1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 🎙️ I Got Lost in Tokyo—And God Taught Me Something Bigger 📖 Scripture Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” 📌 Episode Summary In this Faith Fail Fridays episode, Rob Skinner shares a memorable (and slightly terrifying) moment from his time in Japan—when a simple sunrise run before preaching turned into getting completely lost in rural Tokyo just minutes before his sermon. What started as a confident shortcut became a humbling reminder of how easily we can lose our way when we rely on our own understanding instead of God’s direction. Through humor, honesty, and Scripture, Rob draws a powerful spiritual lesson about trust, humility, and slowing down long enough to ask God for guidance. 🔑 Key Takeaways Faith fails often happen when confidence replaces dependence on God Being lost spiritually usually starts with assuming we “know the way” God hasn’t abandoned us—we’ve just stopped asking for direction God is always ready to straighten paths when we turn back to Him Even detours can become lessons that strengthen faith and humility 🔥 Faith Fail Story Highlights A sunrise run before preaching in Japan goes wrong A “shortcut” through a golf course leads to being lost for hours Asking for directions at a 7-Eleven—and hearing the word “far” Sprinting back just in time to preach while the church worried A powerful reminder that preparation includes spiritual direction 🎯 10X Takeaway A short detour becomes a long disaster when we stop trusting God’s direction. 🙌 Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs a reminder to slow down, ask God for direction, and trust Him with their path. Support the podcast by: Subscribing and leaving a review Sharing the episode with others Reading Rob’s book The 10X Christian, available at RobSkinner.com or on Amazon 🎧 About the Podcast The Rob Skinner Podcast exists to help you: Live a no-regrets life Make this life count Multiply disciples, leaders, and churches Have a great day—and make this life count. The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count https://robskinner.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39534615/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/196894680