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Kids today have access to a virtual “Pandora’s box” of tech-driven entertainment. And many parents struggle to establish and enforce reasonable limits. Pastor Mike Fabarez and his wife, Carlynn, discuss dating, social media, and videogames, and explain how parents can navigate around the pitfalls of today’s technology.

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If you were a coach preparing for a crucial game, you would study footage of your players and your opponents to develop a game plan for success. Good leaders are strategic! Pastor Mike Fabarez is helping us strategize for our most important leadership role: parenthood.

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President Lincoln famously said, “All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” A beautiful reminder that as parents, our decisions and example don’t just affect our kids in the moment, but for a lifetime. Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses the profound spiritual impact parents have on their children.

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Most of us love hearing stories about our family history: what our grandparents and great-grandparents did, where they lived, and what they accomplished. Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses how parents can pass along a legacy of godliness to their children.

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Most successful people share some commonalities like having self-discipline and a knack for making wise decisions in difficult situations. But those practices didn’t come out of nowhere! Pastor Mike outlines a biblical guide for shaping your kid’s character by administering effective discipline.

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How can we protect our kids from life’s dangerous pitfalls and still prepare and equip them to handle these challenges on their own? The temptation for many parents is to hover over their children and guard them against any harm. But is it effective? Pastor Mike Fabarez and his wife, Carlynn, talk about the trap of “helicopter parenting.”

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One day you’re dropping off your kids at kindergarten, and before you know it, they’re heading off to college! So, how do we get our children ready for adulthood? Pastor Mike continues a heart-to-heart talk on how diligence and direction can lead to lasting wisdom.

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The word “discipline” sounds pretty negative. But it actually shares a root with the word “disciple.” It’s about training our kids in the way they should go! Pastor Mike Fabarez instructs parents on the positive virtues of discipline and diligently training your kids to discern right from wrong!

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Pick up any contemporary parenting book and you’ll likely find tips to build up your child’s self-esteem. We’re constantly told we need to nurture their strong self-identity. But is stroking their little egos really the best thing we can do as parents? Pastor Mike Fabarez turns to God’s word for counter-cultural instructions on raising “gospel-receptive” kids.

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From blocks to Legos and pillow forts, you’ve taught your kids that the secret to a sturdy structure lies in a firm foundation. And building a strong faith is no different! Pastor Mike Fabarez is talking about the importance of establishing your home on the gospel.

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