📝 What Leaders Are Hoping for Before a Major Conference (Boston Interviews #1) What are church leaders really hoping for when they come to a major conference? In this special episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob sits down for a quick, candid conversation with leaders gathered in Boston just before the Church Builders Conference begins. Featuring: Chris Schwarzenberger (Spokane, Washington) Brock and Anne Roby (SF Bay Fellowship, San Francisco Bay Area) Pam Skinner Together, they share their expectations, hopes, and what they're really looking for going into the weekend—from deeper connection and meaningful fellowship to renewed vision and a sense of where God is moving. Whether you attend conferences or not, this conversation taps into something deeper: 👉 The desire to be encouraged, connected, and reminded that God is working beyond your local context. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Hear: Why fellowship is often the most powerful part of any conference The unique challenges of feeling isolated in ministry What leaders hope to gain beyond just teaching and sessions The importance of clarity, vision, and direction Why seeing what God is doing globally strengthens personal faith 💥 Key Takeaway Sometimes the most powerful thing you can experience… is simply being around people who remind you: 👉 You're not alone—and God is moving everywhere. 🌍 About This Series This episode is the first in a short series of on-the-ground interviews from the Church Builders Conference in Boston. Throughout the series, you'll hear real conversations with leaders, disciples, and friends—capturing the heart, vision, and impact of the conference as it unfolds. 🙌 Reflection Questions What am I hoping for when I seek spiritual growth? Do I prioritize connection and fellowship in my faith? Where do I need renewed vision or encouragement? 🔗 Next Steps 📩 Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter: https://RobSkinner.com 📘 Get The 10X Christian: Available on Amazon or RobSkinner.com 🙏 Support the Podcast If you enjoyed this episode: Share it with a friend Leave a review Subscribe for more faith-building content

📝 Stop Waiting: Why "Not Ready Yet" Is Holding You Back What if the biggest thing holding you back… isn't lack of ability—but your habit of waiting? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob tackles one of the most common—and dangerous—mindsets that keeps people stuck: 👉 Waiting for the "right time." Whether it's starting something new, stepping out in faith, or pursuing what God has put on your heart, many people delay action while trying to feel "ready." But as Scripture reminds us: "If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done." (Ecclesiastes 11:4) Through powerful examples—from a young woman who started before she was ready and eventually won a Grammy, to the apostle Paul who began preaching immediately after his conversion—this episode challenges you to stop preparing to start… and just start. If you've been feeling stuck, delayed, or unsure of your next step, this message will push you to move forward in faith. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why waiting feels productive—but actually keeps you stuck The danger of constantly "getting ready" instead of taking action What Ecclesiastes teaches about perfect conditions How fear and overthinking delay your calling Why God works through movement—not hesitation The power of taking one imperfect step forward 📖 Key Scripture Ecclesiastes 11:4 "If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done." Acts 9:20 "At once he began to preach…" 💥 Key Takeaway You're not stuck because you can't… 👉 You're stuck because you haven't started. God doesn't meet you in your planning— He meets you in your action. 🙌 Challenge Ask yourself: What have I been putting off? Where am I waiting instead of acting? What is one step I can take today? Then take one concrete step—right now. 🔥 Practical Application Stop preparing endlessly—start imperfectly Take one step instead of building a perfect plan Trust God to guide you after you move Replace "someday" with "today" 🔗 Next Steps 📩 Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter: https://RobSkinner.com 📘 Get The 10X Christian: Available on Amazon or RobSkinner.com 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode challenged you: Share it with someone who's been stuck Leave a review Subscribe for more faith-building content

📝 Feeling Anxious About the Future? Build This Foundation Instead Feeling pressure, uncertainty, or anxiety about your future? You're not alone. In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob tackles one of the biggest challenges facing disciples today—how to stay grounded when everything around you feels unstable. From shifting job markets to rapid technological change, from global conflict to personal uncertainty, it's easy to feel like you're falling behind. But here's the truth: 👉 You don't need a perfect plan… you need a solid foundation. Drawing from powerful scriptures like Psalm 32, Hebrews 8:12, Ephesians 1:13, and Philippians 4:11–13, Rob walks through a simple but life-changing framework: Your past is redeemed Your future is secure Your present can be peaceful While the world teaches you to control everything, Jesus offers something better—true peace, confidence, and stability rooted in Him. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about what's next, this episode will help you reset your mindset and refocus your faith. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why anxiety often comes from focusing on things you can't control How to let go of regret and stop replaying your past What it means that your future is already secured in Christ Why trying to "figure everything out" creates more stress How to experience real peace—even in uncertain circumstances The difference between external stability and internal peace 📖 Key Scriptures Psalm 32:1–2 – Your past is forgiven Hebrews 8:12 – God remembers your sins no more Ephesians 1:13 – Your future is sealed by the Holy Spirit Philippians 4:11–13 – Contentment in all circumstances 💥 Key Takeaway You don't need to control your future to have peace… 👉 You need to trust the One who already has. When your past is redeemed and your future is secure, your present can finally be peaceful. 🙌 Challenge Ask yourself: Am I still living in my past—even though God has forgiven it? Am I trying to control a future that belongs to God? Am I tying my peace to circumstances instead of Christ? Then make a decision this week to rebuild your foundation—on Christ alone. 🔥 Practical Application Stop replaying what God has already erased Focus on daily obedience—not long-term control Choose contentment in your current situation Anchor your identity in Christ—not outcomes 🔗 Next Steps 📩 Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter: https://RobSkinner.com 📘 Get The 10X Christian: Available on Amazon or RobSkinner.com 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode encouraged you: Share it with someone feeling overwhelmed Leave a review Subscribe for more faith-building content

📝 Breakthrough Is Right There… So Why Are You Still Stuck? Why do so many people stay stuck… even when breakthrough is right in front of them? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob dives into one of the most powerful stories in the Bible—when the Israelites stood on the edge of the Promised Land… and didn't go in. Not because they couldn't. 👉 But because they wouldn't. Drawing from Numbers 13–14, Rob unpacks the moment everything changed—not because the facts changed, but because their faith did. Twelve leaders saw the same land. They saw the same opportunities. They faced the same giants. But only two believed. Same land. Same facts. Different faith. This episode reveals how fear distorts reality, how crowds can amplify doubt, and why you can be forgiven by God… and still remain stuck in your life. If you've been avoiding something, delaying a decision, or feeling stuck spiritually, this message will challenge you to move forward with faith. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why fear makes your problems bigger and your God smaller How one negative voice can turn into widespread doubt The difference between forgiveness and breakthrough Why your biggest obstacles often appear right before your breakthrough How to identify the "giants" in your life Practical steps to move forward instead of staying stuck 📖 Key Scripture Numbers 13–14 The Israelites at the edge of the Promised Land 💥 Key Takeaway Breakthrough isn't blocked by your circumstances… 👉 It's blocked by your perspective. You can either: Face your giants with faith or Wander your life in frustration 🙌 Challenge Ask yourself: What is my "giant" right now? Where am I letting fear control my decisions? Am I focusing more on the problem… or on God? Then take one step forward this week—even if it's uncomfortable. 🔥 Practical Steps Identify your giant – Be honest about what you're avoiding Speak faith, not fear – Replace doubt with truth Take action – Stop waiting, start moving 🔗 Next Steps 📩 Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter: https://RobSkinner.com 📘 Get The 10X Christian: Available on Amazon or RobSkinner.com 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode encouraged you: Share it with someone who feels stuck Leave a review Subscribe for more faith-building content

📝 The 3 Mindsets That Will Transform Your Faith (Most Christians Ignore This) What if your spiritual growth isn't about trying harder… but thinking differently? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob breaks down three powerful identities every serious disciple must embrace: 👉 Soldier. Athlete. Farmer. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:3–7, Rob explains how these aren't just metaphors—they're expectations for anyone who wants to live a no-regrets life and truly make an impact. Each identity reveals a critical mindset: The soldier teaches focused obedience The athlete teaches disciplined integrity The farmer teaches patient endurance Through personal stories—including his early days planting a church while working in real estate—Rob shares what it really takes to stay focused, disciplined, and faithful when results don't come quickly. If you've ever felt distracted, inconsistent, or impatient in your faith, this episode will challenge you to reset your mindset and refocus your life. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why distraction is one of the biggest threats to your faith How to develop real spiritual discipline (even when no one is watching) The importance of consistency over motivation Why results in your faith often take time to appear How to stay committed when life feels uncertain The mindset required to become a multiplying, impactful Christian 📖 Key Scripture 2 Timothy 2:3–7 "Join with me in suffering… like a good soldier of Christ Jesus…" 💥 Key Takeaway You don't drift into spiritual growth… 👉 You train, focus, and endure for it. When you think like a soldier, live like an athlete, and work like a farmer—your faith begins to transform. 🙌 Challenge Ask yourself: Where am I distracted like a civilian? Where am I undisciplined like an untrained athlete? Where am I impatient like a farmer ready to quit? Then take one step this week to refocus, train, and trust the process. 🔗 Next Steps 📩 Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter: https://RobSkinner.com 📘 Get The 10X Christian: Available on Amazon or RobSkinner.com 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode encouraged you: Share it with someone who needs focus and direction Leave a review Subscribe for more faith-building content

📝 What If You Get to Heaven… and Can't Get In? What if you showed up at Heaven's gate… and were turned away? It's a sobering question—but one that every person needs to consider. In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob shares a powerful personal story from his time living in Japan—when he was denied boarding on a flight because he didn't have the right visa. No matter how much he reasoned, explained, or hoped… 👉 Without the right documentation, he wasn't getting on that plane. And that moment became a lasting spiritual lesson. Because when it comes to eternity, there are no workarounds. Drawing from Acts 4:12 and the words of Jesus in John 14:6, this episode explores the reality that salvation is not flexible—and why a genuine relationship with Jesus is essential. In a world that increasingly believes "all paths lead to God," this message brings clarity, conviction, and urgency. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why salvation isn't based on good intentions The danger of slowly "widening the road" in your faith What the Bible actually teaches about Jesus being the only way How culture subtly reshapes our convictions over time Why people don't just need spirituality—they need Christ How to make sure you and those you love are truly ready 📖 Key Scriptures Acts 4:12 "There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." John 14:6 "I am the way and the truth and the life…" 💥 Key Takeaway Heaven has no shortcuts. 👉 You either have a relationship with Jesus… or you don't. And this truth should both deepen your conviction and increase your urgency to help others. 🙌 Challenge Ask yourself: Is my life truly built on Jesus? Have I softened or compromised what I believe? Who in my life needs to hear the truth about salvation? Then take one step this week to strengthen your conviction—and share your faith with someone who needs it. 🔗 Next Steps 📩 Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter: https://RobSkinner.com 📘 Get The 10X Christian: Available on Amazon or RobSkinner.com 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode challenged or encouraged you: Share it with someone you care about Leave a review Subscribe for more faith-building content

This One Leadership Skill Changes Everything (Most People Miss It) What if your future success came down to one simple—but overlooked—skill? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob shares a powerful leadership principle that impacts everything: 👉 Your ability to recognize and recruit the right people. Through a personal story that starts with an unexpected phone call during COVID, Rob unpacks how one decision—to invest in the right person—led to far more than he ever imagined. That young man didn't just become a leader… He became family. Drawing from 1 Samuel 14:52, this episode explores how great leaders don't just rely on their own talent—they surround themselves with strong, faithful, and courageous people. If you want to grow your leadership, your ministry, your family, or your impact, this message will challenge how you think about people. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why your future depends on who you bring into your life The key traits of "mighty men" and "mighty women" How to recognize people with real potential Why chasing the wrong people holds you back The difference between passive people and proactive leaders How one bold decision can change everything 💥 Key Takeaway Great leaders don't just build themselves… 👉 They build with the right people. When you learn to recognize, recruit, and develop strong people, everything in your life begins to change. 🙌 Challenge Ask yourself: Who are the "mighty people" already around me? Am I investing in the right people—or chasing the wrong ones? Then take one bold step this week to call someone higher and bring them closer into your life. 🔗 Next Steps 📩 Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter: https://RobSkinner.com 📘 Get The 10X Christian: Available on Amazon or RobSkinner.com 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode helped you: Share it with someone building a team or leading others Leave a review Subscribe for more leadership and faith-based content

📝 The Hardest Battle You'll Ever Fight (And Why It Matters Most) The fiercest battle you'll ever face isn't external… 👉 It's internal. In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob dives into one of the most important—and often overlooked—truths of the Christian life: The battle to conquer yourself. Sharing a powerful personal story from his early days as a Christian, Rob describes a defining moment of temptation that forced him to choose between his old life and the new life God was calling him to. It was simple. But it wasn't easy. Drawing from Galatians 5:16–17 and a timeless quote from The Imitation of Christ, this episode unpacks why self-mastery is the foundation of spiritual growth—and why no external success can replace a life of character and integrity. If you've ever struggled with temptation, inconsistency, or feeling pulled in two directions, this message will challenge you to step up and fight the battle that matters most. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why the hardest battle you face is within yourself How small decisions shape your spiritual identity What it really means to "walk by the Spirit" Why character matters more than success or achievement How to recognize moments of spiritual testing The power of decisive action in overcoming temptation 📖 Key Scriptures Galatians 5:16–17 "Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh…" 💥 Key Takeaway Your greatest victory is not what you achieve… 👉 It's who you become. Every time you choose obedience over impulse, you are winning the battle that shapes your future. 🙌 Challenge Ask yourself: Where am I being tested right now? What door do I need to close—completely? Then take one decisive step today to strengthen your character and walk in alignment with God. 🔗 Next Steps 📩 Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter: https://RobSkinner.com 📘 Get The 10X Christian: Available on Amazon or RobSkinner.com 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode encouraged you: Share it with a friend Leave a review Subscribe for more faith-building content

📝 They're Planting a Church in Sioux Falls (And It Starts This Summer) What does it look like to say yes to God when the path ahead is uncertain? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob talks with Braxton and Jinky Kieft about their exciting decision to help plant a new church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After years of ministry experience in places like Guam, Phoenix, and Northwest Indiana, Braxton and Jinky are stepping out in faith once again—this time to build a church from the ground up in one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest. They share how God changed their hearts, confirmed the calling, and gave them a vision for a church centered on faith, family, fellowship, food, and fun. This conversation is full of courage, sacrifice, prayer, and vision. It's a powerful reminder that God still moves through ordinary people who are willing to take bold steps of faith. Whether you've ever considered going on a mission team, planting a church, or simply want to be inspired by what God is doing, this episode will encourage you. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Hear: How Braxton and Jinky sensed God calling them to Sioux Falls Why Sioux Falls is such a strategic city for a new church The backstory of the small disciple group already there What they are looking for in a mission team Their vision for the first year of the church plant Why building unity and family culture will be a top priority What kind of people they hope will join the team How prayer, surrender, and faith have shaped this journey 💥 Key Takeaway Church planting still matters. And when people are willing to step out in faith, pray boldly, and build with vision, God can do something powerful in a city that has been waiting for reinforcements. 🙌 About This Episode Braxton and Jinky currently serve in Northwest Indiana and are preparing to move to Sioux Falls in the summer, with plans to launch the new church in the fall. Their dream is to build a strong, family-centered church that helps people follow Jesus and creates a lasting spiritual legacy in South Dakota. Faith For The Falls Is the Spirit Calling you? Come join us this summer in Sioux Falls SD as we plant a new church, and continue the mission of Jesus. 30 people. One City. One Dream.   Braxton Kieft  Evangelist, Sioux Falls Mission Team  269-326-0882  [email protected] 🔗 Next Steps If this episode encourages you: Pray for the Sioux Falls church planting Share this episode with someone who loves missions Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter at RobSkinner.com Read Rob's book The 10X Christian 🙏 Support the Podcast If the Rob Skinner Podcast has helped you, please: Leave a review Share the episode Subscribe for more inspiring conversations about faith, discipleship, leadership, and church planting

📝 A Divided Heart Will Cost You Everything (Don't Miss This) What if the biggest threat to your faith isn't obvious… but subtle? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob shares a powerful personal story from his teenage years that reveals a timeless spiritual truth: 👉 You cannot give your heart fully to two things at the same time. After finally getting the car he always wanted, Rob slowly lost something far more valuable—because his attention, focus, and heart became divided. And the same thing can happen spiritually. Drawing from Psalm 86:11 and Matthew 6:24, this episode dives into why a divided heart creates tension, steals your peace, and ultimately causes you to lose what matters most. If you've ever felt pulled in different directions—between faith and comfort, purpose and distraction—this message will challenge you to take a hard, honest look at your heart. Because in the end… 👉 You don't get to keep both. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why a divided heart quietly leads to spiritual loss The real reason you feel tension, frustration, or lack of peace How to diagnose what truly has your heart Why you can't serve two masters (and what that actually means) The connection between your thoughts, desires, and priorities How to pray and live with an undivided, wholehearted devotion to God 📖 Key Scriptures Psalm 86:11 "Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name." Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters…" 💥 Key Takeaway A divided heart leads to a divided life. And a divided life leads to regret. You may think you can hold onto everything—but eventually, something will give. 👉 And often, it's the thing that mattered most. 🙌 Challenge Ask yourself: What do I think about when my mind is free? What excites me the most right now? What might be competing with God for my heart? Then take one step to remove whatever is dividing your devotion. 🔗 Next Steps 📩 Sign up for Rob's weekly newsletter: https://RobSkinner.com 📘 Get The 10X Christian: Available on Amazon or RobSkinner.com 🙏 Support the Podcast If this episode helped you: Share it with someone who needs it Leave a review Subscribe for more faith-building content