The daily radio broadcast of Pastor Mike Fabarez on Focal Point Radio.
When you bring home a baby for the first time, that child is completely helpless and dependent on mom and dad. But it doesn’t stay that way forever! Being a parent is a tough job. And Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges some of our cultural expectations as we consider what the Bible has to say about
Parents spend a lot of time pouring into their kids. Diaper changes, soccer games, and homework fill up much of the day for moms and dads. And while the kids are important, there’s someone else who needs your attention first—your spouse! Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why the relationship between husbands and wives should take priority.
There are few undertakings in life as overwhelming as parenting. Contemporary authors have countless theories about the proper way to go about this task, but only one book offers guidance from the One who created your children! Pastor Mike Fabarez begins a new study on biblical parenting.
When facing the jaws of danger, do you recognize divine escape routes? Pastor Mike Fabarez examines Paul’s near-execution and the quick-thinking strategy that saved his life. We’ll unpack how believers can honor God’s sovereignty while actively participating in his providential plan. Discover practical wisdom for navigating life’s threatening circumstance.
Pastor Mike answers the question: Is it okay to have non-Christian friends?
When life’s challenges threaten to overwhelm you, what’s your response? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals the powerful mindset that kept Paul going through imprisonment and persecution. Learn why “I don’t think God is finished with me yet” should be your default perspective in every trial.
Life sometimes feels like a treadmill—lots of effort but going nowhere. Pastor Mike Fabarez offers the biblical antidote to spiritual listlessness. He explains why the Christian life isn’t a meaningless cycle but a purposeful journey toward a divine destination. Gain the endurance you need to push through life’s most challenging seasons.
Every detail of your life has purpose. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals how God doesn’t waste a single circumstance—even the painful chapters of our past. Discover how your background, birthplace, and timeline are divinely orchestrated components of God’s master plan.
Is your life unfolding by random chance, or by divine design? Pastor Mike Fabarez unveils God’s sovereign blueprint at work in every life. As we examine Paul’s remarkable testimony in Acts 22, we’ll discover how our birth, background, and even our struggles are divinely orchestrated to fulfill God’s perfect plan.
Pastor Mike answers the question, “What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit and can we do it today?”
The Bible presents a God who orchestrates worms and wind as deliberately as kings and prophets. Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges our limited view of divine sovereignty. If God strategically positioned Cyrus 150 years before his birth, what might He be positioning in your life today?
Some churches teach that baptism literally washes away sin—but is that true? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles the relationship between religious symbols and spiritual realities. Cutting through centuries of confusion, he’ll explain what actually saves us.
When dirt and grime ruin fabric, we toss it—but what can we do about the stains on our souls? Pastor Mike Fabarez examines God’s surprising solution. Through powerful ancient metaphors, discover how completely God deals with sin’s marks on our lives. No halfway measures, no partial fixes—learn how Christ makes the crimson white as snow.
Baptism—a simple ritual or profound symbol? When Ananias told Paul to “wash away your sins,” what did he really mean? Pastor Mike Fabarez decodes the rich biblical metaphors that give baptism its true significance. Dive beneath the surface and unpack the meaning behind the metaphor.
What makes Good Friday “good”? After all, it commemorates the brutal execution of an innocent man. Pastor Mike Fabarez explores the profound paradox at the heart of Good Friday—how history’s darkest injustice became humanity’s brightest hope. Discover the true weight Christ carried beyond the wooden cross, and why his suffering opens the door to our
Any kind of authority requires some kind of credentials. Pastor Mike Fabarez unveils the ultimate credential behind Christ’s authority—his resurrection power. He explains why the one who conquered death has legitimate claim over every aspect of our lives. It’s an eye-opening message that connects Easter’s triumph to our daily choices!
The rules God gives aren’t arbitrary restrictions—they’re pathways to flourishing. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals why Jesus’ authority in the temple wasn’t just about establishing order, but directing us toward what’s best. As our Easter series continues, discover why accepting Christ as Lord means embracing the wisdom of the one who designed us.
What happens when Jesus flips the tables? Pastor Mike Fabarez examines the startling moment when Christ cleared the temple courts with decisive authority. We’re beginning a special Easter study, by learning why this wasn’t just righteous indignation, but a profound declaration of his divine identity.
Transformation doesn’t happen without revelation. Pastor Mike Fabarez explores Paul’s dramatic confrontation with the risen Christ. This encounter didn’t just change Paul’s day—it completely rewrote his entire life. Learn how recognizing Jesus for who he truly is can spark the same revolutionary change in your life today.
Pastor Mike discusses the debate on where Jesus went between his death and resurrection.
Is that obstacle strengthening you or stopping you? Pastor Mike Fabarez maps out three distinct ways God redirects our steps—through pain, financial pressure, and surprisingly, even kindness. Learn what each roadblock might be saying about your path forward.
What if life’s roadblocks aren’t just frustrating detours but divine traffic signals? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals how God uses both external circumstances and internal promptings to redirect our steps, teaching us to recognize his guiding hand in the obstacles we face.
In heaven’s courtroom, God declares believers not just “not guilty,” but “perfectly righteous.” Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals this stunning truth about divine grace—how Christ’s death accomplishes far more than pardoning sin. It transforms our very standing before God, clothing us in Christ’s own righteousness.
In a world obsessed with earning and deserving, Pastor Mike Fabarez shares a profound truth—God’s grace defies human logic. Through Paul’s powerful testimony in Acts 22, we’ll discover how divine grace transforms even the most resistant hearts. Learn what makes God’s grace truly amazing.
Pastor Mike answers a question about what is the difference between tithing and giving.
Every testimony has a starting point—and it’s not always pretty. Pastor Mike Fabarez begins a compelling new series by examining Paul’s powerful moment of truth-telling. We’ll discover why understanding our past is crucial for grasping God’s amazing grace in this eye-opening look at authentic transformation.
Sometimes waiting for “perfect timing” means missing God’s purpose entirely. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals four essential steps for seizing divine opportunities, even in painful seasons. Through Paul’s powerful example, we’ll discover how to assess, prioritize, and act with wisdom when God opens unexpected doors.
Pain has a way of making our world very small. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals four practical steps for seeing beyond our circumstances. Using a powerful moment from Acts 21, he’ll help us discover God’s larger purpose in our trials.
When facing pain, our natural response is to protect ourselves. Pastor Mike Fabarez examines Paul’s unexpected choice in Acts 21. Though badly beaten, Paul asked to speak to the crowd that had just attacked him. Through this powerful example, we’ll discover how God can use our hardest moments for His purposes.
Pastor Mike answers the question: What is a fool in the Bible compared to a fool today?