Chapter One

Podcasts

• “Better Together,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 8, 2019.

• “Spiritual Foundations,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, June 12, 2019.

• “Tolerating and Embracing Pet Peeves,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, August 6, 2020.

• “Why and How to Assess Your Relationship,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 30, 2021.

• “How (and How Not!) To Deal with Marriage Problems,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 14, 2022.

• “How to Diagnose your Real Problems,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 28, 2022.

• “Are my Marriage Problems Normal?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, November 3, 2022.

• “Marriage Beginner Mistakes (And How to Avoid them),” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 11, 2024.

Sermons

• Mike Fabarez, “Those Words at the Altar" (Part 1). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, June 26, 2005.

• Mike Fabarez, “Staying in Step" (Part 1). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, March 1, 2008.

• Bobby Blakey, “Getting Real About Marriage.” Compass Bible Church, Huntington Beach, CA, July 12, 2020.

Books

• Mike Fabarez, Exploring the Gospel: Being Sure You’re Right with God. Aliso Viejo, CA: Compass Press, 2025.

Chapter Two

Podcasts

• “Talking without Fighting,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 18, 2019.

• “Good Communication,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 25, 2019.

• “Trap Questions,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, June 19, 2019.

• “Submarines and Communication,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 11, 2019.

• “Giving Your Best in Communication,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 16, 2019.

• “Patience in Communication,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 29, 2020.

• “Interrupting,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 3, 2021.

• “The Fundamentals of Communication,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, September 15, 2022.

• “How to Schedule Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Conversations with your Spouse,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 8, 2023.

• “How to Deal with Stress as a Married Couple,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 21, 2024.

Sermons

• Mike Fabarez, “Taming Fire.” Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, July 27, 2015.

• Mike Fabarez, “Wisdom from Proverbs" (Part 3). Compass bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, December 5, 2010.

Books

• David Powlison, Speaking the Truth in Love: Counsel in Community. Greensboro NC: New Growth Press, 2005.

• Sam Crabtree, Practicing Affirmation: God-Centered Praise of Those Who Are Not God. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2011.

Chapter Three

Podcasts

• “Overlooking an Offense,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 1, 2019.

• “Five Reasons Forgiveness is Hard,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 10, 2019.

• “When You’re Angry at Your Spouse,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 24, 2020.

• “100% Right,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 2, 2020.

• “The First Step in Conflict Resolution,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 27, 2020.

• “Conflict Resolution,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 13, 2022.

• “The Challenge of Owning and Articulating a Confession,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, September 22, 2022.

• “Granting Forgiveness,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, September 30, 2022.

• “How to Fix Marriage Problems,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 23, 2024.

Sermons

• Mike Fabarez, “The Old Testament School of Marriage-Part 4.” Focal Point Ministries, Aliso Viejo, CA, September 8, 1996.

• Mike Fabarez, “Staying in Step" (Part 3).” Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, March 2, 2008.

• Ben Blakey, “Evergreen Joy: God’s Guide to Dealing with Conflict,” Compass Bible Church, Treasure Valley, ID, February 12, 2023.

Books

• Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson, Resolving Everyday Conflict. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2015.

• John MacArthur, The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness. Wheaton IL: Crossway, 2009.

Chapter Four

Podcasts

• “Clashing,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 15, 2019.

• “Decision Making,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, May 29, 2019.

• “Leaving and (Still) Honoring your Parents,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 16, 2019.

• “Great Relationships with In-laws,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 22, 2019.

• “Thriving During Obstacles,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 19, 2020.

• “Unified as Husband and Wife,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, July 23, 2020.

• “Spending Time with Extended Family,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, November 26, 2020.

• “How to Overcome Differences in Marriage,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, September 17, 2021.

• “Holiday Family Drama,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 3, 2021.

• “How to Help a Stressed-Out Spouse,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 19, 2023.

• “Dealing with Sickness,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 8, 2023.

• “How to Get on the Same Page with Your Spouse,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 2, 2024.

Sermons

• Mike Fabarez, “Those Words at the Altar" (Part 2).Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, July 3, 2005.

• Mike Fabarez, “Staying in Step" (Part 2). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, March 1, 2008.

• Mike Elliott, “The Rhythm of a Godly Family" (Part 1). Compass Bible Church, Tustin, CA, June 11, 2017.

Books

• Andreas Köstenberger and David Jones, Marriage and Family: Biblical Essentials. Wheaton IL: Crossway, 2012.

• R.C. Sproul, The Intimate Marriage. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2003.

• Paul David Tripp and Timothy S. Lane, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making. Greensboro, NC: New Growth Press, 2006.

Chapter Five

Podcasts

• “The Role of Husband and Wife,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, September 15, 2019.

• “The Husband’s Role as Leader,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, September 25, 2019.

• “The Wife’s Role as Helper,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 1, 2019.

• “5 Ways to Sacrificially Love your Spouse,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, November 5, 2020.

• “How do I encourage my Spouse with the Bible?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 10, 2020.

• “Leadership in the Home,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, November 10, 2022.

• “When Failure In our Roles Leads to Conflict,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 23, 2023.

• “Practical Questions about Biblical Submission,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 19, 2023.

Sermons

• Mike Fabarez, “More than Friends" (Part 1). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, February 8, 2013.

• Mike Fabarez, “More than Friends" (Part 3). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, February 9, 2013.

• Mike Fabarez, “Those Words at the Altar" (Part 3). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, July 10, 2005.

• Mike Fabarez, “Slaying the Family Dragons" (Part 1). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, August 19, 2001.

• Mike Fabarez, “Slaying the Family Dragons" (Part 2). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, August 26, 2001.

• PJ Berner, “Marriage and Family Matter" (Session 1). Compass Bible Church, Frisco, TX, November 16, 2024.

Books

• Martha Peace. The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective. Bemidji, MN: Focus Publishing, 1999.

• Stuart Scott. The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective. Bemidji, MN: Focus Publishing, 2002.

• John MacArthur. The Fulfilled Family: God’s Design for Your Home. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2008.

• Andreas and Margaret Köstenberger. God's Design for Man and Woman: A Biblical-Theological Surver. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2014.

• Owen Strachan and Gavin Peacock. The Grand Design: Male and Female He Created Them. Ross-shire: Christian Focus, 2016.

Chapter Six

Podcasts

• “Date Nights,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 1, 2019.

• “Sex and Marriage,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 22, 2019.

• “Can I be Attracted to Other People Now that I’m Married?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, May 13, 2019.

• “Issues with Intimacy,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 3, 2020.

• “More Intimacy in Marriage,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, July 3, 2020.

• “How to Play Games and (Still) Have Fun,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 10, 2021.

• “Caring for Your Spouse When They Need You,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, September 30, 2021.

• “Who Said Marriage was Supposed to Be Fair?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, May 24, 2022.

• “3 Ways to Show Love to Each Other,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 13, 2022.

• “How Often Should We Be Intimate?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 28, 2022.

• “How to Love an Overwhelmed Spouse,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 31, 2023.

Sermons

• Mike Fabarez, “God, Sex and Your Marriage" (Part 2). Focal Point Ministry, Aliso Viejo, CA, June 22, 2003.

• Mike Fabarez, “God, Sex and Your Marriage" (Part 4). Focal Point Ministry, Aliso Viejo, CA, July 6, 2003.

• Mike Fabarez, “More than Friends" (Part 2). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, February 9, 2013.

Books

• Ed and Gaye Wheat. Intended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage. Grand Rapids, MI: Revell, 2022.

Chapter Seven

Podcasts

• “Serving the Church,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 8, 2019.

• “Work (Part 1) On the Same Page,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 8, 2020.

• “Work (Part 2): Work and Marriage,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 16, 2020.

• “Why Devotions Matter,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 23, 2020.

• “Do We Need Friends?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, June 18, 2020.

• “When Life is Busy,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 29, 2020.

• “Hospitality: The Why and How,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, November 12, 2020.

• “Time Management as a Team,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 15, 2021.

• “Help, Life is Too Busy!” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 10, 2021.

• “How to Manage the Crazy Busy Family Schedule,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, May 12, 2022.

• “How to Make your Rest more Restful,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 2, 2023.

• “Where Do Outside Friendships Fit in a Marriage?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 15, 2023.

• “How to Make Time when Life is Busy,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 5, 2023.

• “How Late Should We Stay Up?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 9, 2024.

Sermons

• Mike Fabarez, “Wisdom from Proverbs" (Part 1). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, November 7, 2010.

• Mike Fabarez, “Chasing the Dream.” Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, June 9, 2013.

• Josh Petras, “Is My Fellowship Group Working?” Compass Bible Church, Huntington Beach, CA, August 10, 2024.

Books

• Carolyn Mahaney, Nicole Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, and Janelle Bradshaw. Shopping for Time: How to Do it All and Not Be Overwhelmed. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021.

• Kevin DeYoung, Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2013.

Chapter Eight

Podcasts

• “Christian Finances 101,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 25, 2019.

• “How to Budget and Save Money,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, 11/02/2019

• “Talking about Money,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, November 6, 2019.

• “Money Management for Christian Couples (Part 1),” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 17, 2021.

• “Money Management for Christian Couples (Part 2),” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 23, 2021.

• “Money Management for Christian Couples (Part 3),” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, January 5, 2022.

• “Dealing with Inflation as a Married Couple,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, December 1, 2022.

• “How Much Should We Spend?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, November 30, 2023.

• “Anxiety about Money,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 27, 2024.

• “How Not to Argue about Money,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 9, 2024.

• “Spend the Money!” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, May 16, 2024.

Sermons

• Mike Fabarez, “Faith, Stress and Money.” Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, July 26, 2009.

• Mike Fabarez, “Money Matters" (Part 5). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, February 19, 2017.

Books

• Mike Fabarez. Envy: A Big Problem You Didn't Know You Had. Moody Publishers, 2023.

• Randy Alcorn. The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving. Colorado Springs, CO: Multnomah, 2017.

• Randy Alcorn. Managing God’s Money: A Biblical Guide. Cambridge: Tyndale House, 2011.

Chapter Nine

Podcasts

• “When Children Zap your Joy,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 8, 2019.

• “Playing the Long Game in Parenting,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, November 22, 2019.

• “Family Devotions at Home,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 7, 2020.

• “Patience in Parenting,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, May 12, 2020.

• “How do I Teach my Kids Obedience (Part 1),” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, June 25, 2020.

• “How do I Teach my Kids Obedience? (Part 2),” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, July 8, 2020.

• “How to Teach Kids Self Control,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, July 31, 2020.

• “Kids, College and Considerations for Today,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 11, 2021.

• “Big Truths for Young Hearts with Dr. Bruce Ware,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 20, 2021.

• “How to Teach Your Kids Independence,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 8, 2021.

• “How to Talk to Mom,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, May 12, 2021.

• “How to Disciple your Kids (featuring Patrick and Hannah Schreiner) Part 1,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, July 31, 2021.

• “How to Disciple your Kids (featuring Patrick and Hannah Schreiner) Part 2,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, August 20, 2021.

• “Kids and Blame-Shifting,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 13, 2021.

• “Simple Family Devotions with Don Whitney,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, October 27, 2021.

• “Teaching Your Kids how to Connect Right Answers with Reality,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, November 12, 2021.

• “Teaching Kids how to Talk without Complaining,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 3, 2022.

• “Am I Provoking my Kids to Anger?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 10, 2022.

• “Unity in Correction,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 25, 2022.

• “Kids and Screen Time,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, March 23, 2022.

• “Helping Kids Find Good Heroes,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 5, 2022.

• “How to Train Your Kids to Work,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 17, 2022.

• “Teaching Kids R-E-S-P-E-C-T,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, May 5, 2022.

• “How to Talk to your Kids about Sex,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, February 28, 2023.

• “One of the Best Ways to Teach your Family Good Stuff,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, April 20, 2023.

• “How to Not Conform to the World,” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, May 12, 2023.

• “How Strict Should I Be as a Parent?” Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, November 19, 2023.

Sermons

• Mike Fabarez, “Slaying the Family Dragons" (Part 3). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, September 2, 2001.

• Mike Fabarez, “Passing the Baton" (Part 1). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, April 19, 2009.

• Mike Fabarez, “Good Shepherding" (Part 1). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, March 26, 2017.

• Mike Fabarez, “Christian Parenting" (Part 2). Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA, September 3, 2017.

• Hayden Thomas, “Godly Patterns for God’s Children.” Compass Bible Church, New Braunfels, TX, March 20, 2022.

Books

• Andreas and Margaret Köstenberger, Equipping for Life: A Guide for New, Aspiring, & Struggling Parents. Ross-shire, Scotland: Christian Focus, 2018.

• Bruce Ware. Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2009.

• Don Whitney. Family Worship: In the Bible, In History, and In Your Home. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2019.

• Mike Fabarez. Raising Men, Not Boys: Shepherding Your Sons to Be Men of God. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2017.

• Mike Fabarez. Bible Survey for Kids. Aliso Viejo, CA: Compass Press, 2025.