{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"363. I Got Lost in Tokyo\u2014And God Taught Me Something Bigger","description":"\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f I Got Lost in Tokyo\u2014And God Taught Me Something Bigger \ud83d\udcd6 Scripture Proverbs 3:5\u20136 (NIV) \u201cTrust 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.\u201d  \ud83d\udccc Episode Summary In this Faith Fail Fridays episode, Rob Skinner shares a memorable (and slightly terrifying) moment from his time in Japan\u2014when 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\u2019s 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.  \ud83d\udd11 Key Takeaways   Faith fails often happen when confidence replaces dependence on God   Being lost spiritually usually starts with assuming we \u201cknow the way\u201d   God hasn\u2019t abandoned us\u2014we\u2019ve 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    \ud83d\udd25 Faith Fail Story Highlights   A sunrise run before preaching in Japan goes wrong   A \u201cshortcut\u201d through a golf course leads to being lost for hours   Asking for directions at a 7-Eleven\u2014and hearing the word \u201cfar\u201d   Sprinting back just in time to preach while the church worried   A powerful reminder that preparation includes spiritual direction    \ud83c\udfaf 10X Takeaway A short detour becomes a long disaster when we stop trusting God\u2019s direction.  \ud83d\ude4c 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\u2019s book The 10X Christian, available at RobSkinner.com or on Amazon    \ud83c\udfa7 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\u2014and make this life count. ","author_name":"The Rob Skinner Podcast:  Helping You Make This Life Count","author_url":"https:\/\/robskinner.com\/","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196894680"}