Tricia asks a heartfelt question about the role of pastors and spiritual gifts in church. Shouldn’t pastors be the first to lead in gifts like prophecy or tongues if they’re praying for the Spirit to move? Pastor Mike explains that while pastors should absolutely lead in honoring and applying the Word of God, not every gift is given to every person, and many miraculous signs served a unique purpose in the early church. With the Bible now complete, the focus of spiritual leadership is to faithfully preach and teach the Word—the very book the Holy Spirit authored. This balanced response explores the distinction between biblical order, spiritual hunger, and misdirected expectations about the supernatural in today’s church.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

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In this direct and challenging segment, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers whether it is sinful for Christians to call transgender individuals by their preferred pronouns. Pastor Mike explains why he believes Christians should not participate in affirming something that contradicts biological reality and biblical truth. While emphasizing respect and compassion, he also stresses that believers must avoid supporting what they believe to be falsehood. This brief but important exchange offers clarity for Christians wrestling with cultural pressure and conscience.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

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In this thoughtful response, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a listener asking whether Christians should treat their elderly in-laws like their own parents—even when those in-laws are unbelievers or nominal Muslims who aren’t open to hearing about Christ. Pastor Mike explains that Scripture calls husbands and wives to function as one, sharing responsibility for both sets of parents. He emphasizes the biblical duty to care, assist, and honor elderly in-laws just as we would our own parents, while still sharing the gospel when appropriate. This segment offers compassionate, practical wisdom for navigating family relationships across cultural and religious differences.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

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Text CRUISE to 90398 or https://fpr.org/cruiseJoin us on a breathtaking cruise through New England and Canada’s coastal towns and historic cities. Our trip will include encouraging morning devotional times, thought-provoking Bible teaching, and inspiring musical worship led by Grammy-winning music educator Keith Hancock and his wife, Carly. And we will be hosting a special Ask Pastor Mike Live at sea. This is an opportunity to ask any Bible question that is on your mind. There is no question too tough that I won’t tackle.I am confident that you will gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word, make new believing friends and come home with lifetime memories.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

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In this thoughtful segment, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a listener asking whether pastors can talk about “the world” too much in their sermons. Pastor Mike explains the difference between faithful application of Scripture to real-life issues—business ethics, daily habits, personal struggles—and unnecessary attempts to be trendy or culturally entertaining. He emphasizes that preaching should be grounded in the Word, aimed at transforming lives, and not diluted with worldly gimmicks or pop-culture distractions. At the same time, sermons must connect biblical truth to everyday life, just as Jesus did in the Sermon on the Mount.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

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In this important discussion, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries responds to a listener asking whether gambling can send a person to hell. Pastor Mike explains that everyone is headed for judgment apart from repentance, but repentance is not about listing every individual sin—it’s about turning from a life lived apart from God. He clarifies that true believers may have blind spots, including thinking gambling isn’t sinful, and yet still be saved because salvation is based on Christ, not perfect behavior. Pastor Mike also warns that if gambling becomes addictive or destructive, it becomes a much more serious issue that must be confronted. This segment brings biblical clarity and comfort without minimizing sin.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

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In this practical and relatable segment, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a question about avoiding conflict in the workplace. He explains the difference between unnecessary drama and legitimate issues worth addressing. Pastor Mike encourages Christians to pursue peace, avoid gossip, communicate directly, and maintain strong relationships for future gospel opportunities. At the same time, he reminds believers that avoiding conflict doesn’t mean compromising integrity or allowing anger to rule our responses. This is a balanced, biblical guide for anyone dealing with tension on the job.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

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Text CRUISE to 90398 or https://fpr.org/cruiseJoin us on a breathtaking cruise through New England and Canada’s coastal towns and historic cities. Our trip will include encouraging morning devotional times, thought-provoking Bible teaching, and inspiring musical worship led by Grammy-winning music educator Keith Hancock and his wife, Carly. And we will be hosting a special Ask Pastor Mike Live at sea. This is an opportunity to ask any Bible question that is on your mind. There is no question too tough that I won’t tackle.I am confident that you will gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word, make new believing friends and come home with lifetime memories.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

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In this heartfelt question, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries guides a caller through the challenges of engaging with Roman Catholic parents who strongly disagree with their Protestant beliefs. Pastor Mike explains the deep doctrinal differences between Catholicism and Protestant Christianity, why these disagreements naturally create tension, and how couples can respond with gentleness, respect, and wisdom. He offers practical advice on when to answer, when to stay silent, and how to keep family relationships healthy without compromising biblical truth.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

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In this thoughtful conversation, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a caller who asks whether gambling is a sin. Pastor Mike explains why the issue isn’t merely about “self-control,” but about the nature of gambling itself—what he calls agreed-upon theft. He contrasts gambling with biblically approved ways of earning money (work, investment, inheritance) and warns about the destructive patterns he’s witnessed in many families. While not placing gambling at the top of the sin list, Pastor Mike gives clear pastoral counsel: Christians should avoid practices rooted in greed, chance, and financial harm.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

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