Welcome to the Further Gospel Podcast, where we are all about sound doctrine for every

day people.

And on today's episode, we are digging into a hugely important topic about how to raise

sons in today's world.

I've asked on to the show a very special guest and one who has written on the subject and

raised Godly children himself alongside his wife.

He's the pastor of Compass Bible Church in Aliso, Viejo, California, the Bible teacher

and host of focal point radio, and the author of the book, Raising Men, Not, Boys, Pastor

Mike Fibarez.

Welcome to the Further Gospel Podcast.

Thanks for having me, Kostya, it's great to be here.

Well, let's jump right in.

First of all, I want people in our audience to get a better perspective on your background

and how many years you've been teaching God's people and pastoring in the local church.

I know my wife and I have been blessed by your ministry.

We've listened to you on the radio.

We read your books.

We had the privilege of leading ministry in the Orange County area.

So of course, we're familiar with Compass and the influence there and what you've been

doing there now for years and really been in the pulpit, ministering for decades.

But could you share with us a little bit about your family, your kids, your church and

how the idea of raising men, not boys, became a passionate topic for you?

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