Focal Point Radio Broadcasts

Hanging stockings, stringing lights, and decking the hall—Christmas is jam-packed with so many traditions. But, where did these traditions come from? Are we really celebrating Jesus’s birth, or are we perpetuating pagan rituals? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles these fascinating questions from a listener like you.

How often should you intentionally invest in someone else’s spiritual health? Once a week? Once a month? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals God’s surprising answer, and it might just revolutionize how you think about Christian community. It’s a practical message about the daily rhythm of mutual encouragement that keeps believers from drifting.

Think one person’s spiritual compromise can’t affect the whole church? Pastor Mike Fabarez shows why individual spiritual compromise never stays individual. It’s a sobering look at what happens when we think faithfulness is just between us and God.

Ever wonder if you’re really responsible for other believers’ spiritual health? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges our individualistic faith with a startling biblical reality. We’ll see why the early church operated with radical transparency, understand what symptoms reveal a hardening heart, and grasp why mutual accountability isn’t meddling.

When life demands faithfulness, but circumstances push back hard, how do you stay the course? Pastor Mike Fabarez unpacks three essential practices that anchor our obedience to God. We’ll examine why listening matters more than we think, how our choices impact God’s heart, and what happens when painful seasons arrive.

At Christmastime, we often hear mention of an ancient political figure named Herod the Great. But who was Herod? Is he the same “Herod” who later took part in the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus? Get answers from Pastor Mike Fabarez on this helpful and historical edition of Ask Pastor Mike.

Have you ever considered that your daily choices actually affect God’s emotions? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to think about how our obedience or disobedience impacts God’s heart. Through Israel’s wilderness rebellion, we’ll grasp why being sensitive to God’s feelings matters more than we realize.

When God’s instructions conflict with your comfort zone, which wins? Pastor Mike Fabarez traces Israel’s forty-year detour back to one catastrophic moment of disobedience. Through their failure at Kadesh Barnea, we’ll identify what hardens hearts against God’s voice.

Can imperfect people truly be faithful? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals the encouraging truth about Moses’ flawed yet commendable life. By examining both human weakness and divine perfection, Pastor Mike helps us grasp what God actually expects from us.

Pastor Mike Fabarez examines the difference between flashy starts and faithful finishes. Through Moses’ remarkable journey, we’ll see what it really means to stick with God’s calling when the road gets rough.

Pastor Mike answers a question from a listener: "What is the difference between our conscience and the Holy Spirit? How do those two work together?"

Can genuine faith survive on autopilot? Pastor Mike Fabarez exposes the difference between casual acknowledgment and consuming commitment. We'll examine why keeping Christ central requires intentional effort, and discover practical disciplines that transform passive belief into life-altering devotion.

Do you ever feel like your spiritual résumé falls short before God? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals the scandalous exchange at Christianity's core. We'll see why Christ functions as both our messenger from God and our representative before him, and understand how this two-directional ministry satisfies every divine demand.

What if Christianity isn't about holding certain beliefs, but about being held by them? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges our shallow understanding of faith. We'll see how genuine belief transforms our identity, and recognize the three revolutionary labels God places on those who truly belong to Christ.

Ever feel overwhelmed by your failures before a holy God? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals how Christ stepped into the role we desperately needed—a perfect representative. We'll learn what it cost him to stand before the father on our behalf, and understand the remarkable benefits secured through his sacrifice.

Pastor Mike answers a question about the Lord's Supper, its methodology, frequency and theology.

Is Jesus your spiritual life coach or your literal lifesaver? Pastor Mike Fabarez exposes the profound difference between these two views of Christ. He explains why Jesus didn't come to augment your life but to rescue it from divine wrath. Prepare for a perspective shift that truly changes everything.

When injustice seems to triumph, how do you maintain hope? Pastor Mike Fabarez unveils the breathtaking vision of Revelation 21 where God finally makes everything new. We'll see why Christ's victory is already secured even though we're still waiting for the final celebration.

Have you ever wondered why even good leaders fail us? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals the unsettling truth about delegated authority in our fallen world. From parenting failures to political disappointments, he shows why imperfect leadership is inevitable until Christ returns to claim his rightful throne.

Pastor Mike Fabarez begins a lesson explaining the tension between Christ's supreme authority and our daily struggles. Through a compelling look at Hebrews chapter 2, he unveils why we're living in the gap between what Christ has accomplished and what he will complete.

Pastor Mike answers the question: What is biblical love and how do we express it as Christians?

Can we really trust ancient documents that claim to be God's word? Pastor Mike Fabarez presents compelling evidence for scripture's reliability. We'll see how thousands of ancient manuscripts validate biblical truth, and understand why God preserved his message with such meticulous care.

How can we trust ancient documents about God when so many voices claim to speak for him today? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals God's authentication system for his messengers. We'll understand how miraculous signs verified apostolic authority, and why scripture deserves our absolute confidence.

Ever wrestle with spiritual doubts that shake your confidence in God? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses this universal struggle by revealing why healthy skepticism can actually strengthen faith. We'll discover how Christ's credentials provide unshakeable evidence, and learn practical steps for anchoring belief in objective truth.

Is God too strict with his rules? Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts this common complaint by revealing why divine inflexibility actually stems from perfect love. We'll grasp the sobering reality behind God's binding commands, and understand why ignoring his salvation plan leads to devastating consequences.

Pastor Mike answers the question: Should I be involved in political activism?

Why do we want justice for everyone except ourselves? Pastor Mike Fabarez exposes our selective approach to divine accountability. Through compelling illustrations about parenting and law enforcement, he reveals why God's commitment to justice flows from His perfect love, not harsh authoritarianism.

What if everything you thought you knew about God's love was incomplete? Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts our culture's sanitized version of the Almighty. Through compelling stories about his disciplinarian father, he reveals why God's inflexible standards actually flow from perfect love, not harsh authoritarianism.

Ever notice how easy it is to drift through life without realizing you're moving? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals how passive spiritual living leads to inevitable drift. He defines the clear difference between hearing biblical truth and actually grabbing hold of it before it's too late.

In our information-saturated age, countless voices compete for your attention every single day. Pastor Mike Fabarez cuts through the noise with a critical warning about spiritual discernment. We'll examine why Christians must become skilled at separating authentic biblical truth from religious counterfeits.

Pastor Mike answers the question: Do I have to obey the government?

Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts a vital question: how do we ensure God's voice doesn't get lost in all the noise? We'll examine why treating scripture as just another opinion could be spiritually dangerous, and why biblical truth deserves our most careful attention.

Why do Christians sometimes feel like outsiders in their own communities? Pastor Mike Fabarez examines what it means to reflect Christ's righteousness in a world that increasingly rejects biblical values. We'll unpack how growing closer to Jesus naturally creates tension with society, and learn practical ways to hasten his coming kingdom.

How do you give a gift to someone who lives millions of miles away? Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts this challenge while revealing what it means for Christians to serve a king who seems relegated to society's fringes. Drawing from David's ordeal hiding in caves despite being God's anointed king, we'll discover the most precious gift we can offer Christ today.

What makes Christianity different from every other religion? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles this fundamental question by examining the heart-wrenching story of Abraham and Isaac. We'll grasp why God's willingness to sacrifice his own son should shake us to our core, and understand what separates genuine faith from religious pretense.

Pastor Mike answers the question: If salvation is a gift given by grace, why does the Bible make Christianity sound so difficult?

Every parent understands the fierce instinct to protect their child at any cost. Pastor Mike Fabarez uses that universal experience to unlock the staggering reality of the cross. Through a powerful personal illustration, he reveals why we must never treat God's ultimate sacrifice as ordinary Sunday school theology.

Sometimes, the most sacred truths can become dangerously ordinary. Pastor Mike Fabarez warns against spiritual complacency that treats divine mysteries like mundane facts. Using a powerful new car analogy, he challenges us to rediscover our sense of wonder at Christ's true identity. When God himself puts on sandals and walks among us, that should never become routine.

What if the most powerful beings in the universe were assigned to serve you personally? Pastor Mike Fabarez unveils a stunning biblical truth that will revolutionize how you see yourself. These mighty angels who could obliterate nations with a thought are actually dispatched from heaven's boardroom to serve God's adopted children.

Think angels are just cute, chubby cherubs floating around heaven? Pastor Mike Fabarez shatters our Sunday school stereotypes about God's heavenly messengers. We'll uncover the shocking truth about angelic authority, power, and wisdom that puts our earthly accomplishments to shame.

Pastor Mike answers a question: What authority and power does a believer have versus trusting in God?

When the book of Hebrews claims Jesus is superior to angels, most of us think "So what?" Pastor Mike Fabarez shows why angels deserve far more respect than we give them. While we focus on tiny backyards, angels run entire countries! Discover why Jesus being superior is such a big deal!

Are you trying to earn God's acceptance? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why Jesus is the only High Priest who could sit down after his sacrifice. Old Testament priests stood because their work was never finished, but Christ declared "It is finished!"

Do you ever approach Jesus like he's just your buddy? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges our casual attitudes toward Christ by revealing his role as the ultimate King of the universe. Exploring Hebrews chapter 1, we'll understand why Jesus owns everything, sustains everything, and deserves our deepest reverence.

When God wanted to communicate his final message to humanity, who did he choose? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals why Jesus stands above every prophet, teacher, and religious leader who ever lived. Through Hebrews chapter 1, we'll grasp the stunning reality that when Christ speaks, it's God himself delivering his ultimate word to mankind.

Pastor Mike answers a question about how Christians find contentment in times of trial or persecution.

What's the difference between healthy anger and toxic bitterness? Pastor Mike Fabarez highlights the most dangerous aspect of righteous anger: what happens when we refuse to let it go. He reveals why forgiveness isn't about excusing evil—it's about preventing anger from poisoning our own hearts.

Righteous anger can either build or destroy. Pastor Mike Fabarez continues examining what Scripture teaches about godly indignation, revealing how to transform frustration with evil into constructive action that actually creates positive change. Instead of letting anger consume us, we can harness it as fuel for meaningful solutions.

Does injustice make your blood boil? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles a controversial command from scripture: "Be angry." He challenges the one-dimensional view that Christians should always stay positive, showing instead why righteous indignation honors God. When evil seems to triumph, perhaps anger is exactly the right response.

Tired of losing the same spiritual battles over and over? Pastor Mike Fabarez arms you with seven powerful strategies for counterattacking sin. We're taking a serious look at the steps we must take to turn the tide in our fight against internal temptations.

Pastor Mike talks about the existence of hell and why so many people, even Christians, want to deny it.