The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count

The Rob Skinner Podcast will inspire you to: • Live a no-regrets life • Make this life count • Multiply disciples, leaders, and churches

459. You're Growing More Than You Think | Before You Quit, Day 13 10/19/2026

459. You're Growing More Than You Think | Before You Quit, Day 13 You're Growing More Than You Think | Before You Quit, Day 13 Have you ever wondered why you're not further along in your relationship with God? You've been a Christian for years. You know what the Bible teaches. You've set spiritual goals. You've tried to change. But you're still struggling with some of the same weaknesses, habits, and temptations. And you start asking yourself: “Why am I not growing as I should?” In Day 13 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner addresses the discouragement that comes when our spiritual growth doesn't match our expectations. Rob loves setting goals. Whether it's health, fitness, spirituality, evangelism, or finances, he's always challenging himself to grow. But he admits that most of the time, he doesn't reach those goals by the deadlines he sets. Even after decades of following Jesus, Rob sometimes feels he should be much further along spiritually. He once set a goal to imitate the Apostle Paul as Paul imitated Christ. He was also inspired by Gandhi's discipline and self-denial. Yet he still feels far from those examples. If you've ever felt disappointed by your spiritual progress, you're not alone. 1. Spiritual Growth Isn't Linear When we first become Christians, some changes happen quickly. But the deeper work of transformation—what Christians call sanctification—often takes much longer. We experience seasons of progress. Then setbacks. Sometimes we slip into old habits or struggle with things we thought we'd overcome. That doesn't automatically mean you're a bad Christian. Growth doesn't happen in a perfectly straight line. A setback doesn't erase every step forward. 2. Some Growth Happens Beneath the Surface Rob describes looking out his Boston apartment window during a bitterly cold winter. Snow covered Boston Common. The trees were bare. Everything looked lifeless. But beneath the frozen ground, something was still happening. Roots were expanding. Sap was slowly rising. Seeds were preparing for spring. The growth was real, even though nobody could see it. Our spiritual lives can be the same way. Sometimes we feel like nothing is changing. But God may be working beneath the surface, developing qualities and preparing growth that won't become visible until later. Rob offers this reminder: “If you quit before the snow melts, you'll never see the progress made over the winter.” Don't mistake a difficult season for a wasted season. 3. Stop Beating Yourself Up Another obstacle to growth is the way we judge ourselves. “Why am I not further along?” “What's wrong with me?” “If I were really a Christian, I wouldn't still struggle with this.” Rob reminds us of Paul's words: “I do not even judge myself.” — 1 Corinthians 4:3 Constant guilt, shame, and self-condemnation don't produce the spiritual progress we want. You can take responsibility for your growth without continually attacking yourself. Beating yourself up isn't your job. 4. Adjust Your Expectations God knows we're imperfect. He knows our weaknesses. He knows the work of changing imperfect people takes time. That doesn't mean we stop trying or stop taking responsibility. It means we recognize that lasting transformation may take longer than we expected. Instead of measuring your entire Christian life against an impossible deadline, focus on the next faithful step. 5. Keep Taking One Step at a Time Rob shares a lesson he learned while hiking in the mountains near Tucson, Arizona. Looking up at a massive rock formation near Mount Lemmon, the climb seemed overwhelming. But instead of focusing on how far he had to go, Rob put his head down and walked. Five minutes. Ten minutes. One step at a time. Whenever he looked up, he was surprised by how much progress he'd made. The same principle applies to our relationship with God. You don't have to become the Christian you hope to be overnight. You have to keep moving forward. Keep praying. Keep learning. Keep repenting. Keep growing. And don't give up because you haven't reached the summit yet. Before You Quit, Remember This You may be doing better than you think. Your growth may be happening where you can't see it. Your setbacks don't necessarily erase your progress. And the slow pace of transformation doesn't mean God has stopped working. Rob reminds us: “You'll never see growth if you pull yourself out by the roots.” So hang in there. Go easy on yourself. Adjust your expectations. And keep taking one step at a time. This is Day 13 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, a series written to encourage Christians who feel discouraged, spiritually stuck, or tempted to walk away. If you know someone who's frustrated by their lack of spiritual progress, share this episode with them. Learn more about Rob Skinner and his books at RobSkinner.com. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/43340704

458. Are You Faking Your Faith? It's Time to Take Off the Mask | Before You Quit #12 10/16/2026

458. Are You Faking Your Faith? It's Time to Take Off the Mask | Before You Quit #12 Are You Faking Your Faith? It's Time to Take Off the Mask | Before You Quit #12 Have you ever looked like a strong Christian on the outside while feeling spiritually empty on the inside? You still attend church. You smile. You give hugs. You say the right things. People may even look up to you as a mature, faithful disciple. But deep down, something has changed. Your prayers have become inconsistent. You've stopped spending time in God's Word. You're struggling with sin, carrying guilt, or feeling ashamed of what's happening in your life. And instead of telling someone, you keep pretending everything is fine. You're wearing a mask. In Day 12 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner addresses a painful reality: sometimes Christians don't walk away from God because they stopped believing. Sometimes they walk away because they're exhausted from pretending. When Christianity Becomes a Performance The word hypocrite originally referred to an actor or stage performer who wore a mask to play a role. Today, we use it to describe someone who pretends to have values they aren't genuinely living. Rob remembers seeking God at 20 years old and knowing one thing for certain: He didn't want to fake Christianity. He wanted to follow Jesus every day of the week, not just on Sundays. Thankfully, he met Christians who were sincere. They weren't perfect, but they were real. Their example helped him make the decision to go all in. But even sincere Christians can gradually fall into the trap of spiritual performance. How the Mask Goes On It doesn't always happen overnight. You get busy. You miss reading your Bible for a few weeks. You fall into sin. You feel embarrassed and ashamed. Your guilt makes it harder to pray. Then you begin to believe you can't talk to anyone because you're a leader, you've been a Christian for years, or everyone else seems too busy. So you rely on habit. You keep showing up. You smile when you're supposed to smile. You say things that used to reflect your spiritual life, even though they no longer feel genuine. Eventually, you're playing the part of a strong Christian while struggling underneath. And the longer it continues, the harder it becomes to admit the truth. Your Guilt May Be a Sign of Spiritual Life Here's the encouragement Rob offers: If you feel troubled about your spiritual condition, that may actually be a good sign. It means your conscience is still responding. The Holy Spirit is still working to reveal your need for God, repentance, and forgiveness. Jesus said: “When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment.” — John 16:8 That discomfort isn't necessarily a reason to give up. It may be the warning that helps you turn around. You are not too far gone. Don't Disappear. Come Into the Light. When Christians feel ashamed, they may begin withdrawing from relationships, avoiding meaningful conversations, or even leaving their church. But walking away while hiding your struggles can deepen your isolation. Rob challenges listeners to do something different. Take off the mask. Find someone you trust. Tell them what's really happening. Don't minimize your struggles or hide behind jokes. Be direct: “I'm not doing well, and I need someone to talk about it.” Allow someone to listen, encourage you, pray with you, and help you take steps toward spiritual renewal. You may be surprised by the kindness and understanding you receive. Other Christians have struggles too. You don't have to maintain an image of perfection to ask for help. Before You Quit, Get Real If you're exhausted from pretending, don't assume leaving God or the fellowship is your only option. There's another way forward. Honesty. Repentance. Vulnerability. Connection. And the courage to ask for help. Don't walk away. Talk to someone today. This is Day 12 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, a series created to encourage Christians who are struggling with their faith or considering walking away. If you know someone who feels spiritually exhausted, ashamed, isolated, or trapped behind a Christian image, share this episode with them. Learn more about Rob Skinner and his books at RobSkinner.com. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/43317844

457. Feeling Lonely at Church? Don’t Walk Away Yet | Before You Quit #11 10/12/2026

457. Feeling Lonely at Church? Don’t Walk Away Yet | Before You Quit #11 Feeling Lonely at Church? Don’t Walk Away Yet | Before You Quit #11 Have you ever stood in a crowded church and felt completely alone? Everyone else seems to have their people. Their conversations. Their plans. Their friend group. Meanwhile, you're standing there wondering: “Does anyone even see me?” In Day 11 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner addresses one of the biggest reasons people quietly consider walking away from church: Loneliness and isolation. Last summer, Rob and Pam met a young woman who had recently moved to Boston and joined the church. When Rob asked how she was doing, her smile disappeared. She admitted: “It's really hard to make friends. Everybody already has their own friends. Last night I stayed at home because everyone already had plans.” Rob and Pam understood. They had recently moved to Boston themselves and had noticed how busy people were. But they had each other. This young woman felt alone. Unfortunately, her experience isn't unusual. Lonely in a Crowded Church Maybe you've experienced it too. You don't have close friends. You feel awkward or out of place. Every conversation seems superficial. People forget your name. You look around and see little circles of people smiling and laughing—but nobody invites you in. You wait for someone to initiate. People walk past. And eventually you begin to feel like a ghost in the crowd. Unseen. Unnoticed. Unwanted. David wrote: “I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found none.” — Psalm 69:20 What Happens Inside Our Minds When loneliness lasts long enough, our thinking can begin to change. First, we turn inward: What's wrong with me? Am I too old? Too young? Too quiet? Too awkward? Is it my appearance? My accent? My race? Then we try to talk ourselves out of our feelings: “This shouldn't bother me.” “I shouldn't be this insecure.” “I don't want to bother anybody.” “They're too busy for me.” “They already have their friends.” Then our thinking can shift toward blame: “This church isn't loving.” “What's wrong with these people?” “That leader walked right past me.” And finally, we may start creating tests: “If nobody talks to me today, I'm not coming back.” “If nobody sits next to me, this must be the wrong church.” “If nobody initiates with me, I'm not initiating with them.” At that point, we may be looking for evidence to justify a decision we've already begun making. You Are Not Alone If you're experiencing these thoughts or emotions, hear this: You are not alone. You aren't strange. You aren't the only Christian who's felt this way. And even when you feel unseen by everybody around you, God hasn't lost sight of you. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 Relationships Take Time One of the most difficult seasons can come when you're moving from one church to another. In your old church, people knew you. They knew your history. Your personality. Your struggles. Your stories. Those relationships may have taken years to build. Then you enter a new church and unconsciously compare brand-new relationships with friendships that took years to develop. Of course there's a difference. When Rob and Pam moved to Tokyo, Rob told the church pastor how isolated he felt. The pastor told him: “Hang in there. It just takes a little time to build friendships and team spirit.” Rob didn't particularly like the answer. But the pastor was right. Over the next ten years, Rob and Pam developed deep and lasting relationships. Sometimes You Have to Go First Rob offers one final challenge: Go first. Smile first. Say hello first. Wave first. Give the hug first. Show up first. Volunteer first. Passivity is the poison pill for relationships. If you walk into church waiting to see whether other people will disappoint you, you'll probably find the evidence you're looking for. Instead, be brave. Walk in with a smile. Offer a handshake. Join the conversation circle. Listen. Share your story. Ask somebody to coffee. It may feel awkward. That's okay. Don't let Satan use loneliness to pull you away from the very relationships you need. And What Happened to That Young Woman? About a year later, Rob saw the young woman who had once told him how difficult it was to make friends in Boston. He asked how she was doing. This time, she beamed. She told him she loved it and felt really close to people. Rob's response says it all: “I was so happy she didn't go.” If you're lonely at church right now, don't assume how you feel today is how you'll always feel. Give relationships time. Ask God for courage. And instead of waiting for everyone else to go first... Be the brave one. This is Day 11 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his book . If you know someone who's lonely, isolated, new to a church, or wondering whether they belong, send them this episode. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/43159658

456. Retirement, Faith, and 2,200 Miles: Phil and Robbyn's Appalachian Trail Adventure 10/09/2026

456. Retirement, Faith, and 2,200 Miles: Phil and Robbyn's Appalachian Trail Adventure Retirement, Faith, and 2,200 Miles: Phil and Robbyn's Appalachian Trail Adventure What would you do if you retired and suddenly had the freedom to pursue a really big dream? Most people picture retirement as a time to slow down, relax, and take it easy. Not Phil and Robbyn Paradis. After more than four decades of following Jesus, Phil retired from his career in civil engineering and decided to take on one of America's most demanding hiking adventures: the nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail. There was just one problem. He had never backpacked before. And he was already dealing with serious foot pain. Instead of abandoning the dream, Phil and Robbyn began planning an adventure that would take them through 14 states, require months of preparation, and challenge them physically, emotionally, spiritually, and as a married couple. In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob sits down with Phil and Robbyn to discover what inspired their journey, how they persevered through the hardest moments, and what the experience taught them about faith, marriage, friendship, and making this life count. From Retirement to the Appalachian Trail Phil spent decades working as a civil engineer, specializing in stormwater management. But as retirement approached, he began wondering what he would do with the next chapter of his life. Then he heard about a coworker planning to hike the Appalachian Trail. The idea captured his imagination. After researching the trail, Phil began to believe he could do it himself. Robbyn initially wondered what she would do while her husband was away hiking for months. But together, they developed a different plan. She would travel alongside the trail in an RV, providing transportation, meals, supplies, encouragement, and logistical support. Their adventure became a shared mission. The Adventure Was Harder Than Expected The Appalachian Trail stretches roughly 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Phil began the journey with plantar fasciitis, and the physical challenges continued throughout the trip. His feet swelled so much that he eventually went from wearing size 10½ shoes to size 12½. He struggled with painful knees, exhaustion, difficult mountain terrain, and the mental challenge of getting up each morning to hike again. Meanwhile, Robbyn was driving thousands of miles, coordinating pickups and drop-offs, preparing meals, maintaining the truck and RV, and finding solutions to unexpected problems. The truck accumulated approximately 17,000 miles over five months. This wasn't simply a hiking trip. It was a test of endurance, preparation, teamwork, and perseverance. Sometimes You Just Have to Walk the First Mile One of Phil's greatest challenges came toward the end of the journey. He was exhausted. His body hurt. He no longer felt motivated to hike. But he discovered something important. He didn't have to feel motivated to complete the entire day. He just had to get started. Sometimes getting through the first mile was enough to keep going. His daughter's encouragement, family visits, and the support of friends helped him continue. How the Journey Strengthened Their Marriage Phil and Robbyn have been married since 1988. They openly discuss seasons when communication was difficult and how this adventure forced them to work together differently. Phil learned to receive help rather than doing everything himself. Robbyn discovered new confidence in her ability to solve problems, manage difficult situations, and support her husband. They learned to communicate more effectively, understand each other's needs, and focus on solving the problem directly in front of them. Finding God Along the Trail For Phil, long hours in the wilderness created opportunities for prayer, reflection, and a renewed appreciation for God's creation. He listened to Scripture, Christian books, podcasts, and worship music. But some of his favorite moments came when he turned everything off and simply walked. Robbyn also experienced God's care in unexpected ways. A conversation with an old friend helped her recognize how God had been providing for them throughout the journey—even when she had been too overwhelmed to notice. More Than 40 Years of Following Jesus Phil and Robbyn also share how they became Christians in college in the early 1980s and what has helped them remain faithful through decades of marriage, raising children, serving the church, and navigating life's challenges. Their advice is practical: Find what you're good at. Look for opportunities to serve. Build lasting friendships. Be committed even when you don't feel like it. And don't assume your greatest opportunities are already behind you. Whether you're 25, 45, or 65, you can still dream, grow, serve, and make this life count. In This Episode How Phil and Robbyn became Christians and met in college What helped them remain faithful for more than four decades Why Phil chose the Appalachian Trail after retirement How Robbyn turned his dream into an adventure they could share The physical and mental challenges of hiking nearly 2,200 miles Why encouragement from family made such a difference The behind-the-scenes work of supporting a long-distance hiker What the experience taught them about marriage and communication How they experienced God through nature and unexpected blessings Their advice for Christians who want to make their lives count Don't retire from dreaming, growing, serving, or following Jesus. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that the next chapter of life can still be full of purpose and adventure. Learn more about Rob Skinner and his books at RobSkinner.com. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode challenged or encouraged you: Share it with someone you care about Buy and leave a review on one of my books on Donate . Subscribe for more faith-building content /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/43235358

455. When God Doesn’t Come Through the Way You Hoped | Before You Quit #10 10/05/2026

455. When God Doesn’t Come Through the Way You Hoped | Before You Quit #10 When God Doesn’t Come Through the Way You Hoped | Before You Quit #10 What do you do when you've prayed for something good—and God doesn't come through the way you hoped? In Day 10 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner tackles one of the most painful sources of spiritual discouragement: Disappointment with God. When COVID hit, Rob's church in Tucson was averaging around 200 people on Sundays. Like churches around the world, they temporarily moved online. When they finally gathered again, a little more than 100 people remained. Rob wondered: Where did everybody go? What happened to the college students? Why weren't people coming back? He prayed. He begged God to rebuild the church. He took long prayer walks through the streets and alleys of Tucson, pleading: “God, help me. Please help your church. Please just throw me a bone here. I'm struggling. I don't know what to do.” But several years passed without the dramatic resurgence Rob had hoped for. And that's hard. Especially when what you're praying for seems completely consistent with God's will. What About God's Promises? Jesus said: “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” — John 14:14 Sometimes that can sound like a blank check. Ask. Believe. And God will provide. We can understand why God might not answer a prayer to win a billion-dollar lottery. But what about prayers for things that seem good? A job. Money for missions. Enough money to pay the rent. Healing for someone with cancer or another illness. Someone you love returning to Jesus. Unity in your small group. A church that is strong, growing and healthy. What do you do when you pray for something that seems aligned with God's will—and the answer still doesn't come? Rob admits that he doesn't have an easy answer. But he shares two thoughts that have helped him navigate the disappointment. 1. God May Replace What You Want With Something Better Early in Rob's Christian life, he was deeply in love with a woman he met in the campus ministry at UC Berkeley. He was serious about the relationship and was close to proposing. But Rob was struggling spiritually, and those struggles were affecting their relationship. After seeking advice, he broke off the relationship for her sake until he could get his relationship with God back on track. His plan seemed simple: Get right with God. Then marry this woman. But after Rob repented and renewed his relationship with Christ, something unexpected happened. His feelings changed. He felt lost. He couldn't imagine anyone better. He believed he had lost something irreplaceable. Night after night, Rob walked through the streets of Berkeley praying for God's guidance. But God had another plan. About a year after the breakup, Rob's future wife, Pam, flew into the Bay Area from Cairo, Egypt. They began dating. A year later, they were married. What once felt like an irreplaceable loss eventually looked very different. Sometimes God reserves the right to replace what we desperately want with something better. 2. Don't Forget All the Times God Said Yes Rob's second observation comes from looking back over his life. The number of times God has said “no” or “wait” is small compared with the number of times God has given him exactly what he asked for. His life. His family. His missionary journeys. And countless other blessings. In fact, Rob believes God's generosity may be part of the reason his “no” can hurt so badly. We become accustomed to the generosity of a loving Father. So when he doesn't give us what we desperately want, it can be shocking. But God reserves the right to say no. Not because he has stopped loving us. But because he is guided by wisdom we don't always understand. Rob doesn't pretend to like it. But accepting God's right to say no is part of accepting him as both Savior and Lord. Before You Quit Because God Said No... Remember two things: God may have something better. And: Remember all the times he has already said yes. A disappointing answer to prayer doesn't erase a lifetime of God's faithfulness. If you're considering walking away because God didn't answer the way you hoped, don't let one painful “no” make you forget all the ways he has already loved, provided for and blessed you. Before you quit, look back. Remember his generosity. And leave room for the possibility that God's story isn't finished yet. This is Day 10 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. If you know someone who's discouraged, disappointed with God or struggling with an unanswered prayer, share this episode with them. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/43159458

454. You’ve Got One Job: Stay Connected to Jesus 10/02/2026

454. You’ve Got One Job: Stay Connected to Jesus You’ve Got One Job: Stay Connected to Jesus There are a thousand things competing for your attention every day. Your career. Your marriage. Your kids. Your health. Your finances. Your goals. Your phone. Even your ministry. But according to Jesus, there's one thing you absolutely cannot neglect: Your connection with him. In John 15, Jesus gives one of the simplest and most powerful pictures of the Christian life: “I am the vine; you are the branches.” In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob explores why successful people can be especially vulnerable to spiritual self-reliance, why God sometimes prunes the people he loves, and how someone can look spiritually alive on the outside while slowly drying up inside. And it all comes down to one simple phrase: You've got one job: remain. Are You Plugged In? Rob rents out his former home in Tucson, Arizona. Every so often, a guest sends him a message: “The hot tub isn't working.” “The jets won't turn on.” “It's not getting hot.” “We've pushed every button.” Rob usually responds with one question: “Is it plugged in?” A few minutes of silence. Then: “Never mind.” Nothing was wrong with the hot tub. Nothing was wrong with the heater. Nothing was wrong with the jets. It simply wasn't connected to its source of power. And that can describe our spiritual lives. We push buttons. We try harder. Work more. Make more money. Improve our marriages. Fix our kids. Grow our ministries. Accomplish another goal. But Jesus asks a more fundamental question: Are you connected to me? You can be incredibly busy and spiritually disconnected. You can even be busy doing things for Jesus while becoming disconnected from Jesus. 1. Let the Gardener Prune You Jesus says: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.” — John 15:1 Then he says something surprising: Every branch that bears fruit, God prunes so that it can become even more fruitful. God prunes fruitful people. We sometimes assume that if we're following God, everything should start going our way. Jesus says otherwise. Sometimes following God means getting cut. A door closes. A relationship doesn't work out. Something you desperately wanted doesn't happen. God's Word exposes pride, selfishness, greed, impurity or your need for control. But there's a huge difference between destruction and pruning. Destruction has no future in mind. Pruning is all about the future. Instead of immediately asking, “What's gone wrong?” try asking: “God, what are you trying to cut out of me?” And: “What are you trying to grow in me?” Don't waste your pruning. Let the Gardener work. 2. You've Got One Job: Remain This is the heart of John 15. Jesus repeatedly says: Remain. Stay connected. Stay close. Make your home in me. Don't drift away. A branch doesn't wake up thinking: “How am I going to manufacture grapes today?” It doesn't hustle. It doesn't compare itself with the branch next to it. It doesn't create a five-step productivity plan. It remains connected to the vine. Life flows from the vine into the branch. Eventually, fruit appears. Sometimes we make Christianity far more complicated than Jesus did: Try harder. Do more. Be better. Achieve more. Jesus says: Remain in me. Christianity isn't merely believing facts about Jesus. It's Christ living in you and through you. It's dependence. Relationship. Connection. You Can Look Alive While Drying Up Inside Here's the sobering part. When you cut a branch off a tree, it doesn't immediately look dead. For a while, the leaves remain green. Put it beside a connected branch and you may not even see a difference. But something fundamental has already happened. It has been disconnected from its source of life. The same thing can happen spiritually. You can still: Go to church. Sing the songs. Know your Bible. Lead a small group. Preach sermons. Have decades of Christian experience. You can look green on the outside while slowly drying up inside. Jesus isn't asking: “Were you connected to me once?” He's asking: “Are you remaining in me now?” Don't live off your baptism. Don't live off what you did ten years ago. Don't live off last year's faith. Ask: How is my relationship with Jesus today? 3. Connected People Bear Fruit Jesus says: “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” Notice the order. Jesus doesn't say: “Produce enough fruit, then I'll accept you.” He says: Remain—and fruit will come. Connection comes before production. Roots come before fruit. What does that fruit look like? Changed character. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Repentance. Real connection produces real change. Obedience. Jesus changes how we handle our marriages, money, time, sexuality, forgiveness, service and gifts. And finally: Spiritual impact. Fruit reproduces. Spiritually fruitful people help other people find Jesus. We share our faith. Love people. Serve. Study the Bible with people. Help people become disciples. Multiply disciples, leaders and churches. And ultimately, the fruit points back to the vine. It isn't: “Look how impressive I am.” It's: “Look what God can do.” So, Are You Plugged In? Your marriage matters. Your family matters. Your career matters. Your finances matter. Your health matters. Your ministry matters. Your goals matter. But there's one thing you cannot neglect: Your connection with Jesus. So ask yourself: Am I plugged in? Remember the three lessons of John 15: 1. Let the Gardener prune you. 2. You've got one job: remain. 3. Connected people bear fruit. When you're successful—remain. When you're struggling—remain. When God is pruning you—remain. When life gets busy—remain. When you're discouraged—remain. When everything is going wonderfully—remain. The branch has one job. Remain. And Jesus promises: “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” Make this life count. 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode challenged or encouraged you: Share it with someone you care about Buy and leave a review on one of my books on . Subscribe for more faith-building content /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/43137688

453. When Following Jesus Costs You Something Real | Before You Quit #9 09/28/2026

453. When Following Jesus Costs You Something Real | Before You Quit #9 When Following Jesus Costs You Something Real | Before You Quit #9 What happens when following Jesus costs you something—or someone—you genuinely love? In Day 9 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner talks about a part of Christianity that can be painful to accept: Obedience can cost you something real. When Rob became a Christian during his junior year of college, one of the first people he wanted to tell was his best friend from high school. This was someone Rob could completely be himself around. They had taken road trips together. Made memories together. Enjoyed their college years together. Rob expected his friend to understand why his newfound faith meant so much to him. Instead, something changed almost immediately. His friend's body language changed. A relationship that had always felt completely comfortable suddenly became awkward. And eventually, the friendship was effectively over. Rob was shocked. He had expected the people closest to him to see what he saw in the gospel. Instead, he experienced firsthand Jesus' warning: “You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” — Matthew 10:22 Jesus also said: “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” — Matthew 10:34 Christianity in Concept vs. Christianity in Reality Christianity in concept can sound awesome and amazing. Christianity in reality can be painful and costly. Following Jesus can sometimes cost you: Friends. Opportunities. Invitations. Promotions. Your reputation. Comfort. Parts of the life you once knew. And when that happens, it's easy to start looking backward. You may begin wondering: “Was my life better before?” “Is something wrong with me?” “Is something wrong with my church?” “Is something wrong with my faith?” But sometimes people's reaction to your faith is less about what they think of you and more about what they think of Jesus. Your new faith, standards and worldview may make people uncomfortable. They may feel judged. They may feel replaced by your Christian friends. They may feel neglected by your new priorities and schedule. Following Jesus can change relationships. And that can hurt. Jesus Never Hid the Cost Jesus said: “Those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.” — Luke 14:33 Sacrifice isn't an optional part of Christianity. And it isn't partial. Jesus' call touches everything we consider valuable: Our lives. Our families. Our friendships. Our money. Our time. Our habits. Our behavior. Our possessions. So if you're considering walking away from Jesus because following him has cost you something, slow down before you make that decision. Ask yourself: What am I really giving up if I walk away? Then turn your attention back to Jesus. Paul writes: “Though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” — 2 Corinthians 8:9 Jesus understands sacrifice. He gave up wealth. Relationships. Honor. Prestige. Comfort. And ultimately, his life. He gave everything to win your heart. So when obedience feels expensive, remember what Jesus has already given you—and what he continues to give. Before you quit because the cost feels too high, look again at Jesus. He is worth the cost. This is Day 9 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, . If you know someone who's discouraged because following Jesus has cost them friendships, relationships, opportunities or comfort, send them this episode. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/43045653

452. God Loves You—But Do You Believe It? Is Your “Truster” Broken? 09/25/2026

452. God Loves You—But Do You Believe It? Is Your “Truster” Broken? God Loves You—But Do You Believe It? Is Your “Truster” Broken? What if one of the biggest problems in your relationship with God isn't that God doesn't love you—but that you have trouble believing that he does? Years ago, two young children in Rob Skinner's extended family were adopted from Korea. Their new parents gave them a loving home, security, opportunities and a family that poured love into them. But the children struggled. There was anger. Mistrust. Rejection. As a young man watching from the outside, Rob couldn't understand it. Why couldn't they see how much they were loved? Then he learned what had happened before their adoption. Their father had left. Their mother remarried, but her new husband wouldn't accept the children from her previous marriage. One day, their mother brought the six- and eight-year-old children to an orphanage. She told them to wait while she went to the restroom. She never came back. Suddenly, their difficulty receiving love made sense. The problem wasn't that their new family didn't love them. They had been hurt so deeply that love had become difficult to trust. And that raises an important question: Is Your “Truster” Broken? Rob first heard the phrase “broken truster” from Gary Meyer, author of Imitating Paul. And he realized: “I think I've got one.” Maybe you do too. Paul prayed in Ephesians 3:17–19 that Christians would have the power to grasp how wide, long, high and deep the love of Christ is. Why would believing God's love require power? Maybe because we bring our entire history into our relationship with God. Rejection. Disappointment. People who left. Unanswered prayers. Failure. Sin. Shame. Experiences with parents, authority figures, churches, friendships and relationships. And without realizing it, we can project those experiences onto God. We know the Bible says God loves us. We sing about God's love. We tell other people that God loves them. But somewhere deep inside, a question remains: “Yes...but does he really love me?” Put Your Full Weight on God Rob admits that even after decades of seeing God's goodness in his life, he can still struggle to trust. He feels the need to perform. Produce. Accomplish. Fix. Control. Prove himself. He compares it to sitting on an airplane during takeoff or turbulence and gripping the armrests as if somehow keeping his body tense will help keep the plane in the air. Of course, the airplane doesn't need his help. He can sit back. Relax. Put his full weight in the seat. And maybe God is trying to teach us the same lesson: “Put your full weight on me. I can take it.” Stop trying to hold everything together. Stop trying to earn what God has already given you. Stop trying to prove that you deserve to be loved. Jesus said: “Whoever comes to me I will never drive away.” — John 6:37 God isn't looking for an excuse to get rid of you. What Happens When We Don't Trust God's Love? When we don't believe we're already loved, we start searching elsewhere for what we think is missing. Maybe another relationship will make me feel loved. Maybe more money. Another promotion. A better body. More attention. A growing ministry. A bigger audience. Another achievement. Another person's approval. But there's always another goal. Another number. Another accomplishment. Another person whose approval we want. We keep reaching because we don't understand what we already have. You are already loved. Rooted and Established in Love Rob returns to Paul's words in Ephesians: “Rooted and established in love.” Roots aren't flashy. Nobody walks through a forest admiring the roots. We notice the tree. The leaves. The fruit. But when the storm comes, those invisible roots suddenly matter. Rob doesn't want his roots to be in his performance, ministry success, money, approval or whether life follows his plans. He wants to be rooted in one simple conviction: God loves me. When you truly believe that, you don't have to prove yourself constantly. You can admit when you're wrong. You can apologize. You can take risks. You can fail and get back up. You can stop comparing yourself to everybody else. You can love people without demanding that they love you perfectly in return. You can rest. You can breathe. You can put your full weight on God. Three Questions to Ask Yourself 1. Where is your “truster” broken? Where were you disappointed? Who rejected you? Who walked away? What prayer wasn't answered the way you hoped? What experience made you question whether God really cares? 2. Where are you looking for something God has already given you? Approval? Security? Significance? Love? Peace? What are you chasing because you secretly believe that once you get it, you'll finally be okay? 3. What would change if you really believed God loved you? What would you stop worrying about? How would you pray? How would you handle failure? How would you respond to criticism? How would you respond when somebody else succeeds? What risks would you finally take? People may disappoint you. People may reject you. People may leave. People may fail you. But don't confuse people with God. God's love is wider than your failures. Longer than your past. Higher than your hopes. Deeper than your wounds. Maybe your “truster” is a little broken. Rob's is too. But God's love isn't broken. Loosen your grip on the armrest. Sit back. Put your full weight on God. And get rooted in his love. 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode challenged or encouraged you: Share it with someone you care about Buy and leave a review on one of my books on Donate . Subscribe for more faith-building content /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/43028373

451. Following Jesus Feels Too Hard? Don’t Quit Yet | Before You Quit #8 09/21/2026

451. Following Jesus Feels Too Hard? Don’t Quit Yet | Before You Quit #8 Following Jesus Feels Too Hard? Don’t Quit Yet | Before You Quit #8 What if one of the reasons you're thinking about quitting Christianity is something you rarely say out loud? “It's just too hard.” In Day 8 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner begins Week Two of the book: Why People Quit and Don't Say It Out Loud. People rarely walk away from their faith in one sudden moment. A disappointment here. A conflict there. An unanswered prayer. A broken relationship. Little by little, discouragement accumulates until someone quietly begins drifting away. And sometimes underneath all of it is a simple feeling: Following Jesus has become too hard. Here's something Christians don't always like to admit: Christianity is hard. Yes, following Jesus is better. It's blessed. It's worth it. But Jesus never promised it would always be easy. In Luke 9:23, Jesus said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Jesus didn't hide the cost of discipleship. He actually told people to count the cost before deciding to follow him. So if following Jesus feels difficult right now, that doesn't necessarily mean you're doing something wrong. You may actually be experiencing exactly what Jesus told us to expect. A Christianity of Convenience It's possible to customize Christianity until most of the difficult parts disappear. No sacrifice. Little prayer. No emotional engagement. Minimal commitment. But that's a Christianity of convenience—not the life of discipleship Jesus described. If you're struggling, you're also not the first Christian to feel this way. An entire New Testament letter—Hebrews—was written to Christians who needed encouragement to keep going. Hebrews 10:36 says: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” If Scripture tells us to persevere, it's because there will be times when we desperately want to stop. Don't Just White-Knuckle It But Rob doesn't recommend simply gritting your teeth and trying harder for the next 40 years. Sometimes following Jesus becomes especially difficult when our focus shifts away from Jesus and onto the people and problems around us. Rob shares a line from Thomas à Kempis' The Imitation of Christ: “Whoever loves much does much.” Looking back, Rob realized that some of the times he complained most about how difficult Christianity felt were also times when his love and interest in Jesus had diminished. He had lost some of the wonder and appreciation that originally drew him to Christ. So he returned to Jesus' words to Christians who had lost their first love: “Repent and do the things you did at first.” — Revelation 2:5 Do the Things You Did at First Rob realized he had stopped doing many of the things that had originally helped his love for Jesus grow: Reading the Bible. Avoiding temptation. Spending time with other Christians. Living transparently. Praying. When he started doing those things again, something changed. His circumstances didn't suddenly become easier. The hard things didn't disappear. But God's love began to trickle back into his life, and those hard things didn't feel quite as overwhelming anymore. If you're in a hard place right now, you're not the first Christian who's been there. Don't quit before you receive the reward God has for you. Persevere. But don't merely white-knuckle your way through your faith. Rekindle your love for Jesus. Go back. Do the things you did at first. Because as your love grows, the hard things may begin to feel just a little smaller. This is Day 8 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, . Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42969383

450. Stop Saying “Not Yet”: It’s Not Too Late to Change 09/18/2026

450. Stop Saying “Not Yet”: It’s Not Too Late to Change Stop Saying “Not Yet”: It’s Not Too Late to Change What have you gotten so used to that you don't even see it anymore? From 2004 to 2012, Rob Skinner worked as a realtor while planting a church in Ashland, Oregon. Whenever someone bought a fixer-upper, he gave them one piece of advice: Fix the problems right away. Why? Because human beings have an incredible ability to get used to almost anything. The cracked tile that drives you crazy when you first move in eventually becomes your cracked tile. You stop noticing it. Rob shares an unforgettable illustration from John Kotter and Dan Cohen's The Heart of Change: if you leave something unfixed long enough, eventually you could get used to stepping over the proverbial “dead body in the living room.” And we don't just do this with houses. We do it with our: marriages character spiritual lives health finances relationships dreams ministries callings We live with something for so long that eventually we stop seeing it. What's Your Unfinished Foundation? In the book of Haggai, God's people returned to Jerusalem excited to rebuild the temple. They restored worship. They laid the foundation. Then opposition came. The work became difficult. They got discouraged. And they stopped. One year passed. Then two. Five. Ten. Eventually, roughly 16 years had passed. Imagine walking by that unfinished temple foundation every day. At first: “We need to finish that.” Years later: “We really should get around to that someday.” Eventually? You barely notice it. The unfinished foundation has become part of the scenery. That's what can happen in our lives. Maybe you once intended to deal with your temper, bitterness, lust, selfishness or lack of discipline. Maybe there's an issue in your marriage that you and your spouse have learned to work around rather than resolve. Maybe you once dreamed about having a vibrant relationship with God, knowing your Bible, helping people and making a difference. Maybe it's your health. Your finances. The book you wanted to write. The business you wanted to start. The church you wanted to plant. The person you wanted to mentor. The relationship you wanted to repair. You didn't necessarily decide it wasn't important. You just started saying: “Not yet.” Two Dangerous Words: “Not Yet” God's people didn't say they would never rebuild the temple. They said: “The time has not yet come to rebuild the Lord's house.” — Haggai 1:2 Not yet. I'll work on my marriage—but not yet. I'll deal with my finances—but not yet. I'll get serious about my health—but not yet. I'll deal with that sin—but not yet. I'll pursue that dream—but not yet. When work slows down. When the kids get older. When I have more money. When I'm less stressed. When life settles down. But life rarely settles down. And “not yet” has a nasty habit of turning into “never.” What Does Your Life Say Matters? Haggai challenges God's people: “Give careful thought to your ways.” Don't just look at what you say matters. Look at what you're actually doing. Look at your calendar. Look at your spending. Look at your attention. Look at your energy. What gets the first and best part of you? Does the way you're living match what you say matters most? Jesus didn't say to seek only God's kingdom. He said: “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness.” — Matthew 6:33 Something has to come first. If you wait to give the most important things the time that's left over, there probably won't be any time left. 16 Years of Delay. 23 Days to Change. Here's the hopeful part of Haggai. The people had procrastinated for approximately 16 years. Then Haggai challenged them to reconsider their ways. They listened. They repented. They obeyed. And 23 days later, they were building again. Their circumstances didn't change first. They did. They still had jobs. Bills. Families. Opposition. Hard work. What changed was their priorities. And then God told them: “I am with you.” He stirred their spirits and they got to work. Maybe we've been waiting for that sequence to happen backward. “When I feel motivated, I'll exercise.” “When I feel close to God, I'll pray.” “When I feel passionate, I'll share my faith.” “When I feel creative, I'll write.” “When I feel ready, I'll have the difficult conversation.” But maybe you shouldn't wait until you feel stirred to obey. Obey—and see what gets stirred. Put on your shoes. Open your Bible. Make the phone call. Schedule the appointment. Apologize. Write the first paragraph. Make the budget. Submit the application. Pick up the hammer. Take the first step. Find Your “Dead Body” When this episode ends, take ten quiet minutes and ask: What's the “dead body” in my living room? What have I gotten so accustomed to that I barely see it anymore? What's my unfinished foundation? And where have I been saying: “Not yet”? Don't make a list of ten things. Pick one. Then do something about it in the next 24 hours. Because 16 years of procrastination can become 23 days of transformation. Your past delay does not have to determine your future. You haven't missed your opportunity simply because you've waited. The unfinished foundation is still there. And as long as you're alive, you can pick up the hammer again. Have a great day—and make this life count. 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode challenged or encouraged you: Share it with someone you care about Buy and leave a review on one of my books on Donate . Subscribe for more faith-building content /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42936292

449. Before You Quit, Pray This With Me | Before You Quit #7 09/14/2026

449. Before You Quit, Pray This With Me | Before You Quit #7 Before You Quit, Pray This With Me | Before You Quit #7 What do you do when you're discouraged, overwhelmed and don't know what decision to make? Before you do anything else, turn toward God. In Day 7 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner pauses to do something simple: Pray with you. If you're considering walking away from church, struggling in your relationship with God or simply feeling overwhelmed by fear, anger, disappointment and uncertainty, this short episode is for you. When life doesn't turn out the way we hoped, our minds can become filled with questions. Should I stay? Should I leave? Should I make a change? What should I do next? Fear rises. Emotions take over. Peace disappears. That's why Rob turns to one of his favorite promises from God: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 We can change our outward circumstances. We can change who we talk to. We can change where we worship. We can change our routines. But as the saying goes: “Wherever you go, there you are.” Changing our circumstances doesn't necessarily remove the hurt, anger, fear or disappointment we're carrying inside. But turning toward God rather than away from him offers a path toward peace. So before you make a major decision, take two minutes. Stop. Turn toward God. And pray with Rob: “God, I'm upset and I'm worried about a lot of things. I can't control the thoughts that are going through my head. I don't know what to do... I'm asking you for that perfect peace that you promise... Help me overcome my fear and unbelief. Help me make decisions that bring me closer to you.” If you're discouraged right now, you don't have to figure everything out today. Turn toward God before you turn away. Ask him for peace. Ask him for strength. Ask him for the grit to keep going. And before you quit, pray. This is Day 7 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42893350

448. Yesterday Is Not Prophecy: Don’t Limit What God Can Do 09/11/2026

448. Yesterday Is Not Prophecy: Don’t Limit What God Can Do Yesterday Is Not Prophecy: Don’t Limit What God Can Do Have you ever looked at an area of your life and thought: “This is never going to change”? Maybe you've been single longer than you expected. Maybe your marriage has been difficult for years. Maybe you've prayed for one of your children to come back to God and nothing seems to be happening. Maybe your finances are stuck. Your career isn't moving. Your ministry isn't growing. You haven't helped someone become a Christian in years. And after enough disappointment, it's easy to start turning your history into a prediction: “This is just the way it's going to be.” In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob looks at one of the strangest—and funniest—stories in the Old Testament: 2 Kings 7. The city of Samaria was starving. An enemy army had surrounded it. Food was gone. Prices were out of control. There was no visible way out. Then the prophet Elisha announced something outrageous: Within 24 hours, everything was going to change. One of the king's officers couldn't believe it. Even if God opened the floodgates of heaven, he argued, how could something like that possibly happen? From everything he could see, his conclusion made perfect sense. But he made one critical mistake: He left God out of his forecast. Then four starving men with leprosy walked toward the enemy camp expecting they might die—and discovered that God had already caused the entire enemy army to flee. Suddenly there was food. There was silver and gold. There were clothes and supplies. And within 24 hours, the famine was over. Exactly as God had said. Yesterday Is Not Prophecy We often do the same thing as that officer. We take our present circumstances. We combine them with our recent history. Then we project both indefinitely into the future. “I'm single now, so I'll probably always be single.” “My marriage hasn't changed, so it probably never will.” “My child walked away from God, and I don't think they're coming back.” “My ministry hasn't grown, so maybe it never will.” “I've always struggled financially. That's just who I am.” But your past is not prophecy. Your disappointments are real. Your current circumstances are real. But they do not necessarily tell you what God will do next. Rob shares two personal reminders of this. His son spent approximately ten years far away from God. There were times Rob couldn't imagine how that story would change. Then it did. His son returned to God and was baptized. Rob also remembers being single and thinking he had practically met every eligible Christian woman around him. Then Pam flew into town from Cairo, Egypt. Rob never saw that coming. They recently celebrated 36 years of marriage. Leave Room for Black Swans Rob also explores the idea of a “black swan”—an unexpected event that challenges everything we thought we knew. For centuries, Europeans assumed all swans were white because every swan they had ever seen was white. Then explorers arrived in Australia and discovered black swans. Their conclusion wasn't foolish. Their experience was incomplete. And so is ours. Just because you've never seen something happen doesn't mean it can't happen. Just because God hasn't worked in a particular way before doesn't mean he won't. Faith isn't pretending your problems aren't real. Faith doesn't guarantee that you'll get married this year, every illness will disappear, every financial problem will vanish or every child will immediately return to God. Faith says: “I don't know what God is going to do, but I refuse to limit God to what I can currently see.” So ask yourself: What have I quietly decided can't change? Your marriage? Your singleness? Your health? Your finances? Your career? Your ministry? Your relationship with your children? Your fruitfulness? Your spiritual life? Maybe it's time to pray again. Invite someone again. Study the Bible with someone again. Work on your marriage again. Reach out to your child again. Apply for the opportunity. Ask for advice. Try something new. Dream again. Don't confuse: “I don't know how” with: “It can't happen.” And especially don't confuse: “I can't” with: “God can't.” Take the next step and leave room for God to surprise you. Because sometimes the difference between famine and abundance is only 24 hours. Make this life count. 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode challenged or encouraged you: Share it with someone you care about Buy and leave a review on one of my books on Donate . for more faith-building content /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42868195

447. Thinking About Leaving Church? Watch for These Warning Signs | Before You Quit #6 09/07/2026

447. Thinking About Leaving Church? Watch for These Warning Signs | Before You Quit #6 Thinking About Leaving Church? Watch for These Warning Signs | Before You Quit #6 Most Christians who walk away from God don't make one dramatic decision to quit. They drift. In Day 6 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner walks through the familiar pathway that can slowly lead a Christian out the door: Disappointment. Discouragement. Pulling back. Missing church. Avoiding conversations. Stopping time with God. Ghosting the people who love you. And eventually becoming spiritually empty. Rob points out that the warning signs often begin long before someone says, “I'm leaving.” Your giving may dry up. Church starts feeling painful or forced. Instead of worshiping, you become increasingly critical of the sermon, the music, the program and the people. Activities you once loved become easier to miss. Prayer loses its passion. Bible reading disappears. When someone asks how you're doing, your answers become: “I'm fine.” “Work has been busy.” “Things have been crazy.” And slowly, meaningful conversations become something to avoid. Then another dangerous pattern begins. When people reach out, you can become critical: “Where were they when I needed them?” But when they don't reach out: “See? Nobody really cares about me.” Either way, the church becomes the problem. Rob reminds us that there is no perfect church because every church is filled with imperfect, struggling people. A small church can be criticized for what it lacks. A large church can be criticized for being impersonal. And while many people who leave church insist that their relationship with God is still strong, Rob challenges us to examine honestly whether our love for God may also be growing cold. Jesus warned in Matthew 24:12–13: “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” If you recognize yourself anywhere along this path, don't ignore it. Identify where you are. Recognize the danger. And remember: It's not too late to rekindle the flame. You can turn around. You can reconnect. You can get back on the narrow road. If you're struggling in your faith, Rob would love to hear from you and encourage you. Email: This is Day 6 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his book . Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42787955

446. Going to NASCON? Listen to This First | From the Archives 09/01/2026

446. Going to NASCON? Listen to This First | From the Archives FROM THE ARCHIVES: With NASCON26 happening in Baltimore this weekend, we’re resurfacing one of Rob and Pam Skinner’s most practical episodes on how to make the most of a Christian conference. Originally recorded before the 2022 World Discipleship Summit, the principles are just as relevant for NASCON today. Going to NASCON26 in Baltimore this weekend? Listen to this before you go. We're bringing back this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast because the advice Pam and I shared about making the most of a conference may be more relevant than ever—especially for singles heading to NASCON26: Divine Design – Created for Purpose. A great Christian conference can encourage your faith, give you fresh vision, create lifelong friendships and introduce you to people who may change the direction of your life. But don't just show up and hope something happens. Prepare for it. In this episode, Pam and I talk about what you can do before and during a conference to get the most out of the experience. Before you go: Pray about what God wants you to learn and where you need to grow. Pray to make new friends. Contact people you'd like to spend time with before everyone's schedule fills up. Don't plan to spend the entire conference only with people from your home church. Prepare yourself spiritually. Get rested. And yes—look your best and make a great first impression. Once you're there: Be loving to the person standing in front of you. Smile. Introduce yourself. Get outside your comfort zone. Sit toward the front. Take notes. Thank the speakers and people serving. Use meals to build relationships instead of spending half your lunch trying to find the perfect restaurant. Remember people's names. Ask good questions. Listen more than you talk. Exchange contact information. And follow up with the people you meet. And if you're single... This could be a life-changing weekend. Pam and I share the story of two Christians who met at a conference—and eventually got married. Does that mean you're going to NASCON just to find a spouse? No. Go to learn. Go to grow. Go to deepen your relationship with God. Go to make friends. But also be open to what God may do. Be bold. Meet people. Don't spend the whole weekend surrounded by the same friends you traveled with. If someone says, “There's somebody I'd like you to meet,” be open. If you're on a date, don't spend the entire conversation talking about yourself. Ask questions. Be interested. Keep it light. Have fun. NASCON26's theme is Divine Design – Created for Purpose. Go into this weekend believing that God has a purpose for you right now. Ask him: “What do you want me to learn?” “Who do you want me to meet?” “Who can I encourage?” “How do you want me to grow?” Prepare for it. Get ready for it. And expect God to work. Have an incredible NASCON26—and make this life count. —Rob /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42634305

445. Still Struggling With Sin? Something Isn’t Wrong With You | Before You Quit #5 08/31/2026

445. Still Struggling With Sin? Something Isn’t Wrong With You | Before You Quit #5 Still Struggling With Sin? Something Isn’t Wrong With You | Before You Quit #5 Have you ever looked at other Christians and wondered, “Why am I still struggling? Something must be wrong with me”? In Day 5 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner addresses the shame, comparison, and imposter syndrome that can make Christians feel as though they’re only pretending to have it together. Everyone else seems happy. Everyone else seems spiritual. Everyone else seems to be growing. Meanwhile, you’re still fighting a sin you thought you should have conquered years ago. Rob knows that feeling. In this deeply personal chapter, he shares about his own ongoing battle with sexual temptation and impurity. After years of feeling that he had those sins beaten, the rise of the internet, constant access to screens, and increasingly available temptation changed the battlefield. Eventually, Rob decided to install internet accountability software. But even doing something healthy brought another emotion: Shame. Why should he still need this? Shouldn’t he be beyond this by now? Drawing from Romans 7:19–24, Rob points to the Apostle Paul’s surprisingly candid description of his own internal battle: He wanted to do good, yet evil was still there. There was a war going on inside him. Paul’s struggle didn’t mean he was a fake Christian. It caused him to recognize how desperately he needed Christ. And Romans 8:1 provides the hope: “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” In this episode, Rob talks about: Why struggling with sin can make Christians feel like imposters The danger of comparing your private struggles with someone else’s public appearance Rob’s own battle with sexual temptation and impurity Why he chose to use internet accountability software The shame we sometimes feel about needing guardrails Why baptism doesn’t mean the battle with sin disappears Paul’s struggle in Romans 7 Why weakness should push us toward Jesus rather than away from him Practical guardrails Rob uses in his own life Why he now puts his phone “to bed” at 9 p.m. The freedom of accepting that righteousness will remain a battle Why there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ If you’re tired of fighting the same battle, ashamed of needing help, comparing yourself with other Christians, or wondering whether your struggle means your faith isn’t real, Rob wants you to know: You are not alone. You don’t have to pretend. You don’t have to be ashamed that you need guardrails. And you don’t have to quit. Let the battle you’re fighting turn you toward Jesus for the grace, peace, and help you need. This is Day 5 of Rob Skinner’s Before You Quit series, based on his new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. If you know someone who has drifted away from church or is struggling in their faith, send them this episode or a copy of the book. Before You Quit is available on and at . Rob’s goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42613240

444. Give God One Night a Week—and Watch What Happens 08/28/2026

444. Give God One Night a Week—and Watch What Happens Give God One Night a Week—and Watch What Happens What if the biggest thing keeping you from making a difference for God isn’t a lack of talent, knowledge, or spirituality? What if you’re simply too busy? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob offers one simple challenge: Leave one night open. Choose one night every week and dedicate it to investing spiritually in another person. Study the Bible with someone searching for God. Mentor a younger Christian. Encourage someone who is struggling. Follow up with a new Christian. Train a future leader. It doesn’t sound dramatic—but Rob has seen what happens when this simple decision is repeated week after week. After moving to Boston, Rob began studying the Bible with a young man named Wale. Wale became a Christian, but their time together didn’t stop after his baptism. They kept Tuesday nights open, sharing dinner, studying the Bible, talking about life, character, relationships, leadership, and his walk with God. Today, Wale is leading his own small group. Rob shares another example from years earlier. Every Tuesday night for approximately three years, Chris Schwarzenberger spent time with Rob and his family. Chris would later become an evangelist and continues serving in ministry today. Neither story started with a massive program. Tuesday night was simply available. Rob also looks at Jesus’ example in John 1. When two seekers wanted to know more about him, Jesus didn’t squeeze them into a 15-minute appointment. He invited them to come with him and gave them his time. Because relationships take time. Bible studies take time. Mentoring takes time. Leadership development takes time. You can’t microwave discipleship. Drawing from Mark 4, Rob also warns about the danger of allowing perfectly good things—work, family responsibilities, entertainment, travel, projects, and commitments—to fill our lives until there is no room left for the things that matter most. For leaders, Rob offers an especially practical challenge. Instead of simply asking people to “be more committed,” ask them: “What night is your kingdom night?” Imagine the compounding impact if an entire church made one evening each week available for helping someone else spiritually. One night becomes a changed life. A changed life becomes a leader. A leader begins investing in others. And eventually, one night can become a movement. Pull out your calendar. Choose your night. Protect it. Then pray one simple prayer: “God, give me somebody to invest in.” Your greatest contribution may not ultimately be your career, house, accomplishments, or bank account. It may be the people you loved, strengthened, encouraged, and helped find God. 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode challenged or encouraged you: Share it with someone you care about Buy and leave a review on one of my books on Donate . for more faith-building content /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42570615

443. When Church Doesn’t Feel Safe Anymore | Before You Quit #3 08/24/2026

443. When Church Doesn’t Feel Safe Anymore | Before You Quit #3 When Church Doesn’t Feel Safe Anymore | Before You Quit #3 What happens when the place that once felt like family no longer feels safe? In Day 3 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner addresses one of the most painful reasons Christians consider walking away: church hurt. Church can be a place of incredible friendship, growth, healing, and spiritual transformation. But churches are also filled with imperfect people. Conflict happens. Gossip spreads. Leaders disappoint us. People become controlling. Hypocrisy gets exposed. Relationships break down. And sometimes the people we trusted most are the people who hurt us. Rob shares honestly about seasons when he felt spiritually empty and frustrated by what he experienced as excessive demands and micromanagement in the church. He also recounts being falsely accused by another Christian of inappropriate behavior after a photo of Rob baptizing someone in a hot tub was twisted into something entirely different. The accusation was proven false, but the damage had already been done. For the first time, Rob found himself struggling with feelings of hatred toward another Christian. Drawing from Galatians 5:19–21, Rob points out something that can easily be overlooked: when Paul describes the “acts of the flesh,” he doesn't only mention sexual immorality and impurity. He also names hatred, discord, jealousy, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy. These are sins that can happen inside a church community—and they can deeply damage the faith of the people on the receiving end. If you've been hurt, offended, betrayed, gossiped about, disappointed by leadership, or simply reached the point where church no longer feels like the family you thought it was going to be, this episode is for you. Rob isn't asking you to pretend the hurt didn't happen. He's asking you to hang on. You are not the first Christian to experience church hurt, and you can make it through this season without giving up your relationship with God. This episode is part of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, . If someone came to mind while you were listening, send them this episode. It may be exactly what they need to hear today. Before You Quit is available in paperback and Kindle on . Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42531555

442. You Got Advice—So Why Was It Still a Bad Decision? 08/21/2026

442. You Got Advice—So Why Was It Still a Bad Decision? You Got Advice—So Why Was It Still a Bad Decision? Can you seek advice and still make a terrible decision? Absolutely. In 1 Kings 12, two new kings—Rehoboam and Jeroboam—face some of the biggest decisions of their lives. Both seek advice. Both listen to advisors. And both make disastrous choices that affect generations. The problem wasn’t simply whether they asked for advice. The deeper question was: What were they looking for when they asked? Wisdom—or approval? God’s direction—or validation for something they had already decided? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob explores the stories of Rehoboam and Jeroboam and shares five practical principles for making better decisions at the major crossroads of life. Rehoboam received wise counsel from experienced leaders who encouraged him to serve the people. But when he didn’t like their answer, he found younger advisors who told him what he wanted to hear. One pride-driven decision helped split the kingdom of Israel. Jeroboam made a different mistake. God had already promised to establish his kingdom if he remained faithful. But fear took over. Instead of asking whether his plan honored God, he sought advice about how to execute a decision he had already made—leading to the golden calves at Bethel and Dan and generations of idolatry. One of the most important lessons is simple: Something can work and still be wrong. Effectiveness is not the same thing as faithfulness. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why asking for advice is only the beginning How Rehoboam confused advice with approval Why the advice you don’t want to hear may be the advice you need How Jeroboam used good strategy to accomplish the wrong goal Why fear can disguise itself as wisdom How greed can sound like “good stewardship” Why your heart cannot always be trusted How a small number of major decisions determine much of your life Why you should seek several perspectives on important decisions How to choose advisors whose lives you actually respect Why, when both choices are good, choosing growth can be a helpful principle How Rob and Pam chose church planting in Tucson over financial opportunity in Oregon Why it’s never too late to admit you were wrong and change direction Rob closes with five principles for better decisions: Seek advice. Ask more than one person. Ask people whose lives you respect and would want to imitate. When both choices are good, consider choosing the path that produces greater spiritual growth. Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to change your mind. Before your next major decision, ask yourself: Am I really looking for wisdom—or am I looking for permission? Sometimes the advice you least want to hear is exactly the advice you need. Learn more about Rob’s books and the podcast at . You can also support the program . /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42483055

441. When God Doesn’t Answer the Way You Prayed | Before You Quit #2 08/17/2026

441. When God Doesn’t Answer the Way You Prayed | Before You Quit #2 When God Doesn’t Answer the Way You Prayed | Before You Quit #2 When you’ve prayed, sacrificed, and trusted God for years—and the answer still doesn’t come—what happens to your faith? In Day 2 of Rob Skinner’s new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob shares one of the most personal and painful stories in the book. After becoming a Christian, Rob prayed intensely for his parents to come to faith. He hoped his father would turn to God before dying of pancreatic cancer. Years later, Rob moved his wife and three children to Ashland, Oregon, gave up a paid ministry position, started a church in his living room, began a new career, and endured significant financial loss during the Great Recession—all while hoping his mother would eventually respond to the gospel. She never did. On her deathbed, she told him to stop praying for her. That loss opened what Rob describes as a hole in his soul. He had prayed. He had sacrificed. He had rearranged his life. And somewhere along the way, he began believing that God owed him the outcome he wanted. In this deeply personal episode, Rob talks about quiet disappointment with God, unanswered prayer, grief, delayed hope, and what happens when our expectations of God collide with His sovereignty. You’ll hear about: Rob’s years of praying for his parents His father’s death and the hoped-for “thief on the cross” moment that never came Why Rob moved his family back to southern Oregon Starting a church while supporting his family through real estate Losing retirement savings and property during the Great Recession His mother’s resistance to Christianity The spiritual collapse Rob felt after her death Why he began feeling that God “owed” him Romans 9 and the difficult lesson of trusting the Potter How to continue loving God when His silence hurts Why disappointment doesn’t have to become distance If you’re carrying unanswered prayers, disappointment with God, grief, or the feeling that your sacrifice should have produced a different outcome, this episode is for you. You may not have the answer you wanted. But you do not have to walk away. Keep going. Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done is available on and through . If you know someone who is struggling with disappointment toward God or considering leaving the faith, send them this episode. Rob’s goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42444925

440. The Decisions That Keep You Faithful: 6 Christians Share What Changed Everything 08/14/2026

440. The Decisions That Keep You Faithful: 6 Christians Share What Changed Everything The Decisions That Keep You Faithful: 6 Christians Share What Changed Everything What decisions help a Christian stay faithful—not just for a few months or years, but for a lifetime? In this special live edition of the Rob Skinner Podcast, recorded during the Downtown Boston Midweek service, Rob sits down with six disciples at very different stages of their spiritual journeys. Some have followed Jesus for less than a year. Others have been faithful for more than four decades. Rob asks each person one question: What one decision changed the trajectory of your spiritual life? Their answers are different, but remarkably practical. You'll hear about choosing your environment carefully, building a lifelong habit of prayer and Bible study, allowing Scripture to continually correct you, replacing complaining with action, choosing contentment, taking responsibility for your own discipleship, and surrounding yourself with people who will continually carry you back to Jesus. In this episode, you'll hear: Why the people and environments surrounding you can either strengthen or weaken your faith How consistency with God can carry you through decades of change and hardship The importance of finding "anchor scriptures" you return to during difficult seasons Why complaining rarely changes anything—and what to do instead The difference between being discontent and becoming chronically malcontent Why you shouldn't wait for someone else to take responsibility for your spiritual growth The importance of finding mentors who will challenge and inspire you Why every Christian needs "mat carriers" who keep bringing them back to Jesus How bitterness, grief, loss, and hope deferred can challenge long-term faithfulness Why God's power has already given us what we need to live a godly life Romans 12:2 reminds us that transformation begins with the renewing of our minds. Revival isn't reserved for a select few. It happens one life—and often one decision—at a time. As you listen to these stories, ask yourself: What decision is God calling me to make today? If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who needs hope or encouragement to keep growing. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. Learn more at . /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42434060

439. I Almost Quit: When You Haven’t Lost Your Faith, But You’ve Lost Your Joy 08/10/2026

439. I Almost Quit: When You Haven’t Lost Your Faith, But You’ve Lost Your Joy I Almost Quit: When You Haven’t Lost Your Faith, But You’ve Lost Your Joy - Before You Quit #1 What do you do when you still believe in God—but you don't feel the joy you once had? You haven't necessarily lost your faith. You still care. You may still attend church, pray, and try to do what's right. But something inside feels different. The fire isn't there anymore. In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob begins reading from his new book, , a collection of short letters written for Christians who are discouraged, exhausted, hurt, drifting, or wondering whether they can keep going. After nearly 40 years as a Christian, missionary, church planter, and minister, Rob has watched too many sincere Christians quietly walk away. Some were leaders. Some were new Christians. Others had faithfully followed God for decades. And Rob has experienced those moments himself. In this first reading, Rob shares a vulnerable season early in his Christian life when he sat in church, looked around at everyone worshiping, and realized: "I didn't want to be there anymore." He hadn't stopped believing in God. He had lost his joy. Drawing from Hebrews 10:35, Rob offers encouragement for anyone who feels spiritually empty, alienated, disappointed, or simply tired. In this episode: • Why sincere Christians sometimes feel like quitting • The difference between losing your faith and losing your joy • Why spiritual discouragement doesn't mean something is fundamentally wrong with you • How church hurt, spiritual failure, recurring sin, disappointment, and exhaustion can slowly wear down your faith • Why many Christians don't leave suddenly—they drift quietly • Rob's personal story of reaching a point where he didn't want to be at church anymore • Why you don't need to solve your entire spiritual life today • The importance of staying one more day • The promise of Hebrews 10:35: "Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded." If you're hanging on by a thread, you don't have to figure everything out today. Stay in the fight. Stay in the faith. Stay near Jesus. One day at a time. And if someone you love is discouraged or thinking about walking away from God, share this episode with them. This is the beginning of an ongoing series from Rob's new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. Over the coming weeks, Rob will continue reading through the book and offering hope to Christians who need a reason to stay. Learn more about Rob and his books at RobSkinner.com. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42373850

438. The Biggest Obstacle to Your Spiritual Growth (It's Probably Not What You Think) 08/07/2026

437. Don’t Die in the Desert: How to Live the Life God Intended 07/31/2026

437. Don’t Die in the Desert: How to Live the Life God Intended Don’t Die in the Desert: How to Live the Life God Intended Have you ever wondered whether you are settling for less than the life God intended for you? The Israelites witnessed miracles, crossed the Red Sea, ate manna from heaven, and experienced God’s power firsthand. Yet almost an entire generation died in the wilderness because fear kept them from stepping into God’s promises. In this episode, adapted from a lesson Rob taught at a ministry training retreat in Spokane, Washington, Rob explores the life of Caleb and asks a challenging question: What if the greatest danger is not failure—but living safely? While most of his generation wandered in circles, Caleb remained faithful, courageous, mission-focused, and ready for his next adventure. At 85 years old, he was still dreaming, still fighting, and still asking God for more: “Now give me this hill country.” Rob shares seven principles for becoming a faithful adventurer—someone willing to go anywhere, do anything, and trust God enough to receive the life He intended. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why it is possible to be forgiven and still miss much of God’s purpose for your life • What Caleb saw that the other spies could not see • Why faith does not deny reality—it adds God to the equation • The power of following God wholeheartedly • How Rob and Pam learned to keep saying yes to new adventures • Why courage means taking action even when you feel afraid • How to recognize and resist a “shadow mission” • Why your career, education, and money are tools—not your ultimate mission • The importance of staying physically and spiritually strong • Why many people regret playing it safe more than taking meaningful risks • Practical principles for reading, learning, saving, growing, and overcoming failure • How to finish life with purpose instead of regret The tragedy of Israel’s story was not a lack of opportunity. They saw the same land, heard the same promises, and witnessed the same miracles as Caleb. Fear simply made their decisions. Don’t allow fear to make decisions that faith should make. Keep dreaming. Keep growing. Keep saying yes to God. And when your opportunity comes, have the faith to say: “Now give me this hill country.” Find Rob’s books, podcast resources, and ways to support the ministry at . To help support the program, visit . Rob’s goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42271905

436. Stop Waiting for "The One": How Fear Is Keeping You Single 07/24/2026

436. Stop Waiting for "The One": How Fear Is Keeping You Single Stop Waiting for "The One": How Fear Is Keeping You Single Are you waiting for certainty before you're willing to put yourself out there? Do you want to get married someday, but fear rejection, making the wrong choice, getting hurt, or simply never finding the right person? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob tackles one of the greatest obstacles facing Christian singles today: fear. After teaching a lesson on dating to approximately 200 young adults and married Christians in Boston, Rob noticed a common theme. Many people aren't struggling because they don't want to get married or because they never meet anyone. They're struggling because they're afraid to take the first step. Rob explains why God's answer to uncertainty isn't certainty—it's faith. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 11:6 and other biblical principles, Rob challenges singles to "sow their seed," take healthy relational risks, become the kind of person they hope to marry, and trust God with the outcome. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why fear may be a bigger dating obstacle than lack of opportunity • Why God doesn't ask you to know the future before taking action • The biblical principle of "sowing your seed" • Why a first date doesn't need to feel like a marriage proposal • How to become the kind of person you hope to marry • Why choosing someone who strengthens your faith matters • Rob's thoughts on Christian online dating • How Rob prayed for nine months before meeting Pam • Why taking care of yourself physically and emotionally matters • How to date without putting unnecessary pressure on every interaction • Why purity protects trust and strengthens your future marriage • Why friendship is more important than chemistry alone • How to replace the search for certainty with courage Rob also shares the story of his own journey toward marriage. After a relationship he thought would lead to marriage ended, he spent months praying and surrendering his future to God. Nine months later, Pam flew into Berkeley from Cairo, Egypt—and a little over a year later, they were married. The message is simple: Stop asking God for certainty. Start asking Him for courage. Walk forward. Trust Him. Sow your seed. Become someone worth marrying. Protect your purity. Build friendships. Pray faithfully. Then leave tomorrow where it has always belonged—in the hands of God. Learn more about Rob, his books, and the Rob Skinner Podcast at . Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/42200270

435. Walk Where Jesus Walked: The Holy Land Tour That Will Transform Your Faith 06/30/2026

434. Before You Fast: 10 Ways to Experience Breakthrough with God 06/26/2026

433. From Olympic Dreams to Church Growth in Spain: How Jeff Arias Learned to Trust God 06/24/2026

433. From Olympic Dreams to Church Growth in Spain: How Jeff Arias Learned to Trust God From Olympic Dreams to Church Growth in Spain: How Jeff Arias Learned to Trust God What does it look like to spend decades building a successful career and then use everything you've learned to advance God's Kingdom? In this episode, Rob sits down with Jeff Arias, a bivocational minister serving in Madrid, Spain. Jeff shares his remarkable journey—from growing up in Virginia, chasing Olympic skiing dreams in Colorado, becoming a disciple in 1986, building a successful business career, and eventually helping lead churches across Spain and Portugal. Jeff opens up about being fired from the ministry as a young man, rebuilding his life through perseverance and humility, working with Fisher-Price and Swimways, selling a successful company, and ultimately stepping into a self-supported ministry role in Europe. The conversation explores faith, business, leadership, retirement, greed, fasting, discipleship, and how Christians can make their lives count no matter their stage of life. In this episode you'll learn: • How Jeff became a Christian while attending the University of Colorado • The surprising acts of service that changed his heart • Lessons learned after being fired from ministry • How he built a successful business career • Why self-supported ministry is becoming increasingly important • The challenges and opportunities of ministry in Spain • How churches are growing across the Iberian Peninsula • Why fasting remains a powerful spiritual discipline • Practical advice for Christians preparing for retirement • How to keep your faith strong while building a career Whether you're a ministry leader, entrepreneur, retiree, or someone simply trying to stay faithful through different seasons of life, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Resources: Join the Fast for Revival: Books by Rob Skinner: Connect with Rob: My goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches. /episode/index/show/robskinner/id/41790055

432. 85 Years Old and Still Preaching: Why Al Baird Refuses to Retire 06/17/2026

431. 85 Years Old and Still Asking God for More: The Caleb Spirit 06/08/2026

430. They Sold Everything to Move to Albania for God 06/01/2026

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