Focal Point
Pastor Mike Fabarez
Most Recent Episodes
How Do You Stay Faithful in a Long Season of Waiting?
What happens when God’s timing doesn’t match your expectations? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses the challenge of waiting well during extended trials. Through Paul’s imprisonment experience, we’ll examine why divine delays often serve higher purposes and how to maintain faithfulness when circumstances feel permanent. Gain practical insights for trusting God’s sovereignty even when his plan unfolds more slowly than we’d prefer.
July 7, 2025 ListenWhat is God’s Real Name?
Yahweh… Jehovah… Adonai. God has many different titles throughout the Bible. So, what is God’s real name? Join Pastor Mike Fabarez for an insightful conversation about the significance of God’s names and how God wants to be known.
July 4, 2025 ListenWhat If Delays Are Part of God’s Design?
Divine timing rarely aligns with human expectations. Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles the frustrating reality of God’s delays through Paul’s extended imprisonment. From Moses in the wilderness to modern believers facing prolonged trials, he reveals how the Lord’s timeline serves eternal purposes we can’t initially see and what it means to “wait well” when circumstances seem to drag on indefinitely.
July 3, 2025 ListenIs It Possible to Find Mercy in the Middle of a Mess?
When trials hit hardest, how do you find reasons to be grateful? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals a counter-intuitive biblical principle that transforms suffering into worship. Through Paul’s prolonged imprisonment and a personal story of unexpected crisis, he demonstrates how recognizing God’s mercy in dark moments changes everything, offering hope for those who feel overwhelmed by circumstances.
July 2, 2025 ListenHow Do You Speak Truth When It’s Not Popular?
What happens when your Christian beliefs collide with cultural expectations? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses the mounting pressure Christians face to water down their beliefs. Drawing from Paul’s courtroom testimony, he illuminates how authentic goodness creates a foundation for bold truth-telling, offering a refreshing perspective on living with integrity when biblical values clash with cultural expectations.
July 1, 2025 ListenWhat Should You Say When Your Faith Is Challenged?
How do you respond when your faith is put on trial? Pastor Mike Fabarez unveils timeless principles from Paul’s courtroom defense that equip believers for today’s challenging conversations. Whether facing skeptics at work or critics in your family, you’ll gain practical wisdom for standing firm with both grace and conviction in a world increasingly hostile to biblical truth.
June 30, 2025 ListenWhat is the Rapture?
It’s depicted in movies and novels and dismissed by many as a silly superstition. But scripture is clear––the Rapture is coming! Pastor Mike Fabarez sits down for a fascinating conversation about the return of Christ and what we can expect on that day.
June 27, 2025 ListenCan You Defend Your Faith Without Losing Your Cool?
When your faith puts you in the cultural crosshairs, what’s your first reaction? Pastor Mike Fabarez examines the Apostle Paul’s masterful defense strategy in Acts 24. Discover how courtesy can disarm critics, why emotional responses undermine your witness, and practical ways to articulate biblical convictions while maintaining respect. Learn to distinguish between false accusations and legitimate critiques as you prepare to defend your faith with both grace and truth.
June 26, 2025 ListenIs There a Spiritual War Behind Cultural Hostility?
Spiritual warfare isn’t just ancient history—it’s happening right now against believers worldwide. Pastor Mike Fabarez unmasks the satanic strategy behind anti-Christian sentiment, tracing patterns of opposition from biblical times to today. Discover why Christianity receives uniquely hostile treatment in a supposedly tolerant culture, and gain biblical wisdom for standing firm when facing the consolidated tactics of an increasingly antagonistic world.
June 25, 2025 ListenHow Should You Respond When Faith Is Called Narrow-Minded?
“Judgmental.” “Intolerant.” “Narrow-minded.” Pastor Mike Fabarez examines the specific accusations Christians face in a relativistic culture as he continues a brand-new series called Christians on Trial. Learn how to respond with wisdom when your conviction that Jesus is “the way, the truth, and the life” puts you in the cultural crosshairs.
June 24, 2025 Listen
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