rob Skinner sits down with Ed Anton, Executive Director of the European Mission Society, for an in-depth and moving update on what God is doing across Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Ukraine. Ed shares powerful stories of faith, sacrifice, growth, and perseverance—from thriving Schools of Missions and bold Revive teams, to the sobering realities facing disciples in war-torn Ukraine. This conversation offers both...
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🎙️ You Already Have Enough (But Don’t Realize It Yet) What if the peace you’re searching for isn’t found in getting more—but in realizing you already have enough? In this episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob Skinner explores one of the most underrated and powerful virtues of the Christian life: contentment. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:6–8, Rob challenges the cultural narrative that fulfillment comes from accumulation, status, or success—and points instead to the quiet strength of godliness with contentment. Rob shares a personal story from his early years as a Christian, when...
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Sometimes life hands us a mountain we never asked for.
A health crisis.
A financial setback.
A broken relationship.
A ministry that feels stuck.
And the question rises in our hearts:
“God… why this?”
But what if the mountain in front of you isn’t punishment—
what if it’s purpose?
In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob explores Jesus’ powerful words about faith the size of a mustard seed and what it really means to move mountains.
You’ll discover:
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Why God allows impossible situations
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How faith grows before the mountain moves
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The difference between God changing your situation and God changing you
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How your struggle might become someone else’s hope
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Why every testimony begins with a test
If you’re facing something that feels immovable right now, this episode is a reminder:
Mountains aren’t assigned to crush you.
They’re assigned to train you—and to show others what faith can do.
Take a deep breath, look at the mountain in front of you, and remember:
You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved.
📖 Scriptures Referenced
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Matthew 17:20 — Faith the size of a mustard seed
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Stories of faith in impossible situations throughout Scripture
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