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Can Parental Fear Block God’s Best for Your Children?

May 14, 2025
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As parents, it’s our job to provide for our kids and look out for their safety. We lovingly bandage scraped knees and comfort broken hearts. But sometimes our good intentions can do more harm than good! Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about parental fear and how it can hinder us from God’s best for our kids.

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Whether it’s teaching your kid to ride a bike or helping him get into the “right” college, moms and dads worry a lot! Too often we become “lawnmower parents”—running ourselves ragged to create a smooth path for our kids. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how understanding God’s design for parenting can free you from anxiety.
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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 this important role.
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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.
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As followers of Christ, we’re called to reach our world with the gospel. But how can we connect with non-believing friends without being negatively influenced by them? And how do we know if it’s time to break off that relationship? Pastor Mike Fabarez sits down to answer your questions about friendships with non-Christians.
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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.
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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.
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About Focal Point

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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