Best Fabarez Podcasts (2025)

Jesus is called the true light that gives light and the new birth to all who receive him by faith. This Christmas, it is crucial that our students are not like those people who are blind to Jesus or those who willingly reject him.

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The Christmas Purpose 59:11

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Why the Incarnation Means Everything Christmas matters because the incarnate Christ alone provides our acceptance before God, accomplishing what we could never achieve on our own.

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December 29 | Zechariah 10-12 & Revelation 20 11:52

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Zechariah 10-12 & Revelation 20

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Plan Big-Part A

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New Year’s resolutions often focus on physical fitness, but what about spiritual training? Pastor Mike Fabarez turns our attention to what matters most—pursuing godliness with the same intensity we bring to the gym. It’s about intentional effort that pays dividends both now and for eternity.

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December 28 | Zechariah 7-9 & Revelation 19 10:19

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December 28 | Zechariah 7-9 & Revelation 19

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December 27 | Zechariah 4-6 & Revelation 18 10:55

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December 27 | Zechariah 4-6 & Revelation 18

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December 26 | Zechariah 1-3 & Revelation 17 9:57

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December 26 | Zechariah 1-3 & Revelation 17

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Ask Pastor Mike: Peace on Earth?

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Jesus came as the Prince of Peace. Yet, as we look around, it seems like chaos and conflict are still running rampant in the world. Why is that? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers a listener’s poignant question: Where’s the peace God promised?

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December 25 | Haggai 1-2 & Revelation 16 11:23

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December 25 | Haggai 1-2 & Revelation 16

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The First Christmas Card-Part C

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How can Christians maintain hope when evil seems so prevalent? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals God’s ancient battle plan hidden in Genesis 3. We’ll see why spiritual blindness must be acknowledged before healing can begin—and how Christ’s finished work secures our ultimate victory.

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December 24 | Zephaniah 1-3 & Revelation 15 8:13

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December 24 | Zephaniah 1-3 & Revelation 15

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Christmas Rocks

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What connects a baby in Bethlehem to the ancient metaphor of God as a rock? Pastor Mike Fabarez explores this powerful biblical image, showing how Christ serves as the indispensable cornerstone—the foundation for life, community, and eternity.

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This Week in the DBR: December 24-31 34:41

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Ask Pastor Mike Live: December 23, 2025 57:04

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2:21 In Numbers 21:8 is the serpent on the pole a violation of the Ten Commandments? 6:10 Is it okay for a man and women to live together if they had a ceremony joining them together, but wasn't done legally? 9:45 Do you think the rapture takes the church out of this world? 13:45 Can you explain the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement? 23:3…

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December 23 | Habakkuk 1-3 & Revelation 14 10:55

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December 23 | Habakkuk 1-3 & Revelation 14

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The First Christmas Card-Part B

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Satan’s power seems overwhelming in our world today. Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses this harsh reality with biblical truth. Through Genesis 3:15, we’ll examine why God promised ongoing hostility between evil and his people—and why that prediction should actually prepare rather than discourage us.

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December 22 | Nahum 1-3 & Revelation 13 7:14

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December 22 | Nahum 1-3 & Revelation 13

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The First Christmas Card-Part A

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Where in scripture did God first announce the coming of Christ? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes us back to a mysterious verse in Genesis to unpack how this ancient promise contains the first published account of Christmas—long before any greeting card.

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The Christmas Purpose: Why the Incarnation Means Everything (Philippians 3:7-11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez 59:11

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Christmas matters because the incarnate Christ alone provides our acceptance before God, accomplishing what we could never achieve on our own.

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The Christmas Purpose 59:11

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Why the Incarnation Means Everything Christmas matters because the incarnate Christ alone provides our acceptance before God, accomplishing what we could never achieve on our own.By Mike Fabarez

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December 21 | Micah 6-7 & Revelation 9:30

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December 21 | Micah 6-7 & Revelation

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December 20 | Micah 4-5 & Revelation 11 8:17

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December 20 | Micah 4-5 & Revelation 11

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December 19 | Micah 1-3 & Revelation 10 7:55

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December 19 | Micah 1-3 & Revelation 10

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Ask Pastor Mike: Magi

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There are few biblical characters quite as intriguing and mysterious as the Wise Men, or Magi, in the Christmas narrative. But who were these men? Where did they come from? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles these Christmas questions and much more.

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Ask Pastor Mike Live: December 18, 2025 57:05

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2:13 Why in Matthew 1 in the genealogies does Bathsheba get described different than Tamar and Rahab? 5:18 Should we tithe even if we have debt to pay off? 8:37 What happens if we are wrong about a pretibulational rapture? 11:51 Should David's response to Saul inform us in how we respond to Israel today? 16:56 Did the witch of Endor really bring up…

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December 18 | Jonah 1-4 & Revelation 9 12:01

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December 18 | Jonah 1-4 & Revelation 9

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Seeing My Salvation as the Fulfillment of the Sabbath-Part B

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Should Christians feel guilty for not keeping Old Testament ceremonial laws? Pastor Mike Fabarez delivers liberating news about what Christ accomplished on the cross. From dietary restrictions to circumcision to Sabbath observance, we’ll see how Jesus fulfilled every ceremonial requirement. It’s a freedom-giving message you won’t want to miss.…

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Ask Pastor Mike Live: December 17, 2025 57:04

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2:49 Should I be concerned that I was baptized by the Pastor's wife? 4:36 Is the King James Bible the only version we should be reading? 12:54 How can I find rest and peace from thinking I'm not doing enough to be saved? 20:30 Is donating my eggs to an LGBTQ couple sin? 22:13 Why weren't Jesus' disciples able to recognize him after the resurrection…

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December 17 | Obadiah & Revelation 8 8:16

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December 17 | Obadiah & Revelation 8By Compass Bible Church

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Seeing My Salvation as the Fulfillment of the Sabbath-Part A

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Ever feel confused about whether Christians should keep the Sabbath? Pastor Mike Fabarez untangles one of scripture’s most puzzling topics. From creation week to the promised land to Christ himself, we’ll trace how God’s concept of rest unfolds across history. It’s a clarifying look at what the Sabbath really means for believers today.…

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This Week in the DBR: December 17-23 30:37

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This Week in the DBR: December 17-23

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Ask Pastor Mike Live: December 16, 2025 57:03

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1:32 What is the meaning of the word Truth? 4:11 How do I get peace amidst a very painful medical condition? 8:32 How does self-defense and protecting yourself and family work together with turning the other cheek? 10:37 What does Jesus mean by doing "greater works than me" in John 14:12-14? 16:44 Why is sin considered genetic from Adam & Eve in Ge…

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December 16 | Amos 7-9 & Revelation 7 9:13

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December 16 | Amos 7-9 & Revelation 7

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Being Rightly Concerned About Real Faith-Part C

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What makes the difference between someone who merely hears about Christ and someone who truly enters God’s presence? Pastor Mike Fabarez unpacks why the Israelites missed their moment at the threshold of the promised land. It’s a warning about the gap between knowing the right message and actually trusting it.…

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December 15 | Amos 4-6 & Revelation 6 10:41

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December 15 | Amos 4-6 & Revelation 6

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Being Rightly Concerned About Real Faith-Part B

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Can you be wrong about your own salvation? Pastor Mike Fabarez asks the question most Christians never want to hear. It’s a message that cuts through comfortable assumptions and forces us to examine what we’re actually trusting in. This isn’t about doubting God’s promises—it’s about making certain our faith is real.…

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The Christmas Promise: Our Hope in God’s Unchanging Plans (Hebrews 6:13-20) | Pastor Mike Fabarez 39:07

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Christ did not come merely to create warm Christmas nostalgia, but to anchor our hearts to the unbreakable guarantee of a perfect eternity with our forgiving Creator.

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The Word (John 1:1-3,14-18) | Pastor Mark Kelley 44:32

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Pastor Mark joined us in True North this morning to teach us from John 1 about why Jesus is called “the Word” and what it means for us.

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The Christmas Promise 39:29

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Christ did not come merely to create warm Christmas nostalgia, but to anchor our hearts to the unbreakable guarantee of a perfect eternity with our forgiving Creator.

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Christ did not come merely to create warm Christmas nostalgia, but to anchor our hearts to the unbreakable guarantee of a perfect eternity with our forgiving Creator.By Mike Fabarez

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December 14 | Amos 1-3 & Revelation 5 9:19

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December 14 | Amos 1-3 & Revelation 5

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December 13 | Joel 1-3 & Revelation 4 9:21

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December 13 | Joel 1-3 & Revelation 4

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December 12 | Hosea 12-14 & Revelation 3 11:24

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December 12 | Hosea 12-14 & Revelation 3

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Ask Pastor Mike: Christmas Gifts

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Are you done with the commercialization of Christmas? Maybe you’re simplifying or even skipping the usual gift exchange. But what if the Bible actually presents a reason for pulling out all the stops? Mike Fabarez presents a counter-cultural case for celebrating the birth of Christ with generous abandon!…

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Ask Pastor Mike Live: December 11, 2025 57:04

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1:30 If I am a single senior citizen do I need a life insurance policy? 3:35 Can demons or evil spirits attach themselves to physical items like antiques? 6:13 How do we respond to Christians who believe in annihilationism? 14:07 At what point do we break fellowship or not allow people to teach or lead with people in our church? 33:14 If Jesus is t…

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December 11 | Hosea 9-11 & Revelation 2 12:58

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December 11 | Hosea 9-11 & Revelation 2