Ask Pastor Mike

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.

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!

Hanging stockings, stringing lights, and decking the hall—Christmas is jam-packed with so many traditions. But, where did these traditions come from? Are we really celebrating Jesus’s birth, or are we perpetuating pagan rituals? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles these fascinating questions from a listener like you.

At Christmastime, we often hear mention of an ancient political figure named Herod the Great. But who was Herod? Is he the same “Herod” who later took part in the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus? Get answers from Pastor Mike Fabarez on this helpful and historical edition of Ask Pastor Mike.

You know that “little voice” that warns you when you’ve made a mistake or convinces you to make good choices? Well, is that the Holy Spirit talking—or your own conscience? Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us how to determine the source, so we can respond appropriately.

Communion is observed in various ways by Christians all around the world. But what exactly is the Lord’s Supper, according to Scripture? Pastor Mike Fabarez walks through the significance of communion and compares the various church traditions surrounding this sacred ordinance.

What is biblical love? The word “love” is used to express many different sentiments. Some say they “love” football. Others say they “love” lasagna. Some even croon love songs to their dog or cat! Pastor Mike Fabarez re-examines the biblical standard for true love.

Politics continue to dominate the headlines. But as Christians, what should our role be in the public square? Should we wave banners of support for our candidate, protest, or refrain from getting involved at all? Pastor Mike Fabarez walks verse-by-verse through Romans 13 to discover the connection between politics and faith.

Should Christians pay their taxes, even if they don’t like what the government is doing with their money? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses your questions about taxes, government spending policy, and what the Bible has to say about these controversial topics.

The gift of salvation is free! So why do people make it sound so hard? Even Jesus said following him would require some sacrifice. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains the simple difference between justification and sanctification.