Mike and Carlynn Interview, Part 2 of 3
October 20, 2017
Do wonder how to teach your kids to get up after failing? Or how to better manage their time and money? Sometimes lessons are best learned in the school of hard knocks! Carlynn Fabarez joins her husband Pastor Mike today, offering their perspective on raising God-honoring children. Learn how you can avoid the trappings of “helicopter parenting.”
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We parents provide for our kids, and keep them safe. We bandage scraped knees and broken hearts. But sometimes our good intentions can do more harm than good! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about facing our own fear, and how it often keeps us from allowing God’s best for our kids! Listen for the healthy alternative to fear-based parenting.
October 19, 2017
Whether it’s teaching your child to ride a bike or wondering whether they’ll get into the right college, parents worry! But there is such a thing as worrying too much. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez uncovers what’s behind our need for constant supervision, and discusses how understanding God’s purposes for your children can free you from worry.
October 18, 2017
As moms and dads, we’re used to correcting the attitudes and misbehavior of our kids. But on today’s edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez takes the focus off the kids for a moment, and addresses some unique temptations we parents face. Don’t overlook the trouble brewing inside you! We’re talking about "Avoiding the Commons Sins of Parenting."
October 17, 2017
Playing “follow the leader” is fun—when you get to be the leader! But what happens if two people want to lead? That’s kind of like a marriage where you and your spouse both want your way. On Focal Point today, Pastor Mike Fabarez examines what it takes for husbands and wives to co-lead successfully by assuming their God-given roles.
October 16, 2017
Today you see celebrity babies with their designer clothes, looking like accessories to their A-list moms and dads. But God’s purpose for children goes far beyond bringing status to their parents. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez and his wife, Carlynn, discuss the true purpose and calling of parenthood. It’s a special edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
October 13, 2017
Guitarists are familiar with “string resonance.” It occurs when a string is played, and another vibrates at the same time! They’re so finely tuned that they share an overtone, sympathizing together. What a beautiful picture of a perfect relationship! On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez says that can happen in marriage, too. Find out how.
October 12, 2017
We love our pets! They cheer you up when you’re down and snuggle up with you, pouring on unconditional love. If you’re capable of that kind of closeness with pets, can you imagine the intimacy that’s possible with your spouse? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals exactly how—with the message “Rethinking Marriage as a Transcendent Joy.”
October 11, 2017
When the honeymoon’s over, couples desperately need words of wisdom and grace to stay committed. Nobody likes going through suffering, but today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why it’s actually necessary for healing and growth. He’s presenting solid reasons for confidence in God’s good purposes—especially in the midst of marital strife.
October 10, 2017
Say some friends invite you for “a day you’ll never forget!” You excitedly think you’re relaxing at a day spa, but then you eventually arrive at a GYM! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez says that’s like what some newlyweds experience, after the honeymoon’s over! Is marriage supposed to be such hard work? Listen and find out!
October 9, 2017
At the altar, we all believe our marriage will last a lifetime. But tragically for many, divorce becomes a painful and unexpected reality. On today’s Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez sits down to answer some personal questions from listeners about broken marriages. Learn how to recover and pick up the pieces in this rejuvenating edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
October 6, 2017
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