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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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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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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 to hover over their children and guard them against any harm is understandable. But is it effective? Pastor Mike Fabarez and his wife, Carlynn, talk about the trap of “helicopter parenting.”

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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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Jesus commissioned each one of us to go and make disciples of all men. And if you’re a parent that task starts at home! For moms and dads who follow Jesus, our goal is to lay the foundation that leads our sons and daughters to genuine salvation. Pastor Mike Fabarez re-focuses our attention on the essential work of the Holy Spirit and reminds parents that faith can’t be forced!

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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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